Over 150 new genealogy events added to our calendar this past week!
>>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 kindly being sponsored by the San Mateo County Genealogical Society
Whether you’re a DNA newbie or a seasoned pro, you won’t want to miss the SMCGS Virtual Spring Seminar “Discover the Power of Your DNA” with Michelle Leonard! Michelle will lecture on DNA fundamentals, organizing tips & tricks, getting the most of your test-site tools, and combining DNA results with family history research to solve your mystery relationships. Registrants can access the recordings for 3 weeks after the event.
Registration closes this Wednesday, April 10, so Register now! www.smcgs.org
🔵 24 HOURS OF FREE WEBINARS
The 2024 Legacy Family Tree FREE genealogy webinar marathon starts this Thursday, April 11 at 5pm eastern U.S. time and end on Friday, April 12 at 5pm eastern U.S. time. See the schedule and get registered for one, some, or ALL of the webinars at https://familytreewebinars.com/24-marathon/
🔵 SNEAK A PEEK AT THE 2024 NGS VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
Whether you’re still considering attending or have already signed up, you’ll want to attend this special FREE webinar preview of the National Genealogical Society’s 2024 Virtual Family History Conference, Expanding Possibilities, on Wednesday, 17 April, at 8:00 p.m. ET. (via Zoom). Along with highlights of this year’s conference program and many special events, everyone is invited to participate in a lively Q&A. Register in advance here.
🔵 UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP
Family ChartMasters, makers of wonderful custom genealogy charts, announced this week that Crista Cowan, known to many as The Barefoot Genealogist, has acquired the company, originally founded by Janet and Kim Hovorka over 20 years ago. Crista says, “My goal is to see a family tree on the wall of every home, providing a visual representation of the stories that live in us and the bonds that connect us.” Find out more about Family ChartMasters at www.FamilyChartmasters.com
🔵 MORE PHOTO SCANNING & MEMORIES WORKSHOPS ADDED
Rick from Vivid-Pix is still on the road, currently touring the West coast holding workshops at several societies and libraries! These events are an excellent opportunity to get to know the amazing new Vivid-Pix technology that can scan your photos and record your stories quickly and easily. Find an event near you in CA, CO, IL, IN, OH, PA, with more being added all the time, at https://www.vivid-pix.com/events/
🔵 DIGGING EVEN DEEPER INTO FAMILY PHOTOS
If you’re interested in the genealogy and photography, you’ll want to attend GRIP Genealogy Institute‘s course, Imaging – Its Past, Present, and Future (as we now see it). Join the Photo Detective Maurren Taylor and Rick Voight from Vivid Pix to explore the evolution of genealogy through the lens of photography and document preservation. Uncover the hidden stories of our ancestors through cherished photos and archival materials — We now have unprecedented tools at our fingertips to enhance, share, and safeguard these priceless memories. Join us to master the art and science of genealogical imaging. Details at https://grip.ngsgenealogy.org/courses/imaging-its-past-present-and-future-as-we-now-see-it/
🔵 CELEBRATE DNA DAY WITH FUN & PRIZES
Your DNA Guide Diahan Southard, Judy Russell, Blaine Bettinger, and Drew Smith will be hosting “Spit It Out” a 30-minute live event on April 25 at 4 pm via YouTube. Enjoy a DNA-inspired quiz, karaoke, giveaways, and a whole lot of fun, for free. Details and registration at https://events.yourdnaguide.com/dna-day-registration
🔵 EVEN MORE DNA DAY EVENTS
The FamilySearch Library is hosting a full day of free DNA programs on April 25. See the ConferenceKeeper calendar for April 25 for events and details.
🔵 UPCOMING EVENT DEADLINES
- Apr 05 – Registration deadline for the NHSOG 2024 Virtual Spring Conference: Death and Taxes
- Apr 6 – Early registration ends for 44th Annual Spring Seminar featuring Kris Rzepczynski and Carl Katafiasz
- Apr 07 WA – Early registration discount ends – Yakima Valley Genealogical Society – Spring Seminar featuring Christine Cohen
- Apr 10 Registration closes for the SMCGS Virtual DNA Seminar featuring Michelle Leonard (April 13).
- Apr 15 (Hybrid) Registration closes for the 2024 Indiana Genealogical Society Annual Seminar & Conference
🔵 UPCOMING CALLS FOR PRESENTATIONS DEADLINES
The listing below is only those that are new or with deadlines coming soon, listed by their “Submit by” date. Find details of these and MORE at http://conferencekeeper.org/call-for-papers/
- Submit by Apr 15 – We Are Cousins 6th Virtual Conference (Sept 11-13, 2024)
- Submit by Apr 21 – 2024 APG Virtual Professional Management Conference
- Submit by Apr 30 – Annual Conference of the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society
- NEW! Submit by May 24 – Course proposals for 2025 GRIP (Virtual and in-person)
As always, if you have any questions, corrections, comments, or concerns, please let me know. I really appreciate your input! You may reach me through either the CONTACT form on the website or email at info@conferencekeeper.org .
