Shirley Allen of Winterset will present collected photos from the early 1930’s construction of our current Post Office. Learn about the structure plus how to date a letter or postcard based on its postage.
This program is free and open to the public. After a short break, the MCGS business meeting will be conducted for those who care to stay.
The full name of the program is Dallas County Rebels: How a Posse, a President, and the KKK Changed American History.
Iowa author and former Dallas County resident Darcy Dougherty Maulsby will explain why no Iowa county has influenced American history more than Dallas County. in her dynamic new program. This free event is co-sponsored by the library and the Madison County Genealogical Society; registration is appreciated for those who are not members of the Madison County Genealogical Society. Call the library at 515-462-1731 to register.
Tuesday, January 2 at 6:30 pm (early start time) in the Winterset Public Library meeting room. The MCGS business meeting will take place after the program for those who care to attend.
Interested in starting your family tree, but not sure where to begin? Stuck trying to fill in some lineage and not sure how? Bring your questions and challenges for free, one-on-one family history research and genealogy assistance, provided by a Madison County Genealogical Society volunteer. No registration required – just stop by the library’s Genealogy section to take advantage of this new drop-in service beginning Thursday, January 11, 2018.
The MCGS is lining up interesting and informative programs for the coming year. Look for posters around town, at libraries throughout Madison County, and on various Facebook pages. We hope you will come. Programs begin at 7:00 pm on the first Tuesday of each month at the Winterset Public Library meeting room (unless otherwise indicated.)
Bring a finger food and your best 2017 genealogy story to share at our relaxed end-of-year party. 2018 officers will be elected during our short business meeting.
Tuesday, December 5, at 7:00 pm in the Winterset Public Library meeting room.
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.
Please plan to attend these informative programs. Guests are most welcome to attend along with MCGS members. Business meetings are held after the program for those who would like to stay and see what the Genealogical Society is all about.
Madison County Genealogical Society 