What’s New on Our Calendar – News & Genealogy Events to March 1, 2026

Lots of new genealogy events added to our calendar this past week!
>>The list of ALL the NEWLY ADDED events is further down this post.<<
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This week’s newsletter is sponsored by the North Carolina Genealogical Society

This Week’s Genealogy News:

(Mentions of businesses or societies in our News are unpaid and non-affiliate — it’s just good info)

ROOTSTECH 2026!

Below are just a few of the hundreds of exhibitors you’ll find at RootsTech – both at the in-person Expo Hall and the virtual one as well! The folks mentioned below replied to my request last week to send in booth info to be highlighted in this week’s newsletter, so be sure to stop by and say Hi, whether in person or virtually!

ARCHORAL: Expo Hall booth 1408. We’re excited to demonstrate A Complete Workflow for Modern Memory Preservation. Every archive begins with a moment—a photo, a story, a box of records. But preservation today is more than scanning; it’s restoration + storytelling + connection + long-term access. That’s exactly what Vivid-Pix + Archoral will be demonstrating at RootsTech. https://archoral.com/

FAMILYTREE DNA: Expo Hall booth 419. You’ll find an impressive lineup of speakers at the FamilyTree DNA Booth Talks, and those who attend any of the talks can enter to win a free DNA test. See the schedule of booth talks at https://blog.familytreedna.com/familytreedna-rootstech-2026-schedule/

GENEABLOGGERS & PROJECTKIN: Expo Hall Society Pavilion booth 1600. Learn more about GeneaBloggers and ProjectKin and come hang out with other family history writers, podcasters, and videographers. All GeneaBloggers are invited to be part of the Annual Group Photo on Friday at 12:15 at the booth. You can also record a spontaneous interview in the booth or sign up for time in the nearby free RootsTech recording booth! Attending virtually? Don’t miss the fun – see the RootsTech ridealong

GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF PENNSYLVANIA: Expo Hall Society Pavilion booth 1611. Bring your questions for PA genealogy experts and check out the GSP publications and books for sale. Don’t miss the special in-person session “The Pennsylvania Tapestry: Context and Strategies for Genealogy” with GSP Board Member Karen Ellingson, Sat., March 7, 3 pm in Room 155A. https://genpa.org/

ISBGFH (International Society for British Genealogy and Family History): Expo Hall Society Pavilion booth 1607. Offering wonderful free research guides for the British Isles and huge discounts on individual and student memberships! https://isbgfh.com/

GOLDIE MAY: Expo Hall booth 312. Find out about the new AI features at an in-person class “Your AI Research Partner: A Live Demo of Genealogy AI That Actually Reaches the Records” Thursday, March 5 at 1:30pm in room 155D. This session will not be streamed or recorded, but you can find videos on using Goldie May and the new AI features on the Goldie May YouTube channel.

MYHERITAGE – Along with webinars and in-person classes at the booth, RootsTech attendees will find discounts on Omni subscriptions, DNA kits, MyStories, Geni, Legacy Family Tree Webinars and a new MERCHANDISE shop. Plus there will be raffles every day at 12:30pm. Several presentations are also scheduled for virtual attendees. See their blog for the schedule of both in-person and virtual programs and times. https://blog.myheritage.com/2026/02/myheritage-heads-to-rootstech-2026/ . (MyHeritage’s Daniel Horowitz will be heading to Florida for several special presentations after RootsTech, too!).

NATIONAL GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY (NGS): Expo Hall Society Pavilion booth 1506. In-person attendees can enter drawings for several great prizes including GenTech Toolbox session of your choice, one year individual NGS membership, PDF version of one NGS Research in the States guide of your choice, Priority registration for GRIP 2027, and one copy of the upcoming new edition of Mastering Genealogical Proof by Thomas W. Jones, PhD, CG, CGG, FASG, FNGS, FUGA. Presales for this book will also begin at RootsTech! Stop by also for fun badge ribbons and a special sticker, and (best of all if you ask me) ConferenceKeeper swag! https://www.ngsgenealogy.org/

OUR FUN TREE: Expo Hall booth 1424. Don’t miss checking out a variety of lovely and unique jewelry that celebrates family, family history, genealogy and the tree of life – both online and in person. See the website for a coupon code. www.ourfuntree.com (I have my eye on the customizable document necklace with the tiny magnifying glass! Be sure to check it out!)

SOCIETY PAVILION: This entire area will be filled with tables and booths of genealogy societies, including NGS. Don’t miss checking out this whole area!

