What’s New on Our Calendar – News & Genealogy Events to April 5, 2026

>>The list of ALL the NEWLY ADDED events is further down this post.<<
See the full CALENDAR or VIRTUAL CALENDAR
for ALL of the upcoming genealogy events.

This week’s email is sponsored by Family Tree (UK)

This Week’s Genealogy News:

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

CREATE A GEDCOM WITH AI

While surfing the internet for news this week, I came across a new blog post by AI guru Steve Little, titled “Turn Anything into a GEDCOM File — With Any AI Tool.” Steve shares his process and AI prompt that will create a GEDCOM from anything. His post example uses an online newspaper article, explains his process from extracting the data to the end result of importing the GEDCOM into a genealogy program. If this sounds as interesting to you as it did to me, the blog post is at https://vibegenealogy.ai/p/turn-anything-into-a-gedcom-file

BOOK SALE!

If you happen to be anywhere near Charlotte, NC next Saturday, April 11, the Mecklenburg Genealogical Society is having a one-day-only moving sale. Bring your own tote bag and fill it up with genealogy books for just $20, from 11 am to 3 pm (Eastern). Details and location – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/books-bargains-our-next-chapter-olde-meck-moving-sale-tickets-1986709521660

MH TRAITS VIDEOS & $19 DNA

MyHeritage has released a really fun new way to experience MyHeritage DNA Traits. If you already have a Traits report on MyHeritage, you can easily create a fun, free, personalized video that highlights some of your most prominent traits. The video is created with AI using a couple of selfies that you upload. It’s really a fun and engaging way to illustrate your strongest DNA traits.

MyHeritage also has their DNA kits on sale for only $19.90! I don’t think I’ve ever seen them that low before  https://www.myheritage.com/dna.

GENEALOGY CONFERENCES

Hopefully you’ve discovered by now that the ConferenceKeeper calendar contains a LOT more than just conferences. But if you are looking for genealogy conferences, be sure to check out the CONFERENCES tab on the menu bar where you’ll find JUST conferences and a few other larger genealogy events. Spring Seminar/Workshop/Conference season is in full swing and there are MANY coming up! https://conferencekeeper.org/conferences/

News from the National Genealogical Society

GOOD READS:
To wrap up Women’s History Month, Gena Philibert-Ortega has written a wonderful article on the UpFront with NGS blog about the very first editor of the National Genealogical Society Quarterly (NGSQ) titled “She was also a Genealogist: Lillian A. Norton, the First Editor of NGSQ.” The UpFront blog is available to everyone, and contains a mix of informative and educational articles and updates.

The April–June 2026 Issue of NGS Magazine is now available online for NGS members. This issue is full of excellent articles on a variety of genealogy topics, genealogy community news, and a new feature “Projects and People” – highlighting new, free resources of genealogical significance pertinent to research within the United States. And don’t miss the lovely article about ConferenceKeeper on page 5!

And for more in-depth, scholarly reading, the March NGSQ is also available online for members. The “Q” contains case studies, essays on new methodology and little-known resources, reviews of current books and previously unpublished source materials. It’s a treasured benefit of membership!

2026 NGS FAMILY HISTORY CONFERENCE NEWS

ALLEN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY GENEALOGY CENTER PREVIEW — Sign up for the upcoming April 8 Zoom program featuring Curt Witcher, MLS, FUGA, IGSF, and other ACPL staff and hear tips for planning your visit to the ACPL Genealogy Center, strategies for success and enjoyment, and highlights of their available resources. Definitely a great way to get excited for – as well as plan for – a trip to the Genealogy Center at Allen County Public library during the 2026 NGS Family History Conference this May!

CONFERENCE PREVIEW VIDEO — Learn about all the events, programs, and activities planned for the conference in Fort Wayne in the recording from the recent 2026 NGS Family History Conference Preview now on the NGS YouTube Channel.. https://youtu.be/uLHZL8iHPRg

SO MUCH MORE THAN JUST CLASSES! Of course the quality education classes are the star of the conference, but be sure to check out some other fun, engaging, and educational activities that will be happening around the conference too:

ALREADY REGISTERED? If you’re already signed up as a #NGS2026GEN attendee, speaker, sponsor, or exhibitor, download one of the social media images and invite more people to enjoy the conference with you. https://conference.ngsgenealogy.org/social-media-badges/

MORE CONFERENCE EVENTS & INFO:

FOCUS: https://conference.ngsgenealogy.org/focus/
VOLUNTEERS: Sign up at https://conference.ngsgenealogy.org/volunteer.
CONFERENCE BLOG: https://conference.ngsgenealogy.org/news.
EXHIBITORS & SPONSORS: https://conference.ngsgenealogy.org/info-for-sponsors-exhibitors
PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS & EVENTS: https://conference.ngsgenealogy.org/workshops/

ORG MEMBER DISCOUNT – May 1 is the deadline to submit Organization Member NGS Conference Discount requests. Get details and the request form.

