Serendipity is defined as “finding something good without looking for it.” SSGHS past president Marilea Zajec has experienced this several times. Come hear her speak on “Genealogical Serendipity: Strange Things That Have Happened to Me, and How This Has Affected … Continued
Sat., Oct. 8: Peg Kapustiak presents “Foods of our Forefathers: The Cultural Context of Traditional and Ethnic Foods” – Interesting histories regarding traditional (or weird and wonderful) ethnic foods and beverages Your food memories, family recipes and cultural heritages are … Continued
Once a month from May through August, we’re opening the library during the evening! Bring your laptop and research, or join the monthly discussion. Let’s get to know each other, have your “how-to” questions answered, and help each other with … Continued
Once a month from May through August, we’re opening the library during the evening! Bring your laptop and research, or join the monthly discussion. Let’s get to know each other, have your “how-to” questions answered, and help each other with … Continued
Once a month from May through August, we’re opening the library during the evening! Bring your laptop and research, or join the monthly discussion. Let’s get to know each other, have your “how-to” questions answered, and help each other with … Continued
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Fri., April 1: 1950 Federal Census is released. Images will be on major websites such as FamilySearch and Ancestry. (Don’t be surprised when thousands of genealogists all try to log on!) The 1940 Census was not indexed for several months. … Continued
Sat., Sept. 10: “Back to School: Making the Most of School Records” with Tina Beaird **UPDATE: Our SSGHS Library has no phone or internet service as of Sept. 9. This may interfere with our plans to use Zoom to view … Continued
Sat., Aug. 13: “Pullman: The Man, the Company, the Historic Park” with Dr. Kenneth Schoon, who discusses his book of the same name. Pullman is the name of a man, a company, a town (today a Chicago neighborhood), and a … Continued