150 new genealogy events added to our calendar this past week!
>>The list of ALL the NEWLY ADDED events is further down this post.<<
See the full CALENDAR or VIRTUAL CALENDAR for
ALL of the upcoming genealogy events.

This week’s newsletter is sponsored by the the Dallas Genealogical Society 2025 Summer Seminar

(Mentions of businesses or societies in our News are unpaid and non-affiliate.)

FREE ACCESS THRU TODAY ONLY – SATURDAY JULY 5

MyHeritage is offering free access to their OldNews newspapers, July 3 through the 5th (Saturday). I’ve discovered several news items in this collection that I haven’t found in any other newspaper site! Take advantage of the free access! Details & links on their blog post (This is not an affiliate link — just sharing good info as always!) https://blog.myheritage.com/2025/07/discover-your-familys-past-this-july-4th-with-free-access-to-u-s-newspapers-on-oldnews-com/

WE’RE NUMBER 48!

The UK’s FamilyTree Magazine recently posted their list of “50 of the best free family history websites” and ConferenceKeeper made the list at #48! It’s a great list too (and not just because we’re on it) — It includes many great sites for genealogy research in general, but also several that are more specifically focused on Great Britain, but also several free general resources that can help genealogists anywhere.

23&ME NEWS

At about the last minute possible, TTAM Research Institute, a nonprofit founded by 23andMe co-founder Anne Wojcicki, won the bankruptcy bid for the assets of 23andMe. TTAM is committed to building on 23andMe’s legacy by continuing and expanding medical research and other existing services, but now operating as a dedicated nonprofit.

For genealogists who have submitted their DNA, this means your data remains intact, has not been physically moved, and TTAM is legally bound to uphold all existing privacy policies, user consents, and data protection measures established by 23andMe, including the ability to opt out of research or deleting your account. TTAM sent out emails to 23andMe customers earlier this week with all of the details.

HOW TO KEEP YOUR SOCIETY ACTIVE

I’m always sad to get news of another genealogical society shutting down – just recently those include the Pomona Valley Genealogical Society (CA, after 70 years), and the Cleveland County Genealogical Society (after 35 years, in Oklahoma). If you’ve been reading my newsletter for a while, you already know that I’m a huge supporter of ALL genealogical societies, and personally belong to as many as my budget will allow — some because they are in areas that my ancestors lived and have great local databases and newsletters about the area history; some I belong to because for low annual dues I gain access to some fabulous webinar recordings for the year; a few I join because they offer access to online databases and resources and dues are less than subscribing to those sites; and still others I join just to show support for a year. Societies NEED your support (and not just your dues money, but your volunteer time and your participation.)

OK, off my soap box and on to what I really wanted to mention… The Stanly County Genealogical Society (NC) hosts a monthly virtual discussion for board members of all active genealogical societies interested in talking about issues and sharing ideas and solutions. Whether your society is wildly successful or struggling to stay open, your input is appreciated and could help others! The next virtual meet-up is July 30 at 8 pm Eastern (it’s on the CK calendar). Reach out to Pcollins.anc@gmail.com for meeting information. In the email include name and email to send the invite to.

NEW FEATURES FROM MYHERITAGE

MyHeritage has made it easier to create your own MyStories book, by adding audio recording and transcription. You can now record your stories in your own voice just by clicking a button. They’ve also made it easier to format text and move photos around in your page layouts. Full details, screenshots and step-by-step instructions can be found on their recent blog post .

WEBSITE UPDATED

I updated the Genealogy YouTube Channels page on the website this week, and added a few new channels while doing so. Have you got a favorite that isn’t listed, or do you host one yourself? Let me know! https://conferencekeeper.org/youtube/

TWO NEW GENEALOGY SERVICES

I learned about two new genealogy services this week and I thought I’d share a brief introduction to both. (As alway, mentions in this portion of the newsletter are neither paid, nor endorsements — I, personally, always enjoy learning about new businesses, books, and services that might benefit my family history research, and thought y’all might also)

ARCHORAL: Archoral is a media and profile-based platform that helps genealogists organize photos, documents, videos, and audio into interactive People and Location Profiles—creating a 360º view of family history. With just a little indexing, your research becomes a richly layered, visual archive built to grow over time. Whether for client projects or your own legacy, Archoral transforms folders into immersive stories. Look for their helpful webinars on the ConferenceKeeper calendar, and find out more at https://archoral.com.

