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Including the Neighboring Lake County Communities of: | Beach Park, Gurnee, North Chicago, Park City, Wadsworth, Waukegan, Wildwood, and Winthrop Harbor
Zion Genealogical Society ~ c/o Zion-Benton Public Library ~ 2400 Gabriel Avenue ~ Zion, IL 60099 |
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The ZION GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY research materials are housed at the Zion-Benton Public Library for the public's use. On Tuesday mornings from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. a volunteer from the Society is available to assist you with your genealogy by appointment only. Call the Library to make an appointment. Also, on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., our society volunteer is available at to the Zion-Benton Library to assist you. We are delighted to be of assistance to you again.
Our quarterly newsletter The Illuminator is published in February, May, August and November. Articles may be submitted online to the Editor or mailed to the Society at: 2400 Gabriel Avenue, Zion, IL 60099. Questions? Contact... |
3rd Annual WorkshopBringing History
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Make sure that you've installed the Zoom software before the event and you'll use that link to join the meeting when it begins. It is free install. Click the link below for more information
9:00 AM | Doors Open |
9:30-10:45 AM | Bruce Allardice Private Yankee Doodle: |
10:45-11:00 AM | Break |
11:00-12:00 Noon | Josh Bill A Visit He Never Forgot: |
12:00-12:45 PM | Lunch (and tour of Genealogy Room) |
12:45-1:45 PM | Ty Rohrer Update on the Renovation and Restoration Project of the Historic Waukegan Carnegie by the Waukegan Park District and the Waukegan Historical Society |
FREE Workshop | Optional Lunch $15 per person |
Register through the Zion-Benton Public Library website at:
zblibrary.libnet.info/event/12817691
If you would like a box lunch, please email your sandwich choice (Ham, Roast Beef, Turkey, or Veggie) to ziongenealogy@gmail.com. Box lunch includes sandwich, chips, cookie and beverage. Payment will be collected day of the workshop (cash or check only).
Register Early – Seating Limited – Registration Closes March 10th
Free Beginner's Genealogy Workshop
TBD 2025
10 to 11 AM
Zion-Benton Public Library
2400 Gabriel Avenue
Zion, IL 60099
Sign up with the library (3 options)
- In person at the library
- Call 847-872-4680 (ask for Adult Services Desk)
- Website: https://zblibrary.info Click on "Events"
You will get guidance and tips on:
- Recording information
- Interviewing family members
- Finding family documents
- Searching a round the world
Looking for research help?
Volunteers are available by appointment.
Call the library at 847-872-4680
Want to join the Zion Genealogical Society?
- Guest speakers on varied topics
- Connect with fellow researchers
- Access to volunteers
For more info, please visit our website at:
"https://www.ZGSIL.org"
NEXT MONTH:
April 21, 2025
""Boost Your German Research - Understand Historical Jurisdictions"
Presented by: Teresa Steinkamp McMillin
Make sure that you've installed the Zoom software before the event and you'll use that link to join the meeting when it begins. Click the link below for more information
Map to Zion-Benton Library
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