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Thursday, September 28
Discovering Witches: The Real Records and Manuscripts (Champaign Co Historical Arch.)
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Zoom/Virtual
Join Debra Dudek for a lecture on witches in pop culture and the real manuscripts and books seen in movies, books, and TV!
Witches are iconic figures in popular culture. They appear in some of your favorite movies and streaming media shows alongside archaic books and strange texts. In this program we'll uncover the real records and printed resources seen in your favorite shows, what the writers used as inspiration, and how to access historical resources for free from home. Whether you're a hardcore fan or an armchair historian, bring your curiosity and your questions to this program!
Debra Dudek is Head of Adult and Teen Services at the Fountaindale Public Library District in Bolingbrook, IL. Dudek specializes in British genealogy, World War I research, and emerging technology topics. An alumna of Olivet College (Olivet, Michigan) and the University of Strathclyde (Glasgow, Scotland), Dudek holds a bachelor's degree in journalism, a master's in information and library studies, and a post-graduate certificate in genealogical, palaeographic, and heraldic studies.
Note: this is an Urbana Free Library Event. For more information and registration details please check out their website. The Library is committed to making programs accessible for all. If you need an accommodation to attend a program, please let the Library know at least two weeks in advance. To request an accommodation, contact the Programming and Outreach Manager via email at programming@urbanafree.org or via phone at 217-367-4057.
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Tuesday, October 10
Ships, Shipping Shipwrecks & Genealogy (Monthly Meeting)
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Zoom/Virtual
For all of history, humans have relied on the Great Lakes as a transportation system as well as a source of important resources. Shipping on the Great Lakes could be dangerous, and shipwrecks were unfortunately common. Many family histories were shaped by the Great Lakes and through this program we will explore the ships, shipping and shipwrecks of the Great Lakes, as well as the historic sources that genealogists can use to discover those stories. Join us in October as Ellen Kennedy, the Education and Visitor Experience Director for the National Museum of the Great Lakes, presents this fascinating topic.
The presentation will begin at 7:00 pm (CDT). Want some extra time to talk about genealogy? Log on as early as 6:30pm to socialize and get to know other family historians in our group. There will be a society business meeting immediately following the presentation.
Space is limited. Please register in advance using the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpfu6uqT8rGdNWx3wNmC84y6MyJTeddfjN
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting and an additional link to enter the meeting. If you do not receive this message within 15 minutes of registering, please check your spam/ junk folder.
This event is free and open to the public and is being produced by the Champaign County Genealogical Society in partnership with the Champaign County Historical Archives at the Urbana Free Library. A recording of the meeting will be available to CCGS members 2-4 weeks following the presentation. For more information, contact: programs@ilccgs.org |
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Sunday, October 15
CCGS Special Interest Group (SIG) (Member Event)
1:15 pm to 3:00 pm Urbana Free Library (UFL) - Satterthwaite Conference Room
The CCGS SIG will be a roundtable for members to collaborate with others on their tough genealogical problems and to learn or improve genealogical skills. |
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Wednesday, October 18
October Research Discussion Hour (Virtual)
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm Zoom/Virtual
Here's your chance to visit with your fellow genealogists and find out what they are currently researching. It is also an opportunity to pick their brains for ideas on how to get over any brick walls you may be encountering. Put on your genealogy hat and "Zoom" into a fun hour with other genealogy enthusiasts!
Make sure to submit your genealogy questions or research challenge to programs@ilccgs.org or in the Research Question thread, under the Forums tab on the website's homepage (members). Priority will be given to questions received in advance.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. If you do not receive a Zoom link within 15 minutes after registering, please check your spam folder. If you do not receive a link, please send email to programs@ilccgs.org.
NOTE: This meeting will not be recorded
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Saturday, October 28
Illinois State Genealogical Society Fall Conference 2023 (Regional Events)
8:00 am to 5:00 pm Heartland Community College, Normal, Illinois
The Illinois State Genealogical Society will be hosting their annual conference in-person this year at Heartland Community College in Normal, Illinois. This fabulous one-day conference is less than an hour away from Champaign-Urbana! This will be a great way to converse with other central Illinois genealogists and hear some excellent speakers! For more details, check out the ISGS website at www.ilgensoc.org (or use this registration link). |
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Tuesday, November 14
Before Roads and Rails: Waterways to the Midwest presented by Annette Burke Lyttle (Monthly Meeting)
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Zoom/Virtual
Before improved roads and the advent of the railroads, travel by water was the easiest and fastest way to the newly opened territories of the midwestern United States. Our ancestors traveled on waterways, worked on them, and lived by them. Learn how to reconstruct the stories of their travel and livelihood. This November evening, join the Champaign County Genealogical Society for a presentation on Midwest waterways by Annette Burke Lyttle.
The presentation will begin at 7:00 pm (CST). Want some extra time to talk about genealogy? Log on as early as 6:30pm to socialize and get to know other family historians in our group. There will be a society business meeting immediately following the presentation.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting and an additional link to enter the meeting. If you do not receive this message within 15 minutes of registering, please check your spam/ junk folder.
This event is co-sponsored by the Champaign County Historical Archives at the Urbana Free Library. This event is free and open to the public. A recording of the presentation will be made available to CCGS members following the event.
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Wednesday, November 15
November Research Discussion Hour: Military Brick Walls (Virtual)
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm Zoom/Virtual
Here's your chance to visit with your fellow genealogists and find out what they are currently researching. It is also an opportunity to pick their brains for ideas on how to get over any brick walls you may be encountering. Put on your genealogy hat and "Zoom" into a fun hour with other genealogy enthusiasts!
Note: This is a special RDH focusing on military brick walls. Make sure to submit your genealogy questions or research challenge to programs@ilccgs.org or in the Research Question thread, under the Forums tab on the website's homepage (members). Priority will be given to questions received in advance.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. If you do not receive a Zoom link within 15 minutes after registering, please check your spam folder. If you do not receive a link, please send email to programs@ilccgs.org. This meeting will not be recorded.
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Sunday, November 19
CCGS Special Interest Group (SIG) (Member Event)
1:15 pm to 3:00 pm Urbana Free Library (UFL) - Satterthwaite Conference Room
The CCGS SIG will be a roundtable for members to collaborate with others on their tough genealogical problems and to learn or improve genealogical skills. |
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Tuesday, December 12
Annual Show and Tell (Monthly Meeting)
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Zoom/Virtual
The Champaign County Genealogical Society will host our annual heirloom show and tell on December 12th! Grab your favorite family treasure and come tell our group of family history lovers how it came to be a part of your collection and what you know about it. You are guaranteed to have a fun, attentive audience! All attendees are welcome to participate. What will you bring?
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
This event is free and open to the public and is being produced by the Champaign County Genealogical Society in partnership with the Champaign County Historical Archives at the Urbana Free Library. For more information, contact: programs@ilccgs.org
This meeting will not be recorded for later viewing.
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Sunday, December 17
CCGS Special Interest Group (SIG) (Member Event)
1:15 pm to 3:00 pm Urbana Free Library (UFL) - Satterthwaite Conference Room
The CCGS SIG will be a roundtable for members to collaborate with others on their tough genealogical problems and to learn or improve genealogical skills. |
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