What’s New on Our Calendar – News & Genealogy Events to May 17, 2026

>>The list of 168 NEWLY ADDED events is further down this post.<<
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This week’s newsletter is sponsored by author Robert Cameron Weir

This Week’s Genealogy News:

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

100k NEW IRISH BURIAL RECORDS

Over 100,000 new burial records from 27 graveyards in Cork County, Ireland, have been digitized and added to a free database by the Cork County Council’s Skibbereen Heritage Centre. All records can be accessed free of charge at www.skibbheritage.com

DATABASE UPDATED

According to a news release, just this week Harvard University has updated the Harvard Slavery Remembrance Program (HSRP), a free online database, with information on 1,613 people who were enslaved by Harvard leaders, faculty, or staff (or who labored on campus as enslaved individuals) between 1636 and 1865. It lists names, places, and known dates, and also links people to the Harvard affiliates who enslaved them, which may give genealogists strong leads for tracing families and identifying descendants. It will become part of the 10 Million Names project, but if your research focuses on New England or Colonial-era Massachusetts, the HSRP may help narrow your search results. You can read the full article here, and learn more about the HSRP database and explore it as well, at the Harvard & the Legacy of Slavery website https://legacyofslaveryreport.harvard.edu/

TRIBUTE REELS

MyHeritage just introduced “Tribute Reels,” an easy way to turn up to 15 photos (with optional music) into a meaningful video for a milestone or in remembrance of someone special. I tried it with photos of my dad—101 years in 15 photos—and, even after seeing these pictures countless times, the reel brought both my sister and me to tears. The AI generated photo animation isn’t for everyone, but it really brought those photos to life for me. Try it out at https://www.myheritage.com/tribute-reel

FREE GRIP EVENTS

The GRIP Genealogy Institute annually offers several free evening virtual programs, open to everyone. This year’s presentations were just announced:  June 22, “Celebrating 40 Years with the FamilySearch Library: A Look into the past & a Glimpse into the Future,” with Lynn Turner; June 23, ”A Journey Across the Caribbean: Exploring Julienne Malvina Lautin’s Origins,” with Luis Ariel Rivera;   June 24, “Georgia at the Crossroads: 250 Years of Conflict, Kinship, and Courage” with Terri Ward;  and of course you won’t want to miss June 25, “ConferenceKeeper: Discovering Genealogy Education and Opportunities,” with ME, Tami Mize.  Register for each individually – again, they’re free and open to everyone. https://grip.ngsgenealogy.org/youre-invited-grip-virtual-evening-sessions-2026/

NEW WEBSITE

UK-based Family Tree magazine has launched a new, education-focused website designed to make learning family history “easier, more inspiring, and more rewarding.” You’ll find a searchable content library of expert-led guides, videos, webinars, and practical resources as well as curated learning journeys for various subjects and experience levels. Visitors can explore some content for free, or access the full experience with a Family Tree Plus membership. https://www.family-tree.co.uk/

FREE GUIDE

American Ancestors is offering a “Getting Started with Land Records Guide” for free.  This PDF guide will help you understand common terms, navigate indexes, locate original deeds, and learn how to analyze them. https://hubs.americanancestors.org/download-getting-started-with-land-records

News from the National Genealogical Society

ATTEND VIRTUALLY: There’s still time to register to watch the 2026 NGS Family History Conference virtually. If you’d like to attend in-person, walk-in registration will be available. 

CONFERENCE COMPENDIUM: The Conference Compendium is now available for registered attendees as a PDF download. If you’ve registered for either in-person or virtual, you should have received an email very recently with a link to the compendium.

WHOVA If you have already registered to attend the conference, whether in-person or virtually, you’ll want to sign in to the WHOVA app, either on your PC or smartphone. From the WHOVA app, you can review the conference schedule and plan your own personal schedule, RSVP for limited attendance sessions including Allen County Public Library tours and NEW interactive sessions, connect with others who will be attending, receive updates, and soon be able to access the Conference Compendium and session handouts.

PREVIEW VIDEOS : You won’t want to miss any of the planned activities and events that will be part of the conference. Be sure to watch the NGS Conference Preview and the ACPL Genealogy Center Preview videos to learn all about what’s coming at the NGS 2026 Family History Conference. You won’t want to miss any of the planned activities and events. that will be part of the conference. Additionally, the ACPL Preview will help you plan your research time at the genealogy library in Fort Wayne. Both videos are on our YouTube channel .

