183 new genealogy events added to our calendar this past week!
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Oh my goodness — I hope you’re in a comfy chair! There’s so much great genealogy news and information to share with you this week!

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NEW GENEALOGY EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP

If you’re passionate about genealogy and ready to dive into the dissertation level of the Master of Science (MSc) in Genealogical, Palaeographic, and Heraldic Studies at the University of Strathclyde, the new Borders and Shires Scholarship is an amazing opportunity! This scholarship is worth £2,812 and is designed to support genealogists, especially those with limited access to other financial aid, plus there’s a special preference for residents of the United States. To be eligible, you need to have completed the PG Diploma level of the MSc by September of the current year, and applications must be submitted by July 22, 2025. https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/centreforlifelonglearning/news/bordersandshiresscholarship/

NEW YORK STORIES?

New York Genealogical and Biographical Society is seeking your stories of New York for this year’s 2025 New York State Family History Conference, “Echoes of New York.” If you are willing to have your story filmed and publicly shared, please submit a brief summary (250 words maximum) of your story by July 11, 2025, to development@nygbs.org with the subject line “NY Stories Submission.” Narrated stories should be between 4 and 8 minutes long. For details see https://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/nysfhc/about

ENGAGE YOUR COMMUNITY

Along with discounts on just about everything you might want or need to scan, save & share your photos & memories, this week’s sponsor, Vivid-Pix, is giving away prizes to support genealogy community engagement! Nominate your society, local library, or other organization to possibly win a Vivid-Pix Memory Station 2-scanner Pro bundle, a Family Matters Community Engagement bundle, or Memory Station Home Edition Software.  Entries for the giveaway are being accepted until June 30 – Details at   https://www.vivid-pix.com/giveaway-nomination/

DA VINCI DNA

A new book was published this week, titled “Genìa Da Vinci. Genealogy and Genetics for Leonardo’s DNA” by Alessandro Vezzosi and Agnese Sabato, part of the Leonardo DNA Project. The book traces Leonardo da Vinci’s family tree back to 1331, over 21 generations and 400 individuals, identifying 15 male-line descendants of da Vinci’s family through his father and half-brother Domenico Benedetto, with six living men confirmed to carry Y chromosome segments from the da Vinci family line. The authors’ study aims to possibly discover insights into Da Vinci’s genius, creativity, health, and causes of death through genealogical and genetic research on da Vinci’s DNA. Another important aspect of the project is the possibility of recovering historical DNA from various sources, including tiny biological samples like fingerprints on pages — just imagine being able to recover DNA from your family heirlooms!

THE LATEST ON 23andME

If you’ve been following the 23andMe bankruptcy details, you may already be aware that Regeneron Pharmaceuticals was the top bid, at $256 million — a full $100 million more than the second highest bid placed by 23andMe’s founder and former CEO Anne Wojcicki. The court has appointed an ombudsman to assess and report on the impact of the sale on 23andMe customer privacy by June 10. If you’d like more details, please see Roberta Estes’ well-written and clearly explained blog post at DNA Explained – www.dna-explained.com .

OHIO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY

Due to rising expenses, energy costs, and inflation in general, the Ohio Genealogical Society will be raising their dues effective June 1. While at first glance it may seem like a significant bump – for example, individual membership changes from $40/yr to $60/yr — it’s still a bargain even at the new price for all of the benefits included – especially if you have Ohio ancestors, like I do (too many to count!). The new rate will apply to renewals and new memberships purchased on and after June 1, so consider joining or renewing by the end of this month. I always encourage folks to support societies, and membership is one of the best you can do that. Check out the Ohio Genealogical Society at their website: https://www.ogs.org/

NGS “TALES & TRAILS” CONFERENCE NEWS

The NGS 2025 Family History Conference is in full swing, and reports back thus far are glowing — I wish I were there!! The NGS Facebook page is keeping up with all the fun and happenings, so be sure to watch for announcements and photos there: https://www.facebook.com/ngsgenealogy

AWARDS!! Several awards for excellence in the field of genealogy will be presented during the course of the Conference, but I can share those that have already been announced. Just this morning (Saturday, May 24) several awards were presented at the plenary session, following the keynote address by Felicia Jamison, PhD, assistant professor of history at the University of Louisville. Awards Committee Chair Judy Nimer Muhn presented the Awards of Merit, Awards of Excellence, and Certificates of Appreciation (see descriptions of the awards on the NGS website, here). Full details of the awards and recipients will be shared in a press release and available on the NGS website soon. Here is the abbreviated list of this morning’s awards and recipients:

Award of Merit: The British Isles Family History Society of Greater Ottawa (BIFHSGO); Valerie-Anne Lutz, MSLIS; Annie S. Mabry; Elizabeth Swanay O’Neal, CG; Ilmo. Sr. D. Pablo Antonio Pérez; Donna Potter Phillips; Allen Thomas; and Barbara West.

Awards for Excellence:
– Genealogy and Family History Book: First place: Jenifer Kahn Bakkala and Eileen Curley Pironti (co-authors), Ancestral Lines of Iain W.F. Shepherd and Helen Waugh (Gray) Shepherd.

– Methods and Sources Book: First place: Jane E. Wilcox. New York State Archives Guide for Family Historians, Biographers, and Historical Researchers. Second place: Mary Blauss Edwards. Plymouth County, Massachusetts, Freeperson Families in 1790.

– National Genealogical Society Quarterly Article: Patricia Lee Hobbs, CG, and Barbara J. Garrison, PhD, for the March 2024 article, “DNA Merges Families of Stephen Stilwell of Dutchess County, New York; Cornwall, Upper Canada; and Coshocton County, Ohio.”

