2008 Events

Jan Anglin Attends the 2008 SEMC Jekyll Island Management Institute

January 22-29, 2008

Jan Anglin, Executive Director of the Tishomingo County Archives & History Museum,  traveled to Jekyll Island, Georgia to attend the Jekyll Island Management Institute sponsored by the Southeast Museum Conference.  She spent a week in classes learning about the management of museum and  the legal aspects of the museum.  She brought back knowledge that she and the staff can use to make the Tishomingo County Archives & History Museum the best tourist attraction in Tishomingo County.

African American Research Workshop Held

February 2, 2008

 TCAHM celebrated January as National Hobby Month and February as Black History Month together with a specialized workshop on beginning genealogy. TCHAM wants to appeal to African Americans to use the historic courthouse museum and its genealogical library to become involved in one of the nation’s fastest growing hobbies ― to research their heritage and compile their family tree.

With great eagerness and anticipation, the historic museum held a Saturday workshop/presentation by Earnest Edward Lacey of Oakland, Tennessee. His presentation on “African American Research” was held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, February 2, 2008. The presentation was followed by an opportunity to purchase one of his books and receive an autograph by the author himself. 

Employees Attend the MMA Annual Meeting in Vicksburg, MS

February 10-11, 2008

Jan Anglin and Christina Goss attended the Mississippi Museum Association's Annual Meeting in Vicksburg, MS.  They attended classes on Sunday and Monday to gain knowledge that will help the staff of the museum to preserve the artifacts and records of old Tishomingo County.

Society Meets

February 14, 2008

The Tishomingo County Historical & Genealogical Society held the first society meeting of 2008 on Thursday evening, February 14, 2008. Lee Freeman was the guest speaker.   In keeping with February’s Black History Month, Lee spoke on “Servants of the Gray: Black Confederates.” This Civil War presentation was a review of the increasing recognition of the contribution of African-Americans to the Confederacy. Lee is in charge of the Local History--Genealogy Room of the Florence-Lauderdale Public Library in Florence, Alabama.

Cindy Nelson presented the 2007 annual awards.  The recipients were Award of Merit:  Bill Nettles, Volunteer of the Year:  Teresa McGaughy, Youth Volunteer of the Year:  Tyler Barrow, Spirit of TCHGS:  Jeff Kemp, and Preservation Patron:  Harold Lomenick. 

      Teresa McGaughy and Cindy Nelson      Tyler Barrow and Cindy Nelson            Cindy Nelson and Bill Nettles

April 10, 2008

 For many years, family historians have traded tips on how to clean tombstones and create tombstone rubbings.  Cleaning tombstones is often necessary to improve legibility; however, the method used in cleaning is important so that the tombstones will be preserved and not harmed.  Tishomingo County has a wealth of information sitting on its doorsteps, and the Tishomingo County Historical & Genealogical Society is dedicated to preserving and protecting those resources. 

A program on the proper method to utilize in cleaning tombstones was presented by Mr. Clayton Stewart, United Laboratories, at the historic courthouse museum on Thursday, April 10, 2008.

 Mr. Stewart told the attendees about a product that United Laboratories has invented to clean tombstones and other surfaces.  He stated that the first step is to identify the type of material from which the tombstone is composed.  Next, you need to determine whether or not the marker is in good enough shape to clean.  Always use a natural bristle brush when cleaning tombstones.  The attendees then went outside to the monument located on the front lawn of the courthouse, and Mr. Stewart did a demonstration of the cleaning power of the solution that was invented by United Laboratories.  The product is called Weather-Zyme.

June 12, 2008

Instead of having a special speaker at the meeting, attendees had a genealogy dig.  The John Marshall Stone Research Library was full of people eager to see what they could "dig" up on their ancestors.  There were people from as far away as Texas and Kansas at the meeting to look up information.  Everyone had a great time researching and sharing family stories.

Last Modified: Thursday July 03, 2008.