# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Finding Your Ancestors in Georgia’s Special Collections Libraries
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 23 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: General Meeting

Time: 7:00 – 8:30 pm ET

Location: First Presbyterian Church, 189 Church Street, Marietta, GA 30060 [Join the Watch Party in-person | virtually via Zoom (members will receive a link to register).]

Topic: Finding Your Ancestors in Georgia’s Special Collections Libraries

Description: Georgia is home to countless archival institutions and special collections libraries, including local sites such as Kennesaw State University, Emory University’s Rose Library, the Atlanta History Center, and more. These institutions share the story of Georgia through books, archival records, and other original materials. But how can they help you uncover your family’s story? In this presentation, archivist Maggie Thomas will explore how these sites and more could be useful in your genealogy journey.

Bio: A practicing genealogist for almost 15 years, Maggie Thomas holds master’s degrees in both Library Science and Museum Studies. Now living in Savannah, GA, she was the Processing Archivist at Kennesaw State University for seven years and a Genealogy Research Associate before that at the Georgia Room at Switzer Library in Marietta. She is the Archivist and immediate Past President for Cobb County Genealogical Society and serves on the board of the Society of Georgia Archivists as well as a member of several other genealogical and historical societies.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/marietta/finding-your-ancestors-in-georgias-special-collections-libraries/200030220646356
- **Event Categories**: meetups, nonprofit, science-fair, parties, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 24

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Marietta
- **state**: GA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: First Presbyterian
- **lat**: 33.95710192103
- **long**: -84.550640879267
- **full address**: First Presbyterian, 189 Church St NW, Marietta, GA 30060-1629, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Finding Your Ancestors in Georgia s Special Collections Libraries being held?
  - **A:** Finding Your Ancestors in Georgia s Special Collections Libraries takes place on Tue, 23 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Tue, 23 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm at First Presbyterian, 189 Church St NW, Marietta, GA 30060-1629, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Finding Your Ancestors in Georgia s Special Collections Libraries?
  - **A:** Finding Your Ancestors in Georgia s Special Collections Libraries is organized by Cobb County Genealogical Society.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Finding Your Ancestors in Georgia s Special Collections Libraries is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Marietta, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Finding Your Ancestors in Georgia s Special Collections Libraries sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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