Genealogy research center opening at Brunswick Community College

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — A genealogy research reference collection for public use is being assembled at Brunswick Community College.

The initial donated books are from Brunswick Town Chapter National Society Daughters of the Revolution.

“We’re very pleased about this collaboration with BCC,” said Brunswick Town Chapter NSDAR Regent Mary Sands. “Interest in genealogy has obviously grown exponentially. We see that in the increasing interest in joining DAR by locals as well as residents who have moved here from other parts of the country.”

Patrons will be able to view and scan pages from books in the collection. BCC has made available a large flatbed scanner, desks, chairs and bookshelves. Public contributions to the room are also welcomed.

Community members, especially genealogy buffs, are encouraged to donate their family genealogies and other materials to the library. Bible records, which are very valuable to genealogical research and proofs for lineage society applications, may be taken to the library where volunteers will scan the family records along with the Bible’s cover and copyright pages. The scanned records will be made available to researchers. The Bible will be returned to the family.

To donate to the collection, you can call the library at 910-755-7331 to discuss your intended donation and a possible appointment time. Donations are limited to one container of items at a time.