Event List

How to be a Good Ancestor

Exploring simple, meaningful ways to document your life so future generations won’t have to guess who you were.

Discover the remarkable women who shaped Dearborn County’s history!  From trailblazers and community leaders to unsung heroines with bold stories, this program celebrates the courage, wit, and influence of the county’s most memorable women.

Genealogy Vocabulary

Venture out to the serene Saint John the Baptist Cemetery, part of the All Saints Parish in Dover, for a grounded, respectful on-site tour that guides you through its peaceful burial grounds and the rich spiritual heritage of the parish.

Step back into the roaring 1920s, when the U.S. went dry, but the party didn’t stop. Join us as we uncork the stories of clever bootleggers, secretive speakeasies, and the lawmen chasing them across borders.

Hidden in the Margins: Using Wills and Court Records.

Explore the stories tucked away in probate packets, lawsuits, and court minutes to uncover new details about your ancestors' lives.

Beat the summer heat and join us in the library for a virtual tour highlighting Revolutionary War veterans buried across Dearborn County.

Step back in time and explore the lives of the Revolutionary War veterans who made their final home in Dearborn County.

Step back in time and explore the lives of the Revolutionary War veterans who made their final home in Dearborn County.

Class in Session: Using School Records for Genealogy

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Take a virtual walk through the historic West Fork Cemetery in Guilford, where generations of local stories are etched in stone.  Discover the art, symbolism, and fascinating history behind the graves that connect us to the past.

Spend the day exploring your roots at this special "lock-in" event featuring eight expert-led, pre-recorded genealogy classes from the Waco-McLellan County Library Genealogy Center.

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