Certificates of Appreciation: The conference team from the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) were awarded Certificates of Appreciation for their volunteer work in preparing for the conference. Honorees included Publicity Chair Drew Hight, Local Events Chair William Burchfield, and Local Host Society Chair Rae Ann Sauer. Volunteer Chair Melissa Thatcher, with FamilySearch, was also honored with a Certificate of Appreciation.

TRIVIA TIME – Registered attendees are eligible to participate in Genealogical Trivial Pursuit to win a prize via the Whova app or website. The game starts Saturday, May 24 at 5:00 pm Eastern, and ends Sunday, May 25 at 9:00 am Eastern. Find the Trivia tab on the mobile app, or on the website, click “Trivia” under “Win a prize” on the left navigation bar. Good luck!

PLANS CHANGED? If you’re looking to buy or sell a ticket to any of the events that are sold out, there’s a Community Board for that within the Whova app! Go to the “Community” section, then click on the “From organizers” tab where you’ll find a board called “BUY/SELL Conference Event Tickets.”

May 24 – Plenary Session, 8:00 am
May 25 – SLAM! Idea Showcase program and dinner in person in Louisville
May 26 – Special Memorial Day Event at Cave Hill Cemetery

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Newly added events hosted by NGS Member Societies & Libraries:

May 29   (In-Person /MO) Mapping St. Louis presented by St. Louis County Library  (Free)  https://www.slcl.org/events/mapping-st-louis

May 29   (Hybrid/OR) Google Earth Pro by Kim Thurman  presented by Rogue Valley Genealogy Society  ($)  https://rvgslibrary.org/FormPage.asp?FormID=42

May 31   (In-Person /NC) Find your Family History community event presented by Wake County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://wakecogen.blogspot.com/2025/03/save-date-next-wcgs-meetup-saturday.html

May 31 (In-Person /MA) TIARA Library May Open House presented by The Irish Ancestral Research Association (TIARA) (Free) www.tiara.ie

Jun 02   (In-Person /IL) Genealogy Gumshoes: Family History Discussion Group presented by Arlington Heights Memorial Library  (Free)  https://www.ahml.info/scheduling/reservation/170222

Jun 03   (Hybrid/MI) The Oakland County (MI) Genealogical Society Website, and Indexing and Transcription Projects presented by Oakland County (MI) Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://ocgsmi.org/events/the-oakland-county-genealogical-society-website-and-indexing-and-transcription-projects/

Jun 03   (Hybrid/CA) British Census Records presented by CA Los Angeles FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/los_angeles_california/classes-and-webinars

Jun 03   (VIRTUAL) Furthering Your Genealogical Education and Continuous Learning: Opportunities to Succeed presented by Genealogy ProTalk, a webinar series by the Utah Genealogical Association  (Free/$)  https://ugagenealogy.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SfXWidF-RVa0QZKBLe3h0g#/registration

Jun 03   (In-Person /IL) Beginner Genealogy Group presented by North Suburban Genealogical Society and Glenview Public Library  (Free)  https://glenviewpl.bibliocommons.com/events/67d31e2b5d951f36000d949e

Jun 03   (In-Person /TN) Genealogy Time, part 1 presented by Williamson County Public Library   (Free)  https://www.wcpltn.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=9041&month=5&year=2025&day=23&calType=0

Jun 05   (Hybrid/CA) Beginning Wiki Research presented by CA Los Angeles FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/los_angeles_california/classes-and-webinars

Jun 05   (Hybrid/TX) Grand Prairie Genealogical Society Meeting June 5, 2025 presented by Grand Prairie Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.info@gpgstx.org

Jun 05   (In-Person /TN) Genealogy Time, part 2 presented by Williamson County Public Library   (Free)  https://www.wcpltn.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=9045&month=5&year=2025&day=23&calType=0

Jun 06   (Hybrid/CA) Research Process: Gather Known Information to Establish a Research presented by CA Los Angeles FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/los_angeles_california/classes-and-webinars.

Jun 07   (In-Person /PA) Genealogy 101 with the African American Genealogy Group presented by African American Genealogy Group  (Free)  https://libwww.freelibrary.org/calendar/event/152215

Jun 08   (In-Person /IL) Early registration discount ends for Northern Illinois Genealogical Conference, featuring Peggy Clemmons Lauritzen, Maureen Brady, Tina Beaird, and Debra Dudek presented by McHenry County Illinois Genealogical Society  $  https://www.mcigs.org/conference.html

Jun 08   (VIRTUAL)  Unlocking the Past: Tracing Polish Ancestry through Notarial Documents, Speaker:  Jakub Czupryński, Polish Genealogist  presented by Global Jewish Genealogy Society  (Free/$)  www.globaljgs.org

Jun 08   (VIRTUAL) Did You Know? Zoom Classes Only – All 15 Min. Basics in Spanish presented by CA Los Angeles FamilySearch Center (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/los_angeles_california/classes-and-webinars

Jun 09   (Hybrid/MO) Bygdebøker: Norwegian Rural Books presented by St. Louis County Library  (Free)  https://www.slcl.org/events/virtual-program-bygdeboker-norwegian-rural-books-0

Jun 10   (Hybrid/CA) Did You Know? A Name is a Name—Or Is It? presented by CA Los Angeles FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/los_angeles_california/classes-and-webinars

Jun 10   (VIRTUAL) Family Tree Maker Interest Group presented by Rogue Valley Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://rvgslibrary.org/FormPage.asp?FormID=16

Jun 10   (VIRTUAL) How to Develop Critical Online Newspaper Research Skills with Kenneth R. Marks, Founder of The Ancestor Hunt website presented by Rochester Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://mms.nyrgs.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=141332

