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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ALL of the upcoming genealogy events.

This Week’s Genealogy News:

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

LOTS OF FREE ACCESS

>Through November 13, FindMyPast is making most of their military records available completely free, to both access and view. You’ll need to sign in with a free account, and after searching, look for the ‘Free to view’ label, which marks included records. Some military collections and all other record sets are excluded. https://www.findmypast.co.uk/remembrance

>Fold3 is providing free access to their collections of WWI & WWI Records until Nov. 16 at midnight MT. You will need to sign in with at least a free account to access documents. https://www.fold3.com/go/free-access

>Ancestry.uk (the British Ancestry website) is offering free access to global wartime records through November 12 in honor of Remembrance Day. (US users will need to create a free account with AncestryUK to access the collection.) https://www.ancestry.co.uk/c/remembrance-day

NEW GENEALOGY INSTITUTE

Family Locket – Nicole Dyer and Diana Elder – have announced a new genealogy research institute, and their first course offering, “Merging and Separating Identities” with Jan Joyce, AG, CG, CGL, designed for intermediate to advanced researchers. The course will begin on April 30, 2026 and continue weekly until June 11. See their website for more details https://familylocket.com/the-rlp-institute-launches-with-identity-resolution-course/

USMC AT 250

Everyone’s talking about the United State’s upcoming semiquincentennial (in 2026), but this month, on November 10, the United States Marine Corps turns 250 years old! More information as well as details of upcoming celebrations can be found at https://www.marines.mil/Marines250/

HISTORIC HWY HITS 100

November 11, 2026 is the 100th anniversary of Route 66 which runs from Chicago, Illinois, to Santa Monica, California. Several states have events planned over the course of the upcoming year, and you can find more information with a Google search. Google itself has created a “virtual road trip” highlighting many of the unique and quirky spots along the route too. Get your kicks at https://artsandculture.google.com/project/route-66

PLAN AHEAD & SAVE

The Society of Genealogists is offering an early-booking special until November 30, on three of their top virtual courses for 2026 – Advancing Your DNA Skills (5 Jan–25 Mar 2026), Crime and Punishment for Family Historians (8 Jan–26 Mar 2026), Family History Skills – Stage 1 (13 Jan–31 Mar 2026). Not only will you pay the lower 2025 prices, but there are other special bonuses for early registrants. Read more about it at https://www.sog.org.uk/news/the-genealogy-gazette-nov-25

ROOTSTECH SESSION PREVIEW

Rootstech has posted a “sneak peek” of all the new sessions that will be at RootsTech in 2026. Going through this list and planning the courses you’re interested in is like going through the Sears Wish Book as a kid! The classes all list whether they are scheduled to be in-person or online, but also says that “this list changes frequently” so be sure to recheck closer to RootsTech before you get your heart set on a schedule. https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/schedule

FREE NEW ENGLAND TOWN GUIDES

American Ancestors is offering free downloads of their Town Guides for Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire. The guides include names of towns, their date incorporated, the names of their ‘parent’ town, and more. If you research in these states, these guides are a really helpful addition to your toolbox! Download your copy at the following links: Rhode Island Town Guide, Massachusetts Town Guide, New Hampshire Town Guide.

NEWS FROM THE NATIONAL GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY

GENTECH TOOLBOX: Cyndi Ingle (of Cyndi’s List) will be the Toolmaster for the November 19 workshop, “Organizing Your Data, Files, and Research Life.” Space is limited for the live workshop, with recordings also available for purchase. Details for upcoming and past programs, at https://pxl.to/NGSGenTechToolbox

CONFERENCE: The 2026 NGS Family History Conference will be held 27-30 May 2026, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. In recognition of the Semiquincentennial Anniversary of the signing of United States Declaration of Independence on 4 July 1776, our theme is America at 250. The conference will shine a light on the stories, communities, and research strategies that help us understand the nation’s past. It also will focus on how genealogists can preserve our family histories for the future. Watch for registration to open a little later this year. https://conference.ngsgenealogy.org/

