Warren County Genealogical Society, Iowa

Warren County Genealogical Society, Iowa Where the past meets the present and connects to the future! Membership: $10.00/year contact us: wcgs@warrencountygenes.com

Contact us at: WCGS Box 151, Indianola, IA 50125
or wcgs@warrencountygenes.com

Would you like assistance in your research, or do you need information or documents about your ancestors in Warren County?

05/18/2025

Don't forget the June 7 Research Retreat at the museum. Discover helpful tips and inspiration for your county fair genealogy and historical exhibits. Learn how to use ChatGPT, Copilot, and other AI virtual assistants to enhance your research. Sharpen your skills in navigating digital and online newspaper archives—and maybe even dive into a historical project that sparks your curiosity."💥

04/24/2025

Interested in learning how to use Chat gpt and other AI resources for genealogical and historical research? Join us at the museum during the Research Retreat on Saturday, June 7 at 2:00 and learn the basics.

04/17/2025

WARREN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY RESEARCH RETREAT
Saturday, June 7
1300 W. 2nd Ave, Indianola
Warren Co. Historical Museum - East
Side of County Fairgrounds

12 NOON UNTIL 6:00 PM
Optional presentations
1:00 – Assistance with entering and preparing your Warren County Fair History/Genealogy exhibits
2:00 – Using ChatGPT and other AI resources for Historical and Genealogical Research
4:00 – How to research using digital Newspapers such as Warren County’s newspapers and Chronicling America

04/17/2025

Are you interested entering exhibits in the Warren County Fair? If so join us at the museum for our Research Retreat - Saturday, June 7, at 1:00 🙂for guidance and advice!

12/19/2024

Coming in May or June: the 2025 Research Retreat!

05/18/2024

It's finally here! The RESEARCH RETREAT! Join us on the east side of the county fairgrounds for a time to research information about your ancestors or events and places in Warren County. Or just come and see what's available in our research Library Saturday May 18 - 1:00-8:00!

05/15/2024

Three days until the Research Retreat - May 18th 1:00-8:00

More ideas if you are interested in exhibiting at the county fair (these need to be connected to your family in some way):
Senior Division 61: Heirlooms and Artifacts
1 Book (published, not a genealogical book)
2 Piece of Glassware or China
3 Small Household Item or Tool
4 Needlework Item
5 Personal Item (example: Small piece of silver or jewelry, etc.)
6 Small Toy
7 Military Memorabilia (clothing)
8 Organization/Political Memorabilia
9 Advertisement Items
10 Bible, Other Religious Item or Bible Records
11 A simple display of artifacts with a genealogical theme (souvenirs, documents, keepsakes, etc., ex: military collection, school, religious
collection or items from multiple divisions.)
12 Item of Interest (greeting cards, clippings, postcards, etc.)

05/06/2024

You don’t have to be a genealogist to enter in the genealogy classes at the Warren County Fair. Come to the Research Retreat on May 18 for more information. If you love history here are some ideas for exhibits:
1. Create an historical poster about a lost craft or skill or custom. Or a poster about an Iowa town or organization or event.
2. Photograph of early life in Iowa.
3. Poster, report, picture or item depicting an Iowa natural resource
4. Story about a person significant to Warren County history. (Written by the exhibitor)
5. Document connected to Warren County History.

04/24/2024

It's time to start planning for the Warren County Fair. The best place to start is the Research Retreat at the Historical Society on May 18. At 2:00 that day Carla Anders, superintendent of the genealogy fair exhibits will be at the museum to answer questions and help with preparation of your exhibits. for the next few weeks I will be posting suggestions for entries. May 18, would be a good afternoon to spend time researching. Here are some examples of photos you could enter.
1 Ancestral Portrait or Photo (only one photograph, one or two people)
2 Family Group Photo (only one photograph)
3 Ancestral Home, Barn or Homestead Photograph
4 Pictorial Family History Poster or Display Board
5 Family Photo Album
6 Ancestral Church or School Building Photo
7 Military Photo
8 Wedding/Anniversary Photo
9 Generation Photo (four or more)
10 Political Photo
11 Organization Photo
12 Gravestone/Headstone Photo
13 Any Miscellaneous Photograph that doesn’t fit above classes (sports teams, etc.)

01/15/2024

Mark your calendars. Saturday May 18, Research Retreat. Come search for answers to questions you have about Indianola and Warren County. This will also be a chance to get information about County Fair. The Genealogy Division has added classes that involve History as well as Genealogy. Location: Warren County Historical Museum.

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S M Street
Indianola, IA
50125

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