Jun 10   (Hybrid/OH) Genealogy for Beginners – Finding our Families in Census Records presented by Cincinnati Public Library / Pleasant Ridge  (Free)  https://cincinnatilibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6793e3b708738767c1268138

Jun 10   (In-Person /IL) Create A Living Digital Archive: Unleashing the Power of Your Family Memories presented by Arlington Heights Memorial Library  (Free)  https://www.ahml.info/scheduling/reservation/157405

Jun 11   (VIRTUAL) Rooted in Love: The Enduring Legacy of Curtis and Laura Kearns (June 11 Mecklenburg Genealogical Society Meeting) presented by Mecklenburg Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://tinyurl.com/omgs-June25

Jun 11   (In-Person /MO) Beginning African American Genealogy presented by St. Louis County Library  (Free)  https://www.slcl.org/events/beginning-african-american-genealogy

Jun 11   (Hybrid/CA) Tax Records presented by CA Los Angeles FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/los_angeles_california/classes-and-webinars

Jun 11   (Hybrid/OR) Genetic Genealogy Interest Group presented by Rogue Valley Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://rvgslibrary.org/FormPage.asp?FormID=39

Jun 11   (VIRTUAL) Great Lakes Interest Group presented by Rogue Valley Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://rvgslibrary.org/FormPage.asp?FormID=38

Jun 12   (In-Person /MO) Mobile Memory Lab presented by St. Louis County Library  (Free)  https://waitwhile.com/locations/mobilememorylab/welcome

Jun 12   (Hybrid/CA) Brick Walls – Best Way to Break ‘Em Down  presented by CA Los Angeles FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/los_angeles_california/classes-and-webinars

Jun 12   (VIRTUAL) Genealogy 101 Series – Using Bureau of Land Management website presented by Rogue Valley Genealogical Society  ($)  https://rvgslibrary.org/FormPage.asp?FormID=20

Jun 12   (Hybrid/OR) Colonial America Interest Group presented by Rogue Valley Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://rvgslibrary.org/FormPage.asp?FormID=37

Jun 12   (VIRTUAL) 10 Million Names: A Conversation About African American Family History and Healing presented by  American Ancestors and the National Urban Leagu  (Free)  https://www.americanancestors.org/events/10-million-names-conversation-about-african-american-family-history-and-healing

Jun 12   (In-Person /IL) Genealogy Research Night presented by North Suburban Genealogical Society and Glenview Public Library  (Free)  https://glenviewpl.bibliocommons.com/events/67cf1652075f7728006ff828

Jun 13   (Hybrid/CA) Did You Know? Why Puzzilla presented by CA Los Angeles FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/los_angeles_california/classes-and-webinars

Jun 13   (VIRTUAL) Irish Interest Group presented by Rogue Valley Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://rvgslibrary.org/FormPage.asp?FormID=32

Jun 14   (VIRTUAL) JUNE PROGRAM – DOUBLE HEADER presented by Kinseekers Genealogy Society  (Free)  www.kinseekers.org

Jun 14   (In-Person /PA) Genealogists Helping Genealogists presented by The Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania  (Free/$)  https://genpa.org/programs-and-events/

Jun 14   (Hybrid/IL) Trace Your Ancestor’s Path with Immigration Records presented by North Suburban Genealogical Society and Glenview Public Library  (Free)  https://glenviewpl.bibliocommons.com/events/67c7165f72a6da2f000a8eed

Jun 16   (Hybrid/MO) Exploring Ancestry Library Edition presented by St. Louis County Library  (Free)  https://www.slcl.org/events/hybrid-program-exploring-ancestry-library-edition

Jun 16   (In-Person /VA) Open Genealogy Night at City of Fairfax Regional Library presented by City of Fairfax Regional Library & Fairfax Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://fxgs.org/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=912730&item_id=2475500

Jun 17   (In-Person /MO) History of the Barracks presented by St. Louis County Library  (Free)  https://www.slcl.org/events/history-barracks-0

Jun 17   (Hybrid/CA) They Deserve to be Found, Part 1: Using British Parish Records presented by CA Los Angeles FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/los_angeles_california/classes-and-webinars

Jun 17   (VIRTUAL) Evan Wilson – “Putting Your American Ancestors on the Map” – SRVGS Meeting presented by San Ramon Valley Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://srvgensoc.org/

Jun 18   (Hybrid/CA) Fold3  presented by CA Los Angeles FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/los_angeles_california/classes-and-webinars

Jun 18   (VIRTUAL) Let’s Talk Genealogy Roundtable presented by Rogue Valley Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://rvgslibrary.org/FormPage.asp?FormID=25

Jun 18   (In-Person /IL) Google Books & Hathi Trust for Genealogy Research presented by Arlington Heights Memorial Library  (Free)  https://www.ahml.info/scheduling/reservation/157405

Jun 19   (VIRTUAL) In Search of My Family presented by The Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania  (Free)  https://genpa.org/programs-and-events/

Jun 19   (Hybrid/CA) Don’t Curse the Cursive presented by CA Los Angeles FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/los_angeles_california/classes-and-webinars

Jun 20   (Hybrid/CA) The Research Process/Finding & Using Records – Part 2  presented by CA Los Angeles FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/los_angeles_california/classes-and-webinars

Jun 21   (Hybrid/CA) Surname Research Techniques and Websites presented by CA Los Angeles FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/los_angeles_california/classes-and-webinars

Jun 21   (In-Person /GA) Organizing Your Genealogy with Clarke-Oconee Genealogical Society presented by Clarke-Oconee Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://athenslibrary.libcal.com/event/14682433

