Four Events Next Weekend in Southern Illinois

Looking for something to do next weekend?  Look no further!  The weekend is jam packed with historical events. 

Backstory Bloodhound tries to publicize local historical/genealogical events. If you are aware of one in our region, please e-mail rick@backstorybloodhound.com

Here are some coming up! 

Friday, May 13th and Saturday, May 14th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Life on the Illinois Frontier at the Saline County History Museum in Harrisburg. Vendors, Food, Demonstrations, Tours, Reenactors, and History!  Bring the family!

Saturday, May 14th at 10 a.m.  - The Genealogy Society of Southern Illinois Presents Mound City National Cemetery at Hancock Conference Center, John A. Logan College. the Board of the Mound City National Cemetery Preservation Commission will discuss current and future projects at the cemetery as well as the Memorial Day activities later this month. There will be an open panel discussion about the cemetery where so many who gave their lives for our country are buried.

Saturday, May 14th at 1 p.m. - Golconda Public Library presents "The Migration of the Necked Discoid Gravemarker by Michael McNerney. He will be describing the migration and origin of the necked discoid markers. These unique grave markers are located in states from North Carolina to Arkansas. In Pope County they can be found in cemeteries scattered the length of the county.  Refreshments will be served! I have heard him speak on this before and you will NOT WANT TO MISS THIS ONE!

Sunday, May 15th at 2:30 p.m. - Vienna Public Library. The Johnson County Genealogical and Historical Society presents Ed Annable speaking on "Johnson County Went to War, 1861 - 1865." I have heard Ed present on this topic and he has a vast knowledge of the Civil War and the participation of southern Illinoisans in it. His most recent book "Some Came Marching Home Again" will be available for purchase. You will want to hear this one. Refreshments are typically served. For more information,  contact the Society at 618-771-6877. 

I am afraid I will have to miss the weekend's events as it is our anniversary and we have made plans to be in St. Louis that weekend! 

But please take advantage of the opportunity to support these organizations and learn a lot about our region!  You cannot go wrong with any of these!!!!