GENE – Your Genealogy Research Assistant – is an innovative new tool designed to streamline your family history research with AI-powered assistance, document analysis, and comprehensive tree building. Gene helps accelerate ancestry discoveries and improve efficiency, offering features like powerful book writing assistance and 50,000 free tokens to explore your history. They are offering all our subscribers an exclusive Free Trial; learn more at www.mygnology.com.

NEWS FROM THE NATIONAL GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY

FREE ADVERTISING: If your organization is an NGS member, be sure to take advantage of your FREE 30-day sidebar ad on the ConferenceKeeper website this year! You may advertise anything genealogy-related, whether it’s a seminar, a meeting, or just an ad to join your society. The free ad is exclusively for organizational, and not individual (personal) memberships. Email me at info@conferencekeeper.org or use the CONTACT form on the website for more information.

See all of the NGS organization member benefits, check out the Benefits Guide – https://app.box.com/s/z8hxdu4mo5r8n2r1uc3fd5dvecfhweyj

FREE RESOURCES FOR AMERICA 250: This patriotic holiday reminds me of one of the newest resources from the National Genealogical Society is Family History is America’s Story: An America250 Toolkit for Genealogy and Family History Organizations. If you are part of a society, library, archive, museum, or academic institution, we encourage you to download this free PDF. The toolkit can help organizations get started with America250 planning or expand plans for outreach and engagement. It includes an introduction to America250; links for resources, information, and partnerships; tips and suggestions to support success; and ideas for activities and events, and more.

ACCESS RECORDINGS: NGS Tales and Trails registrants may access conference session recordings through 15 July 2025, through the Whova app, either on phone or on your computer.

UPCOMING CULTURE CONVERSATION: Join us on July 9 at 8 pm ET via Zoom for a conversation with Jari Honora, a Certified Genealogist®, whose remarkable work uncovering Pope Leo’s Creole ancestry has captured national attention and contributes meaningfully to the conversation about identity, race, and heritage in American genealogy. Free and open to all – Please register in advance at https://bit.ly/NGSCultureConvo9July2025

OTHER UPCOMING NGS MEMBER EVENTS:
24 July: Delegate open office hour at 1:00 p.m. ET via Zoom (rescheduled from 26 June). Join NGS Organizations and Communities Manager Kate Smith and fellow delegates to discuss leadership opportunities with the Delegate Council Steering Committee, organization benefits, your role as the delegate, NGS updates, and topics you want to cover. Bring your questions or just come for the conversation. NGS organization delegates should watch for an email to RSVP in July.
20 August: NGS Annual Meeting at 8:00 p.m. ET via Zoom
28 August: Delegate Council meeting at 8:00 p.m. ET via Zoom
Members and delegates should watch their email for details and registration for these events.

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Newly added events hosted by NGS Member Societies & Libraries:

Jul 08   (VIRTUAL) Indexing Media in Bulk: Strategies and Shortcuts presented by Archoral.com  (Free)  https://zoom.us/webinar/register/4117494461304/WN_S2QXejZDR3elYvkYB3TIeA

Jul 08   Registration opens for the 2025 North Star Genealogy Conference presented by Minnesota Genealogical Society  ($)  https://mngs.org/North-Star-2025

Jul 09   (VIRTUAL) Penning Your Parting Words: Why Writing Your Own Obituary is a Good Idea (Mecklenburg Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting – July 2025) presented by Mecklenburg Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.oldemeck.org

Jul 09   (VIRTUAL) WikiTree User Group (Inaugural meeting) Get started in Wikitree presented by South King County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://skcgs.groups.io/g/Wikitree-SIG  

Jul 10   (VIRTUAL) Digitize Like a Pro: Best Practices for Scanning and Metadata Entry presented by The Genealogy Center at Allen County Public Library  (Free)  https://acpl.libnet.info/event/13835986

Jul 12   (In-Person /IL) Germans to America’s Midwest, 1848-1900 presented by North Suburban Genealogical Society and Wilmette Public Library  (Free)  https://wilmette.libnet.info/event/13852297

Jul 12   (VIRTUAL) Freedmen’s Bureau – What was it?  What records are there?  Why might my ancestor(s) appear in them? presented by San Diego Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://casdgs.org/event-6219110

Jul 14   (VIRTUAL) Genetic Genealogy/DNA Interest Group – Topic: What’s New at Gedmatch?  presented by South King County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://skcgs.groups.io/g/Genetic-Genealogy