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Newly added events hosted by NGS Member Societies & Libraries:

Nov 05   (VIRTUAL) Quaker Family History Research with Maureen Brady presented by BYU Library / Family History webinars  (Free)  https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/learning/webinars

Nov 08   (Hybrid/MA) The Trial of John Brown – America’s Good Terrorist?  with Judge Dennis Curran presented by Massachusetts Society of Genealogists, Worcester and Middlesex Chapters  (Free)  https://msoginc.org/eventListings.php?nm=107

Nov 08   (Hybrid/OR) Using AI to Write Your Family History presented by Oregon Genealogical Society  ($)  https://oregongs.org/eventListings.php?nm=20

Nov 09   (In-Person /OR) OGS Genealogy Book Club presented by Oregon Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://oregongs.org/eventListings.php?nm=20

Nov 09   (In-Person /OR) Genealogy Q & A presented by Oregon Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://oregongs.org/eventListings.php?nm=20

Nov 10   (In-Person /IL) Tell the Story… Getting Family Interested – Especially the Younger Generation – Genealogy Workshop Series presented by Danville Public Library  (Free)  https://www.facebook.com/events/2629450404083077/

Nov 10   (VIRTUAL) Analyzing Your DNA Matches when the Site Tools Aren’t Helping – Genetic Genealogy/DNA Interest Group presented by South King County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://skcgs.groups.io/g/Genetic-Genealogy

Nov 11   (VIRTUAL) Finding Your 19^th Century Ancestors on Fold3 — Is There a Better Way? with Brian Rhinehart presented by Civil War Records  ($)  https://civilwarrecords.com/products/fold3-workshop-registration

Nov 11   (In-Person /FL) Exploring Chat GPTs Created for Genealogy presented by Genealogical Society of Collier County  (Free)  https://thegscc.org/s

Nov 11   (VIRTUAL) Citing Sources in the Ever-Changing Digital Environment  presented by North San Diego Genelogical Society  (Free)  https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/gn2o1bv0TlCHpGIVqtTKnA

Nov 12   (Hybrid/OR) Genetic Genealogy Interest Group presented by Rogue Valley Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://rvgslibrary.org/FormPage.asp?FormID=39

Nov 12   (VIRTUAL) How to Add Categories to profiles & Why You Want to – WikiTree User Group presented by South King County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://skcgs.groups.io/g/Wikitree-SIG

Nov 12   (Hybrid/NM) Our Veteran’s Voices: Armistice Day-Why We Remember presented by The Albuquerque Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://abqgen.org/events/monthly-meeting-program-nov-2025/

Nov 13   (VIRTUAL) They Died of What?!: Understanding Historical Causes of Death, with Karen A. Fortin presented by Massachusetts Society of Genealogists  (members only)  https://msoginc.org/

Nov 13   (VIRTUAL) Genealogy 101 – Marriage and Divorce Records presented by Rogue Valley Genealogical Society  ($)  https://rvgslibrary.org/FormPage.asp?FormID=42

Nov 14   (Hybrid/GA) Lunch & Learn: Reflection & Reconciliation: Muscogee Reconnection to the Ancestral Homelands with Tracie Revis presented by Georgia Archives  (Free)  https://www.georgiaarchives.org/

Nov 14   (VIRTUAL) Irish Interest Group presented by Rogue Valley Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://rvgslibrary.org/FormPage.asp?FormID=32

Nov 15   (Hybrid/WI) Comparing British Records with Maureen Brady presented by British Interest Group of Wisconsin & Illinois (BIGWILL)  (Free)  https://www.bigwill.org/

Nov 15   (Hybrid/CA) German History and Geography by John Schmal presented by Los Angeles FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/los_angeles_california/classes-and-webinars

Nov 15   (In-Person /MA) MSOG Annual Meeting, with programs by Jennifer Zinck and Rob Weir presented by Massachusetts Society of Genealogists   ($)  https://msoginc.org/eventListings.php?nm=107

