Kansas Genealogical Society to Host The Second U. S. Volunteer Infantry: Galvanized Yankees

Kansas Genealogical Society will host The Second U.S. Volunteer Infantry: Galvanized Yankees*, a presentation by Stan Reed, 2 PM Thursday, April 12, 2012 in the upper level meeting room next to GNC, Village Square Mall, 2601 Central, Dodge City.

Stan Reed is a retired Army Major and Vietnam Veteran with 2 Purple Hearts. Former Superintendent of the Kansas Old Soldiers Home at Ft. Dodge, Stan has 42 years experience speaking and teaching genealogy and American History. His primary focus has been on U.S. Civil War history and the U.S. westward expansion.

The public is invited to attend this program. There will be time for questions and answers and refreshments will be served. For more information contact KGS at 620-225-1951, Tuesday through Friday, 1:30 to 5 PM.

Veritage Car Show

Sending A Special Invitation Your Way!
Midwest Historical and Genealogical Society announces its Julyapalooza 2010 — A Read, White and Blue Event on Saturday, July 10th from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 1203 North Main in Wichita. A select display of antique and vintage cars will be featured along with food,fun, and an interesting array of genealogical books and materials we've never offered before for sale as well as tours of Midwest's own library. Julyapalooza is a first-ever, don't-miss, bring-the-entire-family event open to the public at large — but the welcome mat is especially out for you as our member. There is no admission fee and ample on-street parking is available. Drawings will be held at noon, 1:00, 2:00 and 3:00 p.m. Keep July sizzling by getting out and extending your celebration of fun, food, and wholesome family fare at Midwest. The more, the merrier, so please join us on Saturday, July the 10th!

Kansas Genealogical Society, Dodge City, Celebrates 50 Years

July 13, 2008 - Kansas Genealogical Society, will present "Half a Century of Memories" Village Square Mall, Lower Level, 2601 Central, Dodge City KS from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. There will be Prize Drawings, Refreshments and Exhibits. No admission charge.

Master of Ceremonies: Gay Rooney

Speakers: Norma Jane Daniels, Julia Mae Hembree, Gertrude Jones, Mary Shoemaker

Written Contributions: Virginia Herrman, Ethel Taylor

Historical Presentaions: Betty Herrman, Ruby Schaffer

Come share the experience and memories of long time members and view exhibits of early day KGS and genealogical items.

Nicodemus Historical Society Displays Pioneer Settlers Family Trees

Nicodemus Pioneer Settler Family Trees on permanent exhibit at the Nicodemus Historical Society Museum at historic Nicodemus. Four family trees are currently on display (Moore, Samuels, Bates, Williams). Fall and Winter hours at the museum are by appointment, but Angela Bates is usually here daily. (785) 839-4280.