– 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:
Apr 06 (Hybrid/OR) Controlling Chaos: Organizing Your Genealogy Materials presented by Yamhill County Genealogical Society (Free/$) https://www.ycgsociety.org/…/guest-speaker-paula…/
Apr 06 (VIRTUAL) GRIVA Member Appreciation Lecture: American Visions by Dr. Edward Ayers presented by GRIVA (members only) https://griva.org/
Apr 08 (VIRTUAL) GRIP 2025 Proposal Q&A presented by GRIP Genealogy Institute / NGS (Free) https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUrceCoqToiG9y8nid3diGNErKjY39NETkZ
Apr 09 (Hybrid/CA) Home Page by Teresa Carter presented by Los Angeles FamilySearch Center (Free) https://churchofjesuschrist.zoom.us/j/95462341725?pwd=dmxZaWNGR1hpWVlCM1lYaHBENERLdz09#success
Apr 09 (In-Person /WY) Skeletons in the Closet, with Robin Everett presented by Cheyenne Genealogical & Historical Society (Free) https://cghswyoming.org/
Apr 10 (Hybrid/CA) Research Help by Tana Jenkins presented by Los Angeles FamilySearch Center (Free) https://churchofjesuschrist.zoom.us/j/95462341725?pwd=dmxZaWNGR1hpWVlCM1lYaHBENERLdz09#success
Apr 10 (Hybrid/CA) US Census Records by Bill & Judy Anderson presented by Los Angeles FamilySearch Center (Free) https://churchofjesuschrist.zoom.us/j/95462341725?pwd=dmxZaWNGR1hpWVlCM1lYaHBENERLdz09#success
Apr 10 (VIRTUAL) An Introduction to Forensic Genealogy presented by UGA DNA, a webinar series of the Utah Genealogical Association (Free) https://ugagenealogy.org/eventListings.php?nm=540
Apr 11 (Hybrid/CA) Fixing Relationships by Belinda Hanks presented by Los Angeles FamilySearch Center (Free) https://churchofjesuschrist.zoom.us/j/95462341725?pwd=dmxZaWNGR1hpWVlCM1lYaHBENERLdz09#success
Apr 11 (Hybrid/CA) Merging Duplicates by Cindy Mills presented by Los Angeles FamilySearch Center (Free) https://churchofjesuschrist.zoom.us/j/95462341725?pwd=dmxZaWNGR1hpWVlCM1lYaHBENERLdz09#success
Apr 11-12 (In-Person /TX) Webinar Marathon! presented by Genealogy and Local History Room, Montgomery County Memorial Library System (Free) https://countylibrary.org/business_detail_T2_R4.php
Apr 11 (Hybrid/CA) Unmerging Duplicates by Cindy Mills presented by Los Angeles FamilySearch Center (Free) https://churchofjesuschrist.zoom.us/j/95462341725?pwd=dmxZaWNGR1hpWVlCM1lYaHBENERLdz09#success
Apr 11 (VIRTUAL) “The Way Females Confound Our Genealogy Research” with Janet O’Conor Camarata – LCGS Monthly Meeting presented by Lower Columbia Genealogical Society (Free) https://lcgsgen.org/
Apr 12 (Hybrid/CA) Did You Know? Adding ‘Other’ Relationships by Rusty Miller presented by Los Angeles FamilySearch Center (Free) https://churchofjesuschrist.zoom.us/j/95462341725?pwd=dmxZaWNGR1hpWVlCM1lYaHBENERLdz09#success
Apr 12 (Hybrid/CA) Did You Know? Record Seek by Teresa Carter presented by Los Angeles FamilySearch Center (Free) https://churchofjesuschrist.zoom.us/j/95462341725?pwd=dmxZaWNGR1hpWVlCM1lYaHBENERLdz09#success
Apr 13 (Hybrid/ON) 2 programs: Back to Basics: Church Records and Vimy: Exploring the Battle and the Legend – BIFHSGO April Presentations presented by British Isles Family History Group of Greater Ottawa (Free) https://www.bifhsgo.ca/
Apr 13 (In-Person /PA) Genealogists Helping Genealogists presented by The Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania (Free/$) https://genpa.org/programs-and-events/
Apr 13 (Hybrid/CA) Searching for Your Indigenous California Ancestors presented by Los Angeles FamilySearch Center (Free) https://churchofjesuschrist.zoom.us/j/95462341725?pwd=dmxZaWNGR1hpWVlCM1lYaHBENERLdz09#success
Apr 15 (VIRTUAL) GSP Member Gathering presented by Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania (members only) https://genpa.org/programs-and-events/
Apr 16 (VIRTUAL) GRIVA GenChat Expanded presented by Genealogical Research Institute of Virginia (GRIVA) (Free) http://tinyurl.com/GRIVAGenChatApr2024
Apr 17 (VIRTUAL) No OMPF? No Problem! presented by The Genealogical Society of North Orange County California (Free/$) https://www.gsnocc.org
Apr 20 (In-Person /TX) WCGS April Meeting presented by Walker County Genealogical Society (Free) www.wcgstx.org
Apr 20 (In-Person /CA) Scanning Saturday with Rick Voight of VIVID-PIX! presented by Santa Barbara County Genealogical Society (Free) https://sbgen.org/meetings-classes/calendar-new/#!event/2024/4/20/scanning-saturday-with-rick-voight-of-vivid-pix
Apr 20 (Hybrid/) 45th Anniversary of St. Croix Valley Genealogical Society presented by St. Croix Valley Genealogical Society (Free) https://scvgs.wordpress.com/
