The Christian County Genealogical Society is always in need of support from the public, and their upcoming annual meeting will help with just that.  It’s scheduled for Sunday, November 16 from 1-2 p.m at the Pence Building on the grounds of the Christian County Historical Society.  The aforementioned need is at an inflection point, with similar organizations in other areas of the state closing down or in danger of that outcome.  The CCGS is working with other local groups to promote their work and increase connections and collaboration.  As part of that effort, Chuck Martin – executive director of the Christian County Coal Mine Museum – will be a keynote speaker.

Vauna Crowder is the vice-president of the Christian County Genealogical Society.  She says the annual meeting is open for anyone in the community to attend.

The CCGS’s member contingent is small, but a similar situation exists across the state.  Crowder believes this trend is because of generational changes in how family is viewed, rather than the recent increase in more nationally-known genealogical products and services.

The Christian County Genealogical Society has more artifacts available than people may realize.  This is due to their expansive backlog, along with other information online. 

The organization will also be present at the Christian County Historical Society’s Persimmon Party this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  They will also be serving food at that event. 

More information on the Christian County Genealogical Society is available at www.christiancountyilgenealogicalsociety.org. 

Vauna Crowder appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show.