Jul 16   (Hybrid/AL) Exploring the 2025 FamilySearch.org presented by Birmingham Public Library  (Free)  https://www.cobpl.org/calendar/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D186363845

Jul 16   (Hybrid/MO) AI for Genealogy presented by St. Louis County Public Library  (Free)  https://slcl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=186795

Jul 17   (VIRTUAL) Discovering Pennsylvania Dutch Ancestors presented by The Genealogy Center at Allen County Public Library  (Free)  https://acpl.libnet.info/event/14008274

Jul 19   (In-Person /) Investigative Genetic Genealogy DNA/DOE Project presented by The Sonoma County Genealogical Society and Santa Rosa Jr. College, Family Search Center in Santa Rosa, CA  (Free)  www.scgs.org

Jul 20   (VIRTUAL) Exploring the Scotland’s People Website presented by BYU Library Family History Webinars  (Free)  https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/learning/virtual-classes

Jul 21   (VIRTUAL) Tech Users Group  – Topic: Exploring FamilySearch presented by South King County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://skcgs.groups.io/g/TUG

Jul 22   (VIRTUAL) Using Excel for Genealogical Data Analysis presented by the Louisville Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.kylgs.org

Jul 23   (VIRTUAL) Hidden Gems in The Family History Guide presented by BYU Library Family History Webinars  (Free)  https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/learning/webinars

Jul 27   (VIRTUAL) Genealogical Treasures in the National Archives presented by BYU Library Family History Webinars  (Free)  https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/learning/virtual-classes

Jul 29   (Hybrid/MO) Introduction to Eastern European Genealogy presented by St. Louis County Public Library  (Free)  https://slcl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=162777

Jul 29   (VIRTUAL) A Beginner’s Guide to Italian Genealogy presented by The Genealogy Center at Allen County Public Library  (Free)  https://acpl.libnet.info/event/13986391

Jul 30   (VIRTUAL) Locating Records in Archives from Your Couch presented by BYU Library Family History Webinars  (Free)  https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/learning/webinars

Jul 30   (VIRTUAL) The Scenic Route: Cluster & Collateral Research presented by St. Louis County Public Library  (Free)  https://slcl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=191822

Aug 01-03   (VIRTUAL) “The Goodliest Soyle”: Finding, Reading, & Interpreting North Carolina Land Records, a recorded webinar with Helen F. M. Leary, CG (Emeritus), FASG, FNGS (available for viewing August 1-3) presented by North Carolina Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.ncgenealogy.org/event/recorded-webinar-with-helen-leary-aug-2025/

Aug 02   (VIRTUAL) Family Tree Maker Users Group – Topic: Question & Answer presented by South King County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://skcgs.groups.io/g/FTMUG

Aug 03   (VIRTUAL) Occupation is a Key to Unlocking Missing Ancestors presented by BYU Library Family History Webinars  (Free)  https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/learning/virtual-classes

Aug 05   (VIRTUAL) German Special Interest Group presented by the Louisville Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.kylgs.org

Aug 09   (VIRTUAL) Two presentations by Elizabeth Swanay O’Neal, CG®: 10 Places to Search for a Death Date…Without a Death Certificate, and Research at the Library… Without Leaving Home! – SDGS Monthly Meeting presented by San Diego Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://casdgs.org/event-6100003

Aug 09   (VIRTUAL) Rescue, Reconnection, and Reconciliation presented by San Diego Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://casdgs.org/event-6100003

Aug 10   (VIRTUAL) Enhance Your Research with Compiled Genealogies presented by BYU Library Family History Webinars  (Free)  https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/learning/virtual-classes

Aug 12   (Hybrid/MO) Finding Your Czech, Slovak, and Hungarian Ancestors presented by St. Louis County Public Library  (Free)  https://slcl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=162778

Aug 13   (In-Person /MO) The Things We Leave Behind presented by St. Louis County Public Library / Parkview Branch  (Free)  https://slcl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=191812

Aug 16   (In-Person /KS) Manhattan Area Genealogy & History Fair presented by Riley County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://tgstopeka.org/events/#!event/2025/8/16/2025-manhattan-area-genealogy-history-fair

Aug 16   (In-Person /MO) Strolling Through Fashion History presented by St. Louis County Public Library  (Free)  https://slcl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=201431

