Program by Jennifer Ewing, former Iowa Genealogical Society Executive Director
Are you a son or daughter of a Revolutionary War ancestor? Here is your chance to learn how to find out and about the Daughters of the American Revolution – its history, significance, and the process to join.
Tuesday, Nov. 7, 7:00 pm, Winterset Public Library meeting room. Business meeting for those who care to stay after the program.
Jared McDonald, Director of the Madison County Historical Museum, will host a fun evening of friendly competition with our own local version of the Jeopardy! game show.
Test your knowledge of genealogy basics and local history. Share what you know as well as learn something new. Teams will be formed for some old fashioned FUN.
Tuesday, October 3, 7:00 pm, Winterset Public Library meeting room. Business meeting for those who care to stay after the program.
MCGS member Linda Smith will provide an overview of WWI events related to Madison County citizens both on the war front and home front. We are meeting at the Madison County Historical Museum at 815 S. 2nd Ave, Winterset, so that we can take in their special showcase of WWI memorabilia – uniform, soldier’s kit, and much more.
Tuesday, October 3, 7:00 pm, at the Madison County Historical Museum. Business meeting for those who care to stay after the program
Theresa Liewer, Iowa Genealogical Society instructor, will explain DNA basics in her usual practical approach. Which test is best? What can be done with the results? Will it help me find relatives? Whether you’ve had your DNA tested or are thinking about it, this program will give insight into the process and usefulness of DNA testing.
Tuesday, August 1, 7:00 pm, Madison County Historical Museum. Business meeting for those who care to stay after the program
Due to July 4th, we will meet the following Tuesday, July 11.
MCGS members and guests are invited to Bring an interesting item or two from your family history to share. What interesting stories can you tell about the item? Perhaps you would like to enter them in the upcoming County Fair Genealogy Exhibit. We’ll get you started.
Continuing our series on the histories of Madison County cemeteries, MCGS member Pat Hochstetler will highlight selected cemeteries in Penn and Madison Township: Earlham and North Branch in Madison township and the two Penn cemeteries in Penn township.
Due to the Winterset Public Library’s Summer Reading Program, our program and meeting will be held at the Madison County Historical Museum, 815 S. 2nd Avenue, Winterset.
Tuesday, June 6 at 7:00 pm at the Madison County Historical Museum.
Madison County Genealogical Society 