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Public libraries in Georgia offer several online resources through GALILEO for researchers interested in their ancestry. Since all Georgia citizens have access to GALILEO through their public library, every person in Georgia has these genealogy resources at his or her … Continue reading →

You love researching your own family history but have you ever thought of researching the history of your house? Using the same skill set as genealogy you can discover the lives of the people who lived in your house before … Continue reading →

Expand your genealogical experience to the next level! Have you ever wanted to learn about Daughters and Sons of the American Revolution? Ever wondered if you have a Revolutionary patriot ancestor? Do you want to find out what proofs you … Continue reading →

If you have encountered brick walls and dead ends in your family research then it may be time to learn some new tips and tricks. Join the Georgia Room’s Tina Rae Floyd as she demonstrates ways to mine your current … Continue reading →

Tuesday, October 25 @ 10:30 am Photography History and Preservation: Views from the Augusta Museum of History Third Floor Computer Lab-Headquarters Library In honor of the Augusta Photography Festival which runs October 21-30, 2016 the Georgia Room will host a … Continue reading →

Tuesday, October 18 @ 2:00 pm Putting Your Ancestors Lives in Historical Context Augusta Public Library Auditorium (A) Genealogical documents can give us a great deal of information on our ancestor’s lives but may not contain much information about how … Continue reading →

Tuesday, September 20 @ 10:30 am Legal Speak: Navigating the Augusta-Richmond County Law Library 3rd Floor Computer Lab Richmond County Law Librarian, Catherine Balducci will be joining us for an informational session on the resources and materials available to the … Continue reading →

Wednesday, August 24 @ 2:00 pm Legacy Family Tree Webinar Tap Into Your Inner Private Eye: 9 Strategies for Finding Living Relatives 3rd Floor Computer Lab Learn the techniques that Private Investigators use to track down missing people. These strategies … Continue reading →

Thursday, July 7 @ 6:00 pm Savannah River Meanderings–Book Talk and Signing with author Lillian Powell Benson Augusta Public Library Auditorium Join the Georgia Room as we welcome author Lillian Powell Benson for a nostalgic journey down the Savannah River. … Continue reading →

BATTER UP: A HISTORY OF AUGUSTA BASEBALL IN IMAGES AND MEMORABILIA The Georgia Room will feature an exhibit of all things baseball on loan from local collector and Augusta baseball aficionado, Lamar Garrard. The display will feature Ty Cobb, as … Continue reading →