Nov 15   (Hybrid/MS) Leaving a Legacy: Who’s Writing Your Story?  By Deborah A. Abbott, Ph.D. presented by Mississippi Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://msgensociety.org/

Nov 15   (Hybrid/CA) FamilyTreeDNA + WikiTree: The Power of Collaboration for Your DNA Matches presented by North San Diego County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://nsdcgs.org/dig/

Nov 15   (Hybrid/OR) Comparing DNA Companies, Ethnicity and Match Results presented by Oregon Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://oregongs.org/eventListings.php?nm=20 

Nov 15   (VIRTUAL) One-On-One Online Help Sessions presented by The Albuquerque Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://abqgen.org/events/third-saturday-research-day-140-368-702-553/

Nov 15   (VIRTUAL) ABCs of DNA: Solving Mysteries Using DNA presented by Paula Williams presented by The Albuquerque Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://abqgen.org/events/monthly-abcs-of-dna-program-nov-2025-907/

Nov 15   (VIRTUAL) Points of Origin: How to Find Your Ancestral Village

with Lisa Vogele presented by The Sonoma County Genealogical Society   (Free)  https://www.scgsonline.org

Nov 16   (VIRTUAL)  Newly Updated : One-Step Webpages:  A Hodgepodge of Lesser-Known Gems with Steve Morse, PhD presented by Global Jewish Genealogy Society  (Free/$)  www.globaljgs.org

Nov 17   (Hybrid/OR) Transcription Mission Work Interest Group presented by Rogue Valley Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://rvgslibrary.org/FormPage.asp?FormID=44

Nov 17   (VIRTUAL) Browser Extensions for Genealogy – Tech Users Group presented by South King County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://skcgs.groups.io/g/TUG

Nov 18   (Hybrid/OR) Oral Stories From World War 2 presented by Rogue Valley Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://rvgslibrary.org/FormPage.asp?FormID=29

Nov 19   (VIRTUAL) Uncovering Army History: The search for Renee Messelin by Diane Boettcher presented by Montgomery County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://mocogensoc.org/

Nov 19   (VIRTUAL) Brick Wall Roundtable presented by Rogue Valley Genealogy Society  (Free)  https://rvgslibrary.org/FormPage.asp?FormID=11

Nov 22   (Hybrid/MA) Marian Pierre-Louis presents: Finding Martha Brown Chandler presented by Massachusetts Society of Genealogists, Merrimack Valley Chapter  (Free)  https://msoginc.org/eventListings.php?nm=107&page=1&nr=50&ec=3&tf=12

Nov 22   (In-Person /OR) Lunch & Learn presented by Oregon Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://oregongs.org/eventListings.php?nm=20

Nov 23  CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS  Niagara County Genealogical Society Call for 2026 Program Speakers presented by Niagara County Genealogical Society    https://niagaragenealogy.org/call-for-2026-program-speakers/

Nov 24   (VIRTUAL) Genealogy Chat presented by South King County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUud-uqpzoiGtEMxlqDBQ_fUeS8oZjScF71

Nov 25   (Hybrid/CA) Researching Newspapers Outside of Newspapers.com presented by North San Diego County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://nsdcgs.org/program-meetings/

Dec 01   (VIRTUAL) Ancestry’s Custom Clusters – Genetic Genealogy/DNA Interest Group presented by South King County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://skcgs.groups.io/g/Genetic-Genealogy

Dec 02   (VIRTUAL) “Opening Up the BLM of Land Management” by Carol Darrow, Professional Genealogist presented by Aurora Genealogical Society of Colorado  (Free/$)  https://www.auroragenealogicalsociety.com

Dec 02   (Hybrid/IL) eemamwiciki neehi kaakiihsitaatiiwaaci: ‘They Awaken and Preserve it for Each Other’ presented by The Newberry Library  (Free)  https://www.newberry.org/calendar/they-awaken-and-preserve

