Special Events
Throughout the year HCGS sponsors special events. Here’s what’s coming up next…
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You Are Invited To The Hopkins County Genealogical Society Holiday Social |
We hope you will join us for our Second Annual Holiday Social at the library, 611 N. Davis St., Sulphur Springs, TX, Sunday afternoon, December 8, 2024, from 1:30-3:30 p.m. This gathering is being held in honor of our volunteers, without whom the Hopkins County Genealogical Society would not function. All our members are invited!
You may bring finger foods to share, and we promise good fellowship and the swapping of interesting stories with one another. Please mark your calendars and plan to come if you can.
Happy holidays to all, and we look forward to a full and fruitful 2025 for your genealogical research.
John A. Sellers, President
Hopkins County Genealogical Society
Past Events
If Headstones Could Talk…City Cemetery Walk
2024 Annual Cemetery Walk
Join us for our ever popular City Cemetery Walk on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at the Sulphur Springs City Cemetery. Step back in time as HCGS members in period costume bring to life the stories of prominent figures from our community’s past. This is a memorable event and an important fundraiser for the society. This year we honor some of the residents of City Cemetery who served our country in their day. Our volunteers will bring them back to life through stories and costumes in anticipation of Veteran’s Day 2024. Click here to see the handout for more details. . .
Prior to the tour taps will be played by Marine Corp. Veteran Garry Hall.
City Cemetery
On Seventh Street – Sulphur Springs, Texas
Sunday, November 3, 2024
2:00 – 4:00 pm $10 Donation
Reserve your spot by calling 903-885-8523
or in person at the Library – 611 North Davis Street
Presented by HCGS and sponsored by City National Bank.
Genealogy Fall Festival
Friday, October 18, 2024
We at the Hopkins County Genealogical Society are happy to announce a special genealogy day on Friday, October 18th! We will be hosting four virtual presentations between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M., with a two hour break from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. These presentations will be available at the library or you may view them from home. They will only be available on Friday, Oct 18tth – not before or after that day! You may attend one or all four at the library at 611 N. Davis St., Sulphur Springs, TX., in person or if you will send an email to us at hcgstx@suddenlinkmail.com, we will send you a link the day before to click on to enjoy one or all four from the comfort of your home. Again, they will only be available on Friday, Oct 18th!
Hopkins County Genealogical Society’s
Annual Genealogy Lock In
Saturday, July 13, 2024
| $15 Donation per person Copies 10¢ all day Complementary Lite Supper Door Prizes! |
- in person at the HCGS Library,
- by phone 903-885-8523, or
- by sending an email to hcgstx@suddenlinkmail.com
If Headstones Could Talk…City Cemetery Walk
Talking Tombstones
Sulphur Springs City Cemetery
Annual Living History Tour
Sunday November 12, 2023
2:00 – 4:00 pm
$10 Donation
Reserve your spot by calling 903-885-8523
On Seventh Street – Sulphur Springs, Texas
Join us as some of the city’s heralded residents come to life in period costumes. Some helped the city’s past while others had a remarkable story to tell. Be informed and entertained as “residents” tell their life stories. Sponsored by HCGS and City National Bank.
Note: You do not have to reserve a space or make a donation ahead of time, but it helps us with our planning.
22nd Annual Genealogy Lock In
Friday, October 20, 2023
Join us at this annual Family History Month free-event, where over fifty libraries and genealogy societies from across the state and beyond are coming together to learn more about genealogy. Unlock the mysteries of your family history and connect with your ancestors like never before.
This year, this event is being held virtually. The programs are only available Friday, October 20, 2023. They will not be viewable after this event. However, the HCGS library is open that day and if anyone wants to come to the library to watch any of the sessions they may do so during our normal operating hours.
Organizers: Central Texas Genealogical Society, The Waco-McLennan County Library, Genealogy of North Texas Genealogy Center, and Texas State Genealogical Society.