Tram Tours of Spring Grove Cemetery (Other Events)
1:00 pm
Spring Grove Cemetery, 4521 Spring Grove, Cincinnati, Ohio
Time: First Tour – 1 p.m. Second Tour – 3 p.m.
Topic: History and Heritage of Spring Grove Cemetery
Several times in the past, HCGS scheduled Tram Tours at Spring Grove Cemetery, and they were very popular. We have scheduled two tours for Sunday, 15 September. They are limited to twenty-four participants each. The topic is History and Heritage of Spring Grove Cemetery with some architectural information about the mausoleums. It is a beautiful tour where you will learn about many notable families of Cincinnati. Spring Grove’s magnificent funerary art takes on a different light on this tour. You will see some of the interesting monuments that make Spring Grove a National Historic Landmark. You will also hear about the meaning of some of the carved symbols.
Registration is required and limited to the first forty-eight responses. Individuals will be confirmed to tours on a first come, first assigned basis. Once the 1 p.m. tour is filled, registrants will be automatically assigned to the second tour. A confirmation email will be sent that provides details and the time of the assigned tour.
Registration is now closed. Both tram tours are booked (Monday 8/26/2024 8;45pm).
Please note that you can always sign up for a Public Tram Tour. They are listed on the Spring Grove Cemetery website.
Thursday, September 19
HCGS Board meeting (Other Events)
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
In-Person: Century Inn, 10675 Springfield Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45215
All members are welcome to attendand can just listen or you may jump in and join any discussion. We meet in January, February, March, April, May, June, no meetings in July or August, then meet again in September, October, November, and December. You may come early to eat at 5:30pm, then the meeting starts at 6:30pm and goes until about 8:00pm. Come and find out what’s happening!
If you're interested in attending, please contact us at info@hcgsohio.org or (513) 956-7078.
Children's Homes and Courthouse Fire Records (Webinars)
11:00 am to 1:30 pm
Online Zoom Webinar
HCGS double header webinar - two presentations. There will be a brief intermission between the presentations.
“Using Records from Children’s Homes in Your Research“
Presenter: Jeff Herbert
Jeff Herbert is a long-time member of the HCGS Board of Directors. He recently published Hamilton County, Ohio Children's Records: The Children's Home, 1864-1919, an index of over 45,000 children who were residents of the Children’s Home, and Hamilton County, Ohio Children’s Records: Six Orphan Asylums, 1829–1919, with an additional 17,700 children indexed.
Jeff will discuss the various reasons that children were placed in public institutions, many temporarily, and how researchers can use these detailed records to find ancestors and learn about the circumstances of their lives.
“Hamilton County Court Records: Loss and Recovery”
Presenter: Jason Alexander
Jason Alexander is the Director of Central Services Division, Hamilton County Clerk of Courts. He will provide an overview of the history of the various courthouse structures and the riot and fire of 1884, with its devastating loss of Hamilton County Court records. Jason will discuss what records were lost, what were saved, and recently uncovered records.
Registration is required. Here is the link to the Zoom registration form:
Registrants will receive an email from Zoom upon registering containing 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. You do not have to be a member of HCGS to register for and attend this webinar.
In preparation, attendees can watch a nine-minute video on the history of the six courthouses in Hamilton County and background on the 1884 riot. There are excellent visuals and some commentary from Hamilto County Officials. View the video at
All members are welcome to attendand can just listen or you may jump in and join any discussion. We meet in January, February, March, April, May, June, no meetings in July or August, then meet again in September, October, November, and December. Come and find out what’s happening!
If you're interested in attending, please contact us at info@hcgsohio.org or (513) 956-7078.
Saturday, October 26
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:
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.
HCGS Members will receive an email before mid-October announcing the opening of registration for this webinar. Registration will be required. Membership in the HCGS is not required to register and attend.
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.
