FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The Allen County Public Library’s Genealogy Center is again celebrating Family History Month this October with a full month of free programs designed to inspire, educate, and connect individuals with their families’ stories.
“Family History Month is a wonderful time to engage in finding more of our families’ stories, that are the fabric of our lives, the stories that make us who we are,” said Curt Witcher, Director of Special Collections and Genealogy Center Manager. “We are excited to provide resources and programs that bring history to life, whether through personal discovery, networking, or learning from experts.”
Known as one of the premier family history research centers in the world, the Genealogy Center welcomes both beginners and seasoned researchers to take part in events, presentations, and workshops.
ACPL representatives released the following:
Highlights of this year’s Family History Month include:
Chasing Ghosts: The Story of the Ghost Army
Join us in the Main Library Theater for a remarkable presentation on the top-secret WWII U.S. Army unit that used creativity, illusion, and ingenuity to save lives and help win the war. October 1 from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Main Library Theater
Transform Your Activity Calendar & Really Stand Out: Innovative Tools to Boost Joy, Engagement, and Reminiscence in Eldercare
This in-person program shares practical, creative strategies for caregivers and activity planners in senior communities looking to spark joy and connection.
October 3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Main Library Theater
Making the Records Talk
Nationally-recognized African American research experts Timothy Pinnick and Janis Forte, in partnership with the African American Genealogical Society of Fort Wayne, will teach strategies for interpreting historical records to bring family stories into focus through discovering new records and embracing good research strategies.
October 18 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Genealogy Center
All Family History Month activities are free and open to the public. Unless otherwise noted, events will be held at the Main Library (900 Library Plaza, Fort Wayne).
The Genealogy Center is home to the largest public library genealogy collection in the country. Its expert staff, specialized collections, and on-site-only resources make Fort Wayne a destination for family historians from around the globe.
For a complete schedule of events, registration information, and additional details, visit www.genealogycenter.org or contact the Genealogy Center at 260-421-1225 or Genealogy@ACPL.Info.
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