Juneteenth Week: Ancestry Research Presentation and Library Tour

During Juneteenth week, join us as we explore how to research our roots, our history, and our ancestors. The program will include a presentation about genealogy database research, with examples of records pertaining to early African Americans living in the Gaston County area. The program is presented by Jane Kaylor, Librarian Supervisor of Local History and Genealogy at the Gaston County Public Library. This event begins in the Multi-Purpose Room at the Main Library in Gastonia, and is recommended for adults and teens. No registration is required and the event is FREE to the public. Advanced registrations are requested for organized groups. For more information, call 704-868-2164, Option 4.
Ancestry Research Presentation: 3:00 - 3:40 pm: Includes information on how to search Ancestry or other genealogy-related databases, with examples of records pertaining to early African Americans living in the Gaston County area.
Local History and Genealogy Library Tour: 3:45 - 4:15 pm: Held in the Local History and Genealogy section of the Library, the tour will cover types of resources available for research.