February 15, 2026 – Our first “Fourth Wednesday Lunch & Learn” of 2026 (our January meeting was canceled due to inclement weather!) is scheduled for Wednesday, February 25, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 611 North Davis St., Sulphur Springs, Tx. The Hopkins County Genealogical Society invites individuals interested in genealogical research to attend. Bring your sack lunch, salad, or drive-through meal, and join us – and bring a friend. This event is free and open to the public!
“Courtney Carr, WWII Veterans Legacy Programs Manager, Pacificwarmuseum.org, will give a presentation about the Society of Sons and Daughters of WWII Veterans, a program dedicated to honoring and preserving the legacy of America’s “Greatest Generation.”This society serves descendants, relatives, and friends of World War II veterans, providing guidance on how to document family military history, verify lineage, and contribute to the ongoing preservation of WWII service member stories.
Membership is open to anyone wishing to honor a relative who served in World War II, with both lineal and memorial options available. The presentation would cover:
1. The mission and activities of the Society of Sons and Daughters of WWII Veterans.
2. How family members can participate and become members.
3. Guidance on researching, verifying, and preserving WWII service records for family trees.
4. The importance of safeguarding wartime legacies for future generations.
5. Access to resources, archives, and online communities for WWII family history research.
This is an exciting opportunity for all of us to learn how to connect our genealogical work with WWII histories. There is the additional opportunity to help families deepen their research and contribute valuable stories to the national record.