UPCOMING CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS & PAPERS DEADLINES

See the website’s Calls for Papers page for full details on these and MORE speaking & writing opportunities. (The ones listed below are only those due in the next month, or newly added)

  • Apr 10 – Speakers for 2026 We Are Cousins Virtual Genealogy Conference
  • Apr 15 – Proposals sought for MHS Shapiro Digital History Seminars
  • Apr 15 – Proposals sought for MHS African American History Seminars
  • May 15 – GRIP Genealogy Institute 2027
  • NEW! May 22 – Oklahoma Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting Need Speakers for June 1, 2026 and July 6, 2026. Meetings are at 6 PM Central..

OTHER UPCOMING DEADLINES

Please send any news, questions, corrections, comments, and concerns either by the CONTACT form on the website or email at info@conferencekeeper.org. Thank you!

– Tami Osmer Mize


Below is a list of the events that were added this past week. (See the Calendar pages for complete details of these and ALL upcoming events!)

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Newly added events hosted by NGS Member Societies & Libraries:

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Apr 04  (VIRTUAL) Spring 2026 Beginner Genealogy Classes presented by Albuquerque Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://abqgen.org/events/spring-2026-beginner-genealogy-class-101/

Apr 08  (VIRTUAL) Successful Sleuthing, Not Stalking, for DNA Matches, with Kelli Jo Bergheimer  presented by DNA SIG – Utah Genealogical Association  (Free)  https://academy.ugagenealogy.org/dna-upcoming-webinars/

Apr 08  (VIRTUAL) Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center Preview for the NGS 2026 Family History Conference presented by the National Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/JuWlo1EtQFywiBkI_-Capw#/registration

Apr 08  (VIRTUAL) The Power of the People: Voices via Petitions with Diane L. Richard, MEng, MBA presented by the Virginia Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.vgs.org/event/webinar-the-power-of-the-people-voices-via-petitions-with-diane-l-richard-meng-mba-8-apr-2026/

Apr 09  (VIRTUAL) MDC Wolfson Archives Digital Preservation Talk & Tour presented by Genealogical Society of Greater Miami  (Free)  www.gsgmfl.org

Apr 11  (VIRTUAL) Spring 2026 Beginner Genealogy Classes presented by Albuquerque Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://abqgen.org/events/spring-2026-beginner-genealogy-class-101/

Apr 11  (Hybrid/IL) ”Uncovering Your Ancestors’ Lives: The Rewards of Digging Into Tax Records” with Heather Jenkins, PCGLS  presented by South Suburban Genealogical & Historical Society  (Free)  www.ssghs.org

Apr 11   (In-Person /NC) Books, Bargains & Our Next Chapter: Olde Meck Moving Sale presented by Mecklenburg Genealogical Society   (Free)   https://www.eventbrite.com/e/books-bargains-our-next-chapter-olde-meck-moving-sale-tickets-1986709521660

Apr 13   (VIRTUAL) Is 23AndMe back? – Genetic Genealogy/DNA Interest Group  presented by South King County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://skcgs.groups.io/g/Genetic-Genealogy

Apr 14   (Hybrid/CA) Civil Registration: Birth, Marriage, Death presented by North San Diego County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://nsdcgs.org/learningfrommembers/

Apr 14   (VIRTUAL) Research at the Free Library of Philadelphia presented by African American Genealogy Group  (Free)  https://aagg.org/

Apr 15   (Hybrid/CA) Probate Records: More Than Wills presented by California Genealogical Society  (Free/$)  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/probate-records-more-than-wills-registration-1983572826721

Apr 15  (VIRTUAL) Family Tree Maker Work Group presented by Colorado Genealogical Society  (members only)  www.For more information see https://cogensoc.us

Apr 16  (VIRTUAL) FamilySearch: German Offerings and Germany Community Assistance presented by Germanic Genealogy Society  (Free)  https://ggsmn.org/index.php

Apr 16  (VIRTUAL) Grand Army Of The Republic:  Researching Union Civil War Veterans, presented by Christine Cohen presented by Napa Valley Genealogical Society (NVGS)  (Free/$)  https://napagensoc.org/event-6556923

Apr 18  (Hybrid/IL) From Curiosity to an Enduring Quest: Reflections from a Beginner’s Genealogy Journey, by Eric Vavra presented by  CAGGNI – Computer Assisted Genealogy Group of Northern Illinois  (Free/$)  https://www.caggni.org/event-6474420

