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Wednesday, March 19
Working With RootsMagic (Genealogy Plus!)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm Ames Public Library, 515 Douglas Ave., Ames, Iowa and via Zoom
Presenter: Dennis Allen
Dennis will give an overview of RootsMagic software and demonstrate some of its features.
He'll also discuss his award-winning film "Chasing The Dead." |
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Monday, April 14
"How Do We Tell Our Story: a Dialogue with Tom Schwans" (SCGS Meeting)
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Ames Public Library, 515 Douglas Ave., Ames, Iowa and via Zoom
Presenter: Tom Schwans
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81690310824 <--Zoom Meeting link |
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Wednesday, April 16
"Researching the History of Houses and Their Inhabitants" (Genealogy Plus!)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm Ames Public Library, 515 Douglas Ave., Ames, Iowa and via Zoom
Presenter: Lori Osmus Kappmeyer
How can someone find out about the people who have lived in a particular house, or where certain people lived during their lives? The presenter will describe her experience in doing this for her 2000 ISU master's thesis on Queen Anne style houses in Boone, Iowa, and for her research on family history in Joliet, Illinois.
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Wednesday, April 23
Genealogy Help Session (Genealogy Help Session)
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Ames Public Library, 515 Douglas Ave., Ames, Iowa
If you have questions about your genealogy research or want assistance, we'll try to help you!
We'll be in the Library Auditorium.
This Help Session is co-sponsored by the Ames Public Library. |
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Monday, May 12
"Germans From Russia" (SCGS Meeting)
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Ames Public Library, 515 Douglas Ave., Ames Iowa and via Zoom
Presenters: Marv Rohn and Ron Brott, Members, Wild Rose Chapter, American Historical Society of Germans from Russia
This presentation will give an overview and history of the Germans from Russia, reasons for their immigration to the USA, regions where they settled, and resources available for research.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81690310824 <--Zoom Meeting link
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Wednesday, May 21
"The Disappearance of German-Americans" (Genealogy Plus!)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm Ames Public Library, 515 Douglas Ave., Ames, Iowa and via Zoon
Presenter: Dr. Jeremy Best
During the 1800s, nearly 6 million Germans immigrated to the United States. Many of them settled in Iowa and lively German-speaking communities emerged in every county of the state, proudly declaring their heritage. Where did they go? Dr. Jeremy Best will offer a presentation explaining why so many Iowans' German ancestors "disappeared."
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Saturday, June 7
Genealogy Help Session (Genealogy Help Session)
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Ames Public Library, 515 Douglas Ave., Ames, Iowa
If you have questions about your genealogy research or want assistance, we'll try to help you!
We'll be in the Danfoss Room on the second floor of the Ames Public Library.
This Help Session is co-sponsored by the Ames Public Library. |
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