Social and Civic Clubs: Discovering your Ancestors Community Involvement

In every community, there were dozens of social and civic clubs to be a part of and volunteer for. Garden Clubs, Home Demonstration Clubs, Historical Societies, Rotary Clubs, Lions Clubs, and so many more. Were your ancestors part of these clubs? Learn from a professional genealogist and archivist about the records that could be available in archives in the United States and other countries for genealogists to learn about their ancestors who volunteered for and made a difference in their communities.

This presentation will cover:

• Our Ancestors were not Hermits
• What is a Social Club?
• What is a Civic Club?
• Before there were Government Programs
• Volunteerism and Your Ancestor
• Church Social and Civic Clubs
• Men, Women, and Children, They All Volunteered
• Finding Social and Civic Club Records in the United States and Other Countries
• Finding Your Ancestor Volunteering in Unexpected Groups and Organizations