Apr 18  (VIRTUAL) Spring 2026 Beginner Genealogy Classes presented by Albuquerque Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://abqgen.org/events/spring-2026-beginner-genealogy-class-101/

Apr 18  (VIRTUAL) Westward Migration presented by Colorado Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://cogensoc.us

Apr 18  (VIRTUAL) Annual Business Meeting with featured presentation “Confidence in Collaboration: Mentoring New Genealogists & Building Inclusive Genealogy Communities” presented by Sheena Yap Chan presented by Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania  (members only)  https://genpa.org/programs-and-events/

Apr 18  (Hybrid/NY) ”Researching Catholic Nuns & Sisters,” with Sunny Morton presented by Irish Family History Forum (IFHF)  (Free/$)  www.ifhf.org

Apr 18  (In-Person /NJ) Revolutionary Roots – MCGS Spring Workshop presented by Monmouth County Genealogy Society  (Free)  www.njmcgs.org

Apr 18  (VIRTUAL) Travel Your Tree: Walking in Your Ancestors’ Footsteps featuring Lisa Vogele presented by Santa Barbara County Genealogical Society  (Free)   https://sbgen.org/meetings-classes/calendar/#!event/2026/4/18/monthly-meeting

Apr 18  (In-Person /TX) Exploring Traditional and AI Tech Pathways for Czech Ancestry presented by Texas Czech Genealogical Society  ($)  https://txczgs.org

Apr 18  (In-Person /MI) Genealogy Tools and Websites, with Debby Stassek presented by Van Buren Regional Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.hartfordpl.michlibrary.org/library-calendar#/events/FuUNeB2JsG/instances/lRUWxuGFNZ/

Apr 18   (VIRTUAL) SKCGS Speaker Series: Writing for Relatives 101-–From Research to Family History, with Robbie Johnson presented by South King County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.skcgs.org/

Apr 18   (Hybrid/CA) 160-Year-Old Mystery Solved — The Parents of Mary & Sam Revealed Using BanyanDNA. Presented by John J. Motzi.  presented by North San Diego County Genealogical Society (Free)  https://nsdcgs.org/dig/

Apr 18   (VIRTUAL) Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Notebook LM, Photos, for Genealogy – Tech Users Group  presented by South King County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://skcgs.groups.io/g/TUG

Apr 20  (VIRTUAL) Family Tree Maker (SIG) presented by Albuquerque Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://abqgen.org/events/family-tree-sig-2026-840/

Apr 21  (VIRTUAL) Columbine Genealogy – Organize, Collaborate & Discover: Google Workspace for Genealogists on 04-17-2026 – from 1:00 until 3:00 pm presented by Columbine Genealogy  (Free)  http://www.columbinegenealogy.com

Apr 23   (VIRTUAL) Midwest Archives: Worthy of More Than A Flyover? with Amber Oldenburg presented by     Marin County Genealogical Society   (Free)   https://www.maringensoc.org/event-6614529

Apr 25   (VIRTUAL) Excel for Genealogists presented by California Genealogical Society  (Free/$)  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/excel-for-genealogists-registration-1983588564794

Apr 25  (VIRTUAL) Spring 2026 Beginner Genealogy Classes presented by Albuquerque Genealogical Center  (Free)  https://abqgen.org/events/spring-2026-beginner-genealogy-class-101/

Apr 25  (In-Person /TX) No Death Certificate: No Problem, with Barbara Coakley presented by the Fort Worth Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://txfwgs.org/events

Apr 25  (VIRTUAL) VGS Spring Virtual Conference – The Eve of Independence: Colonial Research in Virginia presented by the Virginia Genealogical Society  ($)  https://www.vgs.org/event/vgs-spring-virtual-conference-the-eve-of-independence-colonial-research-in-virginia/

Apr 27   (VIRTUAL) Genealogy Chat presented by South King County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.skcgs.org/

Apr 28   (Hybrid/CA) Mistakes I Have Made: Confessions of a Repentant Genealogist, presented by Cheri Hudson Passey presented by North San Diego County Genealogical Society (Free)  https://nsdcgs.org/program-meetings/

Apr 28  (In-Person /NM) Last Tuesday Research Day presented by Albuquerque Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://abqgen.org/events/last-tuesday-research-day-728/

Apr 28  (Hybrid/WI) The History of Barn Quilts with Jim Leuenberger presented by Bay Area Genealogical Society (BAGS)  (Free)  www.bagswi.org

Apr 28  (VIRTUAL) Tech on Tuesday – The Right Tools for the Job presented by Colorado Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://cogensoc.us