Apr 20 (VIRTUAL) Ventura County Genealogical Society presents a Free Family History Presentation presented by Ventura County Genealogical Society (Free) https://venturacogensoc.org/this-month/
Apr 23 (In-Person /PA) Genealogy Small Talk presented by Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania (Free/$) https://genpa.org/programs-and-events/
Apr 23 (VIRTUAL) What’s New in Researching Irish, Scottish & British Ancestors presented by Genealogical Research Institute of Virginia (GRIVA) (Free) https://tinyurl.c..om/GRIVACelticApr2024
Apr 25 (VIRTUAL) DNA Day! Using DNA to Find the Unknown Father in Sweden (9a MST) presented by FamilySearch Library, Salt Lake City (Free) https://churchofjesuschrist.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lj5myT88SiSZyNcYiNngPA
Apr 25 (VIRTUAL) DNA Day! DNA Basics: An Introduction to DNA and Genealogy (10a MST) presented by FamilySearch Library, Salt Lake City (Free) https://churchofjesuschrist.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lj5myT88SiSZyNcYiNngPA
Apr 25 (VIRTUAL) DNA Day! How to Build Quick Trees (11:15p MST) presented by FamilySearch Library, Salt Lake City (Free) https://churchofjesuschrist.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lj5myT88SiSZyNcYiNngPA
Apr 25 (VIRTUAL) DNA Day! Heaps of Clues: Navigating DNA to Uncover Your Mystery Match (12:30p MST) presented by FamilySearch Library, Salt Lake City (Free) https://churchofjesuschrist.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lj5myT88SiSZyNcYiNngPA
Apr 25 (VIRTUAL) DNA Day! Using DNA to Determine Relationships (1:30p MST) presented by FamilySearch Library, Salt Lake City (Free) https://churchofjesuschrist.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lj5myT88SiSZyNcYiNngPA
Apr 25 (VIRTUAL) DNA Day! DNA Genome Reconstruction (2:45p MST) presented by FamilySearch Library, Salt Lake City (Free) https://churchofjesuschrist.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lj5myT88SiSZyNcYiNngPA
Apr 25 (VIRTUAL) DNA Day! Why Oh Why Do Your Y-DNA? (3:30p MST) presented by FamilySearch Library, Salt Lake City (Free) https://churchofjesuschrist.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lj5myT88SiSZyNcYiNngPA
Apr 25 (VIRTUAL) “Our German Ancestors and Their Occupations” with Baerbel Johnson presented by Germanic Genealogy Society (Free) https://ggsmn.org/
Apr 27 (VIRTUAL) VGS 2024 Virtual Spring Conference presented by the Virginia Genealogical Society ($) https://www.vgs.org/event/spring-conference-bringing-your-family-history-to-life-27-apr-2024/
Apr 27 (In-Person /TX) Melissa Hayes – Cemetery Removal: Where Did it Go? – BAGS General Meeting presented by Bay Area Genealogical Society (Free) https://www.txbayareagen.org
Apr 27 (In-Person /WI) Asking Questions, Finding Answers: Queries, Newspapers, and Social Media presented by Milwaukee County Genealogical Society (Free) https://milwaukeegenealogy.org/cpage.php?pt=13
Apr 30 (VIRTUAL) Treffen Tuesday presented by American Historical Society of Germans from Russia (AHSGR) (Free) https://ahsgr.org
May 02 (VIRTUAL) DNA Basics I (Ethnicity) presented by the Pinellas Genealogy Society (Free) https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpc-qorTooE9JW5OMnaJJkM9Fh1VeHegJM
May 04 (VIRTUAL) Family Tree Maker User Group presented by the Pinellas Genealogy Society (Free) https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/uJIqcuusrjgj-d8heG8CDgJP3UdqO8QVYw
May 04 (VIRTUAL) Tracing & Documenting my Revolutionary War Ancestor presented by Yamhill County Genealogical Society (Free/$) https://www.ycgsociety.org/…/guestspeakerchristopherts…/
May 06 (VIRTUAL) Spanish Series: Resumen de FamilySearch presented by FamilySearch Library, Salt Lake City (Free) https://churchofjesuschrist.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Cr0zWn0tQ1mQG2CQYqNYFg
May 06 (VIRTUAL) Spanish Series: Buscar en FamilySearch presented by FamilySearch Library, Salt Lake City (Free) https://churchofjesuschrist.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Cr0zWn0tQ1mQG2CQYqNYFg
May 06 (VIRTUAL) German Genealogy Special Interest Group presented by the Pinellas Genealogy Society (Free) https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArceyorD8rEtS5sN1SvXnwktttZK7uysKt
May 06 (VIRTUAL) Spanish Series: Usar el Catálogo de FamilySearch presented by FamilySearch Library, Salt Lake City (Free) https://churchofjesuschrist.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Cr0zWn0tQ1mQG2CQYqNYFg
May 07 (VIRTUAL) Spanish Series: Resumen de FamilySearch presented by FamilySearch Library, Salt Lake City (Free) https://churchofjesuschrist.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Cr0zWn0tQ1mQG2CQYqNYFg