Jun 24   (In-Person /PA) Genealogy Small Talk presented by The Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania  (Free/$)  https://genpa.org/programs-and-events/

Jun 24   (Hybrid/CA) Saving Sources from Outside Databases presented by CA Los Angeles FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/los_angeles_california/classes-and-webinars

Jun 24   (Hybrid/CA) Saving Sources from Outside Databases  presented by CA Los Angeles FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/los_angeles_california/classes-and-webinars

Jun 24   (Hybrid/OR) German Interest Group presented by Rogue Valley Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://rvgslibrary.org/FormPage.asp?FormID=14

Jun 25   (VIRTUAL) Getting Started with the Hunt for Your Norwegian Roots presented by Arlington Heights Memorial Library  (Free)  https://www.ahml.info/scheduling/reservation/178554

Jun 26   (Hybrid/CA) Attaching Records Using the Source Linker presented by CA Los Angeles FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/los_angeles_california/classes-and-webinars

Jun 27   (Hybrid/CA) Did You Know? – Searching with ‘WildCards’ presented by CA Los Angeles FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/los_angeles_california/classes-and-webinars

Jun 28   (In-Person /TN) Bytes from the past presented by Williamson County Public Library   (Free)  https://www.wcpltn.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=9045&month=5&year=2025&day=23&calType=0

Jul 01   (In-Person /IL) Beginner Genealogy Group presented by North Suburban Genealogical Society and Glenview Public Library  (Free)  https://glenviewpl.bibliocommons.com/events/67d31e2b5d951f36000d949f

Jul 01   (In-Person /TX) Genealogy Center Book Group presented by Genealogy & Preservation Center, Montgomery County Memorial Library System  (Free)  https://cms3.revize.com/revize/montgomerycounty/calendar.php?view=month&month=05&day=01&year=2024

Jul 08   (Hybrid/OH) Genealogy for Beginners – Using Military Records to Find UN-Military Things presented by Cincinnati Public Library / Pleasant Ridge  (Free)  https://cincinnatilibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6793e3b708738767c1268138

Jul 09   (VIRTUAL) Finding Missing Ancestors in Institutional Records presented by California Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/finding-missing-ancestors-in-institutional-records-part-ii-registration-1359521197499

Jul 10   (In-Person /MO) Dressing History: Women’s Fashion from the Past—The 1830s presented by St. Louis County Library  (Free)  https://www.slcl.org/events/dressing-history-womens-fashion-past-1830s

Jul 10   (VIRTUAL) FamilySearch presented by Glenview Public Library  (Free)  https://glenviewpl.bibliocommons.com/events/67cf12e5c871a641003cb319

Jul 11   NYG&B is seeking your “New York Stories” for inclusion in a recording for the 2025 New York State Family History Conference presented by New York Genealogical and Biographical Society    https://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/nysfhc/about

Jul 12   (VIRTUAL) AI in Genealogical Research – A Practical Approach presented by the Miami-Dade Public Library System  (Free)  https://mdpls.org/event/13097176

Jul 12   (VIRTUAL) Revolution or Gold – What Sent the French to 1850s California? presented by California Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/revolution-or-gold-what-sent-the-french-to-1850s-california-registration-1352000482839

Jul 14   (In-Person /MO) The Scenic Route: Cluster & Collateral Research presented by St. Louis County Library  (Free)  https://www.slcl.org/events/virtual-program-scenic-route-cluster-collateral-research

Jul 15   (VIRTUAL) Annette Burke Lyttle – “Genealogical Proof for the Everyday Genealogist “  – SRVGS Meeting presented by San Ramon Valley Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://srvgensoc.org/

Jul 19   (Hybrid/GA) Finding Females: Ledgers are a Unique Looking Glass into Women’s Lives with Diane L. Richard presented by Augusta Genealogical Society  (Free/$)  https://www.augustagensociety.org/july-program.html

Jul 19   (Hybrid/GA) Genealogy 101: Planting Your Tree presented by Athens-Clarke County Library  (Free)  https://athenslibrary.libcal.com/event/14537062

Aug 02   (VIRTUAL) AI in Genealogical Research – A Practical Approach presented by the Miami-Dade Public Library System  (Free)  https://mdpls.org/event/13097177

Aug 05   (In-Person /IL) Beginner Genealogy Group presented by North Suburban Genealogical Society and Glenview Public Library  (Free)  https://glenviewpl.bibliocommons.com/events/67d31e2b5d951f36000d94a0

Aug 06   (VIRTUAL) Organizing Your Genealogy presented by Glenview Public Library  (Free)  https://glenviewpl.bibliocommons.com/events/67cf1ad3075f7728006ff8f8

Aug 09   (Hybrid/IL) The New Deal Programs of the 1930s presented by Glenview Public Library and the North Suburban Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://glenviewpl.bibliocommons.com/events/67c7166ea8a83528000fb1a4

Aug 12   (Hybrid/OH) Genealogy for Beginners – Looking for Clues in Memories and Faces presented by Cincinnati Public Library / Pleasant Ridge  (Free)  https://cincinnatilibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6793e3b708738767c126813a

Aug 12   (Hybrid/IL) Naval Air Station Glenview presented by Glenview Public Library   (Free)  https://glenviewpl.bibliocommons.com/events/67dd808a075f77280071e13c

Aug 16   (Hybrid/GA) 2025 ​AGS Genealogical Symposium  “Build New Genealogy Skills” with Judy G. Russell, The Legal Genealogist, and ​Erick Montgomery presented by Augusta Genealogical Society  $  https://www.augustagensociety.org/genealogical-symposium.html