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Newly added events hosted by NGS Member Societies & Libraries:

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Events submitted and already occurring this past week are not included.

May 16  (In-Person /KS) Mapping Ireland’s Records with John Grenham presented by Wichita Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://wichitagensoc.org

May 18  (Hybrid/PA) Defined by the Land: Navigating Metes and Bounds presented by North Hills Genealogists  (Free)  https://northhillsgenealogists.org

May 19  (In-Person /VA) The American Revolution and the Fate of the World presented by Mount Vernon Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://mvgenealogy.org/eventListings.php?nm=20&tf=1#er760

May 22-26  (VIRTUAL) Formerly Enslaved Census Project – Memorial Day Weekend Build-a-thon presented by Black Family Genealogy and History Society  (Free)  www.BFGHS.org

May 26  (VIRTUAL) Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania’s PaGE 2026 Conference Preview presented by Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania  (Free)  https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/m_3LpIQaRUuUdVL4gK7nZQ

May 26  (VIRTUAL) The Emperor’s New Code – German Records under Napoleon’s Rule presented by Sacramento German Genealogy Society  (Free)  https://sggs.us/

May 27  (VIRTUAL) ChatGPT for Genealogists  presented by Niagara County Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.niagaragenealogy.org

May 31  (In-Person /PA) Last day to register for the 2026 Palatines to America National Conference presented by Pennsylvania Chapter, Palatines to America  ($)  https://pennpalam.org/upload/files/Handouts/2026_National_Conference/2025-12-21_ConferenceAnnouncement-rev(1).pdf

Jun 02  (Hybrid/NM) Creative Writing of Family Stories Special Interest Group (SIG) presented by Albuquerque Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://abqgen.org/events/creative-writing-of-family-stories-sig-2026-2-252/

Jun 02  (Hybrid/NM) Military Research Special Interest Group (SIG): June 1776 – The Battles for Sullivan’s Island and Fort Moultrie presented by Stuart Murray presented by Albuquerque Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://abqgen.org/events/military-research-special-interest-group-june-26-133/

Jun 02  (VIRTUAL) Reflecting on Your Self to Discover Your Ancestors presented by The Genealogy Center at Allen County Public Library  (Free)  https://acpl.libnet.info/event/16453136

Jun 02  (Hybrid/MO) Census Records Research presented by the Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/119399/census-records-research-hybrid

Jun 03  (VIRTUAL) WikiTree User Group  presented by the Pinellas Genealogy Society  (Free)  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ThOqq2UaQRKekCJPtSUG8g

Jun 04  (Hybrid/MO) Navigating United States Land Records presented by the Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/119400/navigating-united-states-land-records-hybrid

Jun 04  (VIRTUAL) DNA Basics II (Shared Matches) presented by the Pinellas Genealogy Society  (Free)  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpc-qorTooE9JW5OMnaJJkM9Fh1VeHegJM

Jun 05  (VIRTUAL) DNA Special Interest Group (SIG) presented by Albuquerque Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://abqgen.org/events/dna-special-interest-group-sig-2026-465/

Jun 06   (Hybrid/Athens, GA) Freedmen’s Bureau Records – Valuable to ALL Southern Research – Diane L. Richard, MEng, MBA presented by Clarke-Oconee Genealogical Society  (Free/$)  https://cogsgenealogy.org/programs/

Jun 06  (Hybrid/MA) Revolutionary War Research Using Lineage Society Resources presented by Falmouth (MA) Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.falgen.org

Jun 06  (VIRTUAL) Irish Special Interest Group presented by the Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/119402/irish-special-interest-group-zoom

Jun 06  (In-Person /MO) Cemetery Preservation and the Stories behind the Stones presented by the Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/119500/cemetery-preservation-and-stories-behind-stones

Jun 08  (Hybrid/MO) Inspiring the Next Generation of Genealogists presented by the Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/118889/inspiring-next-generation-genealogists-hybrid

Jun 09  (Hybrid/MO) Archiving a Life Story: How to Preserve Family Records presented by the Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/119404/archiving-life-story-how-preserve-family-records-hybrid

Jun 09  (Hybrid/FL) PowerPoint for Genealogy presented by the Pinellas Genealogy Society  (Free)  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/0s8t8YztSl-81fyh2mj_1w

Jun 10  (Hybrid/NM) AGS Monthly Meeting and Program: Los Luceros Historic Site presented by Rebecca Ward presented by Albuquerque Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://abqgen.org/events/monthly-meeting-and-program-june-2026-646/

