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Wednesday, October 9
Monthly Meeting - DNA Strategies (Monthly Meeting)
7:30 pm ONLINE - Via ZOOM
Join us for the October Olde Meck meeting when Ken Thomas will share a presentation on DNA Strategies for Genealogists. A longtime Olde Meck member with Mecklenburg ancestors, Ken is an accomplished genealogist who is active in many historical organizations and writes a regular genealogy column for the Atlanta Journal Constitution. He will use a case study of the Mecklenburg Christenberry family to share some ways to use the results of DNA testing in our research.
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Thursday, October 10 through Saturday, October 12
AAHGS National Conference - Fighting Erasure (Conferences)
The theme for this year’s Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society (AAHGS) annual conference is, "Fighting Erasure: Staying Visible by Keeping African American Genealogy and History in Focus." This focus underscores the crucial role of preserving and spotlighting African American history and genealogy in the broader narrative of American history.
The three-day virtual event features nationally recognized speakers who will cover topics from methodology and organization to DNA and technology. Find more information and register at AAHGS 2024. |
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Saturday, October 12
York County Library Genealogy & Family History Expo (Conferences)
8:30 am to 5:00 pm Courtyard by Marriott, Fort Mill, S.C
* 13 Sessions from nationally known speakers.
* Exhibitors & Vendors
* Gifts and Door Prizes, including books, DNA testing kits, and free subscriptions to genealogy websites and software.
* Delicious catered luncheon.
* Absolutely FREE.
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Saturday, October 19
Rock House Birthday Party! (Local Events)
11:00 am to 4:00 pm Charlotte Museum of History - 3500 Shamrock Drive
The Hezekiah Alexander Homesite is turning 250 years old! To honor this milestone, the Charlotte Museum of History, where the house is located, is holding a special event on Saturday, October 19th.
Known also as the Rock House, this is the oldest home in Mecklenburg County. The historic milestone will be marked with a fun-filled event that's a child's birthday party for all ages. Enjoy delicious cake, exciting games, and more as we honor this cherished piece of our local heritage.
The Olde Meck Family Research Center will be open for visitors to research their own family heritage during the event. Don't miss out on this unique celebration—come and be part of history!
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Friday, October 25 through Saturday, October 26
North Carolina Homecoming! (Conferences)
McKimmon Center, Raleigh, NC
Save the Date for the 2024 North Carolina Genealogical Society Fall Conference. This year's theme is North Carolina Homecoming. Find details at ncgenealogy.org.
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Wednesday, November 13
Siloam School (Monthly Meeting)
7:30 pm ONLINE - Via ZOOM
Kendall McGeorge, Public Programs Manager at the Charlotte Museum of History, will share the story of the historic Siloam School Relocation from an abandoned lot in south Charlotte to the museum property. She will detail what the school was and how the effort to preserve it came together. |
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Thursday, November 14
Genealogy Essentials: A Beginner’s Roadmap for Successful Research (Local Events)
11:00 am Mint Hill Library
Join Genealogy Librarian Danielle Pritchett for an interactive workshop that will provide you with research strategy tips, basic tools to organize your research, and access to free library databases such as Ancestry Library Edition and HeritageQuest. Presented by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, this event is free and In-Person only.
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Friday, May 23, 2025 through Monday, May 26, 2025
NGS 2025 Family History Conference (Conferences)
Louisville, KY
Mark your calendars now for the 2025 National Genealogical Society Conference, to be held at the Galt House Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky. The theme of this conference is Tales and Trails, connecting us with the stories and places that our ancestors come from. Go to ngsgenealogy.org for more information.
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