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Sunday, May 18
History of Old National Road (FCPL Event)
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm Middletown Library, 31 East Green Street, Middletown, MD
Take a journey on the historic road that runs through Middletown, Frederick, and over 25 other Maryland towns. Bob Savitt from the Middletown Valley Historical Society recounts the National Road’s colorful history includes trips by Andrew Jackson, Lafayette, and Harry Truman (driving his own car!), the construction of America’s first macadam roadway, and amusing encounters along its winding, hilly path. Often called “The Main Street of America,” the road opened the west to many of our country’s early pioneers. |
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Sunday, May 18
Boys of Summer - Local Baseball in the mid-Atlantic (FCPL Event)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm C Burr Artz Library, Maryland Room, 110 East Patrick St, Frederick, MD
Panel of former professional baseball players and baseball author enthusiasts will be here to promote their books and talk about their love of baseball, either by playing it or appreciating it when growing up.
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Monday, May 19
AI and Genealogy: Trouble Ahead? (Other Societies Meetings)
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Online - Zoom
Monday, May 19
AI and Genealogy: Trouble Ahead? (SMCGS Monthly Meetings)
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
ZOOM meeting
Thomas MacEntee of Genealogy Bargins will explain that while AI (artificial intelligence) might be the current “hot” buzz word, the fact is that many genealogy vendors and even genealogists have already been using this technology for years. The AI industry is at a crossroads and within the next five years, it will permeate almost every aspect of business and society. Learn how AI is currently being used to improve the genealogy experience, and whether or not you should seek out other uses of artificial intelligence for your own genealogy research.
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Wednesday, May 28
Organizing Genealogical Research for Today and Tomorrow (Other Societies Meetings)
7:30 pm to 9:00 pm Online or In person - Washington DC FamilySearch Center, Kensington, MD
One of the most difficult aspects of genealogical research is creating an organizational plan that allows for keeping track of research performed, documents retrieved, analysis performed and conclusions reached in a way that facilitates the ultimate goal of passing our family history to others. Our speakers will discuss some techniques they have found useful.
Christina Lyons is a personal historian and journalist who combines her skills in research, interviewing, and writing to help clients trace their ancestry and tell their family stories. Christina has more than 34 years of experience as a journalist in the Washington, D.C., area, including as a longtime editor and writer for Congressional Quarterly (now CQ-Roll Call). She has had extensive professional training in personal reflection techniques, autobiography writing, narrative storytelling, and genealogy. Her latest client project, The Nichols Family: An American Story, is a more than 330-page, illustrated book describing 400 years of a family’s history.
Lorraine Minor is a founding member and current Co-Vice President for Programs of the Montgomery County Genealogical Society and also the leader of the Beginners Group at the Washington DC FamilySearch Center in Kensington providing instruction on various aspects of genealogy research and best practices. Her current research interests are in Maine, Eastern Europe, Kentucky and Tennessee.
Register HERE for the Zoom link or join us in-person at the FamilySearch Center, 10000 Stoneybrook Dr, Kensington, MD 20895.
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Saturday, May 31
History Presentation: The Last Full Measure (FCPL Event)
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Myersville Library, 8 Harp Place, Myersville, MD
A presentation of the Myersville-Wolfsville Area Historical Society's mini-program on the impact of the Civil War on Central Maryland. Hear the touching stories and experiences of residents of the Myersville-Wolfsville area who fought in the war. |
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Saturday, May 31
Remembering David Wallace - Celebrating Historic Preservation Month (FCPL Event)
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm C Burr Artz Library, Maryland Room, 110 East Patrick St, Frederick, MD
David H. Wallace (1926-2024) was a well-known and loved member of the Frederick community and long-time volunteer in the Maryland Room of Frederick County Public Libraries. He was active in many of our County's local history organizations. He published several transcriptions of Frederick primary sources, including diaries and records from All Saints Episcopal Church. In his work for the FCPL Maryland Room, Dr. Wallace indexed over 700 works, completely changing the way the Maryland Room, and its patrons, accessed these works. His index to the obituaries of 20th century Frederick County African American was ground breaking. Join us as we discuss Dr. Wallace's contributions to Frederick's history and birding communities, along with his life as a long term Frederick resident. Samples of his works will be on display. Portions of his interview for the Frederick County Veterans History Project will be shown. |
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Sunday, June 15
Exploring Your Ancestry for Juneteenth (FCPL Event)
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Middletown Library, 31 East Green Street, Middletown, MD
Join author V. H. Carlos for a powerful Juneteenth-themed workshop that helps Black families reclaim and explore their ancestral heritage. This inspiring, beginner-friendly session will guide attendees through the first steps of tracing family history, understanding the value of DNA tests, and connecting personal stories to the broader legacy of Black history in America. Each attendee will receive a free digital workbook—a step-by-step guide to African American genealogy—and a digital copy of the author’s book, Akata: The Saga of an American Girl Finding Her Roots. This workshop is perfect for beginners curious about where to start or those looking to deepen their family research. |
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Monday, June 16
History of Juneteenth with AARCH (FCPL Event)
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Thurmont Library, 76 E Moser Rd, Thurmont, MD
Join Barbara Thompson from the African American Resources Cultural and Heritage Society, as she discusses the origin and history of Juneteenth! |
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Tuesday, July 8
Author Talk: "From Subject to Citizen: What Americans Need to Know about Their Revolution" (FCPL Event)
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm C Burr Artz Library, Maryland Room, 110 East Patrick St, Frederick, MD
"From Subject to Citizen" is a challenge to Americans to understand the deeper causes and nature of the American Revolution. Public historian Nancy Spannaus addresses the matter in three sections: The Growing Revolt against the British Empire, the Declaration, and the Fight for the Constitution. Each comprises challenges to certain popular understandings of these events by republishing articles from her blog, AmericanSystemNow, both short and long. In her conclusion she draws on the insights of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass to identify the essential qualities a citizen needs to preserve our republic." |
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