Apr 30  Application Deadline – APG Kenyatta D. Berry African American Research Scholarship  presented by the Association of Professional Genealogists  https://www.apgen.org/berry_african_american_researc.php

Apr 30  Application Deadline – APG New Professional Scholarship presented by the Association of Professional Genealogists  https://www.apgen.org/new_professional_scholarship.php

May 02   (VIRTUAL) General Q&A for the Family Tree Maker Program – Family Tree Maker User Group presented by South King County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://skcgs.groups.io/g/FTMUG

May 05  (Hybrid/NM) Military Research Special Interest Group (SIG): May 1776 – Oh Canada! presented by Albuquerque Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://abqgen.org/events/military-research-special-interest-group-may-26/

May 05  (Hybrid/NM) Military Research Special Interest Group (SIG): May 1776 – Oh Canada! presented by Albuquerque Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://abqgen.org/events/military-research-special-interest-group-may-26/

May 05  (VIRTUAL) Craft Your Genealogy Education Plan: Find Your Perfect Learning Path, with Allyson Maughan and Eva Holmes presented by Utah Genealogical Association Genealogy Pro Talk  https://academy.ugagenealogy.org/genealogy-pro-talk-upcoming-webinar/

May 06  (VIRTUAL) Making History with LVA – Volunteer transcription presented by Library of Virginia  (Free)  https://lva-virginia.libcal.com/event/15752175

May 09  (In-Person /CO) Introduction to Genetic Genealogy presented by Colorado Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.For information, please see https://cogensoc.us

May 09  (VIRTUAL) Ancestry.com Users Group presented by Colorado Genealogical Society.  (Free)  https://cogensoc.us

May 09  (VIRTUAL) A Beginner’s Guide to Using Fold3 Library Edition presented by Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://wpgs.org/rc-events/a-beginners-guide-to-using-fold3-library-edition/

May 11  (VIRTUAL) Bounty Land, with Craig Scott presented by New Hampshire Society of Genealogists  (members only)  https://www.nhsog.org/webinars

May 11   (VIRTUAL) Proving your Family Tree with DNA – Genetic Genealogy/DNA Interest Group  presented by South King County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://skcgs.groups.io/g/Genetic-Genealogy

May 12  (Hybrid/CO) Columbine Genealogy – 250th Year Celebration of the United States of America – Spring Social & Presentation presented by Columbine Genealogy  (Free)  http://www.columbinegenealogy.com

May 12  (VIRTUAL) Google for Genealogy Research presented by Pikes Peak Library District  (Free)  https://ppld.librarymarket.com/event/ooointermediate-genealogy-class-2nd-tues-529981

May 13  (Hybrid/NM) AGS Monthly Meeting and Program: Research & Resources in New Mexico presented by Albuquerque Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://abqgen.org/events/monthly-meeting-and-program-may-2026/

May 13  (Hybrid/TX) Revolutionary War and Early America: 1775-1800 with Stuart Murray – CCGS General Meeting presented by Collin County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://collincountygenealogicalsociety.org

May 13  (VIRTUAL) The Power of Ancestry Clusters and Inferred Matching, with Kelli Jo Bergheimer  presented by DNA SIG – Utah Genealogical Association  (Free)  https://academy.ugagenealogy.org/dna-upcoming-webinars/

May 13   (VIRTUAL) Powering Wikitree with your DNA data, easily & safely – WikiTree Users Group presented by South King County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://skcgs.groups.io/g/Wikitree-SIG

May 16   (VIRTUAL) SKCGS Speaker Series: Elizabeth Swanay O’Neal:”Research at the library…without leaving home!” presented by South King County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.skcgs.org/

May 16  (VIRTUAL) Third Saturday One-on-One Online Help Sessions presented by Albuquerque Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://abqgen.org/events/third-saturday-research-day-140-368-839/

May 16  (VIRTUAL) Family Reunions presented by Colorado Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://cogensoc.us

May 16  (Hybrid/NY) The Irish Workhouse and Finding Your Poor Irish Ancestors, with Nathalie Bodle presented by Irish Family History Forum  (Free/Zoom available for members only)  https://ifhf.org/index.php/upcoming-events-new/

May 19  (VIRTUAL) Third Tuesday One-on-One Online Help Sessions presented by Albuquerque Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://abqgen.org/events/third-tuesday-one-on-one-sessions-537/

May 20  (VIRTUAL) Family Tree Maker Work Group presented by Colorado Genealogical Society  (members only)  https://cogensoc.us

May 20   (Hybrid/CA) Once Upon a Time…Creating Compelling Stories Out of Mundane Facts presented by California Genealogical Society  (Free/$)  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/once-upon-a-timecreating-compelling-stories-out-of-mundane-facts-registration-1985416651651

