Saturday we had our geneaology workshop and it was a great time. All of the participants seemed to enjoy themselves. The workshop was divided into two main sections; the morning session was an informative “how-to” with a powerpoint presentation by Bennett Green, our researcher, followed by a yummy hot lunch. The afternoon took the participants into the archives to do hands-on research on Wyandotte County history. Participants utilized the microfilm machines looking at census records, city directories and newspapers. Multiple people looked through historical books, files, photographs. etc to find any and all information on their families.
If you were not fortunate enough to attend the workshop, we hope to hold a second one in the fall.
We are back open on Saturday’s mornings for our Summer Hours! Starting today, May 8th, we will be open from 9am to 12pm. If you are looking for a free, fun Saturday activity with the kids, please come visit us and then stay in the park for a lunch picnic. What a perfect day.
Genealogy 101: Explore Your Family Tree
Learn about the variety of Wyandotte County Historical Museum resources – including census records, city directories, old newspapers, government records, obituaries, cemetery records and marriage certificates – available to help you research your family’s history. Bennett Green and Trish Schurkamp, knowledgeable genealogist and trained archivist, lead this class at the Wyandotte County Historical Museum and Trowbridge Research Library, located at 631 N. 126th Bonner Springs, KS. Time will be set aside in the afternoon for hands-on research.
Class size is limited.
Call (913) 573-5002 for reservations
The Wyandotte County Historical Museum will utilize collection resources and expertise to provide families with assistance in genealogical research. The workshop offers to build family histories.
When: Saturday, May 15, 2010
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Wyandotte County Historical Museum
631 N. 126th Bonner Springs KS
Fee: $50 per person (Lunch included)
To Pay by Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_xclick&business=RBMUQXP6KUENJ&lc=US&item_name=Genealogy%20Workshop&amount=50%2e00¤cy_code=USD&button_subtype=services&bn=PP%2dBuyNowBF%3abtn_buynowCC_LG%2egif%3aNonHosted
Checks need to be made out to the Wyandotte County Historical Society & Museum Research Program. Mail to Wyandotte County Historical Museum 631 N. 126th Bonner Springs, KS 66012. For more information contact Trish Schurkamp or Bennett Green at (913) 573-5002
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