VIVID-PIX: Expo Hall booth 1408. Vivid-Pix is launching their updated V5 Memory Station Software including offering $50 off its $199.99 regular price. You’ll definitely want to see this update!! This and other discounts are available at: https://www.vivid-pix.com/rt2026/. In addition, they are presenting and sharing 2 primary research projects with colleges and universities to create intergenerational connection and photo Reminiscence Therapy benefits between loved ones with dementia and their caregivers. In-person attendees be sure to catch Rick’s presentation Thursday, March 5 at 6:30 pm “Don’t Let Your Memories Fade: The Social and Health Benefits of Photos, Stories, and Reminiscing“.

VOICEGIFT PLAY: Expo Hall booth 207. Find out how to easily capture memories, stories and family history anywhere with VoiceGift PLAY. Index your voice recordings, link directly to photos, heirlooms, and research binders. Whether in-person or virtual, find out how you can enter for a chance to win a FREE VoiceGift PLAY (https://voice.gift/pages/contest)

For those attending RootsTech in-person, you can see the list of exhibitors and map of the Expo Hall in the 2026 RootsTech app. For those attending online, the Online Expo Hall opens March 5 https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/expohall

ON YOUR MARK, GET SET…

I’m packing and planning this weekend, and even though I’ve attended RootsTech nearly every year, I found the “How to Prepare for RootsTech: A Practical Guide” from the Heart of the Family website extremely helpful. Not only does it include practical and thoughtful ideas for those attending in person, but the tips on prioritizing and schedule planning are excellent for virtual attendees as well. If you’re already starting to feel overwhelmed, check out this guide at https://www.thefamilyheart.com/how-to-prepare-for-rootstech/

EARLY ACCESS

The recorded virtual programs for RootsTech will become available on March 4 – before the main conference begins! If you haven’t already, sign up for free virtual attendance, and start making your playlist from the course schedules so you’re ready!

COUSIN CONNECTING PART 3

Have you checked your Relatives at RootsTech lately? The first week I had 833 relative matches. The next week it was over 8,000. Today it’s just barely under 20,000! Are we related? Drop me a note at tami@conferencekeeper.org if we’re related 🙂 Relatives at RootsTech will only be available until April 30, 2026. https://www.familysearch.org/en/connect/

News from the National Genealogical Society

CONGRATULATIONS! The National Genealogical Society (NGS) announced this year’s education scholarship recipients! Shannon Kupfer-Trausch of Galena, Ohio, was awarded the John T. Humphrey, CG, Memorial Scholarship, and will receive a complimentary enrollment in the NGS Advanced Skills in Genealogy course. The Donn Devine Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Charlie Wilson of Sutton, Massachusetts, and provides free tuition to attend the GRIP Genealogy Institute. You can read more about the recipients and the scholarships on the NGS UpFront blog.

REWARD YOURSELF: If you’re ready to treat yourself to an immersive, week-long genealogy education experience, there’s still time to register for GRIP Genealogy Institute expert-led, in-depth courses. My own virtual GRIP experience was beyond my expectations! Even though I’ve been taking (and teaching!) classes and researching for years, Paula Stuart-Warren’s “Digging Deeper” course taught me a lot! And despite it being virtual, the technology faded into the background, creating a lovely personal experience that felt as if we were all in the same room. My next goal is to attend an in-person course! The tough part is deciding which course to take! Scroll down the page at https://grip.ngsgenealogy.org/ for this year’s classes.

NEW TOOLS FOR ORGANIZATIONS: Download the free “Belonging” toolkit full of ideas and tools to celebrate all kinds of family stories and help welcome new members with hopes to keep your club going strong for many years. https://www.ngsgenealogy.org/belonging-inclusion/

INDIVIDUAL MEMBER BENEFITS: Have you checked out all the benefits of individual membership in the National Genealogical Society lately? Just a few are the NGS Magazine, the scholarly journal National Genealogical Society Quarterly (NGSQ), the free Family History Skills online course, free access to NewspaperArchive.com, databases, discounts, and still more! https://pxl.to/NGSindmember

MARCH GENTECH TOOLBOX WORKSHOP: “Transcribing Handwritten Documents with Artificial Intelligence” with Nicole Dyer will be March 16 at 4 pm Eastern. Options include the live program only, live + recording, or recording only (recording will be available through August 13). https://www.ngsgenealogy.org/gentechtoolbox/transcribing-handwritten-documents-with-ai/

NGS UPCOMING DATES & DEADLINES:
> Feb 28 – TODAY! Early registration discount ENDS for the 2026 NGS Conference . Prices and registration are at https://conference.ngsgenealogy.org/2026registration.
> Mar 1 – Deadline to submit NGS Organization societies’ projects and/or resources to be considered for being highlighted in the new Projects and People section of NGS Magazine. The first Projects and People listings are featured in the January-March 2026 issue, and we would love to highlight your organization in a future magazine (and possibly on NGS social media channels). Simple submission form is here.
> Apr 15 – Family History Hill Day. https://www.recordsadvocate.org/register-for-family-history-hill-day-on-15-april-2026
> May 1 – Deadline to submit Organization Member Conference Discount requests. Get details and the request form.