May 07 (VIRTUAL) Spanish Series: Usar el Wiki de investigación presented by FamilySearch Library, Salt Lake City (Free) https://churchofjesuschrist.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Cr0zWn0tQ1mQG2CQYqNYFg
May 07 (Hybrid/FL) Walking in Their Footsteps: Locating Places Where Our Ancestors Lived and Worked presented by Pinellas Genealogy Society https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwudO-grTMrGty6HLIp_H3jsJIeBKzcKuSI
May 07 (VIRTUAL) Spanish Series: El Árbol Familiar de FamilySearch: Resumen y navegación presented by FamilySearch Library, Salt Lake City (Free) https://churchofjesuschrist.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Cr0zWn0tQ1mQG2CQYqNYFg
May 08 (VIRTUAL) Spanish Series: El Árbol Familiar de FamilySearch: la Página de Persona presented by FamilySearch Library, Salt Lake City (Free) https://churchofjesuschrist.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Cr0zWn0tQ1mQG2CQYqNYFg
May 08 (VIRTUAL) Spanish Series: El Árbol Familiar de FamilySearch: Agregar individuos nuevos presented by FamilySearch Library, Salt Lake City (Free) https://churchofjesuschrist.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Cr0zWn0tQ1mQG2CQYqNYFg
May 08 (VIRTUAL) Spanish Series: El Árbol Familiar de FamilySearch: Combinar los duplicados presented by FamilySearch Library, Salt Lake City (Free) https://churchofjesuschrist.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Cr0zWn0tQ1mQG2CQYqNYFg
May 09 (VIRTUAL) Spanish Series: El Árbol Familiar de FamilySearch: Corregir relaciones presented by FamilySearch Library, Salt Lake City (Free) https://churchofjesuschrist.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Cr0zWn0tQ1mQG2CQYqNYFg
May 09 (VIRTUAL) Spanish Series: El Árbol Familiar de FamilySearch: Registros sugeridos y fuentes presented by FamilySearch Library, Salt Lake City (Free) https://churchofjesuschrist.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Cr0zWn0tQ1mQG2CQYqNYFg
May 09 (VIRTUAL) Spanish Series: El Árbol Familiar de FamilySearch: Cargar recuerdos presented by FamilySearch Library, Salt Lake City (Free) https://churchofjesuschrist.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Cr0zWn0tQ1mQG2CQYqNYFg
May 09 (VIRTUAL) Ancestors, AI and Prompt Engineering: Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Genealogy presented by Palatines to America German Genealogy Society (Free) https://palam.org/events
May 09 (VIRTUAL) Extra! Extra! Find Your Family in the Newspaper! with Sara Cochran – LCGS Monthly Meeting presented by Lower Columbia Genealogical Society (Free) https://lcgsgen.org/
May 09 (VIRTUAL) Wild Bill, the Three Legged Man, and Grandma: Researching Infamous Ancestors presented by Gena Philibert-Ortega presented by ROOT CELLAR Sacramento Genealogical Society (Free) https://rootcellar.org/
May 11 (Hybrid/ON) 2 programs: Back to Basics: Immigration and Emigration // My Farrell Brick Wall and New Cousins: From Inchigeelagh, Cork to Holytown, Scotland and St Andrew’s West, Ontario – BIFHSGO May Presentations presented by British Isles Family History Group of Greater Ottawa (Free) https://www.bifhsgo.ca/
May 11 (VIRTUAL) Writers Special Interest Group presented by the Pinellas Genealogy Society (Free) https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAtdOuhrzwuHN3UZjKITNsPKMSC-i2M3xiT
May 14 (Hybrid/FL) Bringing Your Ancestors to Life: Going Beyond the Facts presented by the Pinellas Genealogy Society (Free) https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUucOmsqjoiE9yQ31SIRiKonCrrHGP5V23u
May 16 (VIRTUAL) Reading Between the Lines: Analyzing and Evaluating U.S. Records presented by FamilySearch Library, Salt Lake City (Free) https://churchofjesuschrist.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ysoo2u37QuOzQa00qBHnFQ
May 16 (Hybrid/FL) Ancestry Family Trees – Part 2 presented by the Pinellas Genealogy Society (Free) https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcuf-6uqT4tGdVLyTw52rg14PEZKR8kOljI
May 18 (In-Person /MN) German Document Translation Group Meeting presented by Germanic Genealogy Society (Free) https://ggsmn.org/
May 18 (Hybrid/FL) How to Get the Most Out of FamilySearch.org by Tamara Hallo presented by the Pinellas Genealogy Society (Free) https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqcOuvrzkiHtbHl9fjiJlf1G3ttzDAEd9N
May 20 (Hybrid/FL) Homestead Act: History and Records presented by the Pinellas Genealogy Society (Free) https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwuceiqrjIiEtP3CHFzlixGjY8r8dr5sOTu