Dec 04   (VIRTUAL) Order in the Court! Finding Family in Legal Records with Julia Anderson, AG presented by FamilySearch, Facebook Events  (Free)  https://www.facebook.com/events/1480459496341091/

Dec 04   (Hybrid/OR) Turn Family History Facts Into Stories You Can Share presented by Rogue Valley Genealogical Society  ($)  https://rvgslibrary.org/FormPage.asp?FormID=42

Dec 04   (VIRTUAL) Margie’s experience with ArcGIS & Member Show and Tell  presented by St. Clair County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://stclair-ilgs.org/events/

Dec 05   (Hybrid/OR) German Interest Group presented by Rogue Valley Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://rvgslibrary.org/FormPage.asp?FormID=14

Dec 06   (VIRTUAL) From Dust to Data: How ILCD and ICD Codes Can Guide Genealogical Journeys presented by Bucks County Genealogical Society  ($)  https://www.bucksgen.org/index.php/bcgs-programs

Dec 06   (VIRTUAL) Mixers and Shakers – Tracing Bartending, Saloon keeping and Tavern keeping Ancestors Part II  with Debra Dudek presented by Massachusetts Society of Genealogists, Worcester  (Free)  https://msoginc.org/eventListings.php?nm=107

Dec 06   (VIRTUAL) Question & Answer – Family Tree Maker User Group presented by South King County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://skcgs.groups.io/g/FTMUG

Dec 09   (VIRTUAL) Family Tree Maker Interest Group presented by Rogue Valley Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://rvgslibrary.org/FormPage.asp?FormID=16

Dec 10   (VIRTUAL) Using Oral History to Strengthen Your Family History Research presented by Boston Public Library  (Free)  https://bpl.bibliocommons.com/events/68f63b55c313c23700de0b64

Dec 10   (Hybrid/NE) Anna and Her Brothers: Finding Relations When No Family Stories Exist with Debra Dudek presented by Omaha Public Library  (Free)  https://omaha.bibliocommons.com/events/690a49af06078d3600761f58

Dec 10   (VIRTUAL) Great Lakes Interest Group presented by Rogue Valley Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://rvgslibrary.org/FormPage.asp?FormID=38

Dec 10   (VIRTUAL) Wikitree Projects, taking Collaboration to the Next Level – WikiTree User Group presented by South King County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://skcgs.groups.io/g/Wikitree-SIG

Dec 11   (VIRTUAL) Christmas Ideas to Celebrate Your Family History, with Sharlene Habermeyer presented by FamilySearch, Facebook Events  (Free)  https://www.facebook.com/events/727892173603343/

Dec 11   (Hybrid/OR) Colonial America Interest Group presented by Rogue Valley Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://rvgslibrary.org/FormPage.asp?FormID=37

Dec 11   (VIRTUAL) Genealogy 101 – Vital Records: Putting it Together into a Case Study presented by Rogue Valley Genealogical Society  ($)  https://rvgslibrary.org/FormPage.asp?FormID=42

Dec 12   (Hybrid/GA) Lunch & Learn: Georgia’s Historical Recipes, with Valerie Frey presented by Georgia Archives  (Free)  https://www.georgiaarchives.org/

Dec 12   (VIRTUAL) Irish Interest Group presented by Rogue Valley Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://rvgslibrary.org/FormPage.asp?FormID=32

Dec 15   (Hybrid/OR) Transcription Mission Work Group presented by Rogue Valley Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://rvgslibrary.org/FormPage.asp?FormID=44

Dec 17   (VIRTUAL) Finding Your Ancestors in Boston’s Historic Cemeteries presented by Boston Public Library  (Free)  https://bpl.bibliocommons.com/events/68f14024b864f029001fb6ab

Dec 17   (VIRTUAL) An Update of the Now Sixteen Rules of Genealogy with James Tanner presented by BYU Library / Family History webinars  (Free)  https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/learning/webinars

Dec 17   (VIRTUAL) Revealing the RootsTech 2026 Theme with Global Emcees presented by FamilySearch, Facebook Events  (Free)  https://www.facebook.com/events/2646294522454171/

