GCGS Upcoming Events -- Meetings & Field Trips
Meetings are held at the Monroe, WI Public Library at 10:00 a.m. on the first Saturday of the month in the Community Room on the upper level. The library is located at 925 16th Ave, Monroe, WI. For more information call 608-328-7436.
RESEARCH CENTER IS CLOSED FOR REMODELING UNTIL JUNE
2024
May 4 - "Teaching in a Country School" presented by Marie Pagel
Marie Pagel will share her experiences while teaching in a country school. She taught in the one room schools for 13 years and continued her career as a teacher for 28 years in Green County. Everyone is encouraged to ask questions and share their school memories. We will have some memorabilia from area schools for viewing. The School House at the Green County Historical Society will be open following the meeting for visitors. The meeting will be held at the Union Presbyterian Church, 2707 5th St, Monroe WI.
Marie Pagel will share her experiences while teaching in a country school. She taught in the one room schools for 13 years and continued her career as a teacher for 28 years in Green County. Everyone is encouraged to ask questions and share their school memories. We will have some memorabilia from area schools for viewing. The School House at the Green County Historical Society will be open following the meeting for visitors. The meeting will be held at the Union Presbyterian Church, 2707 5th St, Monroe WI.
June 1 - Annual Meeting; Hosted with Monroe Public Library: Goode Rebeka, Trial by Fire "The Salem Witch Trials" presented by Jessica Michna, First Impressions
It was a new world. The settlers form England had gained a foothold in the verdant land called "Amerika". Old traditions would be laid aside, new ones instituted. Greed, jealousy, suspicion would still persist. Were these at the root of "The Salem Witch Trials"? Innocent residents of Salem, Massachusetts were tried and many executed in perhaps the most infamous chapter in early American history. Meet Goode Rebeka, an elderly woman hanged as a witch in 1692, but was she really a witch.? Perhaps by the end of the program you will be able to answer that question.
Join the Green County Genealogical Society and Monroe Public Library for this immersive performance and presentation by Jessica Michna. The meeting will be held at the Union Presbyterian Church, 2707 5th St. Monroe WI. DOWNLOAD FLYER BELOW
It was a new world. The settlers form England had gained a foothold in the verdant land called "Amerika". Old traditions would be laid aside, new ones instituted. Greed, jealousy, suspicion would still persist. Were these at the root of "The Salem Witch Trials"? Innocent residents of Salem, Massachusetts were tried and many executed in perhaps the most infamous chapter in early American history. Meet Goode Rebeka, an elderly woman hanged as a witch in 1692, but was she really a witch.? Perhaps by the end of the program you will be able to answer that question.
Join the Green County Genealogical Society and Monroe Public Library for this immersive performance and presentation by Jessica Michna. The meeting will be held at the Union Presbyterian Church, 2707 5th St. Monroe WI. DOWNLOAD FLYER BELOW
The Salem Witch Trials |
July 13 - "Who We Are and What We Do" presented by Ruth Anderson
This program explores the process of the Rock County Genealogical Society when receiving requests for information. Do you have Rock County ancestors? Ruth will share the indexes and/or records held by RCGS, the Milton Historical Society, or records found online. Learn the process used after pulling records for creating the client report. The reports usually include a summary of records found and how each record tells a story. Most reports are sent to clients via electronic format.
Ruth Anderson is a UW-W music education grad born and raised in Rock County. She has been studying genealogy for 40+ years. As a member of numerous heritage societies, she has completed personal applications for over 60 ancestors. Retired RCHS Archives Manger, she has volunteered for the Rock County Genealogical Society for over 20 years.
This program explores the process of the Rock County Genealogical Society when receiving requests for information. Do you have Rock County ancestors? Ruth will share the indexes and/or records held by RCGS, the Milton Historical Society, or records found online. Learn the process used after pulling records for creating the client report. The reports usually include a summary of records found and how each record tells a story. Most reports are sent to clients via electronic format.
Ruth Anderson is a UW-W music education grad born and raised in Rock County. She has been studying genealogy for 40+ years. As a member of numerous heritage societies, she has completed personal applications for over 60 ancestors. Retired RCHS Archives Manger, she has volunteered for the Rock County Genealogical Society for over 20 years.
"A Trip to Israel" (March 2024 meeting)
Link to presentation available on Members Only page
Link to presentation available on Members Only page
"Cahokia and the Mississippian Culture" (May 2023 meeting)
Link to presentation available on Members Only page
Link to presentation available on Members Only page
"Abandoned: The Untold Story of the Orphan Trains" by Michael Keene (Nov 2022 meeting)
Link to presentation available on Members Only page
Link to presentation available on Members Only page
Research Center
Hours: Tuesday 10:00 am - 3 pm
Other times available by appointment. Call Bill Holland 734-735-3475 or email.
Located on the lower level of the Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave, Monroe, WI.
Other times available by appointment. Call Bill Holland 734-735-3475 or email.
Located on the lower level of the Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave, Monroe, WI.