Upcoming Programs and Special Events

Upcoming Events

LGS Programs 2009-10

Information provided by

LGS Vice-President/Program Chair Christine Treen

Meeting Place

First Lutheran Church - 803 3rd Avenue, Longmont

We will meet in the "Friendship Center" room which is on the street level. It is accessed by the west door that faces 3^rd Avenue, It is adjacent to a small parking lot with 2 Handicap spots. More parking is available on the West side of the building with a stairway leading to this upper level.

14 October, 2009, 1:00 Dr. Ben Benoit, in an authentic replica of a captain’s Civil War uniform, impersonates Captain Edward Wynkoop of the First Colorado Regiment. He gives an historical account of a little-known Civil War battle which was fought in Colorado’s backyard, at Glorieta Pass, New Mexico.

11 November, 2009, 1:00 Carol Stetser: "Maybe They Teleported: Finding Those Elusive Passengers" Carol will discuss several methods on locating ancestors who immigrated to America. Since she has many 19th century ancestors who immigrated to America from Europe, she has learned, through trial and error many of the tricks to finding them in the passenger lists that are now online.
Carol is the Vice President and Researcher of Larimer County GS and a volunteer researcher for Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness.

09 December, 2009, Noon Annual Christmas Pot Luck Holiday Lunch and Musical Program - Bring a dish to share, your own table service and enjoy good food and fun with LGS members. We will be entertained with traditional festive music by an ensemble from the Lutheran Church. Then, elections to determine our new officers for 2010!

13 January, 2010, 1:00 Walt Akeson: "Researching Land Records at the National Archives." Come learn about these amazing records and all the details you can find on your land owning ancestors!

Be sure to attend all these great programs in 2009- 10!

Mark these dates on your calendar so you won’t miss any of these excellent programs, and remember to invite your friends.

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14 October, 2009, 1:00	Dr. Ben Benoit, in an authentic replica of a captain’s Civil War uniform, impersonates Captain Edward Wynkoop of the First Colorado Regiment. He gives an historical account of a little-known Civil War battle which was fought in Colorado’s backyard, at Glorieta Pass, New Mexico.
11 November, 2009, 1:00	Carol Stetser: "Maybe They Teleported: Finding Those Elusive Passengers" Carol will discuss several methods on locating ancestors who immigrated to America. Since she has many 19th century ancestors who immigrated to America from Europe, she has learned, through trial and error many of the tricks to finding them in the passenger lists that are now online. Carol is the Vice President and Researcher of Larimer County GS and a volunteer researcher for Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness.
09 December, 2009, Noon	Annual Christmas Pot Luck Holiday Lunch and Musical Program - Bring a dish to share, your own table service and enjoy good food and fun with LGS members. We will be entertained with traditional festive music by an ensemble from the Lutheran Church. Then, elections to determine our new officers for 2010!
13 January, 2010, 1:00	Walt Akeson: "Researching Land Records at the National Archives." Come learn about these amazing records and all the details you can find on your land owning ancestors!
Be sure to attend all these great programs in 2009- 10!