Wednesday, August 21, 2024 Understanding Freedmen's Bureau Records (Program) 10:00 am to 11:00 am The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO and Zoom This session will give an overview of Freedmen's Bureau Records, how to access them, and what types of information may be gathered from them. The Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and […]
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 (Program) 10:00 am to 11:00 am The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO and Zoom Shamele Jordan is well known on the east coast for her Philadelphia-based TV show Genealogy Quick Start and her work managing community historical projects for Visualizing the Past. Shamele is an avid genealogist sparking […]
You are invited to Hispanic Heritage Day at George Washington Carver National Monument from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 21st. This is a free event. The National Park Service celebrates America's rich Hispanic history and culture with #HispanicHeritageMonth from September 15 ‐ October 15. Learn more at www.nps.gov. Mariachi Flor de Missouri, one of […]
Monday, October 7, 2024 Navigating the Online Genealogy Database Ancestry (.com) (Program) 7:00 to 8:00 pm The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO and Zoom Patti Hobbs, Certified Genealogist, will discuss the treasures that Ancestry (.com) holds. Methodologies and search strategies to maximize its use and better understand its limitations will be discussed. […]
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 A Case Study Using Geographic Information Systems: “Where is Robert Ross Buried?” (Program) 10:00 am to 11:00 am The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO and Zoom Geographic Information Systems (GIS) store, organize, and display geographic data and can be useful for genealogists. In this session, Jason Ross will […]
Saturday, November 2, 2024 Ozarks Genealogical Society Annual Used Book Sale 9:00 am to 4:00 pm OGS Library Building, 534 W. Catalpa St., Springfield, MO The Ozarks Genealogical Library will have a used book sale on Saturday, November 2, from 9-4 at the OGS Library Building, 534 W. Catalpa St., in Springfield. Items for sale […]
Monday, November 4, 2024 Researching Your War of 1812 Ancestor (Program) 7:00 to 8:00 pm The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO and Zoom Researching a War of 1812 ancestor can involve a set of interesting records. Nationally renowned presenter Craig Scott, Certified Genealogist, will instruct attendees how to examine types of service, […]
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, George Washington Carver National Monument is pleased to host Cherokee storyteller, Greg Bilby, on Saturday, November 9, 2024, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Greg received his degree in journalism from Oklahoma State University and serves as public health educator and outreach coordinator for the Cherokee Nation in […]
Dr. William Garrett Piston, President of the Civil War Round Table of the Ozarks and retiree from the Department of History at Missouri State University and noted Civil War Author, invites you to attend our meetings. The monthly meeting of the Civil War Round Table of the Ozarks will be held at the Library Center […]
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 OGS Annual Business Meeting and Memorial Service (Program) 10:00 am to 11:00 am The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO and Zoom Attendance Options: In person at The Library Center or Zoom for OGS members. Members will receive a Zoom link by email or find the link at ozarksgs.org,programs. […]
