The mission of the Library’s Kentucky History and Genealogy collection is to ensure that residents of Metro Louisville and users living far beyond its borders will have reliable access to primary and secondary source materials of historical and genealogical value well into the future.
The collection is located on the 2nd floor of the Main Library.
Programs & Services
SAVE THE DATE: Genealogy Day 2013 is scheduled for Saturday, March 23Genealogy Day is the Louisville Free Public Library’s annual all-day conference for beginning and experienced genealogists alike. Participants will learn valuable methods to research their family history from experienced presenters and can use the library's rich print, microfilm and online collection of resources to trace their family genealogy. For a look at this year's scheduled speakers and workshops, click here. |
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Past Programs |
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Genealogy Day 2012To view information on the speakers and topics covered in LFPL's Genealogy Day 2012, including downloadable class handouts, click here. |
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Kentucky during the Civil WarCommemorate the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War with noted researcher and lecturer, Joseph Reinhart - author of the recently published A German hurrah!: Civil War letters of Friedrich Bertsch and Wilhelm Stangel, 9th Ohio Infantry. |
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Researching your Civil War AncestorsLFPL's Genealogy Librarian, Joe Hardesty, discusses sources and strategies to use when researching your Civil War Ancestors. |
