Carroll County Genealogical Society
Carroll County Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 1752
Westminster, Maryland  21158
Carroll County Genealogical Society

Westminster, Maryland
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Monday, February 23
Google Earth Pro for Genealogy  (Monthly Meeting)
6:30 pm
Zoom, link to be shared
Google Earth Pro is a 360-degree three-dimensional way to view your ancestor’s world!  In this session you will learn how to use Google Earth’s tools in conjunction with genealogical research techniques to identify old photos, find, plot and virtually visit your ancestor’s homestead, and locate and utilize historic maps.  Finally, Google Earth has the power to geographically document your ancestor’s lives.  Every genealogist can benefit from using Google Earth Pro, and best of all, it’s FREE!
 
Lisa Louise Cooke is a genealogy expert, author of The Genealogist’s Google Toolbox, and host of the popular Genealogy Gems Podcast and YouTube channel. Lisa also writes for Family Tree Magazine and hosts its podcast, reaching a global audience with nearly 4 million podcast downloads. Inspired by her grandmother at age 8, she is now a sought-after international speaker, known for helping genealogists uncover valuable insights through clear, practical guidance. For more information, check out her website https://lisalouisecooke.com/. 
 
Registration link here.
**Please note this is the fourth Monday of the month. 



Monday, March 16
Save a Story: DIY Oral History  (Monthly Meeting)
6:00 pm to 7:45 pm
Finksburg Library
Save a Story! DIY Oral History Interviewing trains everyone to take an oral history--from start to finish. From how to plan an interview to how to record an interview using equipment like your cellphone or the web, we’ll talk you through the process. You will watch interviews of the famous, under-recognized, and unfamiliar to learn effective and ineffective ways to save history. 
**Please note the start time is 6pm.