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SUMMARY:For Those Who Served: Military Research From Colonial Conflicts to World War II
DESCRIPTION:Presented by David Allen Lambert\, Melanie McComb\, and Elizabeth Peay \nThis on-demand course includes five 90-minute classes and exclusive access to handouts and recordings of each presentation \nAvailable through November 6\, 2026 \nFee:  $125 for 5-class course\nClass 1: Soldiers of Colonial Conflicts – Presented by David Allen Lambert \nThis first class discusses how to research ancestors who served in the Pequot War\, King Philip’s War\, King William’s War\, Queen Anne’s War\, King George’s War\, and French and Indian War. \n  \nClass 2: Revolutionary War Patriots – Presented by Elizabeth Peay \nLearn how to trace your patriot ancestors using muster rolls\, quartermaster rolls\, pension files\, the 1840 census\, journals and diaries\, and more. \n  \nClass 3: War of 1812 Veterans – Presented by David Allen Lambert \nThe National Archives holds important records for War of 1812 veterans including compiled service and pension records. Learn how to access and use these important resources\, plus muster rolls\, correspondence from officers\, town histories\, and more. \n  \nClass 4: Soldiers of the Civil War – Presented by David Allen Lambert \nThere are a number of sources that can help you trace your Civil War soldier ancestors. From special questions and schedules in select US censuses to GAR member lists to detailed pension files to published regiment histories\, you can find the story of your ancestor’s service. Learn how to determine what regiment your ancestor served in\, what battles they fought in\, and what happened to them and their families after the war. We focus our discussion on Union records\, but also discuss resources for Confederate soldiers. \n  \nClass 5: World War I & World War II Veterans – Presented by Melanie McComb \nResearching World War I and World War II veterans present unique challenges. In 1973 a fire destroyed 16 to 18 million personnel records for the U.S. Army between (service years 1912 to 1960) and the U.S. Air Force (service years 1947 to 1964). Learn how you can start to reconstruct your ancestor’s service using draft registration cards and enlistments\, the US census\, discharge papers\, unit histories\, and more. \n  \nAbout American Ancestors   \nAmerican Ancestors® is a national nonprofit center for family history\, heritage & culture based in Boston\, Massachusetts\, that has been setting the gold standard for genealogical research since its founding in 1845. Today\, American Ancestors serves 400K+ members and subscribers through AmericanAncestors.org\, one of the world’s largest online collections of family history resources. In 2025\, American Ancestors launched the Family Heritage Experience\, an interactive\, state-of-the-art exhibition that introduces visitors to the joy of family history research\, located at 97 Newbury Street at our headquarters in Boston. American Ancestors is also home to the Wyner Family Jewish Heritage Center\, which preserves New England’s Jewish history\, and 10 Million Names\, a project dedicated to finding the names of the enslaved men\, women\, and children in pre- and post-colonial America before emancipation. For more information\, visit americanancestors.org. \n 
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SUMMARY:Pilgrim Festival Chorus Fall Open Rehearsals
DESCRIPTION:Seeking Tenor and Bass voices \nMondays\, September 14 and 21\, 7 to 9 pm \nFaith Community Church\, 29 Carver Road\, Plymouth \n  \nVocal Placement Session \nMondays\, September 21 and 28\, 6 to 7 pm\, by appointment \nFaith Community Church\, 29 Carver Road\, Plymouth \n  \nPilgrim Festival Chorus (PFC)\, a 90-member premier\, welcoming\, community choral ensemble\, comprised of experienced vocalists from over 20 South Shore communities\, seeks new singers\, particularly tenor and bass voices\, for its winter concert “Seven Joys of Christmas\, Music to Celebrate the Season” on December 5th\, and 6th at Church of the Pilgrimage. Newcomers with skill levels from amateur to professional are invited to learn about PFC by attending an open rehearsal without commitment and\, if wishing to join\, completing a Vocal Placement Session the following week by appointment. Rehearsals continue weekly throughout the winter concert cycle. \n  \nCelebrating its 27th anniversary beginning this fall\, PFC is under the artistic direction of William B. Richter and Elizabeth Chapman Reilly. The chorus is dedicated to presenting diverse choral works that educate\, enrich\, and engage both its members and its audiences. A typical season begins with a festive holiday concert in early December. In mid-December\, PFC hosts an annual Messiah and carol sing where the audience is invited to become the chorus in one of the most famous choral pieces ever written. The spring concert often features a larger work with orchestra and soloists. In June\, Pilgrim Festival Singers\, a division of PFC\, performs concerts with repertoire drawn from Broadway and American traditions. Smaller volunteer groups serve the community by engaging in appearances at various local events. \n  \nNew members of all voices are invited to join in September for our winter concert\, in January for our spring concert\, and in May for our summer concert\, after attending an open rehearsal and completing a Vocal Placement Session (VPS). If you’d like to join Pilgrim Festival Chorus\, please contact our Artistic Directors Elizabeth Chapman Reilly or William B. Richter to confirm attending an open rehearsal or just join us at Faith Community Church in Plymouth. Open rehearsal and Vocal Placement Session dates and times are listed on our events calendar. For more information about joining PFC\, email membership@pilgrimfestivalchorus.org\, visit pilgrimfestivalchorus.org\, or follow Pilgrim Festival Chorus on Facebook and Instagram. \n  \nAbout Pilgrim Festival Chorus \nPilgrim Festival Chorus (PFC) is a 90-member premier\, welcoming community choral ensemble\, comprised of experienced vocalists from 20 South Shore communities. Marking its 26th season\, the chorus is led by artistic directors William B. Richter and Elizabeth Chapman Reilly. Pilgrim Festival Chorus is dedicated to presenting diverse choral works that educate\, enrich\, and engage both its members and its audiences. \nPFC is pleased to participate in Mass Cultural Council’s Card to Culture program. Reserve tickets on our website. Pilgrim Festival Chorus is supported\, in part\, by grants from Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency\, and its local cultural councils in Middleborough\, Plymouth\, and Scituate. \nFor more information visit pilgrimfestivalchorus.org. Follow Pilgrim Festival Chorus on Facebook and Instagram.
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