Events

GCGSI Calendar of Events

All GCGSI activities are subject to change. Please check your email and our Facebook page for updates.

If you need assistance in researching your family tree, we ask that you email us at [email protected]  with the details needed in your research.  If you prefer to receive help in person in the Family Research Center at the library, you may make an appointment by either emailing us or sending us a message via Facebook.  Please provide contact information, details of your research needs, and a couple of preferred date(s) and time(s.)  We will be in touch to set up an appointment. 

September 2024

Monday, September 2 – Labor Day

Sunday, September 8 – Gilmer Arts Exhibition Reception

Gilmer Arts Gallery – 3:00-5:00 p.m

Gilmer County Heritage

This exhibition will be available for viewing during gallery hours throughout September and October.

Saturday, September 21 – GCGSI Monthly Meeting

Whitestone, Georgia: History and Memories

Speaker: Patsy Payne Benson, author

Gilmer County Library Lower Level – 2:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 28 – GCGSI Workshop

Unleashing the Power of AI for Family History

Facilitator: Rebecca Holt Amerson

Gilmer County Library Upstairs Meeting Room – 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon

Bring your laptop for hands-on instruction. If you do not have a laptop, bring your library card to check out a Google Chromebook and bring a thumb drive to save your work.

October 2024

Saturday, October 19 – GCGSI Drop-In Meeting

The Books of GCGSI

Books published by GCGSI will be discussed and available for purchase. This is an informational informal gathering only.

Gilmer County Library Lower Level: 2:00 a.m.

Thursday, October 31 – Halloween

November 2024

Saturday, November 2 – Friends of Harrison Park Event

Heritage Day

Harrison Park – 10:00 am.-5:00 p.m.

Sunday, November 3 – Daylight Savings Time Ends

Tuesday, November 5 – Election Day

Monday, November 11 – Veterans’ Day

Saturday, November 16 – GCGSI Monthly Meeting

Election of Officers and Board Members

Resting in Peace: Revelations through the Restoration of Gilmer County Cemeteries

Panel: Susan Noles, Jennifer Anderson, Beverly Ratcliff, Rebecca Holt Amerson

Gilmer County Library Lower Level – 2:00 p.m.

November Date TBD: GCGSI Decoration of Christmas Tree

Gilmer County Library Festival of Trees

Thursday, November 28 – Thanksgiving