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170+ 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 newsletter is kindly sponsored by the Whittier Area Genealogical Society

This Week’s Genealogy News:

(Mentions of businesses or societies in our News are unpaid and non-affiliate — just good info of interest to genealogists!)

1926 IRISH CENSUS

On April 18, 2026, the National Archives of Ireland will release the 1926 (First) Census of the Irish Free State online for free, making over 700,000 household returns fully searchable. The National Archives of Ireland is planning events, including workshops and presentations for family and local history enthusiasts. They’re also searching for “Centenarian Ambassadors”—people still living who were recorded in this census—to share their stories. More at https://nationalarchives.ie/news-and-events/census-1926/

HOLOCAUST HISTORIES AND MYSTERIES INITIATIVE

The Ackman & Ziff Family Genealogy Institute at the Center for Jewish History this week launched “Histories and Mysteries,” a new project to resolve unanswered questions from the Holocaust. The initiative combines professional genealogical research with public collaboration to uncover hidden identities, reunite families, and bring closure to long-held family mysteries. Genealogists and the public are invited to participate by submitting their own family stories and contributing clues to help restore histories lost during this era. You can read all about it at https://cjh.org/histories-mysteries

FAMILYSEARCH 2025 HIGHLIGHTS

FamilySearch’s recent blog post recounts genealogy highlights of 2025. Along with adding over 2.2 BILLION new searchable names and images, they made a lot of really significant tech updates like the full release of its popular Full-Text Search tool, improved FamilyTree merging and Data Quality scoring, updates to the Family Tree mobile app, and a record-breaking global turnout for its RootsTech 2025 conference. Read the details at https://www.familysearch.org/en/blog/familysearch-year-in-review-2025

SOCIETY STRENGTHENING

The Stanly County Genealogical Society (NC) is again hosting a series of special virtual programs this year called “Ideas of How to Save my Genealogical Society,” designed for board members of active genealogical societies to discuss the challenges societies are facing today. The goal is to have an open dialogue about what’s working for successful societies, including strategies for finding new members, using social media effectively, and creating activities that members enjoy. For more information and to request an invitation, email pcollins.anc@gmail.com. Please include your name and email to send the invite to.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS & SCHEDULE

RootsTech announced their lineup of both in-person and virtual keynote speakers for the 2026 RootsTech conference, March 5-7, 2026. The In-person keynote speakers will be: Steve Rockwood, President and CEO of FamilySearch; Marlee Matlin, Academy Award-winning actress and author; Tara Roberts, National Geographic explorer in residence, Author, and historian; Steve Young, NFL Hall of Famer and Super Bowl MVP. Virtual keynote speakers scheduled are: Gardiner Brothers, Award-winning Irish dancers; Jessica Soho, Award-winning Filipina broadcast journalist; José Hernandez, Mexican-American engineer and NASA astronaut; Zico, Brazilian football legend. You can learn more about these folks at https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/events/meet-our-keynotes

The full class schedule for RootsTech 2026 was released on Thursday (Jan. 8). Be sure to update your RootsTech mobile app so you can easily peruse the classes and create your schedule if attending in person.

CALENDAR UPDATES!!!

A few new books have been added to both the Fiction and Non-fiction lists this week. If you’ve published a genealogy-related book, I’d be happy to add yours to the lists as well! If you’re looking for some new research sources and ideas, or just a good book to curl up with, check these lists. You can find them under the “Other Events & Opportunities” tab on the website.

This coming week I’m finally going to be switching the calendar over to list events by their start times, so events will appear on the calendar in order by date then time, and will appear correctly in order, in your time zone. (if all goes well, you’ll no longer see a list of time zones in the description). I’ve already updated the Submission form — entries now request an end date and time (if you leave it blank, it will default to the same date as the start date with an end time one hour after the start time). The “going forward” part is the easy part… Next I will update the existing events which will be the tricky and time-consuming part. So please have patience if while I’m working on this you might see a ton of double entries for a day or two. If anything looks super wonky, or just plain wrong, please be sure to let me know! Email info@conferencekeeper.org or via the Contact form on the website.

