Update of Upcoming Events from Jonesborough Genealogical Society:

Monday, June 10th at 7 pm - The Jonesborough Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider the Washington County, Tennessee Heritage Fair Special Event Permit at Town Hall, 123 Boone Street, Jonesborough. 

Tuesday, June 11th at 5:30 pm - A preparation meeting for the Washington County, Tennessee Heritage Fair will take place with the establishment of a Committee to prepare for the event set for Saturday, September 7th this year. The meeting will take place at JGS President Theresa Bryant's Home, 110 Jackson Ln., Jonesborough. Please let her know if you are able to attend. 

Thursday, June 13th at 6 pm - Genealogy Help Night will take place at the Washington County-Jonesborough Library, 200 Sabin Drive, Jonesborough. 

Saturday, June 22nd at 10 am - Trip to Amis Mill and Historic Sites - We will leave the Washington County-Jonesborough Library, 200 Sabin Drive, Jonesborough, at 10 am and arrive at Amis Mill, 127 W Bear Hollow Road, Rogersville, around 11 am. We will tour the Thomas Amis Stone House as well as visit Big Creek Visitor Center and the Big Creek Dam among other sites. The cost is $10 for the Stone House Tour. Also we will have a meal at the Amis Mill Eatery at 2 pm before returning to Jonesborough, which is on your own tab. Please let us know if you plan on going by email info@jgstn.org 

Saturday, June 29th at 9:30 am - The Jonesborough Genealogical Society Board of Directors Meeting - The JGS Board of Directors will meet at 9:30 am at the Washington County-Jonesborough Library, 200 Sabin Drive, Jonesborough, to discuss society business and upcoming events. 

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OTHER NEWS:

Calling anyone from Jonesborough, TN. The McKinney Center is working on a project about life in Jonesborough. The goal is to interview a lot of people about their experience living and working here, and we will have an exhibit where all these people’s portraits are displayed. People will be able to come and hear what life is like in Jonesborough, from the people who live and work here. 

We want to hear from people whose family has lived here for generations and people who have lived here a year. We want to hear from people who work at shops, restaurants, schools, stores, banks, farms, and anywhere else. We want to hear about the moments you’re grateful for, the hard times, and anything in between. If you are not comfortable with doing a video interview but know someone who would be, put us in touch!

If you or someone you know would like to talk about your time in Jonesborough, contact your favorite McKinney Center staff member, call us at 423-753-0562, or email Isaac Wood at iwood@jonesboroughtn.org.

NEW! Check out the website for the Jonesborough Genealogical Society Events Calendar for the year! 

https://jgstn.org/events/

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