Sep 01   (In-Person /CT) Early registration discount ends fo Connecticut Society of Genealogists Family History Day Seminar – “CT 250: The People Who Made Connecticut” presented by Connecticut Society of Genealogists  ($)  https://csginc.org/family-history-day-seminar/

Sep 09   (VIRTUAL) “Becoming Betsey:  Find Female Ancestors with Cluster Research” presented by Rebecca Whitman Koford  (Free)  https://mgsfl.org/

Sep 09   (Hybrid/IN) Indiana State Library Lunch and Learn Series 2025: Using Maps in Your Research presented by Indiana State Library  (Free)  https://isl.libcal.com/event/14497404

Sep 09   (Hybrid/OH) Genealogy for Beginners – Where Do We Go From Here? presented by Cincinnati Public Library / Pleasant Ridge  (Free)  https://cincinnatilibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6793e3b708738767c126813c

Sep 18   (VIRTUAL) Zotero for Genealogy: Harnessing the Power of Your Research presented by Williamson County Public Library   (Free)  https://www.wcpltn.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=9369&month=5&year=2025&day=23&calType=0

Oct 04   (In-Person /CT) Connecticut Society of Genealogists Family History Day Seminar – “CT 250: The People Who Made Connecticut” presented by Connecticut Society of Genealogists  ($)  https://csginc.org/family-history-day-seminar/

Oct 07   (VIRTUAL) “Understanding Time and Place by Finding, Using, and Creating Historical Overlay Maps” presented by David M. McCorkle  (Free)  https://mgsfl.org/

Oct 14   (Hybrid/IN) Indiana State Library Lunch and Learn Series: Indiana State Library History presented by Indiana State Library  (Free)  https://isl.libcal.com/event/14497404

Nov 08   (Hybrid/PA) 2025 Genealogy Conference & 35^th Anniversary Celebration presented by North Hills Genealogists of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania  ($)  https://northhillsgenealogists.org/cpage.php?pt=122

Nov 18   (Hybrid/IN) Indiana State Library Lunch and Learn Series 2025: Introduction to Native American Research presented by Indiana State Library  (Free)  https://isl.libcal.com/event/14498759

Dec 31   Articles Sought for Upcoming Issues of The Arkansas Family Historian presented by Arkansas Genealogical Society    https://argensoc.org/afh/

Newly added genealogy events from all others:

May 25   (VIRTUAL) Black Ancestry: The Truth about Your Family Name presented by Paul Crooks  $  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-ancestry-the-truth-about-your-family-name-tickets-1076499762769

May 27   (VIRTUAL) Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society DNA Special Interest Group Meeting presented by the Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society   (Free)  www.tpcgs.org

May 27   (Hybrid/CT) Focus on Free Resources for New York Genealogical Research with Marian Wood presented by Southington Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://southingtongenealogicalsociety.org/

May 27   (VIRTUAL) AGM & Bad Bridget: Mayhem and the Lives of Irish Emigrant Women – Prof Elaine Farrell and Prof Leanne McCormick presented by North of Ireland Family History Society / Belfast Branch  (Free)  https://www.nifhs.org/event/agm-bad-bridget-mayhem-and-the-lives-of-irish-emigrant-women-prof-elaine-farrell-and-prof-leanne-mccormick-belfast-branch/

May 27   (Hybrid/NIR) Townlands of the North Coast, with Dr Niall Comer presented by North of Ireland Family History Society / Causeway Branch  (Free)  https://www.nifhs.org/event/townlands-of-the-north-coast/

May 28   (VIRTUAL) AncestryDNA®: Making the Cousin Connection presented by Ancestry.com  (Free)  https://events.zoom.us/ev/An-FxwRiB8G04PhNPnAffIi056HYloQhpKzkUT8xNfelY0vnVHO-~AqnwuWx4hW2ookqXxS5lN7HHkqJSr98CejoyFM66wnvSncwRBANjKq27nQ

May 28   (VIRTUAL) Using Gravestones and Memorial Plaques as Research Tools presented by Yad Vashem Archives and ESJF  ($)  https://forms.yadvashem.org/event-registration-quick?id=RSV-0200161

May 28   (VIRTUAL) Getting Started with Remento presented by Charlie Greene with Remento  (Free)  https://streamyard.com/watch/Nu4f6r3FpPCB

May 28   (VIRTUAL) Using AI for Genealogical Research – a NIFHS Spring School 2025 Class presented by North of Ireland Family History Society   (Free)  https://www.nifhs.org/event/using-ai-for-genealogical-research-a-nifhs-spring-school-2025-class/

May 29   (VIRTUAL) Unearthing Your Roots: Beginning Your Genealogical Research with Selena Carty presented by Black Cultural Archives  $  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/unearthing-your-roots-beginning-your-genealogical-research-tickets-1360271160659?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&keep_tld=1

May 30   (VIRTUAL) Conor Doherty-Greene, Deputy Consulate General, Consulate General of Ireland in Los Angeles – Dual Citizenship presented by Truckee Meadows Community College  (Free)  https://libguides.tmcc.edu/c.php?g=606579

May 31   (Hybrid/NC) Juneteenth eXperience: Finding and Celebrating Your Juneteenth Family presented by Black Genealogy Experience and High Point Library  (Free)  https://tinyurl.com/BGeX-HighPoint-31May25

May 31   (VIRTUAL) Pursuing YOUR Past: “Inspiring the Next Generation of Genealogists” presented by Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum  $  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pursuing-your-past-inspiring-the-next-generation-of-genealogists-registration-1302079568039

May 31   (VIRTUAL) Key Elements to Enhance Genealogy Research and Analysis with Denyce Porter Peyton presented by DuPage County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.wheatonlibrary.org/event/enhance-research-and-analysis-106698