News from the National Genealogical Society

NEW GENTECH TOOLBOX WORKSHOP: The next GenTech Toolbox workshop from NGS will be “AncestryDNA Custom Clusters: Identifying Matches that Matter” with Angie Bush, Feb. 17 at 7 pm Eastern. See details and registration options & pricing at https://www.ngsgenealogy.org/gentechtoolbox/ancestrydna-custom-clusters

CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS: This year’s NGS Family History Conference has several workshops being offered in conjunction with the conference. All have limited seats available, and once they’re full, that’s it! Workshops are mostly held just prior to the full conference beginning, and are very hands-on, with some 3 hours and others 6 hours of intensive learning and practice on a focused topic. Choose from Starting Smart with AI: Hands-On Tools for Family Historians; To Catch a Serial Killer: An Introductory Workshop in Investigative Genetic Genealogy; Choose Your Own Migration Adventure: An Interactive Ancestral Experience; Unlocking African American Genealogy: Records, Methods, and Practice; America’s Story: Opportunity, Diversity, and Belonging Across 250 Years; From Researcher to Writer: Narrating Ancestors’ Place in History; Coming to America: Immigration & Naturalization in the 19th and 20th Centuries; Hands-On Mapping & Geospatial Analysis with Google Earth Pro for Genealogical Research; Your Story, Your Book: Hands-On Self-Publishing; and the BCG Education Fund “Putting Skills to Work” Workshops, Session 1 – Genealogy Standards in Context: A Practical Approach, and Session 2 – DNA Standards in Context: A Practical Approach. Full details and registration info at https://conference.ngsgenealogy.org/workshops/

SURVEY: NGS organization members, administrators and delegates are requested to be sure that one person from your organization take a moment to fill out the latest NGS organization member survey. Your input helps NGS help better understand your organization and its needs. An email was sent previously with the survey details and link. If you have any questions, please contact Kate Smith at NGS.

Highlights:

Watch “Navigating the AI Frontier AI’s Impact on Genealogy” on the NGS YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/bw2Wn9h0TI0

NGS 2026 Family History Conference “America at 250” (May 27-30, 2026) registration discount ends in February. NGS Member Organizations may have up to three leaders, volunteers, or employees attend the  at the discounted individual member rate per person if those individuals are not members of NGS. https://conference.ngsgenealogy.org/

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Newly added events hosted by NGS Member Societies & Libraries:

Jan 10   (VIRTUAL) Embracing Research Challenges:  Case Studies by Carly Morgan, JD and Sunny Jane Morton presented by Kinseekers   (Free)  www. www.kinseekers.org/

Jan 10   (VIRTUAL) Embracing Research Challenges: Case Studies presented by Kinseekers Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.kinseekers.org

Jan 10   (In-Person /CA) Daughters of the American Revolution presented by Los Angeles FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/los_angeles_california/classes-and-webinars

Jan 12   (In-Person /AZ) One-Name Genealogical Research presented by West Valley Genealogical Society    www.azwvgs.org

Jan 13   (VIRTUAL) AI for Genealogists with Michelle Oliver presented by African American Genealogy Group  (Free)  https://aagg.org/

Jan 13   (Hybrid/TX) ”Cherokee Genealogy” by Leta Jones Goodman presented by Arlington Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://arlingtontx.libcal.com/event/15193942

Jan 13   (VIRTUAL) GRIVA DNA SIG: What’s Next? Thoughtful DNA Research Moves for the Coming Year presented by GRIVA  (Free)  https://griva.org/event/january-2026-whats-next/

Jan 13   (VIRTUAL) Family Tree Maker Interest Group presented by Rogue Valley Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://rvgslibrary.org/calendar.asp?view=event&eventid=127&date=1/13/2026

Jan 14   (VIRTUAL) Family Tree Maker SIG, Daytime meeting presented by Kinseekers  (Free)  www. www.kinseekers.org/

Jan 14   (Hybrid/OR) Genetic Genealogy Interest Group presented by Rogue Valley Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://rvgslibrary.org/calendar.asp?view=event&eventid=114&date=1/14/2026

Jan 17   (VIRTUAL) Heir to the Family Tree: Now What? by Nancy Dierker presented by Colorado Genealogical Society   (Free)  https://cogensoc.us/cgs-events/january-program-heir-to-the-family-tree-now-what/

Jan 17   (VIRTUAL) Finding Birth Parents Using DNA – Part 2 presented by Colorado Genealogical Society   (Free)  https://cogensoc.us/cgs-events/january-program-heir-to-the-family-tree-now-what/