Dec 17   (VIRTUAL) Let’s Talk Genealogy Roundtable presented by Rogue Valley Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://rvgslibrary.org/FormPage.asp?FormID=25

Dec 20   (Hybrid/MA) Preserving and Passing Down Your Genealogical Legacy, with Kevin Desforges presented by Massachusetts Society of Genealogists, Bristol Chapter  (Free)  https://msoginc.org/eventListings.php?nm=107&page=1&nr=50&ec=2&tf=12

Jan 08   (Hybrid/FL) 21^st Century Italian Genealogy with Michael Cassara presented by Pastfinders of South Lake County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.pastfindersslc.org/eventListings.php?nm=54

Jan 14   (VIRTUAL) How changing borders affect finding historical records with James Tanner presented by BYU Library / Family History webinars  (Free)  https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/learning/webinars

Jan 22   (Hybrid/NE) Start Your Genealogy at OPL presented by Omaha Public Library  (Free)  https://omaha.bibliocommons.com/events/690a4a0761706d280021092b

Jan 31   (VIRTUAL) Applying Investigative Skills from the Financial Crime World to Genealogy presented by the Miami-Dade Public Library System  (Free)  https://mdpls.org/event/15054294

Mar 14   (In-Person /FL) “The Funny Side of Genealogy” with Daniel Horowitz of MyHeritage presented by Manatee Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://mgsfl.org/

Apr 07   (Hybrid/FL) “Coming to America” by Peggy Jude presented by Manatee Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://mgsfl.org

Aug 01   (VIRTUAL) Genealogical Proof for the Everyday Genealogist, with Annette Burke Lyttle presented by Bucks County Genealogical Society   ($)   https://www.bucksgen.org/

Newly added genealogy events from all others:

Nov 05   (VIRTUAL) World War II History: Meet the Real Women Behind ‘Rosie the Riveter’ presented by AARP Virtual Community Center  (Free)  https://local.aarp.org/vcc-event/meet-the-real-women-behind-rosie-the-riveter-c4npc3zkpkh.html

Nov 07   (VIRTUAL) WikiTree Week:  Friday Roundup presented by WikiTree  (Free)  https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Help:WikiTree_Week#Friday.2C_November_7

Nov 08   (In-Person /WI) Genealogy’s Value to the Young with Ollie Fischer-Pedersen presented by Genealogical Research Society of Eau Claire  (Free)  https://cvmuseum.doubleknot.com/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=3122807&orgkey=4558

Nov 08   (VIRTUAL) Scottish Immigration to America by Scott Norrick presented by Montgomery County Chapter, Ohio Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.ogs.org/event/montgomery-county-chapter-scottish-immigration-to-america-by-scott-norrick/

Nov 08   (VIRTUAL) WikiTree Week:  Thank-a-Treer Toasts presented by WikiTree  (Free)  https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Help:WikiTree_Week#Saturday.2C_November_8

Nov 10   (VIRTUAL) Townlands and Tracing the Past: Using Place-Names in Irish Family and Local History Research presented by Antrim & Newtownabbey Branch, North of Ireland Family History Society   (Free)  https://www.nifhs.org/events/townlands/

Nov 10   (VIRTUAL) German Census Records, 1816-1916: The Where, When and How of a Valuable Genealogical Resource with Roger P. Minert presented by Michigan Germanic Genealogical Society (MiGGS)  (Free)  https://miggs.org/events/

Nov 11   (VIRTUAL) Afternoons with Artifcts: The Simple Way to Save Family Recipes with Zoe Kim presented by Artifcts  (Free)  https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LfytJLKkRC6K1ZGv9MzzbA?

