Capital Area Genealogical Society

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Capital Area Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 4502
 Harrisburg, PA 17111-0502

The Capital Area Genealogical Society was formed in 1982 to foster
genealogical research in Dauphin and Cumberland Counties in Pennsylvania.

Membership dues are $15.00 annually for both individual and family memberships.
New members are always welcome.

In addition to monthly meetings, other activities of a historical and genealogical nature are planned throughout the year. The Society welcomes all who have an interest in genealogy and history no matter if they are new or seasoned researchers.

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Meeting Information

Our regular monthly meetings are held at 2:30 PM on the 2nd Sunday* of the month in the Fellowship Hall at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church

1214 Crosby Street (Corner of Mountain Rd. & Chapel St.) in Linglestown

All are welcome - no attendance fee is charged

Membership is not a requirement for meeting attendance 

The research library will be open prior to each meeting for the benefit of those who wish to come and browse through the books, periodicals and other material the Society has accumulated for genealogical and historical research. There is no fee for use of the library, although donations are appreciated. The library will be open at 1:15 p.m. until the start of the meeting at 2:30. If there is interest, the library will again open following the speaker and stay open during the social hour.

In addition to the library, there are two opportunities for those in attendance to get help. The social time gives attendees an opportunity to network with others on problems they are encountering in their search for their ancestors and a part of the structured program is devoted to questions about genealogical research on which they feel they have reached a brick wall. One member reports that information she received at the meeting enabled her to complete her application for membership in the DAR.

The pamphlet "Genealogy for Beginners" will be available free to those in attendance.

* When Easter or Mother's Day falls on the 2nd Sunday, we will meet on the 3rd Sunday

UPCOMING MEETINGS

 

Sunday
Jan 11
1:15 PM

Genealogy Library opens for research

Sunday
Jan 11
2:30 PM

Dauphin-Middle Paxton Historical Society - What's available in our museum and our resources for genealogical research
by John Lyter, Dauphin-Middle Paxton Historical Society

Sunday
Feb 8
2:30 PM

Harrisburg's Old Eighth Ward
by Michael Barton, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg

Sunday
Mar 8
2:30 PM

Pennsylvania Dutch - Amish
by Tony Orsini

Sunday
Apr 1 9
2:30 PM

 A History of Work, Injury, Death and disaster in the Coal Mines from Pennsylvania's Annual Mining Reports since 1870
by Robin Lighty, Bureau of Mining and Reclamation, PA Dept of Environmental Protection

Sunday
May 17
2:30 PM

The Gettysburg Campaign to the Susquehanna River during the Civil War
by Steve Runkle

Sunday
Jun 14
2:30 PM

The Basics and Beyond of genealogical research. Each participant will bring their own research to share their experiences. Questions from not-so-seasoned researchers will be welcomed, as will those from more experienced researchers who may have hit a brick wall. This will be a sharing and learning time for all who wish to participate.

  No Meeting
Aug To Be Announced
Sep To Be Announced
Oct Field trip to Lebanon County Historical Society
Nov To Be Announced
Dec Annual Holiday Party

*In those months in which Easter or Mother's Day falls on the 2nd Sunday, we change the meeting date.

 

Chapter Officers 2009

President

Esther F. Richwine

Vice-President

Jim McAteer

Secretary

Freda Yocum

Treasurer

Marion O'Neal

Director

Fern Keefer Boyer

Director

Karl Fox

Director

Richard Rudisill

Editor

Jim McAteer

Librarian

Jon Mansch

 

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