National Archives Genealogy Fair

Free? Did someone say free Virtual Genealogy Fair?

WHAT: The National Archives will host a live, two-day, virtual Genealogy Fair via webcast on YouTube. For complete schedule and participation instructions, visit the Virtual Genealogy Fair web page. (https://www.archives.gov/calendar/genealogy-fair/) WHEN: October 21 and 22, starting daily at 10 a.m. EDT WHO: Experts on genealogy related records from National Archives’ facilities nationwide. WHERE: Anywhere! The Fair will be video streamed on the US National Archives’ YouTube channel: Day 1: Wednesday, October 21 – Watch live video stream on YouTube Day 2: Thursday, October 22 –  Watch live video stream on YouTube

History After Hours

Annual Family History Workshop in Hood River October 10, 2015

The annual Family History Workshop, sponsored by the Family History Center in Hood River will be on Oct.10th at the Family History Center on May Street. Here is the official list for the days activities.



History and Genealogical Records locked in Texas - August 2015



Following a morning where employees of the DRT Library arrived to work to find the locks changed and access to the DRT Library and the collection they own blocked, the Daughters of the Republic of Texas (DRT) today obtained a temporary restraining order (TRO) against the Texas General Land Office and George P. Bush in his capacity as Commissioner of the GLO. To see the complete press release with the Temporary Restraining Order (TRO), click here.

September Program - Researching Military Records

 

 RESEARCHING MILITARY RECORDS

 

Fred Henchell will be presenting a program on researching military records. Sub-topics will include

a brief historical overview, understanding military structure and organization, unit histories,

 on line resources, and military burials and cemeteries.  

 

 The program is Sept . 12, 2015 at 1:00PM in the

downstairs meeting room at the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center

 

Public is welcome. Bring a Friend!