September 26, 2026 Monthly Meeting
Our next Monthly Meeting is scheduled for Saturday, September 26th at 10 AM.
Quilting and Genealogy:
Stitching Together the Fabric of Our Lives
Presented by John Manning
Most people wouldn’t immediately think about connecting genealogy with quilting. When we talk about genealogy, we usually picture stacks of records—birth, marriage, and death certificates; immigration stories; military service; occupations; and all the places a family has lived over time. But quilts can tell stories too. They’re an often-overlooked source of family history. The fabrics, patterns, stitching, and even handwritten inscriptions can reveal personal narratives that never made it into official documents.
So when you look at it that way, it makes perfect sense: genealogy and quilting can work hand in hand, each adding depth and color to the story of a family’s past.
This JCGS meeting is free and is open to the public. We meet in the Carmack Room at the Central Resource Library, 9875 W 87th St, Overland Park, KS.
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Need One-on-One Help?
JCGS volunteers are available Monday - Saturday from 9-5 at the Genealogy Desk at the Johnson County Central Resource Library for general questions. For those looking for a little extra help with either Basic Genealogy or DNA & Genetic Genealogy we also offer free one-on-one sessions that can be booked in advance.
If you would like to sign up for an appointment please use the appropriate button below to view the available appointment times and make a reservation. If you would prefer to not use SignUpGenius, you may also email libraryvols@jcgsks.org with your requested date and time.
Basic Genealogy sessions are available most Tuesday mornings. Sessions are in-person at the Central Resource Library.
This is not for brick wall or advanced research help.
DNA & Genetic Genealogy sessions are available most Friday mornings. The DNA help is currently unavailable as of July 2026.