May 31   (VIRTUAL) Genealogy Speaker Series: Researching an Ancestors’ Home presented by Polk County History Center  (Free)  https://www.polk-county.net/events/genealogy-speaker-series-researching-an-ancestors-home/

Jun 01   (In-Person /NC) Your Voice, Your Story: Oral History Workshop presented by Raleigh Arts and StoryShed Studio  (Free)  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/your-voice-your-story-oral-history-workshop-tickets-1337336442299

Jun 03   (VIRTUAL) Researching Your Farming Ancestors and Relatives presented by Lifelong Learning Dundee  $  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/researching-your-farming-ancestors-and-relatives-tickets-1298456521409

Jun 03   (VIRTUAL) “Our Galician Ancestors”, with Donna Gawell presented by Polish Genealogy Society of Greater Cleveland    https://pgsgc.org/schedule-of-presentations/

Jun 04   (VIRTUAL) Finding Your Juneteenth Ancestors on Ancestry, with Nicka Sewell-Smith presented by Ancestry.com  (Free)  https://events.zoom.us/ev/AssuivgkkbpSQiV82bYpPwgAnZE1xSc7w5To8JzxSzeCXcA9NgrP~AjHlB1by3ZFSCY4nIhBrsNFVDrMZFfXDOtW7m6gp3HkeVMthTUYVFYDJKg

Jun 04   (Hybrid/OH) Updates to the Medina County Memory Project  presented by Medina County District Library  (Free)  https://medinacounty.librarycalendar.com/event/MedinaMemoryUpdates-6425

Jun 05  (Hybrid/IL) “Winnebago County Poorhouse and Cemetery”, with Kathi Kresol – Monthly Meeting presented by Winnebago and Boone Counties Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.wbcgensociety.org/

Jun 05   (VIRTUAL) Discover Your Victorian Criminal Ancestors: Online Masterclass with Dr. Dean Kirby presented by FamilyTree   ($)  https://www.family-tree.co.uk/how-to-guides/webinars/discover-your-victorian-criminal-ancestors-online-masterclass-with-dr/

Jun 05   (VIRTUAL) Uncovering Black Genealogy through Surprising Archival Locations, with Shamele Jordan presented by Historical Society of Pennsylvania  $  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/uncovering-black-genealogy-through-surprising-archival-locations-tickets-1350121723419

Jun 05   (Hybrid/IL) Genealogy Networking Group presented by Cook Memorial Public Library District / Cook Park Library, Libertyville  (Free)  https://cooklib.libnet.info/event/13196634

Jun 06   (VIRTUAL) Using Ortsfamilienbücher to Research German Ancestors  presented by The Eastside Genealogical Society German Interest Group  (Free)  https://egsgermangroup.wordpress.com/meetings/  

Jun 07   (Hybrid/IL) Writing Your Life Story For Posterity presented by Winnebago and Boone Counties Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.facebook.com/events/1640638293288269

Jun 07   (VIRTUAL) Digging Deeper in Your Swedish Research – Virtual Genealogy Workshop with ArkivDigital presented by Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum  $  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/online-swedish-genealogy-workshop-june-7-2025-registration-1297416039299?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Jun 07   (VIRTUAL) Unusual Primary Sources for your Family History, with Morag Peers presented by Anglo-Scottish Family History Society  (Free)  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/anglo-scottish-fhs-branch-meeting-tickets-1362232386739?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&keep_tld=1

Jun 07   (In-Person /MS) 2025 E.O. and Betty Templeton History and Genealogy Fair  presented by Mississippi State University Libraries  (Free)  https://msstate.libcal.com/event/14597282

Jun 08   (VIRTUAL) Using Social Media for Genealogical Research:  The Good, the Bad, and the Exceedingly Strange, with Robin Meltzer presented by Jewish Genealogical Society of Oregon  (Free)  https://jgsoregon.wixsite.com/home

Jun 09   (VIRTUAL) Genealogy for our descendants presented by FamilyTree   ($)  https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/genealogy-for-our-descendants-tickets-1345067556269

Jun 09   (Hybrid/WA) After You’re Gone: Future Proofing Your Genealogy Research presented by Wenatchee Area Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.wags-web.org

Jun 09   (In-Person /OH) The Last Fugitive: Sara Lucy Bagby presented by Medina County District Library  (Free)  https://medinacounty.librarycalendar.com/event/adult-tba-19012

Jun 10   (In-Person /PA) Tools for Tracing Family Trees presented by Free Library of Philadelphia  (Free)  https://libwww.freelibrary.org/calendar/event/152042

Jun 10   (In-Person /IL) Genealogy Interest Group: Open Research Session presented by Ela Area Public Library  (Free)  https://eapl.libnet.info/event/13412042

Jun 11   (VIRTUAL) Connecting Roots to Africa presented by Kinnected Origins  (Free)  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/connecting-roots-to-africa-tickets-1296867478539

Jun 11   (VIRTUAL) Ancestry® Search Tips and Tricks presented by Ancestry.com  (Free)  https://events.zoom.us/ev/Ao97WVWqyBqugFUh1ovEmp3Kh3CGnThPHwoPgDXKmSGQ6bz_4v8p~Ap-f1dTnQG4B7trK46pPEhVqYIwHgj0PQFf3Eo3SsHB99eibKkTzNi2QvQ

Jun 11   (VIRTUAL) Swedish Genealogy Appointments (throughout the day) presented by Arlington Heights Memorial Library  (Free)  https://www.ahml.info/attend/events/202506?field_event_calendars_value=All&field_event_subjects_value=23&field_event_title_value=

