What’s New on Our Calendar – News & Genealogy Events to June 28, 2026

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This Week’s Genealogy News:

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

NARA LOCATIONS CLOSING

Just this week, news is out that National Archives (NARA) will be closing the Chicago, San Francisco (San Bruno) and Seattle facilities in the next couple of years.  Reasons being cited are “reducing real estate portfolio” and another article mentioned a transition to electronic recordkeeping.  Many of the records will be moved to Kansas City or put online. Make sure to double-check where your ancestors’ paperwork is hiding before you plan your next big NARA trip. More at https://federalnewsnetwork.com/facilities-construction/2026/06/national-archives-to-transition-out-of-three-federal-records-centers/

BOOK GIVEAWAY

Ancestral Findings is giving away a copy of the book Tracing Your Ancestors Using What They Left Behind: A Guide for Family Historians by Simon Wills. You can read a brief review of the book (it sounds wonderful), and enter to win before July 4. See our CONTESTS page for this and other contests and giveaways. https://conferencekeeper.org/genealogy-contests/

DID YOUR ANCESTORS BUILD THE MISSIONS?

A wonderful new project called “Find Your Roots, Claim Your Story“ is helping families discover if their ancestors actually built the historic San Antonio Missions in Texas. By filling out a simple 17-question survey, genealogy researchers can team up with local university experts to trace their family trees back generations. It’s an amazing opportunity for people to find their own roots and reclaim their family’s rightful place in America’s past. https://www.facebook.com/groups/sanantoniomissionindiandescendantsgroup/

FREEDMEN’S BUREAU JUNETEENTH MILESTONE

To mark Juneteenth and the 10th anniversary of the Freedmen’s Bureau Project, FamilySearch highlighted a major breakthrough involving the “Kingstree 435”. A researcher uncovered a rare transportation document identifying 435 freed individuals who traveled from South Carolina to Texas after the Civil War. The free FamilySearch/RootsTech webinar “Found Together: The Kingstree 435 Story” is still free to watch at https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/session/found-together-the-kingstree-435-story

HOW ARE YOU CELEBRATING?

FamilySearch has several America250 resources to help folks explore family connections to the nation’s 250th anniversary with free records, a shared Family Tree, and story-preservation tools. Their ‘toolbox’ includes a 250 Challenge; opportunities to add names, photos, and memories; and ways to nominate meaningful family stories for possible preservation through the “Our American Story” project. Local FamilySearch centers and affiliate libraries may also offer free assistance for researching ancestors, preserving family memories, and connecting family history to broader American history. Find the FamilySearch America 250 tools at https://www.familysearch.org/en/campaign/page/america250

The National Genealogical Society also has resources and ideas for both societies and individuals for celebrating the upcoming sesquicentennial. It’s free for everyone – https://www.ngsgenealogy.org/america250/

BEST WEBSITES OF 2026

The National Genealogical Society‘s website has been named one of the 101 Best Genealogy Websites of 2026 by Family Tree Magazine (US), in the Best Genealogy News and Advice category. It really is a great resource (especially their calendar 🙂 ). Much of the website is free for everyone, but a few pages are reserved for active NGS members.

ACCESS ENDING SOON

If you registered for the 2026 NGS Family History Conference, please note that access to the recordings is available in the Whova app through July 15.

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Newly added events hosted by NGS Member Societies & Libraries:

PLEASE verify event dates and times with the event host

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

Jul 01   (VIRTUAL) Recapturing a Revolutionary Past – Nicole Skalenko presented by Santa Barbara County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://sbgen.org/meetings-classes/calendar/#!event/2026/7/1/webinar-wednesday-recapturing-a-revolutionary-past

Jul 07   (VIRTUAL) Finding Your Family’s Story at the Genealogy Center presented by The Genealogy Center at Allen County Public Library   (Free)   https://acpl.libnet.info/event/16750085

Jul 08   (VIRTUAL) “Sacred Honor, Frozen Feet: Finding Your Ancestors in the ‘Times That Try Men’s Souls’” with John Putnam presented by Western Massachusetts Genealogical Society, Inc. (WMGS)  (members only)  www.westmassgen.com

Jul 08   (VIRTUAL) Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center (Olde Meck July Meeting) presented by Mecklenburg Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://tinyurl.com/omgs-july26

Jul 09   (VIRTUAL) Using Census Records to Trace Your Family’s Immigration and Origins presented by FamilySearch Facebook Live   (Free)   https://www.facebook.com/events/1139500142180158/