2026 NGS FAMILY HISTORY CONFERENCE:

CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS & EVENTS: Pre-conference workshops are filling up, with still some spaces available for in-depth, focused, hands-on workshops to be held just prior to the NGS 2026 Family History Conference in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Full details on all the workshops and registration info at https://conference.ngsgenealogy.org/workshops/ .

REGISTER FOR FOCUS: FOCUS is a special pre-conference event for genealogy organizations and will be Wednesday, 27 May 2026, 9am to 2:30 pm Eastern, at the ACPL Genealogy Center. Attendees will get an exclusive ‘behind-the-scenes’ tour of the Genealogy Center, lunch, and lots of inspiration and information. FOCUS Registration is required – https://conference.ngsgenealogy.org/focus/

VOLUNTEERS: NGS is looking for folks who’d like to volunteer a little of their time to help out at the conference. Sign up at https://conference.ngsgenealogy.org/volunteer.

CONFERENCE BLOG: Keep up with all the conference news and events, find highlights on sessions, workshops, luncheons, and more at https://conference.ngsgenealogy.org/news.

EXHIBITORS & SPONSORS: Sponsor and exhibitor information can be found at https://conference.ngsgenealogy.org/info-for-sponsors-exhibitors

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Newly added events hosted by NGS Member Societies & Libraries:

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Feb 22   (In-Person /MN) Beginning Genealogy presented by Minnesota Genealogical Society   (Free)   https://mngs.org/event-6502511

Feb 24   (VIRTUAL) Treffen Tuesday: They Returned to the Homeland:  Finding Germans from Russia in the U.S. Passport Application Files presented by American Historical Society of Germans From Russia  Free  https://ahsgr.org/event/treffen-tuesday-13-18-3/

Feb 25   (Hybrid/(V)) AI and DNA Tools for African American Genealogy presented by Birmingham Public Library  Free  https://www.cobpl.org/calendar/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D196615739

Feb 25   (In-Person /LA) Genealogy with Gwen – Researching Vital Records  presented by East Bank Regional Library  (Free)  https://calendar.jplibrary.net/event/genealogy-gwen-researching-vital-records-20136

Feb 28   (In-Person /LA) Free Genealogy Expo presented by East Bank Regional Library  Free  https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/genealogy-expo-dna-pope-lineage/article_a1539239-ef8c-423d-a4a9-bfc751e4223b.html

Feb 28   (VIRTUAL) ZOOM Genealogy Club presented by Godfrey Memorial Library  (Free/$)  www.godfrey.org

Mar 03   (VIRTUAL) Learning Your Family History presented by The Genealogy Center at Allen County Public Library  Free  https://acpl.libnet.info/event/15848089

Mar 04   (In-Person /LA) Genealogy with Gwen – Newspapers and Obituaries presented by East Bank Regional Library  (Free)  https://calendar.jplibrary.net/event/genealogy-gwen-newspapers-and-obituaries-20137

Mar 04   (VIRTUAL) NWSGS Artificial Intelligence SIG presented by Northwest Suburban Genealogy Society  (Free)  https://nwsgenealogy.org/

Mar 05   (In-Person /IN) IN-PERSON DNA & Genealogy Interest Group presented by The Genealogy Center at Allen County Public Library  Free  https://acpl.libnet.info/event/15848090

Mar 09   (Hybrid/CA) Finding our American Ancestor Using Canadian Records, with Kathryn Lake Hogan presented by Livermore-Amador Genealogical Society  Free  https://www.l-ags.org/

Mar 11   (In-Person /LA) Genealogy with Gwen – Researching Cemetery Records presented by East Bank Regional Library  (Free)  https://calendar.jplibrary.net/event/genealogy-gwen-researching-cemetery-records-20138

Mar 12   (VIRTUAL) Reading and Understanding Norwegian Records presented by The Genealogy Center at Allen County Public Library  Free  https://acpl.libnet.info/event/15848093

