Exciting events are coming up at TSGS! Find more details below.
“Branching Out: Finding Your Civil War Servicemember’s Story”
Date: November 11, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. CT
Location: Zoom Only
About: When I first started studying history a decade ago, my roots hadn’t been traced very far. Sure, I knew my grandparents and a few great grandparents, but beyond that my knowledge was incredibly limited. Even so, through branching beyond limited family lore and censuses, I’ve been able to create a narrative about my Civil War ancestors that encompasses excellent soldiers, patriotic Kentuckians, Andersonville prisoners, United States Colored Troop (USCT) soldiers, and more. Throughout this presentation, I’ll share with you ways that you can further your knowledge of Civil War servicemembers through both primary and secondary sources, while also providing a few general tips on how to create a stellar biography about their life.
Meet Kassidy Cobb of History for the Ages (and TSGS’s IT Coordinator): With a Bachelor of Science in History/Creative Writing Minor (Liberty University, 2024) and a love for the past that inspires her to pursue her Masters in History (Liberty University, 2027), Kassidy is serious about sharing history in authentic and relatable ways. Even Mike Wolfe (star of American Pickers) called Kassidy “energetic” about history. Recognized by Congress, the Commonwealth of Kentucky, DAR, SAR, DUVCW, and countless others for her efforts to promote the past, Kassidy has found that history isn’t just a career–it’s a way of life.
25+ Free Genealogy Websites
Date: December 9, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. CT
Location: Willard Library (Lower Level) & Zoom
Presenter: Brent Trout (Manager of St. Louis Library Genealogy)
“Internet Archive: The Amazing Genealogical Resource!”
Date: January 13, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. CT
Location: Willard Library (Lower Level) & Zoom
Presenter: Debra Dudek