Nov 11   (VIRTUAL) Brothers in Arms: Remembering Brothers Buried Side by Side in American World War II Cemeteries presented by Kentucky Historical Society  (Free)  https://history.ky.gov/events/kmhm-virtual-speaker-series-brothers-in-arms-remembering-brothers-buried-side-by-side-in-american-world-war-ii-cemeteries

Nov 11   (VIRTUAL) Jewish Genealogy: Getting the Most Out of Online Resources (Nov. 11 & 18) presented by My Jewish Genealogy  ($)  https://my-jewish-learning.teachable.com/p/jewish-genealogy-2

Nov 11   (Hybrid/WA) Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society Monthly Educational Meeting presented by Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society   (Free)  www.tpcgs.org

Nov 12   (VIRTUAL) JewishGen Talks: Heritage Words: Connecting to Our Ancestors and Communities presented by JewishGen and the Museum of Jewish Heritage  (Free/donation)  https://898a.blackbaudhosting.com/898a/page.aspx?pid=196&tab=2&txobjid=9b8ba4fc-3ee9-4d20-ab7e-36b819fd6b69

Nov 12   (In-Person /FL) The Z Family: A Genealogical Journey from 1789 through the Holocaust to the Present Day presented by Mandel Public Library with presenter from JGSPBC  (Free)  https://wpbcitylibrary.libcal.com/event/15078685

Nov 12   (VIRTUAL) Finding Your Patriot! Revolutionary War Research by Jean Halls Muetzel

presented by Montgomery County Chapter, Ohio Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.ogs.org/event/warren-county-finding-your-patriot-revolutionary-war-research-presented-by-jean-halls-muetzel/

Nov 12   (VIRTUAL) Two Journeys, One Proof presented by Sno-Isle Libraries  (Free)  https://sno-isle.bibliocommons.com/events/68d6d95915946f2800d5def4

Nov 12   (VIRTUAL) Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society Writing Family History presented by Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society   (Free)  www.tpcgs.org

Nov 14   (Hybrid/TX) Resting Stones and Restless Spirits with Esther N. Camacho presented by Houston Public Library  (Free)  https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/15609413

Nov 15   (VIRTUAL) Introduction to German Genealogy presented by Max Kade Institute for German-American Studies   ($)   https://mkifriends.org/workshops/

Nov 15   (VIRTUAL) Beyond the Search Box: Finding Family Relationships presented by Reclaiming Kin  (Free)  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Na7OXvbURR2oBf5Kckv2eQ#/registration

Nov 15   (Hybrid/MI) “Proven Storytelling Techniques to Improve Your Family Narrative”   presented by The Irish Genealogical Society of Michigan  (Free/$)  www.miigsm.org

Nov 16   (Hybrid/NY) Postcards From the Past: Bringing Deltiology to Jewish Genealogy presented by Center for Jewish History and Jewish Genealogical Society of New York  (Free/$)  https://jgsny.org/programs-civi/icalrepeat.detail/2025/11/16/149/-/postcards-from-the-past-bringing-deltiology-to-jewish-genealogy?filter_reset=1

Nov 16   (VIRTUAL) Two Journeys to Serock, Poland: Reconstructing My Grandfather’s Story by Rebecca Fogel Anderson presented by Jewish Genealogical Society of Connecticut  (Free)  https://www.jgsct.org/about-our-next-program.html

Nov 16   (Hybrid/FL) How to Research in Another Language: Tools & Aids for Reading the Records presented by Jewish Genealogical Society of Palm Beach County  (Free)  https://jgspbc.org/event/how-to-research-in-another-language-focus-galicia/

Nov 16   (VIRTUAL) Ask a Polish Researcher Q&A Webinar presented by Polish Genealogical Society of America  (Free/$)  https://pgsa.org/

Nov 18   (VIRTUAL) The Genealogy Do-Over: A Year of Learning from My Mistakes presented by Lyon Township Public Library  (Free)  https://lyon.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/genealogy-event-72/

Nov 19   (In-Person /TX) Write Out Loud with the Family History Research Center at the Clayton Library Campus presented by Houston Public Library  (Free)  https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/15609513

