Author: Paula Stuart-Warren

Family History Month and Halloween: celebrate together

Paula Stuart-Warren  Cemeteries, Cemetery  1 Comment

It’s easy to do this by taking advantage of a cemetery tour in your area. October brings historical cemetery tours in many localities. Beware of the ghosts! I found these examples: Alexandria, Virginia:  www.alexcolonialtours.com/graveyard.html Atlanta, Georgia:  www.oaklandcemetery.com/capturingHalloween.html Northfield, Minnesota:  www.northfieldhistory.org/ Biloxi, Mississippi:  www.gulfcoast.org/events/index.cfm?EventID=1761 Carson City, Nevada:  http://carsonnow.org/event/10/13/2010/friends-low-places-carson-city-cemetery-tour The easy way to find them is to […]

LaCrosse, Wisconsin Library to receive special award

Paula Stuart-Warren  Libraries, Research  Leave a comment

On October 24th, the La Crosse Public Library’s Archives “will receive the 2010 Governor’s Award for Archival Achievement. It recognizes not only the library’s extensive archives but the ways they’ve been made accessible, [Wisconsin] state archivist Peter Gottlieb said. “A lot of archives are content to wait for people to find them,” Gottlieb said. “What […]

Need a speaker for your group’s 2011 genealogical or historical event?

Paula Stuart-Warren  Conferences, Seminars  Leave a comment

I am currently booking my speaking services for 2011 genealogical, ethnic, and historical society events. I also enjoy speaking for family, reunion, civic, church, and other groups. I don’t book for every week, but do have plenty of available dates for 2011. A few inquiries about 2012 events have already been received. My presentations are […]

Pennsylvania State Archives closing for 4 months

Paula Stuart-Warren  Archives, Research, Research trips  Leave a comment

According to a press release, the Pennsylvania State Archives will close from Oct. 18 through Feb. 3, 2011, for needed renovations. October 16th is the last day researchers can visit the facility in person, but the staff will continue to respond to telephone, e-mail, and postal inquiries during the renovations. “Barbara Franco, PHMC executive director, […]

Salt Lake Christmas Tour adds Thomas MacEntee

Paula Stuart-Warren  Family History Library, Salt Lake City  Leave a comment

I just received this press release from Leland Meitzler. This sounds like a great experience. THOMAS MACENTEE JOINS 2010 SALT LAKE CHRISTMAS TOURFeatured Speaker To Offer Technology Education for Genealogists October 13, 2010 – Bountiful, Utah: The 2010 Salt Lake Christmas Tour – an annual genealogy event in its 26th year and celebrating its 25th anniversary – is pleased […]