Cherokee Genealogy Seminar

On Saturday, March 29, 2025, the Florence Indian Mound Museum will host a Cherokee Genealogy Seminar. The seminar will be divided into two parts. The first part is a public presentation titled “the Basics of Cherokee Genealogy” from 10:00am to 11:30am. This presentation will examine how Cherokee genealogical research can separate fact from fiction. Participants will learn about getting started, tribal enrollment protocol, and the resources available for documenting a Cherokee ancestor. This presentation is free and open to the public.

               The second part of the seminar is a 30-minute consultation session with a Cherokee genealogist, starting at 12:30.  A consultation is an opportunity to discuss your research with a professional - what you already know, and what you want to know - and hear their advice about the next steps. The sessions are timed and you are required to fill out a Cherokee Genealogy Questionnaire form and a Lineage chart, which will be emailed to each registrant. The consultation costs $25 and registration can be found here: https://www.florencealmuseums.com/cherokee.

This program is free and is sponsored by the City of Florence Department of Arts and Museums and the Alabama Chapter of the Trail of Tears Association. The Florence Indian Mound Museum is located at 1028 S. Court St. Florence, AL, and is open Tuesday - Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sundays from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Call 256-760-6427 for more information. Visit www.florencealmuseums.com for more details.

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