Annual Picnic Sponsored by OBCGS and FFOB

Lake Julian Shelter #1 NC, United States

OBCGS and the First Families of Old Buncombe County (FFOB) are sponsoring our Family Picnic on Saturday,  May 16, 2020. Join us to meet other descendants from WNC families and share a picnic lunch from 11 - 2 pm. Bring a side dish or dessert – OBCGS provides the meat, drinks and paper goods. Location …

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Library Closed for Computer System Updates

OBCGS Library 128 Bingham Rd., Ste. 950, Asheville, NC, United States

We will be updating our computer software this weekend so the library will be closed on Saturday and will reopen for normal hours on Tuesday, Nov. 15 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.

Members’ Annual Meeting

Online via Zoom Meeting NC, United States

Our Annual Meeting will be held 1:00 - 3:00 pm on Sat., 18 Nov 2023 virtually on Zoom. Join us to hear about the previous year's accomplishments and upcoming Society activities. This is also the chance for the Society to honor those who have accomplished something special in the past year such as publishing a …

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Library Closed Thanksgiving Day

The OBCGS Library will be closed on Thursday, 23 Nov 2023 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. We will reopen on Friday, 24 Nov 2023 for regular hours. Happy Thanksgiving!

Library Closed Christmas Day

The OBCGS Library will be closed on Monday, 25 Dec 2023 for the Christmas Holiday. We will reopen on Tuesday, 26 Dec 2023 for regular hours. Merry Christmas!

Board Meeting

Online via Zoom Meeting NC, United States

Board Planning Meeting

OBCGS Library 128 Bingham Rd., Ste. 950, Asheville, NC, United States

March Program: In-Person Brick Wall Help

OBCGS Library 128 Bingham Rd., Ste. 950, Asheville, NC, United States

Do you have a brick wall? Have you searched birth, death and marriage records and don't know what to do next?  Bring your genealogical questions and problems to the OBCGS Library in Asheville on Saturday, March 16, between 1 and 3 pm to get advice on solving problems and advancing your research. Nancy Manning, OBCGS …

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Articles are Due for May Issue of ALOB

OBCGS Library 128 Bingham Rd., Ste. 950, Asheville, NC, United States

If you have an article or announcement you want to place in the upcoming  issue of A Lot of Bunkum (ALOB), please submit it to info @ obcgs .com. A LOT OF BUNKUM (ALOB) is the official publication of OBCGS and is issued quarterly. If you want previous issues, early issues through 2016 are available …

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DNA Working Group Meeting via Zoom

Online via Zoom Meeting NC, United States

OBCGS formed a working group on DNA over three years ago and they continue to meet on the first Saturday of each month. It does not matter what level of understanding you have about DNA - you can join us to learn more! We are in the mode of sharing and discovering more about how …

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