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Date(s) - 03/04/2022
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
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The Rheinland-Pfalz, or Rhineland-Palatinate, is nestled in the rich Rhineland valley in the southwest of Germany, a region known for its warm, sunny climate and a wine-making culture that extends back to Roman times. A hotbed of political and religious turmoil over the centuries, the Palatinate was also the source of historic movements for human rights and religious freedom. Presentation explores the history of the Palatinate from Celtic times to the present, why so many people emigrated or were forced to flee over the centuries, and sights of interest today. It is designed for genealogists, travelers, foodies, oenophiles, and anyone who enjoys learning about other cultures, places, and times. A handout with further links and information is provided.
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Claire Gebben is the author of a memoir and an historical novel and has had articles published in Your Genealogy Today (formerly Family Chronicle) and German Life magazines, as well as genealogical society newsletters and other publications. Her award-winning memoir How We Survive Here: Families Across Time (Coffeetown Press, 2018) recounts the discovery of rare letters written by her German immigrant ancestors in an attic in Germany and her transatlantic quest to trace and write about their lives. Her historical novel The Last of the Blacksmiths (Coffeetown Press, 2014) is based on the true story of mid-19th century Palatine German immigrants to the U.S. The novel was named a Notable Book at Cleveland State University’s Michael Schwartz Library and Book of the Month by the German American Heritage Foundation. Before quitting her day job to write full time, Claire worked in desktop publishing, ghostwriting, and communications. She’s a public speaker on genealogy, history, and writing, and is currently working on a novel about Highland Scots immigrants to Ohio in the early 1800s. An adventurer at heart, she enjoys hiking, bicycling, traveling, and even on occasion, blacksmithing. http://clairegebben.com.