Jan 17   (In-Person /MT) Beginning Genealogy presented by Great Falls Genealogy Society  (Free)  https://gfgenealogy.org/2025/12/24/beginning-genealogy/

Jan 17   (Hybrid/NY) Researching with Census Records presented by Irish Family History Forum (IFHF)  (Free/$)  www.ifhf.org

Jan 17   (Hybrid/MS) Mississippi Genealogical Society monthly program:  “You Only Have a Death Notice” presented by Dr. Deborah Abbott presented by Mississippi Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.msgensociety.org/event-6502223

Jan 17   (VIRTUAL) Order in the Court! An Introduction to United States Court Records  presented by The Sonoma County Genealogical Society Presents   (Free)  https://www.scgsonline.org

Jan 19   (Hybrid/OR) Transcription Mission Work Group presented by Rogue Valley Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://rvgslibrary.org/calendar.asp?view=event&eventid=413&date=1/19/2026

Jan 20   (Hybrid/OR) The Signature Quilt Mystery presented by Rogue Valley Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://rvgslibrary.org/calendar.asp?view=event&eventid=425&date=1/20/2026

Jan 20   (In-Person /AZ) Novice Genealogy Workshop: Finding Records presented by West Valley Genealogical Society    www.azwvgs.org

Jan 21   (In-Person /TX) Using Family Tree Maker Software: Session 2: Getting Technical  (Genealogy Workshop) presented by Houston Genealogical Forum  (Free)  https://hgftx.org/

Jan 21   (VIRTUAL) Let’s Talk Genealogy presented by Rogue Valley Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://rvgslibrary.org/calendar.asp?view=event&eventid=287&date=1/21/2026

Jan 21   (Hybrid/MI) ”Genealogy: Starting is Easy” presented by The Irish Genealogical Society of Michigan  (Free/$)  www.miigsm.org

Jan 22   (Hybrid/OR) Charting Your Ancestors presented by Rogue Valley Genealogical Society  ($)  https://rvgslibrary.org/calendar.asp?view=event&eventid=426&date=1/22/2026

Jan 24   (Hybrid/TX) German Genealogy Essentials: From American Records to German Archives presented by Dallas Genealogical Society  ($)  https://dallasgenealogy.org/meetings-events/2026-spring-seminar/german-precon/

Jan 24   (VIRTUAL) Researching in Central and South America, with Sarah Day presented by San Mateo County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://smcgs.org/

Jan 24   (VIRTUAL) Genealogy Club: Mapping Ireland’s Records, with John Grenham presented by the Godfrey Memorial Library  (Free/$)  www.godfrey.org

Jan 24   (In-Person /AZ) Getting Started with Hispanic Genealogy presented by West Valley Genealogical Society    www.azwvgs.org

Jan 25   (In-Person /SCCHGS) SCCHGS Sunday Society Social presented by SCCHGS  (Free)  http://tinyurl.com/2dmr3hjk  

Jan 25   (VIRTUAL) German Special Interest Group presented by the Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/114066/german-special-interest-group-zoom

Jan 26   (VIRTUAL) Using AI Ethically for Genealogical Research (Zoom) presented by the Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library https://www.mymcpl.org/events/112708/using-ai-ethically-genealogical-research-zoom

Jan 27   (Hybrid/OR) German Interest Group presented by Rogue Valley Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://rvgslibrary.org/calendar.asp?view=event&eventid=389&date=1/27/2026

Jan 27   (VIRTUAL) The Aurora Genealogical Society of Colorado Presents: “Fair Work: Labor Unions and Your Ancestor” Presented by Jen Baldwin, Professional Genealogist  (Free/$)   https://www.auroragenealogicalsociety.com

Jan 30   (Hybrid/MO) From Clues to a Conclusion: Evaluating Evidence in Genealogy (Hybrid) presented by the Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library                 https://www.mymcpl.org/events/114071/clues-conclusion-evaluating-evidence-genealogy-hybrid

Feb 02   (VIRTUAL) Genealogy Essentials: Building a Strong Foundation for Family History presented by Texas State Genealogical Society  ($)  https://www.txsgs.org/genealogy-essentials-starts-february-2-2026/