Jun 11   (VIRTUAL) 10 Generative AI Prompts Every Genealogist Needs to Know presented by The Pikes Peak Genealogical Society Colorado Springs, Colorado  (Free)  https://www.ppgs.org

Jun 12   (VIRTUAL) Smash your DNA brickwalls: trouble-shooting tactics with Michelle Leonard – June 12 & 26 presented by FamilyTree   ($)  https://www.family-tree.co.uk/how-to-guides/webinars/smash-your-dna-brickwalls-trouble-shooting-tactics-with-michelle-leona/

Jun 12   (VIRTUAL) The Visitations Books in Genealogy presented by Queensland Family History Society  $  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-visitations-books-in-genealogy-tickets-1227085769569?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&keep_tld=1

Jun 13   (VIRTUAL) Researching your family history, 1837-1911 presented by The National Archives (UK)  (Free)  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/researching-your-family-history-1837-1911-tickets-1223446574639

Jun 13   (VIRTUAL) Karen Dustman – Writing your Memoir and/or Your Family History  presented by Truckee Meadows Community College  (Free)  https://libguides.tmcc.edu/c.php?g=606579

Jun 14   (In-Person /MO) Crossings: Women on the Santa Fe Trail presented by Missouri State Archives  ($)  https://www.sos.mo.gov/archives/about/calendar

Jun 17   (VIRTUAL) Highlands and Islands Family History presented by National Library of Scotland  (Free)  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/highlands-and-islands-family-history-tickets-1330124220349

Jun 17   (In-Person /OK) Beginning the Journey to Your Ancestors – June 17, 19, 24 & 26 presented by Oklahoma Genealogical Society  $  https://www.okgensoc.org/store.php?sid=1#sr115

Jun 18   (VIRTUAL) Historical and Genealogical Research Methods (June 18, 25, July 9 and July 16) presented by Stewards of Historical Preservation  $  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/historical-and-genealogical-research-methods-tickets-1362165617029

Jun 21   (Hybrid/DE) The Road to Independence: Revolutionary War Research with Michael Strauss, AG presented by Downstate Delaware Genealogical Society, Inc.  (Free)  www.downstatedegenealogists.org

Jun 21   (Hybrid/OH) “The GLO Website: A Public (Federal) Land and Military Bounty Goldmine” by Peggy Ash AG®  presented by CAGG: Computer Assisted Genealogy Group (Cleveland area)  (Free)  https://www.ohcagg.org/

Jun 22   (VIRTUAL) It’s Hard to Say “Good-Bye” – On Emigration From Eastern Europe presented by Minnesota Jewish Genealogy Society  (Free/$)  https://www.mnjgs.org/events/its-hard-to-say-good-bye-on-emigration-from-eastern-europe

Jun 24   (Hybrid/NIR) The Stewart Family of Ballyhivistock, near Dervock, with Bruce Clark presented by North of Ireland Family History Society / Causeway Branch  (Free)  https://www.nifhs.org/event/the-stewart-family-of-ballyhivistock-near-dervock/

Jun 26   (VIRTUAL) AI: Genealogy is Changing… Don’t Get Left Behind, with John Beaumont presented by FamilyTree   ($)  https://www.family-tree.co.uk/how-to-guides/webinars/discover-your-victorian-criminal-ancestors-online-masterclass-with-dr/

Jun 26   (In-Person /IL) DAR Genealogy Workshop presented by Ela Area Public Library  (Free)  https://eapl.libnet.info/event/13408471

Jun 27   (VIRTUAL) Courtney Carr, WWII Veterans Legacy Programs Mgr. – Society of Sons & Daughters of Veterans WWII presented by Truckee Meadows Community College  (Free)  https://libguides.tmcc.edu/c.php?g=606579

Jul 03   (Hybrid/IL) Genealogy Networking Group presented by Cook Memorial Public Library District / Cook Park Library, Libertyville  (Free)  https://cooklib.libnet.info/event/13196750

Jul 05   (Hybrid/OH) Family History Help Session presented by Medina County District Library  (Free)  https://medinacounty.librarycalendar.com/event/family-history-help-session-31306

Jul 08   (In-Person /IL) Genealogy Interest Group: Newspapers.com Library Edition presented by Ela Area Public Library  (Free)  https://eapl.libnet.info/event/13412074

Jul 15   (VIRTUAL) Getting Started in Genealogy Research presented by New York Public Library  (Free)  https://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2025/07/15/getting-started-genealogy-research

Jul 17   (VIRTUAL) Coming to America: The Immigrant Experience presented by Ela Area Public Library  (Free)  https://eapl.libnet.info/event/13413070

Jul 19   (VIRTUAL) “Image Mining: Tips for Locating Digital Records on Major Websites and Beyond” by Joseph B. Everett MLS, AG presented by CAGG: Computer Assisted Genealogy Group (Cleveland area)  (Free)  https://www.ohcagg.org/

Jul 19   (Hybrid/IL) Rockford’s Cemeteries, Discovering the Famous presented by Winnebago and Boone Counties Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://services.rockfordpubliclibrary.org/event/13477888

Jul 22  AWARD/GRANT/SCHOLARSHIP New Borders and Shires Scholarship – applications open! presented by Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies    https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/centreforlifelonglearning/news/bordersandshiresscholarship/

Jul 27   (VIRTUAL) Branching Out: Fresh Perspectives to Advance Your Family History Research presented by Mica L. Anders  $  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/branching-out-fresh-perspectives-to-advance-your-family-history-research-tickets-1309993709449

Aug 02   (Hybrid/OH) Finding William’s Parents presented by Medina County District Library and Medina County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://medinacounty.librarycalendar.com/event/finding-williams-parents-31305

