Monthly Program
Join us for a presentation by Karin Fortin
Session 1: King Philip’s War, 1675-1676: Causes & Consequences
Although largely forgotten, King Philip’s War was a widespread conflict that had a significant and long-lasting impact on New England colonists and Native Americans. The class will look at causes leading up to this brutal war, analyze the course of the war, outline the consequences that helped shape the future of the United States, and direct you to resources for researching ancestors who fought in this conflict.
Session 2: Orphan Trains and the Children Who Rode Them
The story of the Orphan Trains, which relocated children from the eastern cities to rural farmlands, has become a part of American popular culture. This presentation explores the facts behind the legends, follows a group of children “placed-out” in 1880, and, provides information on resources available to learn more about the orphan trains and their riders.
Presenter Bio: Karen Fortin received a Bachelor's Degree in History and a Master's Degree in Library and Information Science from the University of South Florida. She worked at the Barbara S. Ponce Public Library in Pinellas Park, FL for 30 years before deciding to focus on genealogical research.
Karen's love of history, especially family history, led her to an interest in genealogy. She began volunteering with the Pinellas Genealogy Society in Largo, FL in 2012, and was the society's president from 2014-2017. Karen started her own business providing genealogical and history presentation in 2016 and has lectured at various genealogical societies and public libraries. One of her goals is to help people explore historical periods, places, and events so that they can better understand their ancestors and the world in which they lived.
Registration will open in the fall.
This program will be recorded and placed in the "Members Only" section.
The public is always welcome!