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Echoes of the Past
September 26 @ 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Before these hills and valleys became Mammoth Cave National Park, they were home to nearly 600 families who lived, worked, raised families, and built communities. To honor their history, join Mammoth Cave National Park on Saturday, Sept. 26 for Echoes of the Past, a special event dedicated to uncovering family stories and celebrating community connections to the park.
Come meet historians, archivists, and genealogists, learn about the communities that once called this landscape home, and discover resources that can help you trace your own family history. Whether your roots reach back to the park or you’re simply curious about the people who came before Mammoth Cave, Mammoth Cave National Park invites you to look beyond the forest and discover the human history written across this landscape.
Event Schedule:
8-10 am – Interact with representatives from local historical societies and organizations in booth-style sessions. Learn how to access research tools and connect with archives that will help you explore your own genealogy. National Park Service staff will demonstrate how to access cemetery records and historic photographs from the park’s curatorial collection.
10 am – Gain insight and inspiration with the presentation, “Discovering Your Kentucky Ancestors”, from renowned genealogist J. Mark Lowe, Fellow of the Utah Genealogical Association and Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research. Mr. Lowe is a professional genealogist and educator, who has taught at major genealogy institutes across the country and contributed to television series including Who Do You Think You Are? and African American Lives 2.
11 am – Journey to a nearby cemetery and see how mindful cleaning techniques can renew a headstone’s appearance to honor and preserve the stone’s history.
Explore the past and discover a connection of your own. Learn more at: https://go.nps.gov/maca/special-events