Aug 17   (VIRTUAL) Find Your Ancestors in Court Records presented by BYU Library Family History Webinars  (Free)  https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/learning/virtual-classes

Aug 18   (VIRTUAL) FamilySearch.org presented by St. Louis County Public Library  (Free)  https://slcl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=201465

Aug 19   (In-Person /MO) Navigating the 1973 National Personnel Records Center Fire presented by St. Louis County Public Library  (Free)  https://slcl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=187532

Aug 20   (In-Person /MO) Beginning Jewish Genealogy presented by St. Louis County Public Library / Samuel C. Sachs Branch  (Free)  https://slcl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=133257

Aug 24   (VIRTUAL) Your Ancestors May Be Waiting in Special Collections presented by BYU Library Family History Webinars  (Free)  https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/learning/virtual-classes

Aug 26   (In-Person /GA) Genealogy Night at the Library presented by Athens Regional Library System  (Free)  https://athenslibrary.libcal.com/event/14847477

Aug 26   (Hybrid/MO) Finding Your Orthodox and Eastern Catholic Ancestors presented by St. Louis County Public Library  (Free)  https://slcl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=162779

Aug 26   (In-Person /KY) Anatomy of a Source presented by the Louisville Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.kylgs.org

Aug 27   (Hybrid/MO) Using Census Records presented by St. Louis County Public Library  (Free)  https://slcl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=191612

Sep 02   (VIRTUAL) German Special Interest Group presented by the Louisville Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.kylgs.org

Sep 06   (In-Person /MO) Local History Expo presented by St. Louis County Public Library  (Free)  https://slcl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=130761

Sep 06   (In-Person /IN) If Quilts Could Talk: The Stories They’d Tell! presented by The Genealogy Center at Allen County Public Library  (Free)  https://acpl.libnet.info/event/13885915

Sep 07   (In-Person /IN) If Quilts Could Talk: The Stories They’d Tell! presented by The Genealogy Center at Allen County Public Library  (Free)  https://acpl.libnet.info/event/13901601

Sep 09   (Hybrid/MO) Finding Your Croatian and Slovenian Ancestors presented by St. Louis County Public Library  (Free)  https://slcl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=162780

Sep 09   (In-Person /KY) True Bluegrass Stories: History of Kentucky presented by the Louisville Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.kylgs.org

Sep 10   (Hybrid/MO) Using Ortsfamilienbücher to Research German Ancestors presented by St. Louis County Public Library  (Free)  https://slcl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=208126

Sep 13   (VIRTUAL) Applying for Dual Citizenship by Descent presented by North Suburban Genealogical Society and Wilmette Public Library  (Free)  https://wilmette.libnet.info/event/14030929

Sep 13   (Hybrid/CA) San Diego Genealogical Society Fall Seminar featuring Janice M. Sellers presented by San Diego Genealogical Society   (Free/$)  https://casdgs.org/event-5720466

Sep 15   (VIRTUAL) Beginning Genealogy Research presented by St. Louis County Public Library  (Free)  https://slcl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=208564

Sep 16   (Hybrid/MO) Finding Your Polish and Lithuanian Ancestors presented by St. Louis County Public Library  (Free)  https://slcl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=162781

Sep 18-20   (VIRTUAL) APG Professional Management Conference  (PMC) presented by Association of Professional Genealogists (APG)  (members only)  www.apgen.org

Sep 20   (Hybrid/FL) Foods of Our Forefathers: Cuisine, Cultures and Cousins by Peg Kapustiak presented by the Pinellas Genealogy Society  (Free)  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqcOuvrzkiHtbHl9fjiJlf1G3ttzDAEd9N

Sep 22   (In-Person /MO) DIY Family History Gifts presented by St. Louis County Public Library  (Free)  https://slcl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=136152

Sep 22   (In-Person /IN) Discovering Family Through DNA presented by The Genealogy Center at Allen County Public Library  (Free)  https://acpl.libnet.info/event/13770380

Sep 23   (In-Person /KY) Getting Organized Using Windows presented by the Louisville Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.kylgs.org

Sep 24   (In-Person /MO) Exploring the Memory Lab presented by St. Louis County Public Library  (Free)  https://slcl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=193063

Oct 17   (In-Person /TX) 24^th Annual Genealogy Lock-In presented by West Waco Library & Genealogy Center  (Free)  https://calendar.wacolibrary.org/event/13647640