Feb 02   (VIRTUAL) You Only Have a Death Announcement: Now What? (Zoom) presented by the Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library                 https://www.mymcpl.org/events/114005/you-only-have-death-announcement-now-what-zoom

Feb 03   (In-Person /AZ) Researching at FamilySearch in Salt Lake City presented by West Valley Genealogical Society    www.azwvgs.org

Feb 04   (In-Person /TX) Using Family Tree Maker Software: Session 3: Fine Tuning  (Genealogy Workshop) presented by Houston Genealogical Forum  (Free)  https://hgftx.org/

Feb 05   (Hybrid/MO) Beginning African American Genealogy (Hybrid) presented by the Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library            https://www.mymcpl.org/events/114072/beginning-african-american-genealogy-hybrid

Feb 07   (Hybrid/TX) Genealogy in the Courthouse with Frank Lytle – HGF Monthly Meeting presented by Houston Genealogical Forum  (Free)  https://hgftx.org/

Feb 07   (Hybrid/CA) Proving Your Revolutionary War Patriot: DAR & SAR Made Simple and Workshop: Al offers guidance on next steps, documentation strategies, and how to evaluate potential Patriot ancestors, with speaker Al Rattan presented by Orange County California Genealogical Society (OCCGS)  (Free)  https://occgs.com/

Feb 09   (In-Person /SC) Family History Day – Your journey rooted in history presented by Heritage Library  ($)  https://heritagelib.org/event/family-history-day-your-journey-rooted-in-history/

Feb 09   (Hybrid/MO) The Black Archives of Mid-America (Hybrid) presented by the Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library   https://www.mymcpl.org/events/112702/black-archives-mid-america-hybrid

Feb 10   (Hybrid/TX) ”How Do We Know What We Know? Basics of Evidence Analysis” by Jay Fonkert presented by Arlington Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://arlingtontx.libcal.com/event/15193943

Feb 10   (VIRTUAL) Family Tree Maker Interest Group presented by Rogue Valley Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://rvgslibrary.org/calendar.asp?view=event&eventid=127&date=2/10/2026

Feb 11   (VIRTUAL) Great Lakes Interest Group presented by Rogue Valley Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://rvgslibrary.org/calendar.asp?view=event&eventid=260&date=2/11/2026

Feb 11   (Hybrid/OR) Genetic Genealogy Interest Group presented by Rogue Valley Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://rvgslibrary.org/calendar.asp?view=event&eventid=114&date=2/11/2026

Feb 12   (VIRTUAL) Building Your Network With DNA, with Adolphus Armstrong presented by Georgia Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://gagensociety.org/genealogy-events/building-your-network-with-dna/

Feb 12   (VIRTUAL) Genealogy 101: Wills and Probate presented by Rogue Valley Genealogical Society  ($)  https://rvgslibrary.org/calendar.asp?view=event&eventid=417&date=2/12/2026

Feb 12   (Hybrid/OR) Colonial America Interest Group presented by Rogue Valley Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://rvgslibrary.org/calendar.asp?view=event&eventid=259&date=2/12/2026

Feb 12   (VIRTUAL) FamilySearch presented by the Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library    https://www.mymcpl.org/events/114073/familysearch-hybrid

Feb 13   (VIRTUAL) 10 Million Names (Zoom) presented by the Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library    https://www.mymcpl.org/events/113143/10-million-names-zoom

Feb 15   (In-Person /MO) Beginning Genealogy presented by the Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library             https://www.mymcpl.org/events/112242/beginning-genealogy

Feb 16   (Hybrid/OR) Transcription Mission Work Group presented by Rogue Valley Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://rvgslibrary.org/calendar.asp?view=event&eventid=413&date=2/16/2026

Feb 17   (VIRTUAL) GenTech Toolbox Workshop: AncestryDNA Custom Clusters: Identifying Matches that Matter with Angie Bush presented by the National Genealogical Society (NGS)  ($)  https://pxllnk.co/GenTechFeb2026

Feb 17   (In-Person /AZ) Novice Genealogy: Getting Organized presented by West Valley Genealogical Society    www.azwvgs.org

Feb 18   (VIRTUAL) Let’s Talk Genealogy Roundtable presented by Rogue Valley Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://rvgslibrary.org/calendar.asp?view=event&eventid=287&date=2/18/2026

Feb 18   (In-Person /MO) Hidden Treasures: What’s In a Name? presented by the Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library     https://www.mymcpl.org/events/112711/hidden-treasures-whats-name

