St. Clair Historical Society will hold its annual genealogy workshop and potluck lunch meeting Saturday, June 16 at the Fortson Museum and Archives in Odenville at 9 a. m.

 “Unlocking the past at Alabama Archives” will be the topic of Nancy Dupree, senior archivist at the Alabama Department of Archives and History from 9:30 until 9:55 a.m. After time for questions, she will speak on “Putting Leaves on the Family Tree” with a survey of what materials are available at the Archives Building in Montgomery and how to access them.

Pat Hall, vice president, will preside.

The potluck lunch will be in the kitchen from noon until 1 p.m. The business meeting will begin at 1:15.

The Fortson Museum is located at 150 Alabama Street in Odenville.  To make reservations, call Ann Coupland, treasurer, at 205-629-6897 or go to St. Clair Historical Society on Facebook.

AGENDA

9:00 Registration/ Welcome/ Introductions

9:30 – 55: Pat Hall – Announcements and Orientation

“Unlocking the Past At the Alabama Archives

Nancy Dupree, Senior Archivist, Alabama Archives

 10:00-10:55 Welcome to Your Alabama Archives

 “Roots and Trees – Beginning Your Family History Research”

(Q & A as needed as we go along)

 11:00-11:55 “Putting Leaves on Your Family Tree”

What’s Available at ADAH and How to Access It

 (Q & A as needed as we go along)

 12:00-1:00 Potluck lunch in the kitchen at Fortson Museum

 1:00   Thank You to Nancy Dupree

 1:15 Business meeting.