Dec 01  CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS  Albuquerque Genealogical Society seeking program proposals for their 2026 calendar year. presented by Albuquerque Genealogical Society    https://conferencekeeper.org/call-for-papers/

Newly added genealogy events from all others:

Jul 08   (In-Person /CA) Dust Bowl Migration with Melissa Scroggins presented by Fresno County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://fresno-genealogy.org/

Jul 08   (Hybrid/WA) Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society Monthly Educational Meeting presented by the Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society   (Free)  www.tpcgs.org

Jul 09   (VIRTUAL)  Stanly County, North Carolina – Researching Ancestors presented by  Stanly County Genealogical Society  (Free)  Email  stanlyncgenweb1@gmail.com for the meeting link.

Jul 09   (VIRTUAL) Family Tree Building 101 presented by Ancestry Academy at Ancestry.com  (Free)  https://bit.ly/4etOZlw

Jul 10   (VIRTUAL) Vital Records Research at the Library of Michigan presented by Library of Michigan  (Free)  https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/c0wYnjiRR-SKTm9TM4lu-A#/registration

Jul 10   (VIRTUAL) Tracing your Caribbean Ancestors with Pooran Bridgelal – Ontario Ancestors International Series presented by Ontario Ancestors  $  https://ogs.on.ca/events/international-series-tracing-your-caribbean-ancestors-pooran-bridgelal/

Jul 10-13   (In-Person /NB) 2025 UELAC Conference presented by The United Empire Loyalists’ Association of Canada  $  https://uelac.ca/conference-2025/

Jul 15   (VIRTUAL) All Things Family Reunion with Crista Cowan (Facebook Live!) presented by Ancestry Academy at Ancestry.com  (Free)  https://www.facebook.com/AncestryUS

Jul 15   (In-Person /NY) Buffalo Irish Genealogical Society  presented by Buffalo Irish Genealogical Society   (Free)  https://bigswny.org/

Jul 16   (VIRTUAL) A Day in the Life of a Professional Genealogist – “Ask Me Anything” series presented by Ancestry Academy at Ancestry.com  (Free)  https://bit.ly/3Gnjahy

Jul 16   (VIRTUAL) Swedish Genealogy Appointments presented by Arlington Heights Memorial Library  (Free)  https://www.ahml.info/attend/events?field_event_calendars_value=All&field_event_subjects_value=All&field_event_title_value=genealogy

Jul 17   (In-Person /OH) Genealogy – Shaking the Family Tree presented by Cuyahoga County Public Library  (Free)  https://attend.cuyahogalibrary.org/event/12954187

Jul 17   (VIRTUAL) Landscape of Dreams: Jewish Genealogy in Canada with Kaye Prince-Hollenberg – Ontario Ancestors International Series presented by Ontario Ancestors  $  https://ogs.on.ca/international-series/ 

Jul 17   (VIRTUAL) Genealogy Workshop: Using Blogs to Share Family History presented by Portsmouth Public Library  (Free)  https://portsmouthpl.librarycalendar.com/event/GW257

Jul 19   (VIRTUAL) The Search Party Spotlight Strategy: Question Your Question to Find Your Ancestors – with Diahan Southard, Crista Cowan and Janet Hvorka – Do Genealogy Summer Series with Diahan Southard Event 1 of 4

presented by Your DNA Guide- Diahan Southard  ($)  https://webinar.yourdnaguide.com/summer-series-2025?utm_source=conferencekeeper&utm_medium=conferencekeeper&utm_campaign=do_genealogy_summer_series_2025

Jul 22   (VIRTUAL) Genealogical Timelines, Research Checklists, and Correspondence Logs with Katherine Willson presented by Chemung County Library District  (Free)  https://www.chemunglibraries.org/event/genealogical-timelines-research-checklists-and-correspondence-logs-katherine-willson-3220

Jul 23   (VIRTUAL) Finding the Stories of Your Military Ancestors presented by Ancestry Academy at Ancestry.com  (Free)  https://bit.ly/3Go8Aqu

Jul 23   (VIRTUAL) Creating an Ancestor Biographical Sketch presented by Cranberry Genealogy Club  (Free)  https://www.cranberrygenealogy.org

Jul 24   (VIRTUAL) Getting Started In Chinese Genealogy with Linda Yip – Ontario Ancestors International Series presented by Ontario Ancestors  $  https://ogs.on.ca/international-series/ 

