Floyd County Historical Society
Mr. Steve Wiser will present the program entitled "Louisville 2035: Updated"
7pm Tuesday October 26th in the Elsa Strassweg Auditorium,
of the New Albany-Floyd County Public Library at 180 West Spring Street.
Mr. Wiser is a life-long Louisvillian and received his Bachelor's of Architecture in 1980. Mr. Wiser was one of the original 'Young Architects' of the American Institute of Architects in 1989, and has received the 'Oberwarth Award', which is AIA Kentucky's highest honor.
He has also received the 'Founders Award' from the Louisville Historical League. Mr. Wiser is the author of numerous books on Louisville architecture.
Due to a scheduling conflict, Mr. Wiser is presenting his program in October rather than originally scheduled for November.
Mr. Kraig McNutt will present his program originally scheduled for October in November.
Masks and/or Vaccinations are highly recommended
Meeting schedule for 2021 - 2022 now posted at FCHSIN.org.
Stay Well!
Floyd County Historical Society History
assembled from the minutes
by Ann Baumgartle, recording secretary
Note: November and October Meetings Swapped!
Kraig McNutt, Civil War history blogger.
will present "New Albany's Civil War Hospitals"
7pm Tuesday November 23rd in the Elsa Strassweg Auditorium,
of the New Albany-Floyd County Public Library at 180 West Spring Street, COVID permitting.
Kraig has won the praise of professional historians and the admiration of many fans for his investigations. He runs the largest Civil War history page on Facebook. His research extends not only to the great deeds of the Civil War, but into his own family. He is the descendant of several Union veterans.
Masks and/or Vaccinations are highly recommended
This is Our Community is given to all third graders in the county and is used to satisfy the Indiana History course requirement for all students in private, parochial, and public schools.
The 2021 version has been distributed to the schools! Above all, we need donations to cover printing costs. Editorial comments are welcome.
Thursday, November 11th, 1pm
"The Boone Trail in Indiana" presented by Michele Dutcher, Historian and Author
Allison Fredrickson, Jeffersonville Township Public Library's Technology Services Manager,
will present "Family History Projects in the Jeffersonville Library MakerSpace"
There are great family history projects you can complete using equipment in the Tom and Mary Frances Koetter Makerspace located in the Jeffersonville Township Public Library.
From personalized Christmas ornaments made using the laser cutter to digitized copies of old family photos and home movies made using the digitization station, these projects make great gifts. Let Allison walk you through the many options available in the Makerspace and learn how to sign up to use the amazing Makerspace equipment.
Use of the equipment is always FREE, but the library does charge a modest rate for some materials. Cosponsored by Jeffersonville Township Public Library and Falls of the Ohio Genealogical Society.
This presentation is recommended for teen and adult patrons. For more information on programs, visit jefflibrary.org, Events Calendar, or call 812-285-5641.
Thursday, November 4th, 6:30pm
viewed in the Applegate Room,
of the New Albany-Floyd County Public Library
at 180 West Spring Street, COVID permitting, and also via ZOOM from your home.
Respond to: info@FallsGenealogy.org
FOGS anticipates continuing the First Family Program for 2021. Get started! Get the fillable PDF Application form.
Contact: Donna Kepley Foster at 812-923-3492. FirstFamilies@FallsGenealogy.org
2021 Brochure (First families brochure containing the pioneer surnames through the 2019 event)
