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Friday, June 16
Genealogy Roundtable (Round Table)
10:00 am to 11:30 am Vista Drive In, 1911 Tuttle Creek Blvd., Manhattan, KS
Join others interested in Genealogy for an open discussion - share questions, discoveries, family heirlooms, etc. All are Welcome! |
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Sunday, June 25
One Kansas Family: Stitched Together with Memories (Special Event)
2:30 pm to 3:30 pm Manhattan Public Library Auditorium, 629 Poyntz Ave., Manhattan, KS
This compelling history by Terry Hubbard Stahl is a unique take on a typical family story in the 20th Century. This 208-page book remains true to traditional genealogy research and documentation while bringing history alive.
At this presentation, you will learn some tricks and tips from the author that you can use to write your own family stories.
This RCGS program is free and open to the public. |
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Friday, July 7
First Friday Series (Educational Program)
10:00 am to 11:00 am RCGS Library, 2005 Claflin Road, Manhattan, KS
- Cemeteries Are Not Just For Ghosts
- Killing Off Your Ancestors: Or at Least Finding Out About Their Demise
Please rsvp to marilynkirkelie@gmail.com or 831 345-5460 if you plan to attend.
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Sunday, July 23
Yuma Historic District (Special Event)
2:30 pm to 3:30 pm Manhattan Public Library Auditorium, 629 Poyntz Ave., Manhattan, KS
With over 40 properties currently listed on the National, State, and Local Register of Historic Places, Manhattan's architectural beauty provides a tangible link to the past. In early 2023, the Yuma Street District became the newest addition to the National Register of Historic Places. This presentation will delve into the history of six contributing structures and properties within the newly formed district: Pilgrim Baptist Church, Douglass Community Center, Douglass Park, Douglass Center Annex, Kaw Blue Masonic Lodge #107, and Mount Zion Church of God.
Presenter Melanie Highsmith is the Curator of Education and Design at Riley County Historical Museum.
This RCGS program is free and open to the public.
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Friday, August 4
First Friday Series (Educational Program)
10:00 am to 11:00 am RCGS Library, 2005 Claflin Road, Manhattan, KS
- Considering Age Variations When Researching Your Ancestors
Please rsvp to marilynkirkelie@gmail.com or 831 345-5460 if you plan to attend. |
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Saturday, August 19
2023 Genealogy & History Fair (Special Event)
10:00 am to 4:00 pm Pottorf Hall, CICO park
Save The Date:
2023 Genealogy & History Fair – Saturday, August 19, 2023; 10am – 4pm at Pottorf Hall |
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