Jul 24   (Hybrid/KS) I’ve Been Working on the Railroad………Records – TGS Monthly Program presented by Topeka Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://tgstopeka.org/

Jul 25  CONTEST  Enter to win a full licensed copy of Vivid-Pix RESTORE Software (A $49.99 Value) and a DNA Kit from MyHeritage presented by Reunions Magazine    https://reunionsmag.com/resources/giveaways-contests/

Jul 25-27   (In-Person /NL) Rockbound Roots Conference 2025 presented by The Family History Society of Newfoundland and Labrador  $  https://rockboundroots.com/

Jul 26   (VIRTUAL) Genealogy Tracers presented by Cuyahoga County Public Library  (Free)  https://attend.cuyahogalibrary.org/event/13167678

Jul 26   (VIRTUAL) WeAreXYZ ‘Fun & Features’ July Taster presented by WeAreXYZ  (Free)  https://www.facebook.com/events/31004156385838224

Jul 27   (VIRTUAL) Developing a Genealogy Education Plan: Find it. Plan it. Schedule It. Pace Yourself – with Kelli Jo Bergheimer—DO GENEALOGY Summer Series with Kelli Jo Bergheimer, Event 2 of 4 presented by Your DNA Guide- Kelli Jo Bergheimer  ($)  https://webinar.yourdnaguide.com/summer-series-2025?utm_source=circle&utm_medium=circle&utm_campaign=do_genealogy_summer_series_2025&utm_content=event_page

Jul 28   (VIRTUAL) Italian Genealogy Virtual Event presented by Italian Genealogy Special Interest Group of the Washington, D.C. FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://wdcfsc.com/

Jul 28   (VIRTUAL) Virtual Pins & Needles: Adding Social Media to Your Genealogy Repertoire presented by Plainfield Area Public Library  (Free)  https://plainfieldpubliclibrary.librarymarket.com/event/pins-needles-adding-social-media-your-genealogy-repertoire-76894

Jul 29   (VIRTUAL) Explore your Family’s Story through Newspapers, with Nicka Sewell Smith presented by Ancestry Academy at Ancestry.com  (Free)  https://www.facebook.com/AncestryUS

Jul 30   (VIRTUAL) Journey to Freedom – Newspapers.com Enslavement Articles, with Nicka Sewell-Smith presented by Ancestry Academy at Ancestry.com  (Free)  https://bit.ly/3I15tFH

Jul 31   (VIRTUAL) Tracing Your Belfast Ancestors, with Chris Paton presented by Ontario Ancestors  (Free)  https://ogs.on.ca/august-webinar-tracing-your-belfast-ancestors-chris-paton/

Aug 02   (VIRTUAL) Harvesting All the Free Stuff from FamilySearch – with Sunny Jane Morton—DO GENEALOGY Summer Series with Sunny Jane Morton, Event 3 of 4 presented by Your DNA Guide- Sunny Jane Morton  ($)  https://webinar.yourdnaguide.com/summer-series-2025?utm_source=circle&utm_medium=circle&utm_campaign=do_genealogy_summer_series_2025&utm_content=event_page

Aug 03   (Hybrid/NY) Family History Today: Genetic Census of the Jewish People presented by Center for Jewish History, Ackman & Ziff Family Genealogy Institute  (Free/donation)  https://programs.cjh.org/event/family-history-today-2025-08-03

Aug 09   (VIRTUAL) How to Share Your Family History in a 3-Minute Story—DO GENEALOGY Summer Series with Sunny Morton, Event 4 of 4 presented by Your DNA Guide- Sunny Jane Morton  ($)  https://webinar.yourdnaguide.com/summer-series-2025?utm_source=circle&utm_medium=circle&utm_campaign=do_genealogy_summer_series_2025&utm_content=event_page

Aug 12   (In-Person /CA) Summer Ice Cream Social presented by Fresno County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://fresno-genealogy.org/

Aug 13   (VIRTUAL) Swedish Genealogy Appointments presented by Arlington Heights Memorial Library  (Free)  https://www.ahml.info/attend/events/202508?field_event_calendars_value=All&field_event_subjects_value=All&field_event_title_value=genealogy

Aug 14   (VIRTUAL) Introduction to Fold3 for Genealogy presented by Cuyahoga County Public Library  (Free)  https://attend.cuyahogalibrary.org/event/13042823

Aug 20   (In-Person /NH) Tour the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard! presented by Portsmouth Public Library  (Free)  https://portsmouthpl.librarycalendar.com/event/TTS258