May 21  (VIRTUAL) Ich glaube, ich spinne: Where to start on unspinning your German Genealogy, with Kristina Kaufman presented by Utah Genealogical Association Virtual Chapter  https://academy.ugagenealogy.org/virtual-chapter-upcoming-webinar/

May 26  (Hybrid/NM) Celtic Research Special Interest Group (SIG) presented by Albuquerque Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://abqgen.org/events/celtic-sig-2026-258/

May 26  (In-Person /NM) Last Tuesday Research Day presented by Albuquerque Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://abqgen.org/events/last-tuesday-research-day-728/

May 26  (VIRTUAL) Tech on Tuesday “Finding the Living” presented by Colorado Genealogical Society.  (Free)  https://cogensoc.us

May 28   (Hybrid/CA) Adventures in Filipino American Genealogy presented by California Genealogical Society  (Free/$)  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/adventures-in-filipino-american-genealogy-registration-1985643137075

Jun 02  (VIRTUAL) From SEO to Storytelling: AI Prompts That Every Professional Genealogist Should Know, with Natalie Webb presented by Utah Genealogical Association Genealogy Pro Talk  https://academy.ugagenealogy.org/genealogy-pro-talk-upcoming-webinar/

Jun 10  (Hybrid/TX) Year- End Social: Bring an Artifact from the Past – CCGS General Meeting presented by Collin County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://collincountygenealogicalsociety.org

Jun 10  (VIRTUAL) Comparing DNA Companies, Ethnicity and Match Result, with Dawn Carlile presented by DNA SIG – Utah Genealogical Association  (Free)  https://academy.ugagenealogy.org/dna-upcoming-webinars/

Jun 10  (VIRTUAL) A Deep Dive into Shared Matching, with Arun Konanur presented by DNA SIG – Utah Genealogical Association  (Free)  https://academy.ugagenealogy.org/dna-upcoming-webinars/

Jun 18  (VIRTUAL) Introduction to Records of the National Archives, with Rebecca Whitman Koford presented by Utah Genealogical Association Virtual Chapter  https://academy.ugagenealogy.org/virtual-chapter-upcoming-webinar/

Jun 27  (In-Person /TX) What’s New with African American Genealogy, with Suzanne Fritz presented by the Fort Worth Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://txfwgs.org/events

Jul 07  (VIRTUAL) AI for the Professional Genealogist, with Robert Weir presented by Utah Genealogical Association Genealogy Pro Talk  https://academy.ugagenealogy.org/genealogy-pro-talk-upcoming-webinar/

Sep 08  (Hybrid/CO) Columbine Genealogy – Celebrating Colorado’s 150th Anniversary! Presenters: Columbine Genealogy members (Free)  http://www.columbinegenealogy.com

Newly added genealogy events from all others:

Apr 07  (Hybrid/IL) ”Telling Our Stories” presented by members of the EGS Writers Group presented by Elgin (IL) Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.elginroots.com

Apr 07  (VIRTUAL) Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society Legacy Family Tree Software SIG Meeting presented by the Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.tpcgs.org

Apr 08  (In-Person /OH) America’s Connection with the Daughters of the American Revolution  presented by Ashtabula County District Library  (Free)  https://www.acdl.info/event/americas-connection-daughters-american-revolution-18224

Apr 08  (In-Person /IN) Exploring Our On-Site Deaths/Funeral Records Collection presented by Genealogical Society of Marion County  (Free)  www.genealogyindy.org

Apr 08  (In-Person /IL) Introduction to Genealogy presented by McHenry County Illinois Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.mcigs.org/

Apr 08  (VIRTUAL) Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society Writing Family History Special Interest Group presented by the Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.tpcgs.org

Apr 09  (VIRTUAL) Virtual Volunteering with By the People: Explore, Transcribe and Learn presented by Library of Congress  (Free)  https://www.loc.gov/item/event-420631/virtual-volunteering-with-by-the-people-explore-transcribe-and-learn/2026-04-09/?loclr=eaue

Apr 09  (In-Person /IL) Preparing for a Research Trip – MCIGS Meeting presented by McHenry County Illinois Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.mcigs.org/

Apr 11  (In-Person /SC) Community History Free Scanning Event presented by Epps-McGill Farmhouse and the International African American Museum  (Free)  https://iaamuseum.org/event/iaam-history-free-document-scanning-day-kingstree-recreation-center/

Apr 11  (In-Person /NC) WPA Project – Slave Narratives, with Elvin Perkins presented by Genealogical Society of Rockingham-Stokes  (Free)  https://gsrsnc.com/

