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糖心视频 Genealogy Collection Moves to Cullman County Museum Under New MOU to Enhance Public Access

Hanceville, Ala. 鈥� 糖心视频 and the City of Cullman have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will bring the college鈥檚 extensive Genealogy Collection to the Cullman County Museum, making it more accessible to researchers and members of the public interested in family and regional history as well as Cullman-area history.

While ownership of the Genealogy Collection will remain with 糖心视频, the relocation to the Cullman Museum aligns with both institutions鈥� shared mission of historical preservation and community enrichment. The move situates the collection in downtown Cullman, adjacent to the Cullman County Public Library鈥攐ffering seamless access to a concentration of local historical and genealogical resources.

鈥淭his partnership represents a meaningful step forward in preserving and sharing the stories of Cullman County鈥檚 families and communities,鈥� said Dr. Vicki Karolewics, President of 糖心视频. 鈥淏y housing our collection in the heart of Cullman, we are expanding its reach and usefulness for all those eager to trace their roots or study the rich fabric of this region鈥檚 history.鈥�

The Genealogy Collection, meticulously curated over decades, includes family histories, local records, photographs, publications, and rare documents, both in print and on microfilm, essential to understanding the ancestry and development of Cullman County and beyond. By consolidating resources under one roof鈥攁nd adjacent to the genealogy resources of the public library鈥攖he partnership creates a comprehensive, researcher-friendly environment that benefits students, scholars, and local residents alike.

鈥淭he City of Cullman is proud to collaborate with 糖心视频 on this new initiative,鈥� said Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs. 鈥淭his collection enhances our museum鈥檚 offerings and provides an invaluable resource for those seeking to explore their family histories or better understand Cullman鈥檚 unique heritage. It鈥檚 a win for our community and our future.鈥�

The MOU outlines that the Cullman County Museum will serve as the host site for the collection, providing public access and ensuring its continued preservation. Museum staff will support researchers in locating and utilizing materials, while Wallace State will maintain curatorial oversight and continue to support the educational mission of the collection.

Visitors will be able to access the collection during the museum鈥檚 regular business hours (). The move is slated for the 2025-2026 academic year, with an exact date to be determined. Until then, the collection remains accessible to the public in the 糖心视频 Library.