Events on April 1, 2025
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Beginning Genealogy
10am to 11:30am @
Yorktown/Mt. Pleasant Historical Alliance
9132 W Smith Street, Yorktown
Cost: Free, but reservations are required at https://commerce.cashnet.com/BALL_EMS057 Ages: 18+ 
E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center
Class meets four Tuesdays, April 1-22, 2025; 10-11:30 a.m. at the Yorktown/Mt. Pleasant Twp. Historical Alliance, 9132 W Smith Street, in Yorktown. Cost is free, but reservations are required (REGISTER ONLINE).
Tracing your roots is a meaningful way to document your family’s history and pass it on to future generations. With the wealth of online resources available today, genealogy has become more accessible than ever.
This free, four-week class is designed for beginners with little or no experience in genealogy.
You’ll learn:
- How to start building your family tree
- Essential forms and documents for research
- Tips for organizing and managing your findings
- Free online tools and genealogy software
This class has long been held at the E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center, but we decided to move it to the Alliance’s newly established genealogy center this semester. That way you'll have access to city directories, maps, periodicals, records, databases, and computers to support your research. And don't worry—you don’t have to be from Yorktown to take advantage of these resources!
Meet Your Instructor: Karen Good, president of the Yorktown/Mt. Pleasant Historical Alliance and county genealogist, brings a wealth of knowledge in genealogy and local history to the table. She presents monthly history programs and leads "Ancestor Hunters," a genealogy group that meets the last Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. The next meeting is Monday, March 31 and Karen will discuss "Women's History and Female Ancestor Resources."
Eggcellent Adventure
11am to 1pm @
Muncie Children's Museum
515 S. High St., Muncie, IN 47305
Cost: Child: $8 for non members, free for MCM members 
Eggcellent Adventure
Join us for an Eggcellent Adventure as we learn about the different parts of an egg, observe the developmental stages of an embryo, and learn how to care for baby chicks after they hatch!! This 4 week educational program begins on Tuesday, March 11 from 11am- 1pm. Each week will include a lesson and activities provided by a 4-H Youth Extension Educator as well as time to explore the museum exhibits. This program is included with museum admission or free for Muncie Children’s Museum Members. Registration is required to participate and limited spots are available. Scan the QR Code or click HERE to register.
