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Saturday, 27 June 2009 21:43 |
Saturday, July 25, 2009, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Gravestone Preservation Workshop
Historic Squibb Cemetery,
Welcome: Historical Societies, Tombstone Preservationists, or anyone interested in repairing tombstones or upkeep of our historic cemeteries.
Dr. C. Mark Rose of Richmond, Missouri, and Rose Marie Jones of Willard, Missouri, will be hosting a one-day, hands-on workshop in gravestone preservation. Mr. Jonathan Appell, Monumental Mason from Connecticut, will be demonstrating how to repair old gravestones, slow or reverse weather-related deterioration, and stabilize stones, which have begun to lose their integrity.
“Due to the economic conditions currently existing throughout America, very limited, city, state, or federal funding is available. Many non-profits have also fallen on hard times. It is therefore my mission and intent to offer these workshops at a very reasonable rate, enough funds can be generated to hold a workshop, by those attending each event, paying a modest fee. In other words: workshops, by the people, for the people.”
“It has been our mission to conserve, preserve, educate and increase public appreciation for the history that can be found in the world's gravestones, monuments, architecture and sculpture. We have been able to accomplish this in concert with regional and local governments, municipalities, historic trusts, foundations and societies, along with private individuals, heirs and descendants.”
This is a one-day workshop starting at 9:00a.m. and ending by 4:00p.m., or whenever finished. The workshop will be held at Squibb Cemetery 6 miles West of Springfield, MO. Take Old Route 66, Highway 266, west to Yeakley Chapel. Turn North (right) on Farm Road 65 to Farm Road 132, then turn West (left) to Farm Road 63, turn North (right) to the cemetery– watch for signs.
There are many Redfern, Rose, and Squibb families buried there. The cemetery is about two acres and has over 75 graves; it is an active burying ground. The cemetery is one of the oldest in Greene County. The first burial was in 1838 and has examples of stones in a variety of listing, sinking and disrepair. Appell will use these stones to demonstrate various techniques and products to help restore and maintain these stones.
If you are interested in attending the workshop, or have any questions, please call 816-770-5509 or Rose Jones
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or 417-8332351.
A $20 plus donation is suggested.
Photographing and taping is allowed.
Bring your lawn chairs, a beach umbrella, a cooler with your lunch and beverages, and gloves for hands on training.
Toilet Facilities available but not running water.
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 30 June 2009 21:15 |
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Written by Patti Hobbs
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Saturday, 27 June 2009 21:37 |
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No computer-interest workshop will be held in July due to the Independence Day holiday.
July 8, 2009 ~ Your Library's History - From 1905 Until Now by Regina Cooper, Springfield-Greene County Public Library Executive Director.
July 22, 2009 ~ Let us all contribute to a sharing session. The topic will be How to Organize Your Research. We all have our own way of organizing our records. We need to hear from new researchers as well as those who have been doing it for years. Perhaps you have changed the way you organize. Share with us the advantages of your system.
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Written by Patti Hobbs
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Tuesday, 02 June 2009 07:52 |
June 1 ~ Computer-Interest Workshop
We will complete our discussions of genealogy software programs. We will cover several short topics such as merging files, generating research logs and "to do" lists, and the like. This will also be an opportunity to ask those questions we didn't get to in the previous sessions. (Due to the Independence Day holiday, there will be no computer-interest workshop in July.) ~ 7 p.m. at The Library Center
June 10 ~ Seven Essentials I have Learned from Thirty Years of Research by Marsha Hoffman Rising, CG, FASG
Don't miss this meeting! What an opportunity to learn from this expert in the field of genealogy. Marsha is most well-known for her magnum opus Opening the Ozarks: First Families of Southwest Missouri, a four-volume work tracing the origins of the first 1000 pioneers who purchased land from the Springfield Land Office between 1835 and 1839. Marsha has been recognized by the American Society of Genealogy as a "fellow," a designation which puts her in a category of the top 50 genealogists in the country recognized for the scholarship of their published works. ~ 9:30 a.m. at The Library Center
June 24 ~ Field trip to Wilson's Creek National Battlefield's Hulston Library
The Hulton Research Library owns microfilm copies of the National Archives Compiled Service Records for all Union and Confederate soldiers from Missouri and those from other states who fought at Wilson's Creek. Visit their Web site for additional information. We will meet you at 9:30 a.m. at the battlefield located at 6424 W. Farm Road 182, Republic. You may stay as long as you desire.
Directions to the Hulston Research Library: Go west on James River Expressway PAST the Missouri Highway FF/Battlefield exit. Take the U.S. Highway 60 (Republic) exit. Turn left (south) on U.S. Highway 60. Continue 2 miles to Missouri Highway M and turn left. Continue east on Highway M for 1/2 mile. Turn right on Missouri Highway ZZ and travel 1 and 1/2 mile to Farm Road 182 (Elm Street). Turn left; the entrance to the battlefield is on the right.
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 10 June 2009 12:56 |
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Written by Patti Hobbs
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Sunday, 24 May 2009 14:42 |
Your Family History ... Just a Click Away?
September 25 and 26, 2009
University Plaza Convention Center, Springfield, Missouri
Mark you calendars and don't miss it! Plans have been finalized for the 2009 conference which will feature Thomas W. Jones, Ph.D., CG, CGL, FASG, FUGA. Please click on the "2009 Conference" menu tab above for full details. This year, you will be able to register online through Paypal.
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Written by Patti Hobbs
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Sunday, 03 May 2009 12:10 |
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May 4-Computer-Interest Workshop
Genealogy Software 5: Publish a Book. We have spent the previous periods discussing information being added to our genealogy software. Now it's time to share that information with our family and friends. Let's publish a book! 7 pm at the Library Center
May 13-Program
Not being a native of the Ozarks or Missouri, Bob Kipfer has delved into the history of this area. He will talk about the settling of this area up to 1833 during the program this month. 9:30 am at The Library Center
May 27-Workshop
Come learn why you should include Midwest Genealogy Center in your research sites. 9:30 am at The Library Center
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