June Genealogy Events Around St. Louis

Too hot to be outside? Perfect weather for a class or two! Here are some possibilities for this month:
  
St. Louis Genealogical Society

• Wednesday, 20 June: "Exploring German Records in the Ancestry Library Edition Database"
• Presented by manager of the History & Genealogy Dept. at St. Louis County Library Headquarters, Scott Holl. 7:00 p.m., auditorium; free and open to all, no pre-registration required. More information at the StLGS website: click here.

• Early registration for the annual research trip to Salt Lake City is ongoing throughout the month, ending on 30 June.
• Enjoy a week of research at the world's largest genealogy library with experienced genealogists to guide you and help you get the most out of your trip. 
• Stay next door to the library, explore the beautiful downtown area of Salt Lake City, and immerse yourself in four floors of genealogy records. More information on the StLGS website: click here.

St. Louis County Library (SLCL)

• Friday, 15 June: "English Church Records"
• Presented by assistant manager of the History & Genealogy Dept. at St. Louis County Library Headquarters, Jake Eubanks, 10:00 a.m., Cliff Cave branch, free and open to all, no pre-registration required. More information on the SLCL website: click here.
•  Monday, 18 June: "Finding Immigrant European Ancestors"
• Presented by research librarian, Larry Franke, 2:00 p.m., Florissant Valley branch, free but pre-registration is required. Registration and a map on the SLCL website: click here.

Missouri History Museum

• Sunday, 17 June: "The Battle of Belleau Wood Commemoration"
• Honor those who died in this historic battle during World War I and those who served during the war. Learn about the battle, see a Marine Corps color guard, and, while you are at the museum, see the exhibit, "World War I: Missouri and the Great War," which will close on July 8th. 
• Free and open to all, no pre-registration required, 2:00 p.m., Lee Auditorium. More information on the museum's website: click here.
•  Thursday, 21 June: "Sacagawea: Mother, Ambassador, Leader"
• Presented by Dr. Rowena McClinton, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
• Explore the life of this remarkable young Shoshone woman, who accompanied Lewis and Clark on their expedition across the continent in search of the Pacific Ocean.
• Free and open to all, no pre-registration required, 7:00 p.m., Lee Auditorium. More information on the museum's website: click here.

Check out the websites of all three organizations for more possibilities!