May 23 (Hybrid/FL) Google for Genealogy presented by the Pinellas Genealogy Society (Free) https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rf-CgqjouG9av2Crttv_l4I9Q7HnGFiOJ
May 24 CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS Call for Proposals – GRIP Genealogy Institute 2025 presented by GRIP Genealogy Institute / NGS https://grip.ngsgenealogy.org/call-for-proposals-grip-genealogy-institute-2025/
May 24 (VIRTUAL) Larry W. Thomas – Two Colonial Georgias: Understanding History Helps Finding Records presented by Bay Area Genealogical Society (Free) https://www.txbayareagen.org
May 25 (VIRTUAL) RootsMagic User Group presented by the Pinellas Genealogy Society (Free) https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/upMpf-2rqT4uDsD_bqYog2joIPrnT_FVqg
May 28 (VIRTUAL) DNA Interest Group presented by the Pinellas Genealogy Society (Free) https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAocO2hrDIiH9VDe2BaW6l0D-bC2kaQ3ycl
May 29 (Hybrid/FL) Sharing Interesting Ancestors: Writing Brief Narrative Sketches presented by the Pinellas Genealogy Society (Free) https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrdOurqzwjHNOLve9iftyo9jspkVAzsYek
Jun 04 (VIRTUAL) FamilyTree Adding Memories presented by FamilySearch Library, Salt Lake City (Free) https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/FamilySearch_Library_Classes_and_Webinars#Past_Webinars_.26_Handouts
Jun 06 (In-Person /TX) Grand Prairie Genealogical Society and Grand Prairie Historical Organization 2024 Free Fashion Show presented by Grand Prairie Genealogical Society and Grand Prairie Historical Organization (Free) info@gpgstx.org
Jun 08 (Hybrid/ON) 2 programs: Annual General Meeting // Great Moments in Genealogy – BIFHSGO June Presentations presented by British Isles Family History Group of Greater Ottawa (Free) https://www.bifhsgo.ca/
Jun 11 (VIRTUAL) Overview of FamilySearch presented by FamilySearch Library, Salt Lake City (Free) https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/FamilySearch_Library_Classes_and_Webinars#Past_Webinars_.26_Handouts
Jun 13 (VIRTUAL) Woman’s Committee Council of National Defense Registration Cards. Speaker: Amber Oldenburg – LCGS Monthly Meeting presented by Lower Columbia Genealogical Society (Free) https://lcgsgen.org/
Jun 18 (VIRTUAL) Searching on FamilySearch presented by FamilySearch Library, Salt Lake City (Free) https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/FamilySearch_Library_Classes_and_Webinars#Past_Webinars_.26_Handouts
Jun 25 (VIRTUAL) Using the FamilySearch Catalog presented by FamilySearch Library, Salt Lake City (Free) https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/FamilySearch_Library_Classes_and_Webinars#Past_Webinars_.26_Handouts
Jun 28 (VIRTUAL) J. Mark Lowe – Using That Brick Wall as a Foundation presented by Bay Area Genealogical Society (Free) https://www.txbayareagen.org
Jul 01 CONTEST MGS Family History Writing Competition presented by Minnesota Genealogical Society https://mngs.org/Writing-Competition
Aug 08 (VIRTUAL) Citing Your Sources. Speaker: Ginny Majewski – LCGS Monthly Meeting presented by Lower Columbia Genealogical Society (Free) https://lcgsgen.org/
Aug 27 (In-Person /TX) Who Needed It Anyway? Finding Your Family Without the 1890 Census presented by Genealogy and Local History Room, Montgomery County Memorial Library System (Free) https://countylibrary.org/business_detail_T2_R4.php
Sep 12 (VIRTUAL) Courthouse Records in Colonial Virginia. Speaker: Steven Morrison presented by Lower Columbia Genealogical Society (Free) https://lcgsgen.org/
Oct 10 (VIRTUAL) Mennonite Roots. Speaker: Pat Hershberger – LCGS Monthly Meeting
presented by Lower Columbia Genealogical Society (Free) https://lcgsgen.org/
Nov 14 (VIRTUAL) Mysterious Codes: Passenger Manifests Letters and Numbers. Christine Cohen – LCGS Monthly Meeting presented by Lower Columbia Genealogical Society (Free) https://lcgsgen.org/
Newly added genealogy events from all others:
Apr 06 (In-Person /WI) Analyzing 19th Century Photographs for Family History Data presented by Green County Genealogical Society (Free) https://wsgs.org/event-5655470
Apr 07 Deadline (In-Person /WA) Early registration discount ends – Yakima Valley Genealogical Society – Spring Seminar featuring Christine Cohen presented by Yakima Valley Genealogical Society ($) https://www.yvgs.net/
Apr 09 (In-Person /Isr) Studying Yemenite Families: First Steps presented by The Israel Genealogy Research Association (Free/$) Website: http://genealogy.org.il / https://www.facebook.com/israelgenealogy
