Transylvania
Genealogical Society
Tracking the Past

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Transylvania Heritage Museum Executive Director Rebecca Suddeth and County Planner Mike Thomas worked for months preparing an application to designate Transylvania County a "Preserve America Community." Jason Chappell, Transylvania County Board of Commission Chairman, received a letter dated July 8, 2010 & will receive a certificate of designationsigned by Mrs. Obama announcing that Transylvania County is now a Preserve America Community.

Mission Statement

"The Transylvania Genealogical Society shall research, cultivate, and preserve the family lineages and history of Transylvania County, NC".

TGS Officers

President: Yvonne McCall-Dickson
Vice President: Linda Maxwell-Fisher
Secretary: Linda Owen Anders
Treasurer: Cora Fowler Roess

Hours of Operation

Wednesday: 3:00pm - 7:00pm

Additional hours to be announced
and by appointment

Location

189 West Main St
Brevard, NC  28712
(two driveways past the Brevard Post Office in a white two story farm house on left)

Legal Information

It is recommended that all individuals who use this website and/or visit our office, read our Legal Statement.

Mailling Address

Transylvania Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 2347
Brevard, NC  28712

Meeting Agenda

Transylvania Genealogical Society will hold meetings open to the public as well as members on the 2nd Tuesday, 7 pm, bi-monthly in 2010, at Community Services Building, NC Cooperative Extension's conference room, corner of East Morgan and Gaston Streets, Brevard. Meetings will start with a short business session followed by about 45 minutes with either a member or guest speaker who will share research tips and family information. Everyone will be welcome to stay for a "sharing time" after the formal meeting.

Anyone who would like to volunteer or contribute items for the Genealogy Room please contact Linda Anders, 828-862-8228, or email heritage@citcom.net .   Our Current Needs: Genealogy books, database info (gedcom's), stamps, etc