Jun 10  (VIRTUAL) Making History with LVA – Volunteer transcription presented by Library of Virginia  (Free)  https://lva-virginia.libcal.com/event/15752188

Jun 10  (Hybrid/FL) So…You think You Have Royal Blood presented by the Pinellas Genealogy Society  (Free)  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/anymN40dRqK1kNsngXxJyw

Jun 10  (VIRTUAL) Using the Power of Genealogy to Impact Your Local Community with Timothy N. Pinnick presented by Virginia Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.vgs.org/event/webinar-using-the-power-of-genealogy-to-impact-your-local-community-with-tim-pinnick-10-jun-2026/

Jun 11  (VIRTUAL) Genealogy through Photography: Exploring Family Photographs presented by Kentucky Genealogical Society  (members only)  https://kygs.org/event/genealogy-through-photography-exploring-family-photographs/

Jun 11  (Hybrid/MO) Ancestry Library Edition presented by the Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/119405/ancestry-library-edition-hybrid

Jun 11  (In-Person /NY) Genealogy Research with Maps presented by New York Public Library  (Free)  https://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2026/06/11/genealogy-research-maps

Jun 11  (In-Person /IN) IN-PERSON Preservation Workshop: Identifying Historic – Photos and the People in Them presented by The Genealogy Center at Allen County Public Library  (Free)  https://acpl.libnet.info/event/16453212

Jun 13  (VIRTUAL) DNA Deep Dive Hangout presented by the Pinellas Genealogy Society  (Free)  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtce2oqzsjHdG3ngvmXUFMc62VYtGw1LmY

Jun 13  (In-Person /MO) Gravestone Cleaning and Repair Workshop presented by the Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/118888/gravestone-cleaning-and-repair-workshop

Jun 15  (Hybrid/PA) How Knowing the Law Makes Us Better Genealogists, with Judy Russell presented by North Hills Genealogists  (Free)  https://northhillsgenealogists.org

Jun 16  (VIRTUAL) An Oral History: How to Find the Truth presented by The Genealogy Center at Allen County Public Library  (Free)  https://acpl.libnet.info/event/16467024

Jun 16  (Hybrid/MO) Tracing Immigrant Origins presented by the Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/119406/tracing-immigrant-origins-hybrid

Jun 16  (Hybrid/FL) Library Catalog Searching for Genealogists presented by the Pinellas Genealogy Society  (Free)  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/o0NUjQsXTBSzhq6V53kNUw

Jun 17  (In-Person /MO) Hidden Treasures: Breaking Down that Brick Wall presented by the Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/119396/hidden-treasures-breaking-down-brick-wall

Jun 18  (Hybrid/MO) Beginning African American Genealogy presented by the Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/119408/beginning-african-american-genealogy-hybrid

Jun 18-20   (In-Person /PA) 2026 Palatines to America National Conference presented by Pennsylvania Chapter, Palatines to America  ($)  https://pennpalam.org/

Jun 20  (Hybrid/MO) Finding the Sweet Tea in Your Family Records: Southern Research presented by the Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/119409/finding-sweet-tea-your-family-records-southern-research-hybrid

Jun 20  (Hybrid/FL) Deep Dive Into German Archives and Church Records presented by the Pinellas Genealogy Society  (Free)  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqcOuvrzkiHtbHl9fjiJlf1G3ttzDAEd9N

Jun 20  (In-Person /KS) GenealogyBank presented by Wichita Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://wichitagensoc.org

Jun 22  (Hybrid/MO) Finding Your Italian Ancestors: Italian Civil Registration Records presented by the Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/119417/finding-your-italian-ancestors-italian-civil-registration-records-hybrid

Jun 23  (VIRTUAL) Researching Female Ancestors presented by Pikes Peak Library District  (Free)  https://ppld.librarymarket.com/event/ooointermediate-genealogy-class-4th-tues-530001

Jun 23  (VIRTUAL) The Five Forts That Make Up Fort Wayne presented by The Genealogy Center at Allen County Public Library  (Free)  https://acpl.libnet.info/event/16411513

Jun 23  (Hybrid/MO) Fold3  presented by the Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/119418/fold3-hybrid

Jun 23  (VIRTUAL) DNA Interest Group (SIG) presented by the Pinellas Genealogy Society  (Free)  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAocO2hrDIiH9VDe2BaW6l0D-bC2kaQ3ycl

Jun 24  (Hybrid/MO) Finding Your English and Welsh Ancestors presented by the Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/119016/finding-your-english-and-welsh-ancestors-hybrid

