Augusta Public Library Local History and Genealogy

We are still in the Dog Days of summer. That’s a term that goes back to the Romans and it means hot and stagnant weather. It can also be applied to genealogy research. Everyone knows what I am talking about. It’s when you just aren’t getting anywhere. No matter what you do, you just don’t seem to be making much headway with your research.

When that happens what do you do?Take a break from genealogy? Research a collateral line? Or visit your local library to get a fresh viewpoint? Come on in! We may not have a cold glass of tea to offer you but we sure will share our ideas. See you soon!

We’d like to thank Marsha Cole for donating a notebook that contains detailed fire department maps of Augusta from about 1959-1960. What makes the maps so special is that buildings and parks that have long since disappeared or moved are on the maps, making it a snapshot of Augusta 60 years ago. 

If you are interested in looking at these historical maps, please ask for it in the Georgia Room. We will keep it behind the desk. (Double clicking on the map on the right will make it larger.)

Dottie

Just a reminder that we will be having a Genealogy Forum tomorrow, Tuesday, June 21, at 2:00 in the Georgia Room. It will be a round table type discussion about common problems and roadblocks in genealogy research and we’ll discuss ways around them. Please come and bring your problems and help others solve theirs.

Dottie

Here in the Georgia Heritage Room, we have some interesting programs planned for this summer. The first will be held on June 21st at 2:00 with our Genealogy Forum. If you have some experience with genealogy, enough to have reached a roadbock or two,  have questions or would like to help others, come on in! We will hold a round-table type discussion on common problems and ways around them.

On June 23rd at 6:30 we will have another Beginner’s Genealogy Program. This program is for beginners only and requires registration. It will be a small class where participants can get one on one help.

On July 21 we will have a program in the computer room. It is called Tips and Tricks for Ancestry and HeritageQuest. Space is limited and registration in required.

August 16rd we will have program about Researching Your House. Registration will be required because space is limited. Please call the Georgia Heritage Room if you have any questions.

Dottie Demarest