Jul 11   (Hybrid/FL) “Unlocking Polish Family History: Tools, Resources, and Strategies” with Lisa A. Alzo presented by Florida Genealogical Society: Tampa  (Free)  www.FGSTampa.org

Jul 11   (In-Person /PA) Genealogists Helping Genealogists presented by Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania  (Free/$)  https://genpa.org/programs-and-events/

Jul 15   (VIRTUAL) GSP Member Gathering presented by Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania  (members only)  https://genpa.org/programs-and-events/

Jul 16   (VIRTUAL) Using the FamilySearch Catalog Effectively presented by FamilySearch Facebook Live   (Free)   https://www.facebook.com/events/1016814437569001/

Jul 16   (VIRTUAL) An Archivist’s Guide to Genealogical Research at the Heinz History Center presented by Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania  (Free)  https://genpa.org/programs-and-events/

Jul 18   (Hybrid/MS) Mississippi Genealogical Society—“The Pardon That Made me Possible”, Tricia Nelson presented by Mississippi Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.msgensociety.org/

Jul 23   (VIRTUAL) Discovering Your Family’s Story at the Church History Library presented by FamilySearch Facebook Live   (Free)   https://www.facebook.com/events/1327532115574972/

Jul 28   (In-Person /PA) Genealogy Small Talk presented by Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania  (Free/$)  https://genpa.org/programs-and-events/

Jul 28   (VIRTUAL) Canadian Citizenship by Descent: Genealogy and the New Citizenship Act presented by The Genealogy Center at Allen County Public Library   (Free)   https://acpl.libnet.info/event/16709797

Jul 30   (VIRTUAL) Using Google Maps for Family History presented by FamilySearch Facebook Live   (Free)   https://www.facebook.com/events/2198599060984000/

Aug 03   (VIRTUAL) Finding Illinois Records SIG: The George Rogers Clark Campaign with Joe Herron presented by Illinois State Genealogical Society Education Committee   (Free)  https://ilgensoc.org/. The registration link is: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3ZAFWLO3RjGcstOlz3jsSQ.

Aug 04   (VIRTUAL) FamilySearch Family Tree: Adding Memories presented by Riverton FamilySearch Center   (Free)   https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/riverton_utah/classes

Aug 05   (VIRTUAL) Wiki Tree User Group presented by the Pinellas Genealogy Society  (Free)  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/uJIqcuusrjgj-d8heG8CDgJP3UdqO8QVYw

Aug 05   (VIRTUAL) Making History with LVA – Volunteer transcription presented by Library of Virginia   (Free)   https://lva-virginia.libcal.com/event/15752254

Aug 05   (VIRTUAL) “Who Was the Fictitious Louis White Strickland, Son of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Strickland of Cold Spring? with Edwin Strickland presented by Western Massachusetts Genealogical Society, Inc. (WMGS)  (members only)  www.westmassgen.com

Aug 06   (VIRTUAL) Genealogy Basics presented by Pikes Peak Library District   (Free)   https://ppld.librarymarket.com/event/genealogy-basics-529724

Aug 06   (VIRTUAL) DNA Basics IV: Mitochondrial DNA, Y DNA and X DNA presented by the Pinellas Genealogy Society  (Free)  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpc-qorTooE9JW5OMnaJJkM9Fh1VeHegJM

Aug 06   (VIRTUAL) Travels with My Sister: Genealogical Journeys  presented by Bensenville Community Public Library   (Free)   https://bensenville.librarycalendar.com/event/travels-my-sister-genealogical-journeys-4893

Aug 07   (In-Person /TX) Summer 2026 Genealogy Weekend presented by Huntsville Public Library and the Walker County Genealogical Society   (Free)   https://www.huntsvilletx.gov/789/Genealogy-Programming

Aug 08   (In-Person /FL) PGS 250: Touch the Revolution: A Hands-On History Adventure! presented by the Pinellas Genealogy Society  (Free)  www.flpgs.org

Aug 08   (VIRTUAL) DNA Deep Dive Hangout presented by the Pinellas Genealogy Society  (Free)  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtce2oqzsjHdG3ngvmXUFMc62VYtGw1LmY

Aug 10   (Hybrid/FL) AI for Genealogy presented by the Pinellas Genealogy Society  (Free)  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/u8mzhCBySYSqs7EOoKdOug

Aug 11   (VIRTUAL) FamilySearch Family Tree: Additional FamilySearch Capabilities presented by Riverton FamilySearch Center   (Free)   https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/riverton_utah/classes

Aug 11   (VIRTUAL) Ancestry Basics presented by Pikes Peak Library District   (Free)   https://ppld.librarymarket.com/event/ooointermediate-genealogy-class-2nd-tues-529984