Apr 11  (VIRTUAL) Learn to Read the Old German Script: Letters and Personal Documents presented by Max Kade Institute for German-American Studies  ($)  https://mkifriends.org/workshops/

Apr 11  (Hybrid/CT) Finding Untold Stories in a World That Wants to Hide Them, with Melinda K. Elliott presented by Naugatuck Valley Genealogy Club  (Free)  https://naugatuckvalleygenealogyclub.org/2026/02/april-2026-meeting-melinda-k-elliott-finding-untold-stories-in-a-world-that-wants-to-hide-them/

Apr 12  (In-Person /OH) Find Your Patriot Genealogy Workshop presented by Elizabeth Township Historical Society  (Free)  https://www.facebook.com/ethsofohio

Apr 12  (Hybrid/FL) From Dust to Digital – Restoring The Jewish Shtetl presented by Jewish Genealogical Society of Palm Beach County  (Free)  https://jgspbc.org/event/dick-goldman-jewish-shtetl/

Apr 13  (Hybrid/OH) Discovering Ohio Pioneers: Autosomal DNA Limitations and Mitochondrial DNA Saves the Day presented by Ashtabula County District Library  (Free)  https://www.acdl.info/event/genealogy-program-14968

Apr 13  (VIRTUAL) It’s What They Answered To: Understanding Ashkenazic Jewish Names by Emily Garber presented by Jewish Genealogical Society of Washington State  (Free)  https://www.jgsws.org/event-details/its-what-they-answered-to-understanding-ashkenazic-jewish-names-by-emily-garber

Apr 13   (VIRTUAL) Intro to Community Archiving – a 4-week asynchronous course presented by History House Studio    ($)   www.Https://preservethis.org/p/intro-to-community-archiving-spring

Apr 15   (VIRTUAL) Women of Letters: Voices from the Frontier presented by Fiske Genealogical Library (Seattle)   (Free)   https://fiskelibrary.org

Apr 15  (VIRTUAL) Ancestry® Search Tips and Tricks: Advanced Techniques presented by Ancestry Academy  (Free)  https://www.ancestry.com/c/discover/education

Apr 16  (VIRTUAL) Identifying the Revolutionary War Father of Clarissa Fox of Anne Arundel County, Maryland by Gene Major.​ presented by Anne Arundel Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.aagensoc.org/eventListings.php?nm=78

Apr 18  (Hybrid/VT) Searching for Summer Camps: A Genealogical Exploration & Finding Ancestors in FamilySearch presented by  Windham County Genealogy Interest Group  (Free)  https://bit.ly/WCGIG-2026

Apr 18  (In-Person /TX) Genealogy Workshop presented by Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum  (Free)  https://cottonmuseum.com/calendar/

Apr 18  (Hybrid/IN) The Ins and Outs of Probate Records presented by Northwest Indiana Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.nwigs.com

Apr 21  (VIRTUAL) Call the Doctor! Victorian Medica Practices presented by Fountaindale Public Library  (Free)  https://communico.fountaindale.org/event/15706477

Apr 23  (VIRTUAL) Logging Experiences on the Ottawa River, presented by Gord Black presented by Ottawa Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://ottawa.ogs.on.ca/events/

Apr 23  (In-Person /WI) Genealogy Round Table Discussion: Rob Bowe presents Rock River Settlement Stories presented by Ted & Grace Bachhuber Memorial Library  (Free)  https://mayville.lib.wi.us/event/genealogy-round-table-discussion-rob-bowe-presents-rock-river-settlement-stories/

Apr 25  (VIRTUAL) ACGS Spring Conference presented by ACGS – American-Canadian Genealogical Society  ($)  https://acgs.org/spring-conference-2026/

Apr 25  (VIRTUAL) Harvesting Ancestors – Lessons From the Garden, with Sharon Batiste Gillins presented by Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society, Inc. Metro Atlanta Chapter  (Free)  https://aahgsatl.org/

Apr 25  (In-Person /NC) Genealogical Society of Rockingham-Stokes semi-annual Genealogy Fair presented by Genealogical Society of Rockingham-Stokes  (Free)  https://gsrsnc.com/

Apr 29  (In-Person /IL) Finding Bible Records in Genealogy presented by McHenry Public Library District  (Free)  https://mchenry.librarycalendar.com/event/finding-bible-records-genealogy-program-31348

Apr 30  (VIRTUAL) Conquering Resistance, Procrastination, and Imposter Syndrome presented by Association of Professional Genealogists (APG)  (Free)  https://members.apgen.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=200490

May 02  (In-Person /ON) Getting Started in Genealogy presented by Ottawa Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://ottawa.ogs.on.ca/events/getting-started-in-genealogy/