Nov 19   (VIRTUAL) Program: Coming From Europe presented by Jewish Genealogical Society of Willamette Valley Oregon (JGSWVO)  (Free)  https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.nwfam.com/jgswvo.html__;!!C5qS4YX3!GA34gp6h5BBVmwAxNtPGvsY-mtN7YW_s28cO0zYF7cC52Wnt3Pq6QV4-b5Lr0Ojiicmji-s3WZLEiONglOhR$

Nov 19   (VIRTUAL) Basics of U.S. Genealogical Research presented by Sno-Isle Libraries  (Free)  https://sno-isle.bibliocommons.com/events/680fc143075f77280077f590

Nov 20   (VIRTUAL) What Great-Grandma Didn’t Tell: A Genealogy Detective Story presented by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library  (Free)  https://cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/68f7ee999b8793410091f259

Nov 21   (VIRTUAL) Bridget Schwebach – Forever Digital Storage presented by Truckee Meadows Community College  (Free)  https://libguides.tmcc.edu/c.php?g=606579

Dec 01  CONTEST  America 250: Missouri and the Making of America Essay Competition presented by Wornall/Majors House Museums    https://wornallmajors.org/america250/

Dec 03   (VIRTUAL) Finding Phyllis: Uncovering Family in the Shadows of Slavery presented by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library  (Free)  https://cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/68dc24a4a3ce0fa7a6b9356e

Dec 08   (VIRTUAL) Sugihara’s List presented by YIVO Institute for Jewish Research  (Free)  https://yivo.org/Sugiharas-List

Dec 10   (In-Person /FL) David Rosenheim: Jewish Pioneer in Palm Beach County presented by Mandel Public Library, presenter JGSPBC  (Free)  https://wpbcitylibrary.libcal.com/event/15078793

Dec 11   (VIRTUAL) Master Ancestry’s Brand-New Clusters Tool presented by Your DNA Guide-Kelli Bergheimer  ($)  https://diy.yourdnaguide.com/ancestry-match-cluster-explained-dec-2025?utm_campaign=25498396-ancestrymatchclustertool_class_dec2025&utm_source=conferencekeeper

Dec 12   (VIRTUAL) Christina Miller, Director of Reference Services, Missouri State Archives presented by Truckee Meadows Community College  (Free)  https://libguides.tmcc.edu/c.php?g=606579

Dec 17   (In-Person /TX) Write Out Loud with the Family History Research Center at the Clayton Library Campus presented by Houston Public Library  (Free)  https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/15609514

Dec 19   (VIRTUAL) Melony, Director of Customer Support at Newsbank presented by Truckee Meadows Community College  (Free)  https://libguides.tmcc.edu/c.php?g=606579

Dec 20   (In-Person /FL) German Civil Records: How to Read Them presented by Lee County Library System  (Free)  https://leelibrary.librarymarket.com/event/german-civil-records-127452

Jan 03   (VIRTUAL) Using DNA to discover Patriot and Loyalist Ancestors presented by  Winnebago and Boone Counties Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.wbcgensociety.org/

Jan 31   (VIRTUAL) Discover Your Past – Virtual Genealogy Workshop with ArkivDigital presented by Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum   $  https://www.oldmillmuseum.org/product/discover-your-past-virtual-genealogy-workshop-registration-january-31-2026/

Mar 09   (VIRTUAL) Pennsylvania’s German Waves by James Beidler presented by Michigan Germanic Genealogical Society (MiGGS)  (Free)  https://miggs.org/events/ May 11   (VIRTUAL) German Directories with Luana Darby presented by Michigan Germanic Genealogical Society (MiGGS)  (Free)  https://miggs.org/event/german-directories-with-luana-darby/

These are just the events added this past week!

See the COMPLETE calendar on the ConferenceKeeper.org website for more complete information and event details, and to see what’s coming up this week

QUICK LINKS TO THE WEBSITE:

VIRTUAL GENEALOGY PROGRAMS & WEBINARS
PCOMING GENEALOGY CONFERENCES
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