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Evansville in the 1800s.

Willard Public Library 21 First Avenue, Evansville, IN, United States

Presented by Jennifer Greene, USI Archivist This is the February meeting of the Tri-State Genealogical Society

Mother Jones

Willard Public Library 21 First Avenue, Evansville, IN, United States

Chances are you’ve never heard of Mother Jones, but this is a story you’ll want to hear.  Born Mary Harris in Cork Co. Ireland, she immigrated with her parents to…

(Almost) Midnight Madness

Willard Public Library 21 First Avenue, Evansville, IN, United States

We are back! Well, almost.  We will still offer the excellent programming you have come to expect from us, the friendly staff, exemplary service,  and we will stay open late…

Recreating Your Ancestor’s World

Willard Public Library 21 First Avenue, Evansville, IN, United States

Learn how to combine maps, city directories, census records, and more to visualize your ancestor's world.

Murders Most Foul

Willard Public Library 21 First Avenue, Evansville, IN, United States

Step into the gripping world of true crime, and join us for an unforgettable journey into Evansville in the 1800s. Vanderburgh County Historian and WPL Special Collections Assistant, Stan Schmitt,…

MIDWEST ARCHIVES

Willard Public Library 21 First Avenue, Evansville, IN, United States

  WORTHY OF MORE THAN JUST A FLYOVER The Midwest encompasses eleven states and nearly seventy million people with an innumerable amount of archives. From federal, state, local, and university…

Victorian Christmas Traditions

Willard Public Library 21 First Avenue, Evansville, IN, United States

Join us at WPL for a truly unique Holiday Experience: Victorian Christmas Traditions Explore the enchanting world of Victorian Christmas Traditions with us! Immerse yourself in festive Christmas spirit as…

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The Genealogy Roll-Up:

Willard Public Library 21 First Avenue, Evansville, IN, United States

The Essential Shortcut Every Genealogist Needs This program is about tracking your genealogy research and planning what comes next. From our Speaker: I'm Jennifer, and I'm an Occasional Genealogist... sort…

When African Americans in Evansville Said “NO”

Willard Public Library 21 First Avenue, Evansville, IN, United States

In recognition of Black History Month, Willard Library offers a program on Evansville's African American history.  Stan Schmitt will be talking about instances when African Americans in Evansville refused to…

Avoiding an Ancestor Identity Crisis

Willard Public Library 21 First Avenue, Evansville, IN, United States

Presented by Shelley Bishop Shelley Bishop is a professional researcher, writer, and speaker with a passion for finding ancestral stories. She enjoys helping others learn more about genealogical records, skills,…

Beginning Genealogy

Willard Public Library 21 First Avenue, Evansville, IN, United States

Embark on a journey to trace your roots and unveil your family's fascinating story! Special Collections Librarian Vickie Fields cordially invites you to a captivating event: "Beginning Genealogy." 📅 Date:…

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