Apr 09 (VIRTUAL) Adding Social History to your Tree Story with Dr. Penny Walters presented by Lambton County Branch of Ontario Ancestors (Free) www.lambton.ogs.on.ca
Apr 10 (In-Person /CO ) Castle Rock, Colorado TMG Users Group (The Master Genealogist) presented by Castle Rock Colorado Genealogical Society (Free) https://crcgs.org/
Apr 11 (VIRTUAL) Lunch and Learn: “African-Diasporic Peoples of Oklahoma and Indian Territories: Genealogy, Story & Culture” presentation by Shelby R. B. Ward presented by Oklahoma Historical Society (Free) https://www.okhistory.org/calendar/event/aunt-minerva-uncle-wallis-how-to-research-african-american-ancestors-with-shelby-ward/
Apr 11 (VIRTUAL) Kathryn Grant – The Source Linker on FamilySearch.org: Basics and Beyond presented by BYU Library / Family History Sunday Classes (Free) https://fh.lib.byu.edu/upcoming-webinars/
Apr 11 (Hybrid/WY) The Murder of Allie Means and the Early History of Gillette with Justin Horn presented by Wyoming State Archives (Free) https://wyshs.org/
Apr 12 (VIRTUAL) Historical Photo Detective: Roadshow! with The Photo Detective Maureen Taylor presented by Surrey Libraries (Free) https://www.surreylibraries.ca/events/historical-photo-detective-roadshow?eventdate=2024-04-12%2010%3A00%3A00%20
Apr 12 (VIRTUAL) Introduction to the Houston Chronicle Historical Archives presented by Houston Public Library’s Family History Research Center at the Clayton Library Campus (Free) https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/11768594
Apr 13 (Hybrid/DE) Brick Wall Buster Cards by Kim Richardson presented by Downstate Delaware Genealogical Society (Free) downstatedegenealogists.org
Apr 13 (In-Person /OK) Carved in Stone: Gravestone Symbols and their Meanings workshop presented by Oklahoma Historical Society ($) https://www.okhistory.org/calendar/event/carved-in-stone-gravestone-symbols-and-their-meanings-workshop/
Apr 14 (Hybrid/NY) Intro to Genealogy presented by Daniel Pierce Library (Free) https://www.newyorkalmanack.com/2024/04/free-intro-to-genealogy-program/
Apr 14 (VIRTUAL) FamilySearch Basics (for Latter-day Saints) 2: Adding and Correcting Information in Family Tree with Kathryn Grant presented by BYU Library / Family History Sunday Classes (Free) https://fh.lib.byu.edu/classes-and-webinars/sunday-classes/
Apr 14 (VIRTUAL) Basic Geography for Genealogists with James Tanner presented by BYU Library / Family History Sunday Classes (Free) https://fh.lib.byu.edu/classes-and-webinars/sunday-classes/
Apr 14 (In-Person /IA) Iowa’s Cultural Kaleidoscope: German immigration to Iowa – Kaffee & Kuchen presented by German American Heritage Center & Humanities Iowa (Free) https://events.humanitix.com/iowa-s-cultural-kaleidoscope
Apr 14 (VIRTUAL) Germans in America: A Guide to Finding Your Ancestor’s Hometown with Emma Ruddy presented by BYU Library / Family History Sunday Classes (Free) https://fh.lib.byu.edu/classes-and-webinars/sunday-classes/
Apr 16 (Hybrid/ON) Newspapers.com Tips & Tricks with Ann Smith plus a special prize drawing. presented by Nipissing District Branch of Ontario Ancestors (Free) https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIqfuqppjojG9Fk1OXA-aU5fJsqZZH4LK1j
Apr 17 (In-Person /CA) “The 1950 Census: Two Years Later” with Stephen Morse, PhD presented by Genealogical Association of Sacramento (Free) https://gensac.org/
Apr 17 (VIRTUAL) Genealogy: Mining With Your DNA Results presented by AARP (Free) https://local.aarp.org/vcc-event/virtual-aarp-tx-mining-for-gold-with-your-dna-results-houston-tx-41724-mpnqpvrp4cz.html
Apr 18 (VIRTUAL) James Tanner – An Inside View of Working With the FamilySearch Family Tree presented by BYU Library / Family History Sunday Classes (Free) https://fh.lib.byu.edu/upcoming-webinars/
Apr 18 (VIRTUAL) DNA Special Interest Group presented by The Pikes Peak Genealogical Society (Free/$) PPGS Web Address (Contact Information) https://ppgs.org/contact.php
Apr 18 (VIRTUAL) How to Write a Family Portrait presented by Humanities Washington (Free) https://www.humanities.org/event/online-how-to-write-a-family-portrait/
Apr 19 (VIRTUAL) ”Finding Henry” with Nathan Dylan Goodwin presented by Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society (Free) https://tpcgs.org/
Apr 19 (VIRTUAL) The WPA Era: Free Records Boon from the Government, with Paula Stuart-Warren, CG®, FMGS, FUGA presented by Houston Public Library’s Family History Research Center at the Clayton Library Campus (Free) https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/11393281