Jun 25  (VIRTUAL) Learning about FamilySearch Sources and Hints presented by Riverton FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/riverton_utah/classes

Jun 25  (Hybrid/MO) Researching Your Civil War Veteran presented by the Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/119407/researching-your-civil-war-veteran-hybrid

Jun 25  (Hybrid/FL) Organizing Your Family’s Best Reunion presented by the Pinellas Genealogy Society  (Free)  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/8WwgOebBQY2GX3noDUyrmQ

Jun 25  (In-Person /IN) Stories of the Final Chapter: – What Death Records Reveal About Our Ancestors presented by The Genealogy Center at Allen County Public Library  (Free)  https://acpl.libnet.info/event/15851638

Jun 27  (Hybrid/MN) Eidsvoll 1814 The Men, the Myth, the Monarch the Manor with Sandra Bestland presented by Norwegian-American Genealogical Association  (Free/Zoom available for members only)  https://www.norwegianamerican.org/event-6462610

Jun 29  (Hybrid/FL) Exploring the Library of Congress Digital Collections presented by the Pinellas Genealogy Society  (Free)  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/lyo0pPFiQpmyKsDHBWPGyw

Jun 29  (In-Person /IN) Unearth a Story: – Discovering the Lives Hidden in Your Family History presented by The Genealogy Center at Allen County Public Library  (Free)  https://acpl.libnet.info/event/15893691

Jun 30  (VIRTUAL) Polish Beneficial Records in Genealogy presented by The Genealogy Center at Allen County Public Library  (Free)  https://acpl.libnet.info/event/16453204

Jun 30  (In-Person /NM) Last Tuesday Research Day presented by Albuquerque Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://abqgen.org/events/last-tuesday-research-day-728/

Jun 30  (Hybrid/NM) Celtic Research Special Interest Group (SIG) presented by Albuquerque Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://abqgen.org/events/celtic-sig-2026-258/

Jul 02  (Hybrid/MO) Polish Genealogy Research presented by the Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/119419/polish-genealogy-research-hybrid

Jul 03  (VIRTUAL) Let’s Find Your Revolutionary War Patriot (Zoom) presented by the Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/118891/lets-find-your-revolutionary-war-patriot-zoom

Jul 07  (Hybrid/MO) Beginning Genealogy (Hybrid) presented by the Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/119421/beginning-genealogy-hybrid

Jul 09  (Hybrid/MO) East European Genealogy (Hybrid) presented by the Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/119422/east-european-genealogy-hybrid

Jul 10  (In-Person /MO) Coffee and Conversations: Archives and Rare Books presented by the Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/119423/coffee-and-conversations-archives-and-rare-books

Jul 10  (In-Person /MO) Kids Genealogy Club presented by the Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/119424/kids-genealogy-club

Jul 11  (Hybrid/MO) Lock Down: Outlaws, Lawmen, and Frontier Justice in Jackson County, Missouri (Hybrid) presented by the Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/117231/lock-down-outlaws-lawmen-and-frontier-justice-jackson-county-missouri-hybrid

Jul 13  (In-Person /MO) Digital Decluttering: The Best Time to Start is Now presented by the Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/118885/digital-decluttering-best-time-start-now

Jul 14  (Hybrid/MO) FamilySearch (Hybrid) presented by the Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/119428/familysearch-hybrid

Jul 15  (In-Person /MO) Hidden Treasures: State Manuals a.k.a. Blue Books presented by the Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/119397/hidden-treasures-state-manuals-aka-blue-books

Jul 17  (In-Person /MO) Kids Genealogy Club presented by the Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/119425/kids-genealogy-club

Jul 18  (VIRTUAL) German Special Interest Group (Zoom) presented by the Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/119508/german-special-interest-group-zoom

Jul 18  (In-Person /KS) Revolutionary War Bounty Records with Jason Felihkatubbe  presented by Wichita Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://wichitagensoc.org

Jul 21  (Hybrid/MO) Findmypast (Hybrid) presented by the Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/119430/findmypast-hybrid

Jul 24  (In-Person /MO) Kids Genealogy Club presented by the Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/119426/kids-genealogy-club

Jul 28  (Hybrid/MO) Newspaper Research for Genealogy (Hybrid) presented by the Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/119444/newspaper-research-genealogy-hybrid

Jul 30  (Hybrid/MO) The War to End All Wars: Researching World War I Heroes (Hybrid) presented by the Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/119613/war-end-all-wars-researching-world-war-i-heroes-hybrid

Jul 31  (In-Person /MO) Kids Genealogy Club presented by the Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/119427/kids-genealogy-club