Aug 25   (VIRTUAL) Making the Most of School Records in Your Family Tree presented by Plainfield Area Public Library  (Free)  https://plainfieldpubliclibrary.librarymarket.com/index.php/event/genealogy-tbd-76895

Sep 04   (VIRTUAL) Discover Your Past: From Research to Novel presented by Avon Lake Public Library  (Free)  https://alpl.librarymarket.com/event/discover-your-past-research-novel-54452

Sep 04   (VIRTUAL) An Ever Growing Tree: Descendancy Research and DNA Matches, with Kate Penney Howard presented by Ontario Ancestors  (Free)  https://ogs.on.ca/september-webinar-an-ever-growing-tree-descendancy-research-and-dna-matches-kate-penney-howard/

Sep 08   (VIRTUAL) Resources for Genealogical Research in Foreign Countries presented by Katherine R. Willson presented by Michigan Germanic Genealogical Society    https://miggs.org/event/resources-for-genealogical-research-in-foreign-countries-by-katherine-r-willson/

Sep 09   (VIRTUAL) The Miscellaneous Collection at the Archives of Ontario presented by Essex, Kent and Lambton Branches, Ontario Ancestors  (Free)  https://essex.ogs.on.ca/meetings/the-miscellaneous-collection-at-the-archives-of-ontario/

Sep 13   (In-Person /OH) Family History: Intergenerational Genealogy Exploration – Children 8+ with Adult presented by Cuyahoga County Public Library  (Free)  https://attend.cuyahogalibrary.org/event/13887900

Sep 15   (VIRTUAL) A British Home Child may be your ancestor presented by Ontario Ancestors, Oxford County Branch  (Free)  https://oxford.ogs.on.ca/events/a-british-home-child-may-be-your-ancestor/

Sep 16   (VIRTUAL) Researching NY Civil War Ancestors with Laura Congleton presented by Chemung County Library District  (Free)  https://www.chemunglibraries.org/event/researching-ny-civil-war-ancestors-laura-congleton-3226

Sep 16   (VIRTUAL) Translating, Transcribing & Summarizing Documents Using AI presented by Sudbury District Branch, Ontario Ancestors  (Free)  https://sudbury.ogs.on.ca/events/translating-transcribing-summarizing-documents-using-ai/

Sep 18   (In-Person /KY) Boone County Underground Railroad Bus Tour presented by Boone County Public Library  ($)  https://boone.libnet.info/event/14020475

Sep 18   (In-Person /SC) Preserving Historic Cemeteries Workshop presented by South Carolina Archives & History  ($)  https://scarchivesandhistoryfoundation.org/2025/07/01/preserving-historic-cemeteries-workshop-2025/

Sep 20   (In-Person /MD) Getting Started in Genealogy presented by Anne Arundel Genealogical Society     (Free)  https://www.aagensoc.org/

Sep 20   (VIRTUAL) Genealogy Club: DAR Genealogical Research Methods with Carla Cegielski presented by Chemung County Library District  (Free)  https://www.chemunglibraries.org/event/genealogy-club-3831

Sep 20   (VIRTUAL) Drew von Hasselbach on Marriage Bonds – Kingston Branch OGS Meeting presented by Kingston Branch, Ontario Ancestors  (Free)  https://kingston.ogs.on.ca/events/kingston-branch-ogs-meeting-20-september-2025-drew-von-hasselbach-on-marriage-bonds-a-napanee-case-study/

Sep 22   (VIRTUAL) What’s New in Italian Records at FamilySearch   presented by Italian Special Interest Group of the Washington DC FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://wdcfsc.com/

Sep 23   (In-Person /KY) William Early: Born a Slave, Died Free presented by Boone County Public Library  ($)  https://boone.libnet.info/event/13632430

Sep 23   (In-Person /ON) Tour of Archival & Special Collections at the University of Guelph presented by Wellington County Branch, Ontario Ancestors  (Free)  https://wellington.ogs.on.ca/events/wellington-branch-tour-of-archival-special-collections-at-the-university-of-guelph/

Sep 25   (In-Person /MD) Genealogy: A Deeper Dive Using DNA  presented by Anne Arundel Genealogical Society     (Free)  https://www.aagensoc.org/

