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“Roots, Resting Places and Revelations: How Genealogy Research Covers It All

“Roots, Resting Places and Revelations: How Genealogy Research Covers It All

August 8th, 20268:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Montevallo

"Roots, Resting Places and Revelations: How Genealogy Research Covers It All"

Suzanna Rawlins: "Congratulations You're the Family Historian - Now What?"

Joey Brackner: “The Changing Landscape of Alabama Cemeteries”

Dr. William Dean: “Espionage During the American Revolution”

Mary Jones-Fitts: “African American Funeral Traditions and Rituals”

Steve Marshall: “Tracing the Past: An Alabama Cold Case”

Beginner genealogists researching families to professionals interested in learning more, this seminar's got it. Tickets on sale July 1 for both In Person and Virtual Tickets.  Handouts, door prize eligibility, refreshments and lunch included as well as Friday reception for In Person ticket holders. Virtual tickets include handouts and door prize eligibility.  Friday evening reception at the Shelby County Historical Society Museum & Archives. Chartered in 1958, AGS supports its members in genealogical research and preservation of Alabama's history and heritage serving all 67 counties. Seminar supported by grant from Alabama Humanities Alliance.

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    “Roots, Resting Places and Revelations: How Genealogy Research Covers It All

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    American Village
    • 3727 Highway 119
    • Montevallo, AL 35115
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    American Village

    Region

    Montevallo is located in the Birmingham & Tuscaloosa Area of the Central Alabama Region

    Fees

    AGS member In Person Ticket $40; Non-Member, $50. Virtual tickets - AGS member $25; Non-Member $35. All ticket holders have 30-day access to recorded sessions.

    Where to Stay

    Windmill Drive Guest House

    Located in Montevallo on a scenic, wooded, and private and very secure site. Includes a full kitchen, 3 bedrooms 2 baths, sunroom and vaulted ceiling great room. Pets case by case.
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    What to See & Do

    Aldrich Coal Mine Museum, Inc. 1908 Farrington Hall

    The Aldrich Coal Mine Museum is a historical complex in Montevallo, Shelby County. It consists of two historic structures related to the Montevallo Coal Mining Company and its owners, brothers Truman and William Farrington Aldrich. The museum aims to...

    University of Montevallo

    Buildings date from 1823. Campus designed by Olmsted Brothers of landscape architecture firm that designed New York's Central Park and grounds of Biltmore Estate.

    Alabama National Cemetery (ALNC)

    SCALNC supports veterans activities at ALNC

    Orr Park & Tinglewood Trail

    Our largest park features a walking trail, carved trees, Shoal Creek, covered picnic tables, a beautiful gazebo, and a small playground. Orr Park is great for picnics, riding bikes, playing soccer or frisbee, or simply watching the clouds.

    University of Montevallo's Ebenezer Swamp Ecological Preserve

    Sixty acres of wooded wetlands and home to numerous species of fungi, plants, and animals. Wheelchair-accessible boardwalk with interpretive signage.
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