May 02   (VIRTUAL) Why We Still Don’t Miss 1890. Much. Presentation by Sara Cochran presented by Solano County Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.SCGSCA.org

May 04  (In-Person /NJ) Feats of Courage and Creativity During the American Revolution presented by Ridgewood Public Library  (Free)  https://ridgewoodlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/feats-of-courage-and-creativity-during-the-american-revolution/

May 05  (Hybrid/NJ) Tracing Your Revolutionary War Ancestors – by Lynne Skead presented by Morris Area Genealogy Society  (Free)  https://mags-public.weebly.com/meeting-schedule.html

May 06  (Hybrid/VA) Roanoke County Genealogy Club presented by Roanoke County Public Library  (Free)  https://roanokecountyva.libcal.com/event/15160269

May 09  (Hybrid/WI) Find Your Ancestors: Finding Those Who Served – Military Genealogy at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum presented by Appleton Public Library  (Free)  https://appleton-wi.whofi.com/calendar/event/1278386

May 09  (In-Person /IL) Getting to Know FamilySearch (w/MCIGS) presented by McHenry Public Library District  (Free)  https://mchenry.librarycalendar.com/event/generic-genealogy-program-w-mcigs-29417

May 09  (Hybrid/CT) Cemetery Gravestone Cleaning Workshop with Jean E. Jonker presented by Naugatuck Valley Genealogy Club  (Free)  https://naugatuckvalleygenealogyclub.org/2026/01/may-9-2026-meeting-jean-e-jonk-cemetary-gravestone-cleaning-workshop/

May 11  (Hybrid/OH) Putting the Pieces Together: DNA and Irish Online Resources presented by Ashtabula County District Library  (Free)  https://www.acdl.info/event/genealogy-program-14968

May 11  (VIRTUAL) Reading Bubbe’s Letters Using AI. Unlocking Jewish Historical Documents: AI-Powered Transcription of Yiddish and Beyond with Edna Kalka Grossman, Hatte Rubenstein Blejer and Jan Gronski  presented by Jewish Genealogical Society of Washington State  (Free)  https://www.jgsws.org/event-details/its-what-they-answered-to-understanding-ashkenazic-jewish-names-by-emily-garber

May 13  (VIRTUAL) America at 250! Researching Your Revolutionary Ancestors by Scott Norrick presented by Anne Arundel Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.aagensoc.org/eventListings.php?nm=78

May 13  (VIRTUAL) Not American Enough: The Challenges and Beauty of Puerto Rican Genealogy presented by Association of Professional Genealogists (APG)  (Free)  https://members.apgen.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=200499

May 14  (VIRTUAL) Speaker Maggie Cogswell (topic TBA) presented by Lower Columbia Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://lcgsgen.org/

May 14  (In-Person /IL) Accumulation to Collection: Caring for 3D Objects in Your Family Archive presented by McHenry County Illinois Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.mcigs.org/

May 14  (In-Person /WI) Using Online Church Record Websites and Annual Elections – TCGS Monthly Meeting presented by Taylor County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://tcgensociety.weebly.com/program-schedule.html

May 15  Application Deadline – SLIG/UGA Laura G. Prescott Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy Scholarship  presented by Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG)  http://slig.ugagenealogy.org/laura-g-prescott-scholarship/

May 15  Application Deadline – SLIG Foundations Scholarship presented by Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG)  http://slig.ugagenealogy.org/slig-foundations-scholarship/

May 15  Application Deadline – SLIG/UGA Scholarship for First-Time Institute Attendees presented by Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG)  http://slig.ugagenealogy.org/slig-first-time-attendees-scholarship/

May 15  Application Deadline – SLIG/UGA Jimmy B. Parker Scholarship presented by Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG)  http://slig.ugagenealogy.org/uga-jimmy-b-parker-scholarship/

May 16  (VIRTUAL) Settling the Great Plains, with Glenn York presented by Moreno Valley Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://morenovalleygenealogicalsociety.wordpress.com/events/

May 16  (Hybrid/IN) Investigative Genetic Genealogy presented by Northwest Indiana Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.nwigs.com

May 17  (Hybrid/PA) German Genealogy Workshop with Michael Lacopo presented by Heinz History Center  ($)  https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/event/german-genealogy-workshop/

May 17  (VIRTUAL) ”A Family’s Journey: Pittsburgh to Bisbee Arizona” with Janette Silverman presented by Jewish Genealogy Society of Pittsburgh  (Free/$)  https://www.pghjgs.org/event-details/a-familys-journey-pittsburgh-to-bisbee-arizona-with-janette-silverman

May 20  (In-Person /OH) Local Patriots of the American Revolution presented by Ashtabula County District Library  (Free)  https://www.acdl.info/event/local-patriots-american-revolution-18803