Mar 12   (Hybrid/VA) The Virginia Beach Genealogical Society presents Gretna Greens: America’s Elopement Hotspots by Sylvia Tracy Doolos   presented by the Virginia Beach Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.vbgsva.net/

Mar 14   (Hybrid/ON) Two programs: Tips for Using FamilySearch’s Full Text Search // Thistles and Cedar, Hearts Entwined in War presented by British Isles Family History Society of Greater Ottawa (BIFHSGO)   (Free)   https://www.bifhsgo.ca/events

Mar 14   (In-Person /PA) Genealogists Helping Genealogists presented by Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania  (Free/$)  https://genpa.org/programs-and-events/

Mar 14   (Hybrid/(V)) In Their Own Words: Italian Immigrants Writing Their Transatlantic Lives Between Argentina, the United States, and Italy, with Dr. Maria Teresa Sanhueza presented by Italian Genealogical Group  Free  https://www.italiangen.org/upcoming-events/

Mar 14   (In-Person /MN) Beginning Genealogy presented by Minnesota Genealogical Society   (Free)   https://mngs.org/event-6502524

Mar 14   (In-Person /MN) State Census Records – Filling in the Federal Census Gaps presented by Minnesota Genealogical Society   ($)   https://mngs.org/event-6542002

Mar 16   (In-Person /LA) Organize Your Records and Organize Your Research – GRSNO meeting presented by East Bank Regional Library  (Free)  https://calendar.jplibrary.net/event/grsno-meeting-17514

Mar 17   (VIRTUAL) Tracing Your Irish Roots: An Intro to Irish Genealogy presented by The Genealogy Center at Allen County Public Library  Free  https://acpl.libnet.info/event/15848095

Mar 18   (In-Person /LA) Genealogy with Gwen – Researching Military Records presented by East Bank Regional Library  (Free)  https://calendar.jplibrary.net/event/genealogy-gwen-researching-military-records-20139

Mar 18   (VIRTUAL) Women’s Clubs: Empowering Female Ancestors to Create Lasting Impact in Their Communities, with Diane L. Richard – SCGS Webinar Extension Series presented by Southern California Genealogical Society   (Free)   https://www.scgsgenealogy.com/webinars

Mar 19   (VIRTUAL) Finding Your Elusive Ancestor presented by Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania  (Free)  https://genpa.org/programs-and-events/

Mar 19   (VIRTUAL) Curating Your Physical Photo Legacy: A Minimalist System for Sentimental Keepers presented by The Genealogy Center at Allen County Public Library  Free  https://acpl.libnet.info/event/15848133

Mar 20   (Hybrid/MD) MAGS Spring Workshop presented by Mid-Atlantic Germanic Society   ($)   https://www.magsgen.com/eventListings.php?nm=19

Mar 20  CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS  2026 TxSGS Family History Conference presented by Texas State Genealogical Society    https://www.txsgs.org/2026-call-for-presentations/

Mar 21   (Hybrid/VA) Every Transaction Tells a Story: Rethinking Records of Life, Death, and Migration with Diane L Richard presented by Fairfax (Virginia) Genealogical Society  ($)  https://fxgs.org/content.aspx?page_id=4091&club_id=912730&item_id=2846998

Mar 21   (Hybrid/MA) Planning a Trip to Your Ancestral Home—A Case Study to a German Town presented by Falmouth (MA) Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.falgen.org

Mar 21   (VIRTUAL) ”What did you do in the War, Granny?” – by Annette Burke Lyttle presented by St. Louis Public Library  (Free)  https://slpl.bibliocommons.com/events/691cc1c50562322f0030d6db

Mar 24   (In-Person /PA) Genealogy Small Talk presented by Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania  (Free/$)  https://genpa.org/programs-and-events/

Mar 24   (VIRTUAL) Free Resources for New York Genealogical Research (and Beyond) presented by The Genealogy Center at Allen County Public Library  Free  https://acpl.libnet.info/event/15848150

Mar 25   (In-Person /LA) Genealogy with Gwen – Ancestry.com presented by East Bank Regional Library  (Free)  https://calendar.jplibrary.net/event/genealogy-gwen-ancestrycom-20141

Mar 25   (In-Person /LA) Genealogy with Gwen – Immigration Records presented by East Bank Regional Library  (Free)  https://calendar.jplibrary.net/event/genealogy-gwen-immigration-records-20140

Mar 26   (VIRTUAL) They Lived Where? Tips for Researching Locations presented by The Genealogy Center at Allen County Public Library  Free  https://acpl.libnet.info/event/15848152

