Voices from the Front and the Home Front- This program will be a multi-media dramatic event using original letters, photographs, artifacts and music to bring to life both the joys and sorrows experienced by the Fleagle family during the Civil War. Presenter Hilda Koontz is a living historian from Pennsylvania, a member of the Fleagle family, a DAR member and a former president of the Gettysburg Civil War Round Table. 7:30 p.m. in the Dixon Room, Westminster Library.
Monday, April 20th
Genealogy Hit or Miss- Michael Shipley, currently a member of the Board of Directors for the "Shipleys of Maryland," will share relationship patterns inherited from maternal and paternal sides of families and other interesting findings from his research. 7:30 p.m. in the Dixon Room, Westminster Library.
Monday, May 18th
Patterns of Quaker Migration in the 1700s to Before the Civil War in PA, MD, VA, NC, OH and the West - Speaker Craig R. Scott is a professional genealogical and historical researcher and the President and CEO of Heritage Books, Inc. He specializes in the records of the National Archives, especially those related to the military, and has been doing research for more than twenty-three years. 7:30 p.m. at Cockey's Tavern, 216 E. Main Street, Westminster.
Monday, June 15th
CCGS Annual Dinner Meeting - Deer Park United Methodist Church at 6:30 p.m. The speaker will be Lyndi McNulty, author of "Farming in Carroll County," a new "Images of America" book from Arcadia Publishers. Lyndi will share some of the photographs and stories she gathered while researching her book. Copies will be for sale. Reservations required by June 8th.
Monday, September 21st
Better Than a Will: Understanding the Process of Probate - Trudie Davis-Long will explore the process of estate probate and the informative records associated with it. Ms. Davis-Long has been associated with the Frederick County Genealogical Society (FRECOGS) for many years. 7:30 p.m. in the Dixon Room, Westminster Library.
Monday, October 19th
Northern Frederick County Families and History - Speaker Michael Hillman, head of the Emmitsburg Historical Society and author of many articles detailing the rich history of that area of Maryland, will discuss available resources and answer questions. This is an opportunity for those researching their roots in northern Frederick County to speak with an expert. Check the website: www.emmitsburg.net/history. 7:30 p.m. in the Dixon Room, Westminster Library.
Monday, November 16th -
Exploring Some Underutilized Genealogical Sources - Allender Sybert, current treasurer and registrar of the Maryland Genealogical Society, will discuss the content and genealogical value of some important resources which researchers may have overlooked in tracing their ancestors. 7:30 p.m. in the Dixon Room, Westminster Library.
Monday, December 14th -
Annual Holiday Party - For members and their guests - 7:30 p.m. at Cockey's Tavern, 216 East Main Street, Westminster. Please RSVP by December 11th to 410-526-4878.
Except as otherwise indicated, all meetings are held at 7:30 pm in the Dixon Room
Carroll County Public Library, 50 E. Main Street, Westminster
Non-members should register to attend by calling (410)526-4878
