2018 will have many of the regular genealogy events, lectures and seminars, but it’s always good to look ahead to see what the first half of the year will bring. Details on each of these events will be published in future columns.
Jan. 13: Registration begins for the Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research (IGHR), co-sponsored by the Georgia Genealogical Society. Event to be held June 2-7 in Athens. See ighr.gagensociety.org.
Feb. 3: The Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society, Atlanta Chapter (AAHGS), will co-host an event at the Georgia Archives in honor of Black History Month. See aahgsatl.org.
Feb. 17: The Georgia Historical Society (GHS) culminates their Georgia History week events with the Trustees Gala. See georgiahistory.com.
Feb. 24: The National Archives at Atlanta and the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society, Atlanta Chapter (AAHGS), will co-host an all-day event at the National Archives at Atlanta (NARA) in Morrow in honor of Black History Month. See archives.gov/atlanta.
March 3: The Augusta Genealogical Society will host a seminar on "Researching Your Irish and Scots-Irish Ancestors." See augustagensociety.org.
April 7: The Georgia Archives will host an all-day event to start off the centennial celebration of the Georgia Archives. See GeorgiaArchives.org.
May 2-5: The National Genealogical Society will hold its annual Family History Conference in Grand Rapids, Mich. See ngsgenealogy.org.
Check with your local/regional genealogical and historical societies for the lectures/seminars they are planning during the year.
Events to be commemorated in 2018: the 150th anniversary of Atlanta becoming the capital of Georgia, World War I armistice on November 11 that ended the war, and the founding of Fort Benning in fall 1918.
TOPIC:Coca-Cola goes to war
The Georgia Archives on Jan. 12 will feature Justine Fletcher, archivist with the Coca-Cola Archives, speaking on “Coca-Cola Goes to War.” Noon, free, bring your lunch to the Georgia Archives in Morrow. See GeorgiaArchives.org or call 678-364-3710. For more on Coca-Cola’s history see coca-colacompany.com. More on this saga in Coca Cola’s history can be found at the Coca-Cola museum, as well.
TOPIC: 2018 Genealogy resolutions
It’s not too early to focus on what you wish to accomplish in genealogy in the New Year. Attend a conference or lecture. Revisit a research project and avail yourself of new sources. Order a DNA test. Share your family photographs or other items with family members. It is always good to have some things on your list so you can stay on track. Some things may turn up that you didn’t plan on happening.
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