Sep 25   (VIRTUAL) Scottish SIG – Paisley Disasters by Rachael Smith presented by Ontario Ancestors, Scottish SIG  (Free)  https://scottishsig.ogs.on.ca/events/scottish-sig-paisley-disasters-by-rachael-smith/

Sep 25   (In-Person /MI) “An Herbal History: Herbs Our Ancestors May Have Harvested from Nature” – SCCGHS Meeting presented by St. Clair County Genealogy & History Society  (Free)  https://sccghs.org/

Sep 26-27   (In-Person /tx) 45^th Texas Hispanic Genealogical & Historical Conference “Nosotros Los Tejanos” presented by The Tejano Genealogy Society of Austin  $  https://www.tgsaustin.org/conferenceMain

Sep 27   (VIRTUAL) Genealogy Tracers presented by Cuyahoga County Public Library  (Free)  https://attend.cuyahogalibrary.org/event/12693796

Sep 27   (In-Person /CA) Annual Seminar with Madeline Yanov presented by Fresno County Genealogical Society    https://fresno-genealogy.org/

Sep 27   (VIRTUAL) Exploring Ballingrane Palatine Places with Austin Bovenizer and Robert Ruttle presented by Ontario Ancestors, Irish Palatine Special Interest Group  (Free)  https://ip-sig.ogs.on.ca/events/exploring-ballingrane-palatine-places-with-austin-bovenizer-and-robert-ruttle/

Sep 27   (In-Person /MI) Annual Lakeside Cemetery Tour presented by St. Clair County Genealogy & History Society  (Free)  https://sccghs.org/

Sep 27   (In-Person /ON) Tracing Your Roots: An Introduction to Scottish Genealogy presented by Wellington County Branch, Ontario Ancestors  (Free)  https://wellington.ogs.on.ca/events/wellington-branch-guelph-public-library-tracing-your-roots-an-introduction-to-scottish-genealogy/

Sep 29   (VIRTUAL) Introduction to Genealogy presented by The Anne Arundel County Public Library  (Free)  https://www.aacpl.net/event/introduction-genealogy-199391

Oct 01   (In-Person /OH) I Have a Civil War Ancestor…Now What? presented by Cuyahoga County Public Library  (Free)  https://attend.cuyahogalibrary.org/event/13682663

Oct 02   (VIRTUAL) Discover Your Past: Fraternal Organizations: Records and Resources presented by Avon Lake Public Library  (Free)  https://alpl.librarymarket.com/event/discover-your-past-fraternal-organizations-records-and-resources-54945

Oct 11   (In-Person /OH) Family History: Intergenerational Genealogy Exploration – Children 8+ with Adult presented by Cuyahoga County Public Library  (Free)  https://attend.cuyahogalibrary.org/event/13887901

Oct 23   (VIRTUAL) Discover Your Past: The Daughters Of The American Revolution: Using The DAR.org presented by Avon Lake Public Library  (Free)  https://alpl.librarymarket.com/event/discover-your-past-fraternal-organizations-records-and-resources-54945

Oct 27   (VIRTUAL) I Seek Dead People: Cemetery Research Online & In Person with Katherine Willson presented by Chemung County Library District  (Free)  https://www.chemunglibraries.org/event/seeking-dead-people-cemetery-research-online-person-katherine-willson-3223

Nov 06   (VIRTUAL) Discover Your Past: Hiring a Professional Genealogist presented by Avon Lake Public Library  (Free)  https://alpl.librarymarket.com/event/discover-your-past-hiring-professional-genealogist-55475

Nov 10   (VIRTUAL) Preserving Local Veterans’ Voices with Katherine Willson presented by Chemung County Library District  (Free)  https://www.chemunglibraries.org/event/preserving-local-veterans-voices-katherine-willson-3222

Nov 15   (In-Person /SC) 7^th Annual American Revolution Symposium presented by South Carolina Archives & History  ($)  https://scarchivesandhistoryfoundation.org/2025/07/01/2025-annual-american-revolution-symposium/

Nov 24   (VIRTUAL) DNA for African American Genealogy with LaBrenda Garrett-Nelson presented by Chemung County Library District  (Free)  https://www.chemunglibraries.org/event/dna-african-american-genealogy-labrenda-garrett-nelson-9024

Dec 09   (VIRTUAL) African American Genealogy with LaBrenda Garrett-Nelson presented by Chemung County Library District  (Free)  https://www.chemunglibraries.org/event/african-american-genealogy-labrenda-garrett-nelson-9025

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