Clueless to Connected: Genealogy Festival in Granville Offers Discoveries, Connections, and Local History

Curious about your roots? Wondering where your story begins? The Upper Cumberland Family History and Genealogy Festival is your chance to find out. Held Saturday, July 26, in the historic town of Granville, Tennessee, this one-day event brings together expert researchers, regional archives, and family history enthusiasts for a day of discovery, learning, and connection.

Whether you’re new to genealogy or a seasoned researcher, the festival offers something for everyone:

• Expert-led presentations on uncovering and preserving family stories

• Rare access to family albums, cemetery maps, and regional resources from across Upper Cumberland counties

• Opportunities to connect with distant relatives, share your own history, and get advice from groups like FamilySearch

• Interactive exhibits at the Granville Museum and throughout the town’s Pioneer Village and historic sites

• Special presentations: “Research for Beginners & the More Experienced” presented by Anna Stephenson; “How to Preserve Family History Without Genealogy Research” presented by Janice Fleenor-Smith; and “Exploring the Legacy of Bob Lee Dudney” by Mark Dudney and Davis Reeves.

“Genealogy isn’t just about dates—it’s about people, places, and the threads that tie them together,” says one festival organizer. “And sometimes, it only takes one conversation to unlock a whole branch of your family tree.”

Bring a copy of your family story to donate, enjoy the camaraderie of fellow history lovers, and maybe even walk away with a long-lost cousin’s phone number—or the missing piece to your puzzle.

Don’t miss it:

Upper Cumberland Family History & Genealogy Festival

Saturday, July 26

Details and agenda: www.granvilletn.com