Feb 19   (VIRTUAL) Fold3 (Hybrid) presented by the Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library    https://www.mymcpl.org/events/114074/fold3-hybrid

Feb 21   (VIRTUAL) African American Genealogical Society of Northern California Monthly Program Meeting presented by African American Genealogical Society of Northern California  (Free)  https://aagsnc.org/our-next-monthly-meeting/

Feb 21   (In-Person /MO) Our Ancestors Await Us: Software Innovations for Genealogical Research presented by the Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library             https://www.mymcpl.org/events/114003/our-ancestors-await-us-software-innovations-genealogical-research

Feb 23   (Hybrid/MO) The Black Archives Museum of St. Joseph (Hybrid) presented by the Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library            https://www.mymcpl.org/events/114004/black-archives-museum-st-joseph-hybrid

Feb 24   (Hybrid/OR) German Interest Group presented by Rogue Valley Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://rvgslibrary.org/calendar.asp?view=event&eventid=389&date=2/24/2026

Feb 24   (VIRTUAL) The Aurora Genealogical Society of Colorado Presents:

Faith of Our Fathers”  Presented by Sylvia Tracy-Doolos, Professional Genealogist (Free/$)  https://www.auroragenealogicalsociety.com

Feb 25   (In-Person /AZ) What to Do With Your Genealogy After You are Gone (2 sessions – Feb 25 & Mar 4) presented by West Valley Genealogical Society    www.azwvgs.org

Feb 27   (Hybrid/WI) My African American Family Research presented by Milwaukee County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://milwaukeegenealogy.org/eventListings.php?nm=48

Feb 28   (Hybrid/MO) U.S. Probate Records for Genealogy (Hybrid) presented by the Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library            https://www.mymcpl.org/events/114082/us-probate-records-genealogy-hybrid

Feb 28   (In-Person /AZ) Church and Civil Records in Mexico and Colonial Spain presented by West Valley Genealogical Society    www.azwvgs.org

Mar 03   (In-Person /AZ) Chasing Your Ancestors Across Time presented by West Valley Genealogical Society    www.azwvgs.org

Mar 04   (In-Person /AZ) What to Do With Your Genealogy After You are Gone (2 sessions – Feb 25 & Mar 4) presented by West Valley Genealogical Society    www.azwvgs.org

Mar 05   (VIRTUAL) Genealogical Reasoning with DNA, with Robert Cameron Weir  presented by German Genealogy Group  (members only)  https://www.germangenealogygroup.com/meetings/meeting-schedule.php

Mar 09   (In-Person /AZ) Cemetery Secretary presented by West Valley Genealogical Society    www.azwvgs.org

Mar 17   (In-Person /AZ) Novice Genealogy Workshop: Finding Records presented by West Valley Genealogical Society    www.azwvgs.org

Mar 24   (VIRTUAL) The Aurora Genealogical Society of Colorado Presents: “Artificial Intelligence / Family History Research”  Presented by Vickie Smejkal, Experience Genealogist (Free/$)  https://www.auroragenealogicalsociety.com

Mar 28   (In-Person /AZ) Archives Notarial Records & Researching Mexican Ancestors in the U.S. presented by West Valley Genealogical Society    www.azwvgs.org

Mar 31  CONTEST  2025 Northwest Arkansas Genealogical Society Writing Contest presented by Northwest Arkansas Genealogical Society    https://www.nwagenealogicalsociety.org/writing-contest

Apr 11   (In-Person /SC) Family History Day – Your journey rooted in history presented by Heritage Library  ($)  https://heritagelib.org/event/family-history-day-your-journey-rooted-in-history-3/

Apr 13   (In-Person /AZ) Paper Trails Across Borders: Exploring Alien Registration and Border Crossing Records presented by West Valley Genealogical Society    www.azwvgs.org

Apr 21   (In-Person /AZ) Novice Genealogy: Getting Organized presented by West Valley Genealogical Society    www.azwvgs.org

Jun 30  TOUR  (In-Person /Netherlands) Deadline to register for Exploring Our Past: The NYG&B Visits the Netherlands (Aug 30 – Sep 5, 2026) presented by New York Genealogical and Biographical Society   ($)   https://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/events/exploring-our-past-nygb-visits-netherlands