Aug 13   (Hybrid/FL) Bringing Your Ancestors to Life presented by the Pinellas Genealogy Society  (Free)  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/adhR0OgjRTmv0p7KjrPq5w

Aug 15   (Hybrid/FL) Summer Workshop: Let’s Try AI presented by the Pinellas Genealogy Society  (Free)  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqcOuvrzkiHtbHl9fjiJlf1G3ttzDAEd9N

Aug 22   (VIRTUAL) From Arrival to Archive: Immigration and Naturalization Record Part I, with Reem Awad-Rashmawi presented by California Genealogical Society  (Free/$)  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/from-arrival-to-archive-immigration-and-naturalization-record-part-i-registration-1992181279836?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Aug 26   (Hybrid/FL) Census Tracking presented by the Pinellas Genealogy Society  (Free)  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/2hCg6UatRn2JddVWj2aamw

Sep 02   (VIRTUAL) “Orphan Trains and the Children Who Rode Them” with Karen Fortin presented by Western Massachusetts Genealogical Society, Inc. (WMGS)  (members only)  www.westmassgen.com

Sep 12   (Hybrid/TxB) Genealogy Online: FamilySearch presented by Houston Genealogical Forum  (Free)  https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/8317821603597/WN_hcYKIH8nSd6ydF9L6At_aw

Sep 19   (VIRTUAL) Secrets of German Genealogy: Hidden Clues in Church and Civil Records” with speaker Andrea Bentschneider presented by Indiana Chapter of Palatines to America  ($)  https://inpalam.org

Sep 26   (VIRTUAL) From Arrival to Archive: Immigration and Naturalization Record Part II, with Reem Awad-Rashmawi presented by California Genealogical Society  (Free/$)  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/from-arrival-to-archive-immigration-and-naturalization-record-part-ii-registration-1992181493475

Newly added genealogy events from all others:

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

Jun 27   (VIRTUAL) WikiTree Saturday Roundup presented by WikiTree  (Free)  https://www.wikitree.com/g2g/tag/saturday_roundup

Jun 27   (VIRTUAL) Genealogy Collaboration Hour presented by WikiTree  (Free)  https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:Genealogy_Collaboration_Hour

Jun 29   (VIRTUAL) The Baby Boom in Displaced Persons Camps After the Holocaust presented by IGRA, Israel Genealogy Research Association   (Free)  https://genealogy.org.il https://www.facebook.com/israelgenealogy

Jun 30   (In-Person /AR) Genealogy Research Using Ancestry Library Edition presented by Independence County Library   (Free)   https://www.whiterivernow.com/event/free-summer-genealogy-workshop-series/2026-06-30/

Jul 01   (In-Person /OK) Family History Month: Introduction to Ancestry Library Edition presented by Tulsa City-County Library   (Free)   https://events.tulsalibrary.org/event/16227498

Jul 04  CONTEST  Book giveaway: Using What They Left Behind: A Guide for Family Historians by Simon Wills presented by Ancestral Findings    https://conferencekeeper.org/genealogy-contests/

Jul 08   (In-Person /OK) Family History Month: AI and Genealogy presented by Tulsa City-County Library / Schusterman-Benson Library   (Free)   https://events.tulsalibrary.org/event/16229590

Jul 08   (VIRTUAL) Using Evidence Analysis in a Timeline to Separate Individuals of the Same Name By: Diana Elder, AG, AGL presented by The Pikes Peak Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://PPGS.org

Jul 11   (In-Person /OK) Family History Month: Genealogy Workshop With Juli Bulleigh presented by Tulsa City-County Library   (Free)   https://events.tulsalibrary.org/event/16232923

Jul 12   (In-Person /NC) Finding Records of Lost Children presented by Genealogical Society of Rockingham and Stokes Counties   (Free)   https://gsrsnc.com/

Jul 15   (In-Person /OK) Unearth Your Past: Exploring Ancestry Library Edition  presented by Tulsa City-County Library, Pratt Library  (Free)  https://events.tulsalibrary.org/event/16235157

Jul 15   (In-Person /MI) The 1^st Michigan Colored Regiment with Maurice Imhoff presented by Detroit Public Library   (Free)   https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-1st-michigan-colored-regiment-with-maurice-imhoff-tickets-1989265485617

Jul 18   (Hybrid/TX) Organizing and Identifying Photograph Collections by Ari Wilkins presented by Genealogy Friends of Plano Libraries  (Free)  https://www.genealogyfriends.org/saturday-seminars1.html