Aug 02   (In-Person /IL) DAR Genealogy Workshop presented by Cook Memorial Public Library District / Cook Park Library, Libertyville  (Free)  https://cooklib.libnet.info/event/11317099

Aug 04   (In-Person /OH) Local History Demo: Microfilm & MCDL Digital Archive presented by Medina County District Library and Medina County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://medinacounty.librarycalendar.com/event/digital-lab-makerspace-demos-microfilm-readers-and-mcdl-digital-archive-29935

Aug 06   (In-Person /OH) Organizing Your Genealogy presented by Geauga County Public Library  (Free)  https://geaugalibrary.libcal.com/event/13904433

Aug 07   (Hybrid/IL) “One Touch Genealogy Research” with Thomas MacEntee – Monthly Meeting presented by Winnebago and Boone Counties Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.wbcgensociety.org/

Aug 07   (Hybrid/IL) Genealogy Networking Group presented by Cook Memorial Public Library District / Cook Park Library, Libertyville  (Free)  https://cooklib.libnet.info/event/13196793

Aug 09   (In-Person /OH) Genealogy Q & A and Lock-in  presented by Geauga County Public Library  (Free)  https://geaugalibrary.libcal.com/event/14064516

Aug 12   (In-Person /IL) Genealogy Interest Group: Open Research Session presented by Ela Area Public Library  (Free)  https://eapl.libnet.info/event/13413238

Aug 14   (Hybrid/IL) A Genealogist’s Primer on Fraternal Organizations presented by Cook Memorial Public Library District / Cook Park Library, Libertyville  (Free)  https://cooklib.libnet.info/event/12608352

Aug 24   (VIRTUAL) “Uncovering their Names and Stories : 300+ Years of a German – Jewish Family 1697-2024” with David Marlow presented by Jewish Genealogy Society of Pittsburgh  (Free/$)  https://www.pghjgs.org/event-details/uncovering-their-names-and-stories-300-years-of-a-german-jewish-family-1697-2024-with-david-marlow

Sep 02   (VIRTUAL) Saving Your Research for Future Generations To Enjoy by Gail Berzins presented by Polish Genealogy Society of Greater Cleveland    https://pgsgc.org/schedule-of-presentations/

Sep 06   (Hybrid/IL) “Researching Your DNA Matches When They Don’t Give Their Information” with Kate Penney Howard – Monthly Meeting presented by Winnebago and Boone Counties Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.wbcgensociety.org/

Sep 09   (VIRTUAL) Getting Started in Genealogy Research presented by New York Public Library  (Free)  https://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2025/09/09/getting-started-genealogy-research

Sep 14   (VIRTUAL) “The Best Uses of AI for Genealogy” with Mark Thompson presented by Jewish Genealogy Society of Pittsburgh  (Free/$)  https://www.pghjgs.org/event-details/the-best-uses-of-ai-for-genealogy-with-mark-thompson

Sep 25   (VIRTUAL) Writing Your Family History presented by New York Public Library  (Free)  https://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2025/09/25/writing-your-family-history

Sep 26-28   (In-Person /FL) Bolles Family Association Reunion 2025 presented by Bolles Family Association  ($)  https://bollesfamilyassociation.org/Reunions/2025%20Reunion.html

Oct 07   (VIRTUAL) Cleveland Neighborhood Taverns: A Pub Crawl Through History by Thomas Kaschalk presented by Polish Genealogy Society of Greater Cleveland    https://pgsgc.org/schedule-of-presentations/

Oct 09   (VIRTUAL) Getting Organized with Your Genealogy Research presented by New York Public Library  (Free)  https://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2025/10/09/clone-getting-organized-your-genealogy-research

Nov 04   (VIRTUAL) Military Masterclass: Skills for tracing British Armed Forces Ancestors, 4 & 11 Nov, with Graham Bandy presented by FamilyTree   ($)  https://www.family-tree.co.uk/how-to-guides/webinars/military-masterclass-skills-for-tracing-british-armed-forces-ancestors/

Nov 04   (VIRTUAL) A History of Fleet Avenue by Glenn Sobola  presented by Polish Genealogy Society of Greater Cleveland    https://pgsgc.org/schedule-of-presentations/

Nov 13   (VIRTUAL) Getting Started in Genealogy Research presented by New York Public Library  (Free)  https://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2025/11/13/clone-getting-started-genealogy-research

Nov 16   (VIRTUAL) “How to Research your Jewish Ancestors in the UK” with Jeanette Rosenberg presented by Jewish Genealogy Society of Pittsburgh  (Free/$)  https://www.pghjgs.org/event-details/how-to-research-your-jewish-ancestors-in-the-uk-with-jeanette-rosenberg

Dec 02   (VIRTUAL) Overview of Cleveland Public Library’s Genealogical Resources by Terry Metter  presented by Polish Genealogy Society of Greater Cleveland    https://pgsgc.org/schedule-of-presentations/

Dec 03   (VIRTUAL) Researching Ship Passenger Lists presented by New York Public Library  (Free)  https://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2025/12/03/researching-ship-passenger-lists

Dec 17   (VIRTUAL) Researching a Historical Route with NYPL’s Collections presented by New York Public Library  (Free)  https://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2025/12/17/virtual-researching-historical-route-nypls-collections

2026

Apr 18-25  TOUR  (In-Person /Dublin, IE) 2026 Dublin Research Trip presented by Return to Éire  ($)  https://www.returntoeire.com/2026-research-trip

Apr 25   (In-Person /WMD UK) RQG Conference 2026 presented by Register of Qualified Genealogists  ($)  https://www.qualifiedgenealogists.org/2026-conference

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