Mar 27  TOUR  (In-Person /WI) Group Tour of the American Geographical Society Library at UWM presented by Milwaukee County Genealogy Society  (Free)  www.milwaukeegenealogy.org

Mar 27-28   (In-Person /WI) Gene-A-Rama 2026 – Downs & Ups In Genealogy: The Insults & Joys In Our Efforts presented by Wisconsin State Genealogical Society    ($)   https://wsgs.org/GAR2026

Mar 28   (Hybrid/ON) Focusing on the Migrants: How Genealogy has Transformed our Understanding of the Irish in Canada – Part of the International Lecture Series with the Irish Genealogical Research Society (IGRS)  presented by British Isles Family History Society of Greater Ottawa (BIFHSGO)  (Free/donation)  https://www.bifhsgo.ca/events

Mar 29   (In-Person /MN) Beginning Genealogy presented by Minnesota Genealogical Society   (Free)   https://mngs.org/event-6502513

Mar 31   (VIRTUAL) Treffen Tuesday: Ahnentafel Chart – A different pedigree approach presented by American Historical Society of Germans From Russia  Free  https://ahsgr.org/event/treffen-tuesday-13-18-4/

Mar 31  CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS  Speaker proposals requested for North Star Genealogy Conference “Delights & Frights: Your Family Stories”  presented by Minnesota Genealogical Society   ($)   https://mngs.org/North-Star-2026-RFP

Apr 11   (Hybrid/ON) Two programs: The Travelling Genealogist: BIFHSGO members’ top tips for travelling to research your family history // The Rise and Fall of John Lowther Kemp Sr. 1793–1869  presented by British Isles Family History Society of Greater Ottawa (BIFHSGO)   (Free)   https://www.bifhsgo.ca/events

Apr 11   (Hybrid/(V)) Many Little Italies: Chain Migrations to Nebraska (1890-2000), with Nick Cimino presented by Italian Genealogical Group  Free  https://www.italiangen.org/upcoming-events/

Apr 11   (In-Person /MN) Beginning Genealogy presented by Minnesota Genealogical Society   (Free)   https://mngs.org/event-6502509

Apr 13   (Hybrid/CA) Genetic Genealogy Case Studies, with Dawn Kosmakos presented by Livermore-Amador Genealogical Society  Free  https://www.l-ags.org/

Apr 15   (VIRTUAL) Navigating Sensitive Topics: Writing about Difficult Chapters of the Family’s History, with Laura Hedgecock – SCGS Webinar Extension Series presented by Southern California Genealogical Society   (Free)   https://www.scgsgenealogy.com/webinars

May 09   (Hybrid/(V)) Italian Parish Records: A Brief Synopsis, with Sylvia Hetzel presented by Italian Genealogical Group  Free  https://www.italiangen.org/upcoming-events/

May 11   (Hybrid/CA) Missing: Reward! Locating Widows, Spinsters, and Bachelors, with Sara Cochran presented by Livermore-Amador Genealogical Society  Free  https://www.l-ags.org/

May 15-16   (Hybrid/MI) Barbara J. Brown Family History Seminar featuring Alex Ferretti presented by Michigan Genealogical Council and Archives of Michigan   ($)   https://www.michigan.gov/archivesofmichigan/events/2026/05/15/barbara-j-brown-family-history-seminar

May 28   (In-Person /PA) Genealogy Research: Chester County Library and Chester County Archives presented by Chester County Library System  Free  https://ccls.libcal.com/event/16408573

Jun 11   (Hybrid/IL) Researching Your Revolutionary War Ancestors, presented by Jenny Warner. presented by Lake County IL Genealogical Society and The Zion Genealogical Society   (Free)  https://lakecountyilgenealogy.org/ or https://zionilgensoc.org/

Aug 05-07   (In-Person /KS) AHSGR 56^th Annual Convention: Unsere Leute, Unsere Heimat – Our people, Our home presented by American Historical Society of Germans from Russia   ($)   https://ahsgr.org/convention-2026/

Aug 07-08   (In-Person /MN) Save the Date! Upper Midwest Genealogy Institute presented by Minnesota Genealogical Society   ($)   https://mngs.org/

Sep 18-19   (Hybrid/NY) 2026 New York State Family History Conference “New Perspectives, Best Practices”  presented by New York Genealogical and Biographical Society   ($)   https://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/nysfhc/about

