Upcoming Genealogical Events

Some upcoming Events I will be involved in:

Saturday, September 23 - Pope County Historical Society Block Party, Golconda, IL

We are looking to raise money for a badly needed new roof for the Historical Society Museum which houses many treasures pertaining to Pope County's rich history. The Block Party is from 10 - 2 outside and inside the Museum area.  I will be there to answer genealogy questions and help with brick walls in your research. There will be food and entertainment and information on the history of the county. Donations for the Roof Fund are greatly appreciated!

Sunday, October 15 - Johnson County Genealogical and Historical Society, Vienna,  Carnegie Library, 2:30 p.m.

I will be presenting "Researching in Deepest Southern Illinois." Southern Illinois was the first region in the state to be settled. This session will explore a little of its unique history and discuss the records, resources and facilities available to assist researchers within the region. Time for Q&A will follow the presentation.

Saturday, October 28 - ALL DAY Conference of the Illinois State Genealogical Society, Heartland Community College, Bloomington, Illinois. 

The theme is "Back in Business: Research in the Land of Lincoln." I will be presenting the session "Researching in Deepest Southern Illinois" at 2:15 p.m.  Many sessions will be offered on Illinois Research and DNA. More details are here - click on 2023 Conference

https://ilgensoc.org/index.php

Thursday, November 2 - Bloodhound Blab - 7 p.m.

Every other month on the first Thursday evening, I host a free virtual discussion via ZOOM focusing on genealogical resources and methodology with an emphasis on southern Illinois.  I'd love to have you join us next time - for the invite, just send me an e-mail at rick@backstorybloodhound.com

And don't forget: 

Thursday, February 29 to Saturday, March 2, 2024 - RootsTech

Registration is now open for the largest genealogical event in world history - RootsTech - In-person or Virtual. Here is the link:

https://www.familysearch.org/rootstech/home

Online sessions are free.

I am in the process of developing genealogical presentations for audiences of genealogical and historical societies. If you would be interested in engaging me as a speaker for one of your events in southern Illinois or western Kentucky, send an e-mail to rick@backstorybloodhound.com

If you need a little help getting started on your genealogy or you are stuck on a brick wall, please click on my Services Tab on this website to see what the Backstory Bloodhound has to offer. It is usually best to start with a free phone consultation.

Family history draws families closer and makes a wonderful Christmas gift for that hard-to-buy for special person!

Rick Allen

Backstory Bloodhound, LLC