Jul 18   (In-Person /OK) Family History Month: Genealogy and DNA Workshop With Kate Penney Howard presented by Tulsa City-County Library   (Free)   https://events.tulsalibrary.org/event/16236890

Jul 21   (In-Person /SC) The Catawba Nation’s Role in the Revolutionary War presented by Catawba Cultural Center   (Free)   https://southcarolina250.com/venue/catawba-cultural-center/

Jul 23   (VIRTUAL) Organize Your DNA Matches Simply and Efficiently presented by Your DNA Guide- Diahan Southard  (Free)  https://diy.yourdnaguide.com/organize-your-dna-matches-webinar

Jul 25   (In-Person /OK) Family History Month: Finding African American Ancestors Before 1870 presented by Tulsa City-County Library / Suburban Acres Library   (Free)   https://events.tulsalibrary.org/event/16237361

Jul 28   (In-Person /AR) Genealogy Research Using Newspapers.com Library Edition presented by Independence County Library   (Free)   https://www.whiterivernow.com/event/free-summer-genealogy-workshop-series/2026-06-30/

Aug 01   (In-Person /NC) 4^th Annual Stokes Family History Conference presented by Genealogical Society of Rockingham & Stokes Counties  (Free/donation)  https://gsrsnc.com/4th-annual-stokes-family-history-conference.html

Aug 01   (In-Person /SC) Roots Roundtable presented by York County Library   (Free)   https://yorkcounty.librarycalendar.com/event/roots-roundtable-45618

Aug 01   (Hybrid/OH) Family History Series: Patriot or Not? Using the GPS on a Closed DAR Line, with Elissa Scalise Powell presented by Medina County Genealogical Society   (Free)   https://medinacounty.librarycalendar.com/event/localfamily-history-program-29508

Aug 03   (Hybrid/CA) “From Dirt to Deed: Case Stuidies in Analyzing Research with Maps” – Cari Taplin, CG presented by Corona Genealogical Society  (Free/Zoom available for members only)  https://coronagensoc.org/

Aug 04   (In-Person /FL) Genealogy – DNA Testing presented by Hillsborough County Public Library   (Free)   https://attend.hcplc.org/event/16379671

Aug 05   (Hybrid/VA) Roanoke County Genealogy Club presented by Roanoke County Public Library   (Free)   https://roanokecountyva.libcal.com/event/15160272

Aug 07   (In-Person /SC) Roots Roundtable presented by York County Library   (Free)   https://yorkcounty.librarycalendar.com/event/roots-roundtable-45619

Aug 08   (In-Person /KY) Genealogy 101 presented by Paris-Bourbon County Public Library   (Free)   https://parisbourbon.librarycalendar.com/event/genealogy-101-3153

Aug 08   (Hybrid/OH) Save It! Backing Up and Organizing Photos, Digital Files, and Paper Piles with Ladonna Garner, M.A. presented by Montgomery County Chapter, Ohio Genealogical Society   (Free)   https://mcc-ogs.org/events/aug-2026-monthly-meeting

Aug 08   (In-Person /FL) Genealogy Researching with Census Records presented by Hillsborough County Public Library   (Free)   https://attend.hcplc.org/event/16208028

Aug 09   (VIRTUAL) GenealogyIndexer.org: Searching Historical Directories, Yizkor Books, and More presented by San Diego Jewish Genealogical Society  (Free/$)  https://www.sdjgs.org/event-6565441

Aug 25   (In-Person /AR) Genealogy Research Using Fold3 Library Edition presented by Independence County Library   (Free)   https://www.whiterivernow.com/event/free-summer-genealogy-workshop-series/2026-06-30/

Sep 15   (In-Person /MI) Escaping Genocide: Jewish Refugees During the Holocaust presented by Detroit Public Library   (Free)   https://www.eventbrite.com/e/escaping-genocide-jewish-refugees-during-the-holocaust-tickets-1992379382366

Sep 17-19   (In-Person /IN) Genealogy Quest 2026 presented by Willard Public Library   (Free)   https://www.willardlib.org/genealogy-quest-2026

Sep 26   (In-Person /MI) Save the date! DSGR 90^th Anniversary Family History Fair presented by Detroit Society for Genealogical Research    https://www.dsgr.org/

Jul 07   (Hybrid/MI) America250: French & Indigenous Women of Early Detroit presented by Detroit Public Library   (Free)   https://www.eventbrite.com/e/america250-french-indigenous-women-of-early-detroit-tickets-1991491997173

These are just the events added this past week!

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