Oct 30-31   (In-Person /MN) North Star Genealogy Conference “Delights & Frights: Your Family Stories”  presented by Minnesota Genealogical Society   ($)   https://mngs.org/North-Star-2026

Nov 06-07   (Hybrid/TX) 2026 TxSGS Family History Conference presented by Texas State Genealogical Society    www.txsgs.org

Newly added genealogy events from all others:

Feb 21   (Hybrid/SCT) “The Doctor Will See Your Ancestors Now” – Speaker:  Fiona Musk (NHS Grampian Archives presented by Aberdeen & North-East Scotland Family History Society  (Free)  https://www.anesfhs.org.uk/meetings-events/aberdeen-meetings/event/510-abd2026feb

Feb 22   (VIRTUAL) Researching Jewish Ancestry: Genetics in Jewish Historical Research presented by Hebrew Union College Jewish Language Project   (Free/donation)  https://www.jewishlanguages.org/events

Feb 22   (VIRTUAL) Anybody Home? Using City (and Other) Directories in Your Research by Janice M. Sellers presented by Jewish Genealogical Society of Oregon  Free  https://jgsoregon.wixsite.com/home/events

Feb 23   (In-Person /TX) Unlocking Georgia Genealogy – CTGS Monthly Meeting presented by Central Texas Genealogical Society  Free  https://www.ctgs.org/

Feb 23   (VIRTUAL) WWII Research & Writing Cafe presented by Jennifer Holik – WWII Research & Writing Center     (Free)  https://www.ancestralsoulswisdomschool.com/wwii-cafe

Feb 24   (VIRTUAL) Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society DNA Special Interest Group Meeting presented by the Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society   (Free)  www.tpcgs.org

Feb 25   (VIRTUAL) NARA Catalog – WWII Records Small Group Coaching presented by Jennifer Holik – WWII Research & Writing Center  ($)  https://www.ancestralsoulswisdomschool.com/research-a-veteran-nara-catalog

Feb 28   (VIRTUAL) Shaky Leaves and Hints – Using, Evaluating, Accepting, and Rejecting, with Peggy Jude presented by Iowa City Genealogical Society  Free  https://www.facebook.com/events/1518131049894969/

Feb 28   (In-Person /DC) Oral History Skill-Building Day at the Library of Congress presented by Library of Congress   (Free)   https://www.loc.gov/item/event-419839/the-open-door-skill-building-day-at-the-library-of-congress/2026-02-28/

Mar 01   (VIRTUAL) WWII Records Online SmallGroup Coaching presented by Jennifer Holik – WWII Research & Writing Center  ($)  https://www.ancestralsoulswisdomschool.com/research-a-veteran-online17

Mar 01   (Hybrid/FL) Dr Steven Turner on Galicia and “Gesher Galicia” presented by Jewish Genealogical Society of Palm Beach County  (Free)  https://jgspbc.org/event/steven-turner-galicia/

Mar 02   (VIRTUAL) Reconstructing Invisible Lives: A Genealogical Case Study in Evidence, Method, and Stubbornness Presented by Linda Yip presented by Kelowna And District Genealogical Society  (Free/$)  https://kdgs.ca/2026/march-general-meeting/

Mar 02   (VIRTUAL) FREE ONLINE PRESENTATION – LEEDS & GRENVILLE BRANCH OGS presented by LEEDS & GRENVILLE OGS  (Free)  https://leedsandgrenville.ogs.on.ca

Mar 05   (VIRTUAL) Tuskegee Airmen, a History of Heroes presented by AARP  Free  https://www.aarp.org/events/details.veterans-tuskegee-airmen-a-history-of-heroes.rnnqgym8xfz

Mar 05   (Hybrid/TX) Grand Prairie Genealogical Society March 5, 2026 Meeting presented by Grand Prairie Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.gpgstx.org

Mar 05   (VIRTUAL) Ask Me Anything – Veteran Book Writing & Publishing presented by Jennifer Holik – WWII Research & Writing Center  (Free)  https://www.ancestralsoulswisdomschool.com/ask-me-anything-book-publishing

Mar 05   (VIRTUAL) Michigan Pioneer Collections presented by Library of Michigan  Free  https://www.michigan.gov/en/libraryofmichigan/public/programs-for-the-public

Mar 07   (VIRTUAL) Chemung County Library District Genealogy Club presented by Chemung County Library District  (Free)  https://www.chemunglibraries.org/event/genealogy-club-16283

Mar 08   (VIRTUAL) WWII Army Records – Small Group Coaching presented by Jennifer Holik – WWII Research & Writing Center  ($)  https://www.ancestralsoulswisdomschool.com/army-coaching

