MCPL Local History & Genealogy Dept. Hosts Programs on the Civil War, Michigan Made Military Products and Tony Borroughs on Black Genealogy

Mount Clemens Public Library's Local History & Genealogy Department is hosting some events that might interest our members and other genealogists.

On Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 6 p.m. in Auditorium BC
Michigan in the Civil War
This presentation is unique in that it develops a month by month timeline of events in Michigan and at the Eastern battlefields. At the beginning of the war, in April of 1861, Michigan had about 1200 men and a few officers in the State Militia. By January of 1865, nearly 89,000 Michigan soldiers had served in the war. This program, in 77 minutes, tells true stories about Michigan people and Governor Blair’s search for troops to meet Lincoln’s request. The music and sounds created at the reenactment events make this a very special program relating to Michigan’s role in the Civil War. Presented by Al and Dave Eicher of Program Source International. 

 

 On Monday, Sept. 23, at 6 p.m. in Auditorium BC 
The Michigan Military Technical and Historical Society presents on 10 Military Things You Didn't Know were made in Michigan.

 

 On Tues., October 1, at 6 p.m. in Auditorium BC
Black Genealogy Basics with Tony Burroughs
How to get started doing African American family history with author of "Black Roots," Tony Burroughs.

 

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