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The History of Barn Quilts with Jim Leuenberger
Tuesday, April 28 
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Kress Family Branch - De Pere - Combined Emil & Gail Fischer Room (KR)
Join us to learn about the brightly colored quilts on the barns throughout Shawano County. 
Jim Leuenberger will explain the history of the project he started in 2010. 
 
Come join us!  You don’t want to miss this program! Everyone is welcome!
Let us know if you are attending in person or if you would like the ZOOM link.
Email:  president@bagswi.org   
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The Bay Area Genealogical Society

Although we are headquartered in Green Bay, Brown County Wisconsin, our society's mission encompasses all of the surrounding counties. Our society was founded in 1975 to educate people in genealogical research techniques and to make historical and genealogical material available to the general public. We locate and compile original materials and acquire donations of genealogical books and other materials including cemetery listings. In addition to Brown County, Wisconsin we also welcome researchers interested in the  surrounding counties of Calumet,Door, Kewaunee, Oconto, Outagamie and Shawano counties.
 
We are pleased to hold several educational sessions throughout the year, currently online via Zoom. If you are interested in learning more about our events, see our calendar page for more  information.
 
Brown County is one of Wisconsin's original two counties, originally spanning the entire eastern half of the state.when created in 1818, so the area is rich in resources for you to discover.
 
The society also has a Facebook page where you can ask questions and seek help. Find us at Bay Area Genealogical Society on Facebook 
   

Upcoming Events
April 28, 2026
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
The History of Barn Quilts with Jim Leuenberger
Join us to learn about the brightly colored quilts on the barns throughout Shawano County.  Jim Leuenberger will explain the history of the project ...

May 14, 2026
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Marriage Records: Where to Find Them and Why They are Important
Join the Ashwaubenon Historical Society and Bay Area Genealogical Society for an evening of marital bliss. During this event, guests will explore Ashwaubenon’s vintage ...

May 26, 2026
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Bay Area Genealogical Society May Board Meeting
Bay Area Genealogical Society May Board Meeting   All board meetings are open to the public, held virtually via Zoom or in-person at the Brown ...

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