New Ulm Public School

Twenty years ago, my husband and I celebrated the most wonderous Christmas of our lives in Krakow, Poland as we joined our son and his family for the holiday. We visited the medieval Market Square, alive with Christmas, Santa Claus, and Ronald McDonald; rode in a carriage to Wawal castle and met its fire-breathing dragon, Smok; and took a one-horse open sleigh ride over the river and thru the forested hills of the Carpathian Mountains. Let me share this storybook memory with you.

Through the magic of Power Point, your guide will take you through forgotten Anoka to hear the stories of the people who once lived there and, according to some, are still hanging around.During this hour-long presentation, she will tell you of long ago Anoka—of the Jackson Hotel, now Billy’s, the old Post Office, Colonial Hall, the Masonic Lodge, and some infamous residences, all haunted, of course.

It can take years to learn how to research effectively. Watch as I go through the steps that I use as a professional genealogist to solve common research problems. These case studies will show you techniques that you can apply to your own research.

Unleash your creativity in this engaging adult art class where style meets self-expression! Learn the unique art of burning intricate designs onto baseball caps or fedora hats, turning everyday accessories into personalized, wearable art. With step-by-step guidance from the instructor, you’ll move from initial design concept to the final burn, creating a hat that reflects your individual flair. Don’t worry if you don’t consider yourself an experienced drawer—the instructor provides stencils and plenty of design support to help bring your vision to life. A variety of hat colors will be available, and all necessary tools and materials are provided. Please note that end times may vary based on the complexity of your project. {Hat burning is a creative and engaging technique where participants use specialized burning tools to etch custom designs onto fedora or baseball style hats. For those choosing fedoras, I also include decorative hat bands to complete their unique creations} **Due to the use of a heated burning tool during this class, participants must be at least 16 years old. While the tool is safe when handled correctly and with care, there is a risk of injury if misused or if attention lapses. For the safety of all participants, we are not able to accommodate anyone under the age of 16**

Moving beyond auto-generated hints on the big platforms like Ancestry.com and MyHeritage is the only way to make progress in your research. I will show you 23 research techniques used by the pros.

Here are even more research tips and tricks that you can instantly apply to your own research. Learn about the history of immigration in the US, how to find immigration records, and other valuable knowledge for your research.