Aug 03  (Hybrid/MO) Get to Know the American Heritage Center Archives (Zoom) presented by the Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/118974/get-know-american-heritage-center-archives-zoom

Aug 04  (Hybrid/MO) HeritageQuest (Hybrid) presented by the Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/119458/heritagequest-hybrid

Aug 06  (Hybrid/MO) From Clues to a Conclusion: Evaluating Evidence in Genealogy (Hybrid) presented by the Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/119459/clues-conclusion-evaluating-evidence-genealogy-hybrid

Aug 09  (Hybrid/MO) Irish Records Research (Hybrid) presented by the Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/119557/irish-records-research-hybrid

Aug 10  (Hybrid/MO) Researching the Harry S. Truman Library’s Archival Collections (Hybrid) presented by the Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/118978/researching-harry-s-truman-librarys-archival-collections-hybrid

Aug 11  (Hybrid/MO) Researching House Histories (Hybrid) presented by the Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/119553/researching-house-histories-hybrid

Aug 13  (Hybrid/MO) Introduction to Oral History at the Midwest Genealogy Center (Hybrid) presented by the Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/119554/introduction-oral-history-midwest-genealogy-center-hybrid

Aug 18  (VIRTUAL) Evaluating the DNA of Palatine Families – Part 2 presented by Pennsylvania Chapter, Palatines to America  (Free)  https://pennpalam.org/eventListings.php?nm=95&tf=6#er89

Sep 26  (VIRTUAL) Putting Those Records to Work and Legal History of Title Origins in Pennsylvania presented by Pennsylvania Chapter, Palatines to America  (Free)  https://pennpalam.org/eventListings.php?nm=95&tf=6#er89

Oct 20  (VIRTUAL) Tips and Tricks of Deciphering German Handwriting presented by Pennsylvania Chapter, Palatines to America  (Free)  https://pennpalam.org/eventListings.php?nm=95&tf=6#er89

Newly added genealogy events from all others:

Events submitted and already occurring this past week are not included.

May 16  (VIRTUAL) May Chapter Meeting – Give Me Back What’s Mine: Black Women Testify before the Southern Claims Commission” presented by Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society, Inc.  Metro Atlanta Chapter  (Free)  https://aahgsatl.org/

May 16  (VIRTUAL) “Inspiring Children to Genealogy” presented by The Irish Genealogical Society of Michigan  (Free/$)  www.miigsm.org

May 16  (In-Person /NY) Beginning Genealogy Workshop, Part I presented by Fenton History Center  ($)  https://fentonhistorycenter.org/mec-events/2026-beginning-genealogy-workshops/

May 17  (VIRTUAL) Landscape of Dreams: Jewish Genealogy in Canada, with Kaye Prince-Hollenberg presented by Jewish Genealogical Society of New York  (Free/$)  https://jgsny.org/programs-civi/non-member-registration-3?view=Events&id=34&task=civicrm/event/info&reset=1

May 17  (VIRTUAL) How Not to Read A Jewish Tombstone – Speaker: Robin Meltzer presented by Jewish Genealogical Society of Palm Beach County  (Free)  https://jgspbc.org/event/robin-meltzer-tombstones/

May 17  (In-Person /CA) Harnessing the Power of Genetic Genealogy to Help Holocaust Survivors Find Family presented by Museum of Tolerance  (Free/donation)  https://museumoftolerance.com/event/harnessing-the-power-of-genetic-genealogy-to-help-holocaust-survivors-find-family?hsLang=en

May 18  (VIRTUAL) Choosing the Right Genealogy Software, with Chuck Weinstein presented by San Francisco Bay Area Jewish Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.sfbajgs.org/

May 18  (Hybrid/OK) Route 66: The Next 100 Years presented by Tulsa Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://tulsagenealogy.org/etn/tgs-gen-mtg-202605/

May 19  (VIRTUAL) Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society Genealogy Chat Meeting presented by the Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.tpcgs.org

May 19   (Hybrid/CA) ”Beyond the Paper Trail: Restoring Identity Through Genetic Genealogy”, by local Davis DNA expert Jonathan Long presented by Davis Genealogy Club  (Free)  www.DavisGenealogy.org

May 20  (Hybrid/(V)) How to Use Fold3 presented by Ancestry Academy  (Free)  https://www.ancestry.com/c/discover/education

May 20  (VIRTUAL) JewishGen Talks: We Were Together at Sinai — A Genetic Census of the Jewish People, with Adam Brown & Michael Waas presented by JewishGen  (Free/donation)  https://mjhnyc.org/events/stones-that-speak-reading-beyond-the-grave/

