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| An exhibit from our 2010 Family History Expo |
Have you considered displaying some of your research, history, artifacts, books or charts at the upcoming Family History Expo? Start to prepare now! The event will be held on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 from 11:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the Scarlett O’Hara Theater at the Savannah Regional Recreation Center. If you want to participate, you need to reserve a table. Download a table reservation form...
Wednesday: June 22, 2016
Summer Series Workshop
10:00 AM in the Atlanta Room in the Savannah CenterWebinar: "How to Tame Your Inner Packrat!"
Free Webinar Registration:
How Dad Got His Holiday - The Evolution of Father’s Day:
Ancestry
"While Father’s Day is celebrated in many countries around the globe in one form or another, the holiday is almost universally credited as having originated in the United States—although it didn’t even become an official U.S. holiday until 1972."
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Like Father, Like Son: How Modern Dads Are Carrying On Father’s Day Traditions:
Ancestry
"A new dad’s first Father’s Day can feel like a major milestone in his fatherhood journey. Whether he’s still in those sleep-deprived newborn days or watching his firstborn take his or her first steps, the inaugural Father’s Day celebration is almost like the world saying, “Congratulations: You’re officially a member of the Dad’s Club."
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How to Turn Off and Delete Your “Ok Google” History:
How-to-Geek
"Ok Google” is a great tool that many of us might already take for granted, but did you know that Google is storing all your searches? Or, that you can go into your search history, listen to them, and delete them?"
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This Day In History: 18 June
1812: The War of 1812 begins when the United States declares war against Great Britain.
1815: At the Battle of Waterloo, Napoleon Bonaparte is defeated by an international army under the Duke of Wellington.
1873: Susan B. Anthony is fined $100 for attempting to vote for president.
1942 Birthday: Paul McCartney, songwriter and singer, member of the Beatles.
State Timelines:
Even though it is hard to tell what made people move or disappear, these are just a few possibilities.
Delaware:
1630: Dutch settle along the Delaware River.
1654: Swedes captured Dutch fort at Newcastle.
1682: William Penn annexed Delaware.
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