Apr 20 (Hybrid/ON) Iron Lungs and Wax Faces: A Journey Through the Museum of Health Care at Kingston with Rowena McGowan presented by Kingston Branch of Ontario Ancestors (Free) www.Kingston.ogs.on.ca
Apr 20 (Hybrid/ON) Shades of Allegiance: Hidden Loyalties of the Gerow Family in the American Revolution presented by Quinte Branch of Ontario Ancestors (Free) https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZctduusrjwtE9dQfjsorvYJGwO5Um1T6N-2
Apr 21 (VIRTUAL) FamilySearch Basics (for Latter-day Saints) 3: Finding People to Add to Family Tree with Kathryn Grant presented by BYU Library / Family History Sunday Classes (Free) https://fh.lib.byu.edu/classes-and-webinars/sunday-classes/
Apr 21 (VIRTUAL) Understanding Genealogical Searches with James Tanner presented by BYU Library / Family History Sunday Classes (Free) https://fh.lib.byu.edu/classes-and-webinars/sunday-classes/
Apr 21 (VIRTUAL) Understanding Genealogical Searches with Jerroleen Sorensen presented by BYU Library / Family History Sunday Classes (Free) https://fh.lib.byu.edu/classes-and-webinars/sunday-classes/
Apr 24 (VIRTUAL) Virtual Lecture: “German American Freemasons in the United States” with Jesse David Chariton presented by Max Kade Institute for German-American Studies (Free) https://mki.wisc.edu/event/virtual-lecture-german-american-freemasons-in-the-united-states-with-david-jesse-chariton/
Apr 24 (VIRTUAL) Genealogical Timelines for Organization, Analysis and Problem Solving presented by Niagara County Genealogical Society (Free) https://niagaragenealogy.org/
Apr 25 (VIRTUAL) ”Spit It Out” DNA Quiz Show & Karaoke – DNA Day Celebration presented by Your DNA Guide Diahan Southard, Judy Russell, Blaine Bettinger, and Drew Smith (Free) https://events.yourdnaguide.com/dna-day-registration
Apr 25 CONTEST March giveaways include a MyHeritage DNA kit, a 1-Year Membership to Artifcts, and Vivid-Pix RESTORE Software presented by Reunions Magazine https://reunionsmag.com/resources/giveaways-contests/
Apr 27 (VIRTUAL) “Without a Hint, There is No Story presented by Afro-American Historical & Genealogical Society, INC Metro Atlanta Chapter (Free) www.aahgsatl.org
Apr 27 (In-Person /CO) PCGS Genealogy Fair presented by Prowers County Genealogical Society (Free) https://theprowersjournal.com/2024/04/prowers-county-genealogical-society-hosting-a-geneology-fair-april-27-2024/
Apr 28 (VIRTUAL) FamilySearch Basics (for Latter-day Saints) 4: Basic Research Skills with Kathryn Grant presented by BYU Library / Family History Sunday Classes (Free) https://fh.lib.byu.edu/classes-and-webinars/sunday-classes/
Apr 28 (VIRTUAL) FamilySearch Basics (for Latter-day Saints) 4: Basic Research Skills with James Tanner presented by BYU Library / Family History Sunday Classes (Free) https://fh.lib.byu.edu/classes-and-webinars/sunday-classes/
Apr 28 (In-Person /IA) Iowa’s Pearl Button Industry: History & Legacy – Kaffee & Kuchen presented by German American Heritage Center & Humanities Iowa (Free/$) https://events.humanitix.com/iowa-s-pearl-button-industry
Apr 28 (VIRTUAL) FamilySearch Basics (for Latter-day Saints) 4: Basic Research Skills with Amy Peacock presented by BYU Library / Family History Sunday Classes (Free) https://fh.lib.byu.edu/classes-and-webinars/sunday-classes/
Apr 29 (VIRTUAL) Preservation Week: SAVING FAMILY MEMORIES presented by HPL’s African American History Research Center. (Free) https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/11768594
Apr 30 (VIRTUAL) Preservation Week: Preservation 101 presented by HPL’s Houston History Research Center. (Free) https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/11768542
May 01 (Hybrid/DC) Perspectives on History: Asian American Pacific Islander Voices in the American Story presented by National Archives (US) (Free) https://www.archivesfoundation.org/event/perspectives-on-history-aapi-voices-in-the-american-story/
May 04 (In-Person /MN) From local militia to the Continental Line, with Bryna O’Sullivan – YGS Quarterly Meeting presented by Yankee Genealogical Society (Free) https://yankeegs.org/
May 04 (In-Person /TX) Beginning your Family History Research presented by Houston Public Library / Jungman Neighborhood Library (Free) https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/11396910
May 05 (VIRTUAL) Boost Your Family History Brain Power (for Latter-day Saints) 1: Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them with Kathryn Grant presented by BYU Library / Family History Sunday Classes (Free) https://fh.lib.byu.edu/classes-and-webinars/sunday-classes/