May 22  CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS  Oklahoma Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting Need Speakers for June 1, 2026 and July 6, 2026.  Meetings are at 6 PM Central. presented by Oklahoma Genealogical Society  www.okgensoc.org

contact outreach@okgensoc.org

May 28  (VIRTUAL) Beginnings: the Early History of Perley Health, 1890-1920, by Glenn Wright presented by Ottawa Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://ottawa.ogs.on.ca/events/

May 29  (In-Person /OH) Author Talk “Around Jefferson” with Sandy Mitchell Pavick presented by Ashtabula County District Library  (Free)  https://www.acdl.info/event/author-talk-19209

May 30  (In-Person /SC) IAAM History Free Document Scanning Day | Historic Lincolnville presented by Lincolnville Preservation & Historical Society and the International African American Museum  (Free)  https://iaamuseum.org/event/iaam-history-free-document-scanning-day-historic-lincolnville/

Jun 08  (Hybrid/OH) Researching at the County Courthouse, with Shirleen Hoffman, PGDip, QG presented by Ashtabula County District Library  (Free)  https://www.acdl.info/event/genealogy-program-14969

Jun 11  (In-Person /IL) Comparing the Genealogy Big Four: Ancestry, Family Search, Find My Past and My Heritage presented by McHenry County Illinois Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.mcigs.org/

Jun 13  (Hybrid/CT) Tried & True Published Sources for Early CT Research with Al Fiacre presented by Naugatuck Valley Genealogy Club  (Free)  https://naugatuckvalleygenealogyclub.org/meetings/

Jun 18  (VIRTUAL) Strategically Marketing Your Genealogy Business: Turning Your Passion into a Viable Business  presented by Association of Professional Genealogists (APG)  (Free)  https://members.apgen.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=200491

Jun 18-20  (Hybrid/AR) 38th Annual Gathering of the Gann Historical Society and Library presented by Gann Historical Society and Library  ($)  https://gannhistoricalsociety.com/

Jun 25  (VIRTUAL) Migrations on the Erie and Champlain Canals, by Pamela Vittorio presented by Ottawa Branch, Ontario Ancestors  (Free)  https://ottawa.ogs.on.ca/events/

Jul 13  (Hybrid/OH) Ancestry Unveiled: Distinguishing Genealogy from Genetic Genealogy presented by Ashtabula County District Library  (Free)  https://www.acdl.info/event/genealogy-program-14970

Jul 17-18  (Hybrid/SC) 2026 SCGS 53rd Annual Summer Workshop, with J. Mark Lowe and others presented by South Carolina Genealogical Society  ($)  https://www.scgen.org/workshop/schedule/

Jul 30  (VIRTUAL) Personal Research Guide: A Professional Tool for Efficient Casework presented by Association of Professional Genealogists (APG)  (Free)  https://members.apgen.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=200493

Aug 10  (Hybrid/OH) ”Up, Down and Around”: Researching Descendants and Collaterals presented by Ashtabula County District Library  (Free)  https://www.acdl.info/event/genealogy-program-14971

Aug 27  (VIRTUAL) Vital Records in the Russian Empire and Soviet Union: Systems, Laws, and Current Access  presented by Association of Professional Genealogists (APG)  (Free)  https://members.apgen.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=203896 

Sep 12  (Hybrid/CT) How to Use FamilySearch Full-Text Search with Penny Hartzell presented by Naugatuck Valley Genealogy Club  (Free)  https://naugatuckvalleygenealogyclub.org/meetings/

Sep 14  (Hybrid/OH) Ancestral Past: America at 250! Researching Your Revolutionary Ancestors presented by Ashtabula County District Library  (Free)  https://www.acdl.info/event/genealogy-program-14972

Oct 11  (VIRTUAL) AI for the Professional Genealogist presented by Association of Professional Genealogists (APG)  (Free)  https://members.apgen.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=200498

Oct 14-17  (VIRTUAL) APG 2026 Virtual Professional Management Conference presented by Association of Professional Genealogists (APG)  (members only)  https://www.apgen.org/pmc2026.php

Nov 04  (VIRTUAL) Safeguarding Minority Heritage with Professional Genealogy presented by Association of Professional Genealogists (APG)  (Free)  https://members.apgen.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=200505

Dec 14  (VIRTUAL) African Genealogy: An Integral Part of the Future of Genealogical Research presented by Association of Professional Genealogists (APG)  (Free)  https://members.apgen.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=203897

Sep 24  (VIRTUAL) How Does Writing Fit Into Your Career? presented by Association of Professional Genealogists (APG)  (Free)  https://members.apgen.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=200496 

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