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Wednesday, October 14
Grave Matters: Conserving Cemeteries (Monthly Meeting)
7:30 pm ONLINE - Via ZOOM
Join the Olde Mecklenburg Genealogical Society as cemetery conservationist Doug Compton shares how we can protect the burial grounds, grave markers, and family stories entrusted to our care.
Learn how to document forgotten cemeteries, safely clean historic grave markers, recognize common threats, and avoid well-intentioned practices that can cause permanent damage. Whether you are a genealogist, cemetery volunteer, or history enthusiast, you’ll leave with practical knowledge you can put to use.
Save the date and help preserve history—one grave at a time!
The meeting will occur on Zoom, beginning at 7:30 pm Eastern time. You may join in any time after 7pm to get settled and enjoy social time with other genealogists. Look for the link in your email and on www.oldemeck.org before the meeting. |
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Tuesday, October 20
The History of Charlotte – A 250-Year Adventure (Local Events)
6:30 pm to 7:45 pm Wing Haven, 248 Ridgewood Avenue, Charlotte
“The History of Charlotte – A 250-Year Adventure” is a fascinating and compelling trip through Charlotte’s past, given by speaker David Erdman, Attorney, Historian, and Author. Be transported with the 150 historic images that Erdman will share and discuss during this program for every Charlotte resident, newcomer, or self-professed Charlottean. Erdman has been actively learning and promoting Charlotte’s history throughout his 50-year residence in the Queen City. Come learn about Charlotte’s varied and storied past from an active and involved North Carolinian.
This evening lecture series is part of Wing Haven's Centennial Celebration and is offered in conjunction with the Historic Landmarks Department. |
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Friday, October 23 through Saturday, October 24
York County Library Genealogy and Family History Expo (Conferences)
Courtyard by Marriott, Fort Mill, S.C
Courtyard by Marriott • Fort Mill, SC
Two exciting days of genealogy, history, and discovery!
- Free admission with advanced registration
- 16 informative presentations by professional genealogists and historians
- Catered complimentary luncheon
- Exhibitors and vendors from local and regional historical and genealogical societies
- Free genealogical resources and gifts to enhance your family research
- Fantastic door prizes, including DNA testing kits, subscriptions to genealogy websites and software, genealogy books, and more
Find out more at https://www.yclibrary.org/genealogy-expo.
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Saturday, October 24
History Morning at the Museum of the Waxhaws (Local Events)
9:00 am Museum of the Waxhaws, 8215 Waxhaw Highway, Waxhaw, NC
History is best preserved when it’s shared. Make plans to attend History Morning at the Museum of the Waxhaws on Saturday, October 24th at 9:00 AM—a gathering for museums, historical organizations, genealogists, preservationists, and anyone with a passion for history.
This is an opportunity to connect with others who share a love of the past, exchange ideas, discover new resources, and build relationships that strengthen our region’s historical community. Whether you represent an organization, are researching your family history, or simply enjoy learning about the stories that shaped our area, you’ll find a welcoming place at the table.
Coffee, conversation, and community await. We hope you’ll join us as we celebrate and preserve the history—together.
Find more information at https://museumofthewaxhaws.org/events/.
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Saturday, October 24
Short Tales of Western North Carolina's Past (Webinars)
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm ONLINE - Via ZOOM
Join Olde Buncombe Genealogy Society for Short Tales of Western North Carolina's Past, an hour packed with true tales about fascinating people, places and events in area history. Hear about Abraham Lincoln's Real Birthplace; Davy Crockett - Wild Frontier King; WNC's Bonnie and Clyde; William Thomas, Great White Chief; Betty Sims, Moonshiner and others.
Presenter Ron Schon is a retired broadcaster and advertising executive who discovered the rich history of storytelling when he and his wife moved to Asheville in 2011. He is a volunteer instructor at OLLI Asheville specializing in popular history courses.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. THERE IS NO CHARGE TO ATTEND.
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Saturday, October 31
Digging Up Your Ancestors: An Introduction to Using AI (Conferences)
10:00 am to 3:45 pm Online
Registration is now open for the Genealogical Research Institute of Virginia (GRIVA) Fall Conference: Digging Up Your Ancestors: An Introduction to Using AI featuring Diana Elder, AG, AGL.
Learn more about these topics:
Understanding AI in Genealogy: Foundations and Tools
AI in Genealogical Research: A Practical Approach
From Complex to Clear: Transform Court Records with AI Tools
Finding That Elusive Southern Ancestor
Diana Elder, AG, AGL, is a professional genealogist accredited in the Gulf South region and serves on the advisory board for The International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists (ICAPGen). She is the author of Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist’s Guide and co-author of Research Like a Pro with DNA, which have helped thousands of researchers strengthen their genealogical methodology.
With her daughter Nicole, Diana has built a comprehensive educational platform teaching the Research Like a Pro methodology through study groups, an interactive eCourse, and The Research Like a Pro Genealogy Podcast.
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Tuesday, November 3
Bastardy Bonds and Their Use in Genealogical Research (Local Events)
2:30 pm Reynolda Manor Branch of the Forsyth County Public Library
The November monthly meeting of the Forsyth County Genealogical Society will feature Larry Cates of the High Point Library Heritage Room. He will present “Bastardy Bonds and Their Use in Genealogical Research.”
Call 336-245-8969 for more information.
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