Genealogy and Local History Department Open House (Other Events)
11:00 am to 3:00 pm
CHPL, 800 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
The main library reopened to the public in July after a multi-year renovation. The Genealogy and Local history Department, now located on the second floor, has spent the hiatus curating its collection and has returned many of its browsing favorites to the open shelves.
Join the librarians on Saturday, 26 October 26 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., for an Open House. Genealogists, friends, and family, all are welcome. Tours will be offered throughout the day.
See and experience the NEW Genealogy and Local History Department and chat with the librarians and members of HCGS about your research interests.
No reservation is needed.
Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library
800 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Corner of 9th and Vine
Saturday, November 9
HCGS 2024 Heritage Luncheon (Programs)
10:45 am
Clovernook Country Club, 2035 W. Galbraith Rd., Cincinnati, OH
Save the date for the 2024 Heritage Luncheon and awards ceremony on Saturday, 9 November 2024, at Clovernook Country Club in North College Hill. We will welcome new members into our Lineage Societies who have proven descent from one or more Hamilton County ancestors.
For Members, Their Families and Guests! Free Parking!
10:45 AM - Registration
11:30 AM - Introduction of New Members
12:00 PM – Luncheon and Program
Ever wondered how and where those memorable bells and carillons, seen or heard around Cincinnati or in your global travels, are made? This is your chance to learn all about the Verdin Bell Company and its operation from 1842 through the present day in Cincinnati, Ohio. Erika Broenner is the Sales Administrative Assistant for The Verdin Company, as well as the Assistant to the CEO, Bob Verdin III. Since 1842, the Verdin Company of Cincinnati has been an innovator and leader in making the finest bells, clocks and carillons in the world. Founded by two immigrant brothers from France, the company continues today under the ownership of the sixth generation of the Verdin family. In a field that requires highly specialized skills, the family uses its knowledge and expertise to teach the craft of clocks and bells to its employees, thus creating the top craftsmen in the industry.
There is still time to start and/or complete your application for any of the four HCGS lineage societies. Applications will be accepted until 31 August for review. Visit the HCGS Lineage Societies website page for applications, rules of evidence, documentation needs, and instructions.
Reservations are now open. Two ways to reserve your spots at the luncheon and make payment:
Reservations will end on Friday October 25 at 4:00pm ET.
See you on the 9th of November!
Tuesday, November 12
Researching at the Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center (Webinars)
7:00 pm
Online Zoom Webinar
Presenter: Kate McKenzie
Kate McKenzie is a native of Cincinnati, Ohio. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Library Informatics from Northern Kentucky University, with a minor in history. In 2020, she received a Certificate in Genealogical Research from Boston University and a Master of Library and Information Science from Kent State University. During her time at NKU, she had the opportunity to take her studies to France, Poland, and Ukraine, and appreciates experiencing different cultures and making connections with the places that her ancestors called home. She is presently a genealogy librarian at the Allen County Public Library (ACPL).
Kate’s presentation will discuss the wealth of genealogical material at the ACPL Genealogy Center in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, the second largest genealogy collection in the country. For those who have not visited (ACPL is only a three-hour drive from Cincinnati), this is a great orientation to the collections. For those familiar with the library, there are always new collections, search tips, and resources to discover.
Registration is now open. Registration is required. Membership in the HCGS is not required to register and attend. To register, go to:
Registrants will receive an email from Zoom upon registering with a personalized link to the webinar and the passcode. One day prior to the webinar, attendees will receive a reminder email from Zoom, again containing their personalized webinar link and passcode.
