In July, it was announced Fiesta for 2020, has been canceled. It's been over 100 years since Fiesta was canceled in 1918 and then again in 1919 due to WW I and the Spanish Flu epidemic. Come and get your SAGHS Fiesta Medal souvenir of this COVID-19 year, 2020! Who knows...might even be a collectors' item someday.
We still have a limited supply of the SAGHS 2020 Medals. If you would like to purchase your 2020 Fiesta Medal, please stop by the Library during normal business hours. The cost is still just $10 each and we accept cash or can bring a check made out to SAGHS Hurry, Hurry...when they are gone, they are gone!!
Presenting SAGHS activity information:
The SAGHS Library and Dwyer Center are open and follow current State & Local COVID-19 Guidelines.
Please note, all program offerings require attendees to pre-register as the Dwyer Center classroom size is limited to maintain Social Distancing requirements.
Upcoming Events:
Until October 31st - J. Mark Lowe's four recorded presentations will be available on-line to those who registered and paid for the SAGHS Fall Seminar.
Saturday October 24th - Virtual Annual Seminar with J. Mark Lowe
Saturday, October 31st - Last Day to View J. Mark Lowe's Four Pre-recorded Presentations
Saturdays November 7th & 14th - DNA Consultation Hour
Sunday, November 8th - Learning About Probate Court Documents Class
Wednesday, November 11th - FamilyTree/WikiTree Workshop
Saturday, November 14th - SAGHS Board Meeting
Sunday, November 15th - Last Day to Obtain Pre-ordered Duplicate Books at the SAGHS Library
Wednesday, November 25th - Library closed for Thanksgiving
Saturday, November 28th - Library re-opens from 10 am - 4 pm
New Book Now Available
First Families of Bexar County, Texas, edited by Larry W. Luckett
In four sections, covering historical eras of settlementin Central Texas:
Spanish Colonial,
Mexican National,
Republic of Texas
Early Statehood
The book offers a collection of descendant lineages, personal histories, and family narratives from residentsof Béxar, San Antonio, and Bexar County prior to 1850.
The book includes lineages on 51 ancestor families of 103 First Family descendants recognized in the first 20 years of the SAGHS rogram.
Ancestors include Spanish presidiosoldados, Mexican familias, Tejano pioneers, European colonizers, and Anglo-American immigrants.
Biographical sketches, historical narratives, photographs, and maps supplement the lineages.
Lineages are fully documented with source citations conforming to current genealogical standards.
Soft cover, 330 pages, full color covers,illustrated throughout;indexed by full namesand locations.
Members have asked for easy access to all "Methods and Sources" articles written by Leslie Tomlinson, CG. These articles have appeared in some of our past newsletters. All of these articles have now been uploaded to our website and will soon be available in the library. To access them, click on the Events & Education tab and then choose Methods and Sources.
Use this link smile.amazon.com when shopping on Amazon and Amazon donates to San Antonio Genealogical & Historical Society.
Days closed:New Years Day, Easter Sunday, Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, Founders’ Day, Father’s Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Fall Seminar, Thanksgiving Eve and Day, Christmas Eve and Day.
@txsaghs is on Instagram
Those of you with an Instagram account have another way to keep up with SAGHS happenings.
Follow @txsaghs on Instagram!
Those of you without Instagram may have questions...
What is Instagram? Instagram is a social networking app for sharing photos and videos from a mobile device.
Why Instagram? When users post photos/videos they use #hashtags to help other users discover the photos/videos and each other. These #hashtags attract like-minded Instagram users. Many genealogists, historical societies, libraries, and archives use Instagram. Posts are brief as it's more about the media than the text.
How do I get an Instagram account? Step-by-Step Instructions for creating an Instagram account can be found at help.instagram.com/1642053262784201
How do I follow SAGHS? From the app on your phone or tablet, use the Search function (looks like a magnifying glass) and type @txsaghs to find us and click “follow” for us to appear in your feed. These steps are not available on a computer.
You can “like” a post on Instagram by clicking the heart. You can comment by typing below the picture. Follow us!
Upcoming
19 October
COVID-19 Guidelines
Please Note -- The San Antonio Genealogical & Historical Society (SAGHS) will continue to follow all State and Local COVID-19 Guidelines. As a courtesy to all others, masks are required while in the library or the Dwyer Center, and to maintain good social distancing practices. Any changes will be announced when ...
This year's SAGHS Annual Seminar Speaker is J. Mark Lowe, CG, CGL. He is a professional genealogist, author, and lecturer who specializes in original records and manuscripts throughout the South.
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