May 20  (In-Person /VA) “Ancestry DNA – Understanding Your Matches” with  Lynn Scott presented by Augusta County VA Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.acgsva.org/

May 21  (Hybrid/IL) Genealogy Seekers: Great Graves of Illinois – Illinois’ Most Storied Cemeteries presented by Town and Country Public Library, Genealogy Seekers  (Free)  https://www.tcpld.org/event/genealogy-seekers-tbd-48436

May 21  (In-Person /IN) Genealogy for Night Owls presented by Indiana State Library  (Free)  https://isl.libcal.com/event/16558630

May 22  (In-Person /NY) From Attic to Archive: Preserving Your Family’s Past presented by Saratoga Springs Public Library  (Free)  https://sspl.libcal.com/event/15562926

May 22  (In-Person /NY) Columbia’s Daughters: The Political Equality Clubs of Warren, Washington, and Saratoga Counties, 1890-1917 presented by Saratoga Springs Public Library  (Free)  https://sspl.libcal.com/event/16207638

May 22  (In-Person /NY) Local History Fair presented by Saratoga Springs Public Library  (Free)  https://sspl.libcal.com/event/15562836

May 23  (VIRTUAL) Get to Grips with Ireland’s Census Resources – Claire Bradley presented by Victoria Genealogical Society  ($)  https://www.victoriags.org/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=554933&item_id=2775726

May 24  (VIRTUAL) Unlock the Other 90%: Getting More from Your AI Tools-1.5 Hrs with Mark Thompson, Professional Genealogist and AI Expert presented by Global Jewish Genealogy Society  (Free/$)  https://globaljgs.org

May 24  (In-Person /MD) Maryland Vital Records at Reclaim the Records, with Bob Greiner presented by Baltimore County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.baltimoregenealogysociety.org/

May 26  (VIRTUAL) Virtual Genealogy Work Group presented by the Salinas Public Library  (Free)  https://library.salinas.gov/learn-explore/research-learning/events/virtual-genealogy-work-group

May 27  (Hybrid/(V)) Tracing Family Properties: Discover Where Your Ancestors Lived presented by Ancestry Academy  (Free)  https://www.ancestry.com/c/discover/education

May 27  (VIRTUAL) JewishGen Talks: History and Genealogy of Jews in Bessarabia / Moldova, with Yefim Abram Kogan presented by JewishGen  (Free/donation)  https://898a.blackbaudhosting.com/898a/tickets?tab=2&txobjid=c453c303-a513-4180-99f1-a105c507c4e6

May 27  (In-Person /OH) Finding Your Ancestors: Courthouse Records, with Margaret Cheney presented by Mentor Public Library  (Free)  https://mentorpl.libcal.com/event/15551597

May 28  (Hybrid/IL) Colonial Records to 1800 – KCGS program presented by Kane County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.tcpld.org/event/kcgs-program-tbd-48430

May 28  (VIRTUAL) Human appearance genetics and forensic applications presented by Society of Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy (SOFIGG)  (Free/$)  https://sofigg.org/events/

May 28  (VIRTUAL) Fold3 and NARA Catalog Small Group Coaching presented by WWII Research & Writing Center – Jennifer Holik  ($)  https://www.ancestralsoulswisdomschool.com/fold3-naracatalog

May 31  (VIRTUAL) See it in Print —Share It with Family (3 sessions, May 31, June 7 & 14) presented by JewishGen  ($)  https://www.jewishgen.org/Education/description.asp?course=40811

Jun 01  (In-Person /OK) So You Want to Join A Lineage Society, with Cynthia Keefer Patton presented by Oklahoma Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.okgensoc.org/

Jun 02  (VIRTUAL) The British Home Children Scheme and It’s Untold Stories presented by the Durham Region Branch of Ontario Ancestors  (Free)  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/BRYhmwMHT26EHlLg2fUMfQ

Jun 03  (Hybrid/VA) Roanoke County Genealogy Club presented by Roanoke County Public Library  (Free)  https://roanokecountyva.libcal.com/event/15160270

Jun 03  (VIRTUAL) The KItchener Camp Rescue: Prelude to the Dunera presented by The Dunera Interest Group and the Association of Jewish Refugees  (Free)  https://dunera.org.uk and https://ajr.org.uk

Jun 04  (VIRTUAL) Genealogy Basics presented by Pikes Peak Library District  (Free)  https://ppld.librarymarket.com/event/genealogy-basics-529723

