From Mike Watson: The sun and rain helps make the grass–and weeds–grow. Dry soil becomes more productive with a bit of fertilizer and effort. Genealogy and local history research are no different. The hot dry days of early summer bring people out and about. The Adair County Genealogy & History Research Center had a busy month in June as evidenced from the statistics…which in themselves are dry numbers, but indicate a good amount of fertilization, so to speak.
The month of June brought 230 visiting researchers into the Center, 106 phone inquiries, and 251 email and facebook/social media history page requests. For the year-to-date: 1,003 researchers through the door, 443 phone inquiries, and 1,059 email and social media requests.
Not too shabby for a small town operation! Thanks to all those who trust us to keep history alive. We thrive on the opportunities and our supportive patrons.
And, the Genealogy & History community of groups–including the Research Center, Adair Genealogical Society, Adair Heritage Association, Lanterns & Tombstones, Mark Twain Storytelling Festival Committee, Tebbs Bend Association, and others–have been involved in more than 30 programs, presentations, and events in the first half of 2026. We expect slightly more in the second half of the year. Come join in the fun in the 250th year of Our National Independence!
(Michael C. Watson – Adair County Genealogical Society)