May 05 (VIRTUAL) Exploring the Old and the New FamilySearch Genealogies with James Tanner presented by BYU Library / Family History Sunday Classes (Free) https://fh.lib.byu.edu/classes-and-webinars/sunday-classes/
May 05 (VIRTUAL) TBD presented by BYU Library / Family History Sunday Classes (Free) https://fh.lib.byu.edu/classes-and-webinars/sunday-classes/
May 06 (VIRTUAL) Preparing for In-Person Research: How to Win Over the Record Keepers presented by Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) (Free) https://www.apgen.org/events/preparing-for-in-person-research-how-to-win-over-the-record-keepers
May 09 (VIRTUAL) Ask the Expert: Scott Fisher, Radio Personality and Genealogist presented by Your DNA Guide (Free) https://events.yourdnaguide.com/ask-the-experts-series-registration-9016
May 11 (Hybrid/WA) The Musical ‘Chicago” and All That Genealogical Jazz presented by Mike Karsen presented by the Clallam County Genealogical Society (Free) www.clallamcogs.org
May 14 (In-Person /OK) Asian American and Pacific Islander Experiences in Oklahoma: A Historical Journey presented by Oklahoma Historical Society ($) https://www.okhistory.org/calendar/event/asian-american-and-pacific-islander-experiences-in-oklahoma-a-historical-journey/
May 15 (VIRTUAL) Family History Project Idea Clinic (Atlantic ed.) presented by The Projectkin Community (Free) https://projectkin.org
May 15 (In-Person /CA) “Bad Boys Make Headlines: a Case Study” with Jacqui Stevens presented by Genealogical Association of Sacramento (Free) https://gensac.org/
May 18 (VIRTUAL) Widow Smith—Finding that Elusive Ancestor presented by Iowa Genealogical Society ($) https://iowagenealogy.org/eventListings.php?nm=117&page=1&nr=50&ec=1&tf=12
May 18 (VIRTUAL) Visiting a Repository: Plan Before You Go presented by Iowa Genealogical Society ($) https://iowagenealogy.org/eventListings.php?nm=117&page=1&nr=50&ec=1&tf=12
May 23 (VIRTUAL) Kathy’s Corner at Projectkin.org presented by The Projectkin Community (Free) Projectkin.org
May 28 (VIRTUAL) Family History Project Idea Clinic (Pacific ed.) presented by The Projectkin Community (Free) https://projectkin.org
May 29 (VIRTUAL) Italian Genealogy Begins in Your Home presented by Niagara County Genealogical Society (Free) https://niagaragenealogy.org/
Jun 08 (VIRTUAL) Digging Deeper in Your Swedish Research – Virtual Genealogy Workshop with ArkivDigital presented by Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum ($) https://www.oldmillmuseum.org/product/online-swedish-genealogy-workshop-registration-june-8-2024
Jun 17 (VIRTUAL) presented by Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) (members only) https://www.apgen.org/events/career-idea-exchange-members-only-1
Jun 19 (In-Person /CA) “Replacing Lost Courthouse Records” with Melinda Kashuba, PhD presented by Genealogical Association of Sacramento (Free) https://gensac.org/
Jul 01 Deadline (Hybrid/AL) Registration opens for the AGS Fall Seminar – Military Research with Michael L. Strauss presented by Alabama Genealogical Society (Free/$) https://algensoc.org/seminars-events/
Aug 10 (Hybrid/AL) AGS Fall Seminar – Military Research with Michael L. Strauss presented by Alabama Genealogical Society (Free/$) https://algensoc.org/seminars-events/
Aug 15 (VIRTUAL) Friendly Relations – Finding American Quakers and their Online Records presented by Heritage Quest Research Library ($) www.hqrl.com
Sep 18 (In-Person /CA) Member share – G.A.S. Monthly meeting presented by Genealogical Association of Sacramento (Free) https://gensac.org/
Sep 21 (VIRTUAL) Revolutionary Ancestors: Researching Patriots During the American War for Independence, with Melanie McComb and David Allen Lambert presented by Wisconsin Historical Society ($) https://wisconsinhistory.org/Records/Event/EV9350
Oct 16 (In-Person /CA) ”Uncovering Female Ancestors and Finding Their Maiden Names” with Stephanie K. West presented by Genealogical Association of Sacramento (Free) https://gensac.org/
Oct 19 (VIRTUAL) Tracing Your Eastern European Roots, with Lisa Alzo presented by Wisconsin Historical Society ($) https://wisconsinhistory.org/Records/Event/EV9353
Nov 09 (VIRTUAL) Oral History for Genealogists: What Is It, How Do We Do It, and Why Does It Matter presented by Wisconsin Historical Society ($) https://wisconsinhistory.org/Records/Event/EV9354
Nov 20 (In-Person /CA) ”Scottish and Northern Ireland Genealogy Research”” with Mark McLaren presented by Genealogical Association of Sacramento (Free) https://gensac.org/
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