The Cataloguing of Tippecanoe County, Indiana Artifacts

The following excerpt is from an article by Ron Wilkins, posted at the Feb. 21, 2012 edition of jconline.com: John M. Harris spends each Tuesday and Wednesday quietly working in a small office surrounded by shelves stacked from floor to Continue reading The Cataloguing of Tippecanoe County, Indiana Artifacts

Meramec Valley Genealogical and Historical Society Moving its Annual Meeting From July to April

The following teaser is from an excellent article about the Meramec Valley Genealogical and Historical Society published in the September 28, 2011 edition of emissourian.com. The Meramec Valley Genealogical and Historical Society (MVGHS) [Pacific, Missouri] voted Sept. 21 to switch Continue reading Meramec Valley Genealogical and Historical Society Moving its Annual Meeting From July to April

Cape May County (New Jersey) Historical & Genealogical Society Receives Grant

COURT HOUSE – Cape May County Freeholder M. Susan Sheppard announced that the Cape May County Historical & Genealogical Society has been awarded a General Operating Support Grant from the New Jersey Historical Commission, a division of the Department of Continue reading Cape May County (New Jersey) Historical & Genealogical Society Receives Grant

The Minnesota Historical Society Reopens After State Government Shutdown

The following teaser is from an article printed in the July 23, 2011 edition of the Echo Press. The Minnesota Historical Society, its museums, historic sites and library will reopen to the public today, Saturday, July 23, following the state Continue reading The Minnesota Historical Society Reopens After State Government Shutdown

Cooper County Historical Society in Pilot Grove, Missouri, Unable to Open Due to Incomplete Water Mains

The following excerpt is from an article published in the May 20, 2011 edition of the Boonville Daily News. Boonville, Missouri – The Cooper County Historical Society (CCHS) Research Center will be unable to open to the public as planned Continue reading Cooper County Historical Society in Pilot Grove, Missouri, Unable to Open Due to Incomplete Water Mains

3 Paid Internships Announced for the Kansas Historical Society

Topeka — The Kansas Historical Society announced it is offering up to three paid internships for summer 2011. The paid internships are full-time positions (40 hours per week) for eight weeks. Two interns will write content for the Historical Society’s Continue reading 3 Paid Internships Announced for the Kansas Historical Society

Society Looking for a Home… in Mountain Home, Arkansas

The following is from an article by Frank Wallis in the March 3, 2011 edition of the Baxter Bulletin. An effort to find a permanent location in Mountain Home for the Baxter County Heritage Museum has begun in earnest. The Continue reading Society Looking for a Home… in Mountain Home, Arkansas

The Arenac County [Michigan] Historical Society & Genealogy Research Center

The following excerpt is from an article by James Kuch about the Arenac County Historical Society and Genealogy Research Center. It was published in the January 13, 2011 edition of The Arenac County Independent. AuGRES [Michigan] — The Arenac County Continue reading The Arenac County [Michigan] Historical Society & Genealogy Research Center

Illiana Genealogy Library “burns the mortgage”

Joan Griffis wrote in her column in the Commercial-News that the Illiana Genealogy Library has “burned the mortgage.” Their facility is located at is 215 W. North St., Danville, IL 61832. The collection of genealogical materials at the Illiana Genealogy Continue reading Illiana Genealogy Library “burns the mortgage”

Wahkiakum County Historical Society Museum in Cathlamet, Washington Could Use Help

A small group of board members and volunteers are working to preserve a collection of photographs and eclectic artifacts at the Wahkiakum County Historical Society Museum in Cathlamet. The museum’s board of directors has spent reserves to keep the doors Continue reading Wahkiakum County Historical Society Museum in Cathlamet, Washington Could Use Help

The Pierce County (Wisconsin) Historical Society Wants Family Histories

The following excerpt is from an article in the December 21, 2010 edition of the River Falls Journal. At the present time, the Pierce County [Wisconsin] Historical Association (PCHA) has about 112 family histories on its office shelves. These range Continue reading The Pierce County (Wisconsin) Historical Society Wants Family Histories

The Bombay Genealogical Society of Franklin County, New York, is Formed

The following excerpt is from an article in the October 9, 2010 edition of the Press Republican. BOMBAY [Franklin County, New York] — The Bombay Historical Society is branching out into genealogy with the formation of the Bombay Genealogical Society. Continue reading The Bombay Genealogical Society of Franklin County, New York, is Formed

North Carolina Daniel Boone Trail in the Planning

MOCKSVILLE [North Carolina] – A local group wants to establish a driving trail to connect historical sites in several North Carolina counties that relate to folk hero Daniel Boone. When finished, the trail would span Alexander, Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Iredell, Continue reading North Carolina Daniel Boone Trail in the Planning