September is Genealogy Month-
Discover History!
"Effects of the Civil War on the Female Population"
Presented by Kathy Wilmouth, Civil War researcher
Tuesday, September 6, 7:00 p.m., R. T. Arnold Library
Ms. Wilmouth specializes in period clothing, is a UDC chapter organizer, and genealogist who is well acquainted with the role of women in the larger context of the Civil War. Her presentation will be interesting and informative.
“Something for Everyone in Genealogical Research”
Presented by Scott Wright, Local Genealogist, SVGC President
Saturday, September 10, 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m., R. T. Arnold Library
Mr. Wright is a local genealogist will share new resources and new ways to use familiar resources to advance genealogical research. Bring your research questions and laptop.
Civil War Digitization Project
Renee Savits, Library of Virginia Historian
Friday, September 23, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., R. T. Arnold Library
Sponsored by the Mecklenburg Civil War Sesquicentennial Committee
Ms. Savits will be digitizing locally held documents from the Civil War era- letters, maps, photos, and more. Call Leigh Lambert at 434-738- 6580 for information.
Southside Virginia Genealogical Society Open House
Saturday, September 24
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., R. T. Arnold Library
Discover answers to genealogical questions, meet local genealogists and historians, use library resources, and see Civil War era memorabilia and artifacts. Door prizes given.