Mar 09   (Hybrid/OK) Murder and Mayhem in Northeast Oklahoma by Larry Wood presented by Bartlesville Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.bartlesvillegenealogy.org/

Mar 10   (In-Person /NY) Strapped for Cash: Records of Poor Ancestors and the Stories They Tell presented by the Genealogy Collective, part of the North Shore Programming Consortium  Free  https://glencovelibrary.libcal.com/event/16124984

Mar 11   (VIRTUAL) WWII Prisoner of War Records Group Coaching presented by Jennifer Holik – WWII Research & Writing Center  ($)  https://www.ancestralsoulswisdomschool.com/wwii-pow-sgc

Mar 11   (VIRTUAL) Discovering Miami Valley Pioneers and Early Ancestors, with Kelli Bergheimer presented by Warren County Genealogical Society  Free  https://www.wcgsohio.org/

Mar 12   (Hybrid/IL) Uff Da! Researching My Norwegian Roots presented by Cook Memorial Public Library District  (Free)  https://cooklib.libnet.info/event/15327023

Mar 14   (In-Person /TX) Badges and Bloodlines: Researching Your Law Enforcement Ancestor presented by Central Texas Genealogical Society  Free  https://www.ctgs.org/

Mar 14   (In-Person /UK) The Family History Show – The Midlands presented by Discover Your Ancestors Magazine, sponsored by The Genealogist   ($)   https://thefamilyhistoryshow.com/midlands/

Mar 14   (In-Person /TX) In Their Own Words: Women of Black Houston presented by Houston Public Library  (Free)  https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/15996707

Mar 14   (Hybrid/WA) The Equality Colony of Skagit County with author Robert Burns presented by Skagit Valley Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://skagitvalleygenealogy.org/

Mar 14   (VIRTUAL) WFGS 2026 Conference featuring Pam Vestal presented by West Florida Genealogical Society   ($)   https://wfgs.org/

Mar 15   (VIRTUAL) Genetics, Languages, and Names in Jewish Historical Research presented by Hebrew Union College Jewish Language Project   (Free/donation)  https://www.jewishlanguages.org/events

Mar 15   (Hybrid/FL) Jeannette Grunhaus de Gelman -“On Sunny Days We Sang” presented by Jewish Genealogical Society of Palm Beach Co.  (Free)  https://jgspbc.org/event/jeannette-grunhaus-de-gelman-on-sunny-days-we-sang/

Mar 15   (In-Person /IL) Genealogy Question & Answer Session with MCGS VP Dawn East presented by Madison County Genealogical Society  Free  https://www.facebook.com/events/743408995289903/

Mar 16   (In-Person /TX) The Story of Your Quilts: A Bed Turning Event presented by Central Texas Genealogical Society  Free  https://calendar.wacolibrary.org/event/15741272

Mar 16   (In-Person /TX) Celebrating Women and America’s History through Quilts, a Brown Bag presented by Central Texas Genealogical Society  Free  https://calendar.wacolibrary.org/event/15044094

Mar 19   (VIRTUAL) Organize Your DNA Matches presented by Your DNA Guide  (Free)  https://diy.yourdnaguide.com/organize-your-dna-matches-webinar?utm_campaign=24847962-free_webinar_organize_2025&utm_source=conference_keeper

Mar 22   (Hybrid/FL) “Another Top 10 Secrets to Using MyHeritage” presented by Jewish Genealogical Society of Palm Beach Co  (Free)  https://jgspbc.org/event/daniel-horowitz-latest-my-heritage-technologies-for-genealogy/

Mar 23   (In-Person /TX) Emily Austin Perry: A Texas Legacy presented by Central Texas Genealogical Society  Free  https://calendar.wacolibrary.org/event/15065566

Mar 28   (VIRTUAL) Navy, Merchant Marine & Coast Guard Records Small Group Coaching presented by Jennifer Holik – WWII Research & Writing Center  ($)  https://www.ancestralsoulswisdomschool.com/navy-small-group-coaching

Mar 28   (In-Person /OH) Family History Jamboree 2026 presented by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints  (Free)  https://fhj1.org/general-info/

Apr 02   (VIRTUAL) Navigating Michigan Vital Records Prior to 1867 presented by Library of Michigan  Free  https://www.michigan.gov/en/libraryofmichigan/public/programs-for-the-public

Apr 06   (In-Person /TX) Genealogy on the Go: Planning a Research Trip, Brown Bag Program presented by Central Texas Genealogical Society  Free  https://calendar.wacolibrary.org/event/15065594