Jun 04  (VIRTUAL) WWII Army Air Force Records Small Group Coaching presented by WWII Research & Writing Center – Jennifer Holik  ($)  https://www.ancestralsoulswisdomschool.com/army-air-force

Jun 05  (VIRTUAL) Topic:  Striking Gold: Using Cluster Research to Identify an Unknown Father, with Dana Palmer, CG®, CGL® presented by The Eastside Genealogical Society German Interest Group  (Free)  https://gig.eastsidegenealogicalsociety.org/ 

Jun 06  (Hybrid/NJ) Combee Book Club: November 2025 “Harriet Tubman, the Combahee River Raid, and Black Freedom during the Civil War presented by Peter Mott House / Lawnside Historical Society  (Free/$)  https://www.petermotthouse.org/event/combee-book-club-june-2026/

Jun 09  (VIRTUAL) Census Records presented by Pikes Peak Library District  (Free)  https://ppld.librarymarket.com/event/ooointermediate-genealogy-class-2nd-tues-529982

Jun 10  (VIRTUAL) Fold3 and NARA Catalog Small Group Coaching presented by WWII Research & Writing Center – Jennifer Holik  ($)  https://www.ancestralsoulswisdomschool.com/fold3-naracatalog

Jun 11  (Hybrid/IL) Revolutionary Ancestors presented by Cook Memorial Public Library District & Lake County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://cooklib.libnet.info/event/14894549

Jun 11  (VIRTUAL) Following a Civil Case Through Documents Filed in Court presented by Eastside Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.eastsidegenealogicalsociety.org

Jun 11  (VIRTUAL) Missing: Reward! Locating Widows, Spinsters, and Bachelors, Speaker: Sara Cochran presented by Lower Columbia Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://lcgsgen.org/

Jun 11  (In-Person /WI) What Are We Doing? Begin Your Genealogy On the Right Branch! presented by Greenfield Public Library  (Free)  https://www.greenfieldlibrary.org/events/?month=6&year=2026&

Jun 11  (VIRTUAL) WWII Army Records Small Group Coaching presented by WWII Research & Writing Center – Jennifer Holik  ($)  https://www.ancestralsoulswisdomschool.com/army-coaching

Jun 11  (VIRTUAL) Organize your Military Research Small Group Coaching presented by WWII Research & Writing Center – Jennifer Holik  ($)  https://www.ancestralsoulswisdomschool.com/organize-sgc

Jun 13   (Hybrid/WA) ”Researching Women in the American Revolution” Celebrating America 250 presented by Melanie McComb, Senior Genealogist of American Ancestors presented by Skagit Valley Genealogical Society, WA  (Free)  www.skagitvalleygenealogy.org

Jun 13  (Hybrid/IN) Summer Lecture Series: DNA Workshop presented by Indiana State Library  (Free)  https://isl.libcal.com/event/16694096

Jun 13  (Hybrid/OH) Tracing Your Irish Ancestors from Ohio Back to Ireland and Their Emigration Routes to the US by Patrick O’Leary presented by Scioto County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://sccogs.com/

Jun 14  (VIRTUAL) Beyond the Prompt: Advanced AI (3 sessions, June 14, 21, 28) presented by JewishGen  ($)  https://www.jewishgen.org/Education/description.asp?course=40809

Jun 17  (In-Person /VA) “What’s a Glebe?” with Nancy Sorrells presented by Augusta County VA Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.acgsva.org/

Jun 18  (VIRTUAL) Circle of Influence presented by Ancestral Souls Wisdom School – Jennifer Holik  ($)  https://www.ancestralsoulswisdomschool.com/circle-of-influence

Jun 18  (VIRTUAL) Fold3 and NARA Catalog Small Group Coaching presented by WWII Research & Writing Center – Jennifer Holik  ($)  https://www.ancestralsoulswisdomschool.com/fold3-naracatalog

Jun 20  (In-Person /IL) FamilySearch Workshop presented by Brown County Public Library  (Free)  https://www.bcpubliclibrary.org/2026-06-20-9-30-am-familysearch-workshop

Jun 21  (Hybrid/MA) Early registration discount ends for the 5^th Annual East Coast Genetic Genealogy Conference presented by mitYDNA.org and East Coast Genetic Genealogy Conference committee  ($)  https://ecggc.org/

Jun 25  (Hybrid/IL) Colonial Records 1800 to 1900 – KCGS program presented by Kane County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.tcpld.org/event/kcgs-program-tbd-48431

