Augusta County Genealogical Society
PO Box 436
Fishersville VA 22939
PO Box 436
Fishersville VA 22939
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AGSVA MEETINGS
Come and see how we can help you with your genealogical research. You may also call the Augusta County Genealogical Society's Library at 540-885-1991 which is open to the public Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon or by appointment.
Purpose
The Augusta County Genealogical Society (ACGS) is organized:
· To help preserve genealogical records and public access to them
· To furnish aid and education in genealogical research
· To foster and encourage interest in genealogical research
AGSVA MEETINGS
The Society usually meets 1:00 to 3:00 PM on the third Wednesday of each month at the Waynesboro Public Library, 600 South Wayne Avenue, Waynesboro, VA. The annual picnic is held in July. The November meeting is our luncheon social. The Annual membership meeting is held in October.
Note: As of our January 2013 meeting we will be returning to the Waynesboro Library for our monthly meetings. The Library is located at 600 S. Wayne Avenue, in the lower level meeting room. Members may want to visit the Library's local genealogy room before or after our regular meeting.
Upcoming Schedule of Events
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Karen Vest, Waynesboro Public Library, is willing to give a tour of the genealogy room at 10:00 A. M. on April 4th.Basement level Waynesboro Public Library |
Apr 17,2013 |
1:00pm |
The speaker for April 17th meeting will be Laten Bechtel on her new book, “Safe-Keeping: A Glimpse into Slave Trading in Augusta County 1856-1860.” |
May 15,2013 |
1:00pm |
Jeanne Cooper from UVA Special Collections Library will be sharing what kind of documents one can expect to find at UVA and how to use them. The University Library subscribes to many useful databases, such as Proquest Historical Newspaper and Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps. Another unique resource is the Small Special Collections Library, which contans the archives of the University as well as the papers of many well-known Virginians. Basement level Waynesboro Public Library |
Come and see how we can help you with your genealogical research. You may also call the Augusta County Genealogical Society's Library at 540-885-1991 which is open to the public Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon or by appointment.
Purpose
The Augusta County Genealogical Society (ACGS) is organized:
· To help preserve genealogical records and public access to them
· To furnish aid and education in genealogical research
· To foster and encourage interest in genealogical research
