Manitowoc County Genealogical Society

04/03/2026

04/03/2026

Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast International Film Festival Friday, April 10th!

04/03/2026

Working on German Genealogy? A webinar you might not want to miss today: Apr. 3 at 2:30pm CT: Using Hansen’s Map Guides To Locate Your Ancestor’s German Parish Records with Bernard N. Meisner https://gig.eastsidegenealogicalsociety.org/meetings provided by the Eastside Genealogical Group German Interest Group.

Meetings NEXT MEETING: Friday, April 3, 2026, 12:30pm (Pacific Time). Topic: Using Hansen’s Map Guides To Locate Your Ancestor’s German Parish Records. Hansen’s Map Guides to Parish Registers simplify the process of locating the parish registers containing the records of your ancestors. The

04/03/2026

Have you checkout out our online collections?

This searchable database showcases just a small fraction of the images in our archives collection. You can search using search terms, key words, or names of people - or peruse at random to enjoy the breadth of collections available for view. As we continue to upload and digitize new collections at MCHS, more images will populate this virtual resource!

Enjoy our online collections now:
https://www.manitowoccountyhistory.org/online-collection

03/31/2026

Here's what is happening at MCHS in April:

🌸 Spring Break Camp: Wednesday, April 1 from 9 am to 3 pm; Advanced registration is required.
📻 100 Years of WOMT Radio (Hungry for History series program): Thursday, April 9 at 5:30 pm at the Venue, Manitowoc; Advanced registration is required.
🪡 Community Craft Night: Thursday, April 16 from 5 to 7 pm at MCHS; FREE to attend.
🐟 🍺 Old Fashioned Fish Frydays: Friday, April 17 from 5 to 8 pm; Savor a fish fry, tasty cocktails and help support our mission to preserve local history. Dinner provided by Smiling Moose, Osman. Advanced registration is suggested.
🧹 Spring Clean up: Tuesday, April 21 and Wednesday, April 22 from 10 am to 3 pm; Arrive any time and stay as long as you like. Volunteers are needed to help rake leaves, prepare garden spaces, and clean our historic structures. Registration is encouraged.
👐🏼 Volunteer Open House and Luncheon: Wednesday, April 22 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm; You’ll enjoy a light lunch while hearing all about the many opportunities available for volunteers - from buildings and grounds, to interpretation, education, archives, and guest services. Registration is recommended.
🥪 Dine Fundraiser at Cousins Subs: Thursday, April 23 from 4 to 8 pm at Cousins Subs, Manitowoc.
🍽️ Spring Dinner at the Meeme House: Thursday, April 23 at 6 pm; Advanced registration is required and fee charged.
🔨 Scout Day: Saturday, April 25; Scout workshops are offered for the Boy Scout Metalworking Merit Badge, Textile Artist, and Social Butterfly. Advanced registration is required and fee charged.
🎂 Wood stove basics and sweet treats workshop: Saturday, April 25 from Noon to 3 pm; Participants will learn the design of the woodstove and how to properly use it. Advanced registration is required and fee charged.

➡️ ➡️ ➡️ Find details at https://www.manitowoccountyhistory.org/programs

03/31/2026

September 29, 1930

03/31/2026

The RCGS Speakers & Programs page provides information about dates, times, location (including map directions), speakers biographies for the Society's FREE program, seminar, workshop and field trip topics.

03/31/2026