Learn to preserve and protect your family’s rare books, scrapbooks, photographs, and other personal treasures. Discuss where to store items, what boxes and other storage options are best, and what environments and other factors are most damaging to your materials. Gain the knowledge to ensure your family treasures last for years to come. Program presented by Natalie DeMuro, Archivist in Special Collections Department of the Enoch Pratt Free Library.

Members, friends, and relatives are invited to attend our annual Holiday Luncheon at Flick's Pub (within Lorien Nursing Home) at 11:30. Luncheon is reserved under Carroll County Genealogical Society or Wanda Hall.  

Call or Email for reservations: Wanda Hall at 410-857-7541 or wanda@clan-hall.com.  I will respond that I have your reservation. Order from the menu: https://www.flickspub.com/menus/  

Flick's Pub, 100 Antrim Blvd., Taneytown, MD 21787  

Plenty of parking on either side of the building.

 

 

 

 

Do you have a promising DNA match that could unlock key insights for your research but haven’t received a response yet? This presentation will give users of every skill level more tools to crack that difficult case.  You’ll learn about strategies for logically approaching your search, what you can glean from your match’s profile, how free & paid resources can help you, and you’ll receive a research template that will help you ensure you have left no stone unturned. 

 

Kate Penney Howard is a genetic genealogist, specializing in brick wall work, HighRoH, and endogamy. She has presented at Rootstech, East Coast Genetic Genealogy Conference, the International Congress on Medieval Studies, NAAP/RTK’s Untangling Our Roots, and the General Assembly of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Kate studied vocal music and earned a Master of Divinity from Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis in 2011, and has been pastor of North Christian Church since her ordination in 2012.

Google Earth Pro is a 360-degree three-dimensional way to view your ancestor’s world!  In this session you will learn how to use Google Earth’s tools in conjunction with genealogical research techniques to identify old photos, find, plot and virtually visit your ancestor’s homestead, and locate and utilize historic maps.  Finally, Google Earth has the power to geographically document your ancestor’s lives.  Every genealogist can benefit from using Google Earth Pro, and best of all, it’s FREE!
 
Lisa Louise Cooke is a genealogy expert, author of The Genealogist’s Google Toolbox, and host of the popular Genealogy Gems Podcast and YouTube channel. Lisa also writes for Family Tree Magazine and hosts its podcast, reaching a global audience with nearly 4 million podcast downloads. Inspired by her grandmother at age 8, she is now a sought-after international speaker, known for helping genealogists uncover valuable insights through clear, practical guidance. For more information, check out her website https://lisalouisecooke.com/. 

 

Registration link to be added closer to the date. 

**Please note this is the fourth Monday of the month. 

The speaker will be announced soon.

The speaker will be announced soon.

The speaker will be announced soon.