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Rare Confederate Patent

Confederate Invention: The Story of the Confederate States Patent Office and Its Inventors offers a unique look at the short-lived Confederate Patent Office. The Confederate Patent Office was flooded with inventions that would help the South in the war and … Continue reading

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Free access

In honor of those who died at Pearl Harbor, Ancestry.com is allowing the public free access to their World War II collections from December 2-December 7. by Aspasia Luster

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New books

The Georgia Room is the proud owner of a Columbia County history book with local ties. As Long as the Rivers Run has been a 15-year labor of love for local author Barbara Seaborn.  Barbara Seaborn is a Columbia County … Continue reading

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Historic Augusta Celebrates!

Deck the Halls! On December 7, Greg Boulus of Charleston Street Fine Flowers and Events will demonstrate how to adorn your home with seasonal flora. Each participant will create a beautiful evergreen arrangement to take home. The program will start at … Continue reading

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Historical Marker Dedication Ceremony

The African American Historical Committee of Augusta will dedicate a marker to Reverend Samuel Butler Wallace and Mrs. Etta V. Wallace on Saturday, November 19, 2011 at 1:00 PM in front of the Wallace Branch Library. The Wallace Branch Library … Continue reading

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Free Access

Fold3.com is allowing the public free access to their World War II collection from November 11th through the 20th. You can access fold3 here: www.fold3.com. by Aspasia Luster

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African American Historical Association

On Saturday November 19, 2011 at 1:00 pm the African American Historical Association will honor Rev. S. B Wallace and Judson W. Lyons with plaques at the Wallace Library as part of the Laney Walker History Walk.

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Reminder-November webinar

Just a friendly reminder that the Friends of the National Archives-Southeast Region will be hosting a Military Records webinar on Monday, November 14th at 7pm. There is no cost to attend and you can register here: http://friendsnas.org/webinarSch.htm by Aspasia Luster

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Computer Workshop

Computer Workshop
A whole lot of things on the internet – can be overwhelming.
Organize!
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“Hamburg: What We Can Still Learn” Lecture

The 3rd and final panel discussion in the Hamburg series will take place on Thursday, November 10th, from 7-9 p.m. at the William Miller Bouknight Theatre at the Joanne T. Rainsford Discovery Center in Edgefield. There is no charge to … Continue reading

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