Jun 25  (In-Person /FL) Genealogy 101 presented by Hillsborough County Public Library  (Free)  https://attend.hcplc.org/event/16432788

Jun 27  (VIRTUAL) Using Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps for Genealogy presented by Sacramento Public Library  (Free)  https://engage.saclibrary.org/event/14795416

Jul 02  (Hybrid/IL) Genealogy of the Declaration of Independence presented by Cook Memorial Public Library District  (Free)  https://cooklib.libnet.info/event/15765698

Jul 05  (VIRTUAL) From Shtetl to Ship (July 5-25) presented by JewishGen  ($)  https://www.jewishgen.org/Education/description.asp?course=40810

Jul 06  (In-Person /OK) “Organizing Genealogical Research Materials”, with James Ike presented by Oklahoma Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.okgensoc.org/

Jul 06  (In-Person /WI) Revolutionary War Patriots and Pension Records presented by Town Hall Library  (Free)  https://townhall.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2026/07

Jul 09  (Hybrid/IL) Painting the American Revolution presented by Cook Memorial Public Library District & Lake County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://cooklib.libnet.info/event/14894600

Jul 11  (In-Person /IN) Summer Lecture Series: A Famine of Cadavers: Inside Indy’s 1902 Graverobbing Syndicate presented by Indiana State Library  (Free)  https://isl.libcal.com/event/16694096

Jul 16  (In-Person /WI) Lineage Societies to Celebrate Patriotism presented by Pauline Haas Public Library  (Free)  https://paulinehaass.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2026/07

Jul 18  (In-Person /NY) Beginning Genealogy Workshop, Part 2 presented by Fenton History Center  ($)  https://fentonhistorycenter.org/mec-events/2026-beginning-genealogy-workshops/

Jul 23  (Hybrid/IL) Q&A Genealogy Series Program  presented by Batavia Public Library  (Free)  https://www.bataviapl.org/

Jul 23  (Hybrid/IL) America at 250! Researching Your Revolutionary Ancestors – KCGS program presented by Kane County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.tcpld.org/event/kcgs-program-tbd-48431

Jul 29  (In-Person /WI) Revolutionary War Patriots to Wisconsin presented by Shorewood Public Library  (Free)  https://www.shorewoodlibrary.org/connect/events/?eid=4727

Aug 03  (In-Person /OH) Genealogy: familysearch.org 101 presented by Mentor Public Library  (Free)  https://mentorpl.libcal.com/event/16650493

Aug 03  (In-Person /OK)  “Patriot Games – Finding Your Revolutionary War Ancestors”, with Jan Beattie presented by Oklahoma Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.okgensoc.org/

Aug 03  (VIRTUAL) DNA Skills Workshop with Diahan Southard – A multi-session online masterclass  presented by Your DNA Guide  ($)  www. https://diy.yourdnaguide.com/-dna-skills-workshop-aug-2026?utm_medium=third-party-site&utm_source=conferencekeeper&utm_campaign=skills_aug2026&utm_content=lp-skills

Aug 06  (In-Person /IL) Genealogy Seekers: Relive the True Mother Road The Edwards Trace presented by Town and Country Public Library, Genealogy Seekers  (Free)  https://www.tcpld.org/event/genealogy-seekers-relive-true-mother-road-edwards-trace-52372

Aug 08  (Hybrid/IN) Summer Lecture Series: Combining Land and Probate Records to Get the Full Story presented by Indiana State Library  (Free)  https://isl.libcal.com/event/16694096

Aug 13  (Hybrid/IL) Linked Across Oceans presented by Cook Memorial Public Library District & Lake County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://cooklib.libnet.info/event/14894638

Aug 21-23  (Hybrid/MA) 5^th Annual East Coast Genetic Genealogy Conference presented by mitYDNA.org and East Coast Genetic Genealogy Conference committee  ($)  https://ecggc.org/

Aug 27  (Hybrid/IL) Q&A Genealogy Series Program presented by Batavia Public Library  (Free)  https://www.bataviapl.org/

Aug 27  (In-Person /OH) Finding Your Ancestors: Using Ancestry Library Database presented by Mentor Public Library  (Free)  https://mentorpl.libcal.com/event/15777101

Nov 07  (In-Person /NY) Beginning Genealogy Workshop, Part 3 presented by Fenton History Center  ($)  https://fentonhistorycenter.org/mec-events/2026-beginning-genealogy-workshops/

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