Apr 10  CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS  (VIRTUAL) Accepting Speaker proposals for the 2026 We Are Cousins Virtual Genealogy Conference presented by We Are Cousins.     https://wacconference.com/

Apr 11   (In-Person /TX) 2026 Caprock Genealogy Conference: Discover Surprises in Your Family presented by Hi-Plains genealogical Society, the South Plains Genealogical Society and the Amarillo Genealogical Society   ($)   https://caprockconference.org/register

Apr 14   (VIRTUAL) Suddenly Scotland! An Introduction to Scottish Research with Sara Cochran presented by Chemung County Library District  (Free)  https://www.chemunglibraries.org/event/suddenly-scotland-introduction-scottish-research-16274

Apr 16   (VIRTUAL) Old McDonald Had a Farm presented by Cook Memorial Public Library District  (Free)  https://cooklib.libnet.info/event/15324677

Apr 18   (In-Person /AK) AGS Spring Seminar with featured speaker Judy Nimer Muhn presented by Anchorage Genealogical Society   ($)   https://anchoragegenealogy.org/

Apr 18   (In-Person /IN) Introduction To Jewish Genealogy: Presented by Barry Levitt presented by Genealogical Society of Marion County  (Free)  www.genealogyindy.org

May 07   (VIRTUAL) Viper’s Nest: Michigan in the American Revolution, 1775-1783 presented by Library of Michigan  Free  https://www.michigan.gov/en/libraryofmichigan/public/programs-for-the-public

May 21   (Hybrid/IL) Making Sense of the Census presented by Cook Memorial Public Library District  (Free)  https://cooklib.libnet.info/event/15324679

May 29   (VIRTUAL) Early registration discount ends for the We Are Cousins Virtual Genealogy Conference presented by We Are Cousins   ($)   https://wacconference.com/

Jun 04   (VIRTUAL) Family History Collections at the New York State Research Library presented by Library of Michigan  Free  https://www.michigan.gov/en/libraryofmichigan/public/programs-for-the-public

Jun 20   (In-Person /NY) African American Quilts presented by Glen Cove Public Library  Free  https://glencovelibrary.libcal.com/event/16124984

Jul 09   (VIRTUAL) Pioneering Families into Wayne County, Michigan Territory (1820s-1830s) presented by Library of Michigan  Free  https://www.michigan.gov/en/libraryofmichigan/public/programs-for-the-public

Aug 06   (VIRTUAL) Migration and Development of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula presented by Library of Michigan  Free  https://www.michigan.gov/en/libraryofmichigan/public/programs-for-the-public

Sep 03   (VIRTUAL) Discovering America250MI in the Library of Michigan Rare Book Collection presented by Library of Michigan  Free  https://www.michigan.gov/en/libraryofmichigan/public/programs-for-the-public

Sep 16-18   (VIRTUAL) We Are Cousins Virtual Genealogy Conference presented by We Are Cousins   ($)   https://wacconference.com/

Oct 01   (VIRTUAL) The Public Land Survey System: Carving Michigan Out of the Northwest Territory presented by Library of Michigan  Free  https://www.michigan.gov/en/libraryofmichigan/public/programs-for-the-public

Oct 18-20   (VIRTUAL) Save the Date! 46^th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy presented by International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies (IAJGS)   ($)   https://www.iajgs2026.org/

Nov 05   (VIRTUAL) Digitizing My Family Tree: Formats, Software, and Techniques presented by Library of Michigan  Free  https://www.michigan.gov/en/libraryofmichigan/public/programs-for-the-public

Dec 03   (VIRTUAL) Navigating Online Research Platforms – Comparing Ancestry.com, MyHeritage.com, and FamilySearch.org presented by Library of Michigan  Free  https://www.michigan.gov/en/libraryofmichigan/public/programs-for-the-public

Mar 03   (VIRTUAL) SAGHS Presents: Researching at the West Texas Collections” presented by San Angelo Genealogical and Historical Society, Inc.  (Free)  www.saghs-tx.org

May 11 (In-Person /ON) Discovering My O’Hagan Roots. With guest speaker, Joe O’Hagan presented by Bruce County Genealogical Society (Free) https://bit.ly/2026-05-11-JoeOHagen-In-Person

Jun 08   (VIRTUAL) Using DNA for Family History Research, With guest speaker, Chris Paton presented by The Bruce County Genealogicial Society  (Free)  https://bit.ly/2026-06-08-ChrisPaton-Webinar

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