Jul 09   (VIRTUAL) Georgia at the Crossroads: 250 Years of Conflict, Kinship, and Courage, with Terri Ward presented by Georgia Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://gagensociety.org/genealogy-events/georgia-at-the-crossroads-250-years-of-conflict-kinship-and-courage/

Aug 13   (VIRTUAL) One Name Studies – Using them For Your Family History Research, with Taneya Koonce presented by Georgia Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://gagensociety.org/genealogy-events/georgia-at-the-crossroads-250-years-of-conflict-kinship-and-courage/

Newly added genealogy events from all others:

Jan 10   (Hybrid/WI) Find Your Ancestors: Polish Genealogy – Finding Their Polish Records presented by Appleton Public Library  (Free)  https://appleton-wi.whofi.com/calendar/event/1273280

Jan 10   (VIRTUAL) WikiTree Challenge 1 Chat presented by WikiTree    https://www.wikitree.com/g2g/1972125

Jan 10   (VIRTUAL) WikiTree Saturday Roundup presented by WikiTree    https://www.wikitree.com/g2g/tag/saturday_roundup

Jan 12   (In-Person /AL) Genealogy Workshop: Land and Military presented by Alabama Department of Archives & History   ($)   https://www.archives.alabama.gov/EventView.aspx?id=126

Jan 12   (VIRTUAL) How to Date your House presented by Antrim & Newtownabbey Family History Society (A branch of NIFHS)  (Free)  https://www.nifhs.org/events/dating-houses/

Jan 12   (VIRTUAL) Tracing Family Rumours, With guest speaker, Jodi Bell presented by Bruce County Genealogocial Society  (Free)  https://bit.ly/2026-January-BCGS-JodiBell

Jan 12   (VIRTUAL) Using Russian and Ukrainian Language Internet Resources for Jewish Genealogy with Samuel Chaniel Lerner presented by Israel Genealogy Research Association (IGRA)   (Free)  https://genealogy.org.il/membership/  (scroll down, left side of page)

Jan 13   (VIRTUAL) Lunch & Learn Series: Navigating the Historic North Carolina Newspaper Collection presented by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library  (Free)  https://cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/695bfe7d1e64afd01e52867b

Jan 13   (Hybrid/WA) Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society Monthly Educational Meeting    (Free)   www.tpcgs.org

Jan 14   (VIRTUAL)  How to Leave Your Genealogy, with Lisa S. Gorell presented by Fiske Genealogical Library  (Free)  https://fiskelibrary.org/index.html

Jan 14   (VIRTUAL) Sephardim in Colonial America presented by JewishGen Talks  (Free/donation)  https://mjhnyc.org/events/jewishgen-talks-sephardim-in-colonial-america/

Jan 14   (VIRTUAL) Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society Writing Family History presented by Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society   (Free)  www.tpcgs.org

Jan 15   (Hybrid/AL) The Proof is in the Dough: Rural Southern Women, Extension, and Making Money presented by Alabama Department of Archives & History  (Free)  https://www.archives.alabama.gov/EventView.aspx?id=128

Jan 15   (VIRTUAL) Building Your Amerindian Genetic Networks (Advanced) presented by Genealogy365  (Free)  https://www.youtube.com/@AriaAmandaKreuz

Jan 15   (VIRTUAL) Ask Me Anything – Veteran Book Writing & Publishing presented by Jennifer Holik – WWII Research and Writing Center  (Free)  https://www.ancestralsoulswisdomschool.com/ask-me-anything-book-publishing

Jan 15   (VIRTUAL) WikiTree Challenge 1 Wrap-up (Jan 8 – 15) presented by WikiTree    https://www.wikitree.com/g2g/1972125

Jan 16   (In-Person /NS) Researching your Ancestors: How to get started with Sally Benevides presented by Acadia University, Nova Scotia  (Free)  https://www2.acadiau.ca/event-calendar/event-reader/allways-learning-researching-your-ancestors-how-to-get-started-with-sally-benevides.html

Jan 17   (VIRTUAL) Irene Walters presenting “US Courts System – History and Records”  presented by CAGG: Computer Assisted Genealogy Group (Cleveland area)  (Free)  https://www.ohcagg.org/

Jan 17   (In-Person /NY) Getting Started in Genealogy Research presented by Glen Cove Public Library  (Free)  https://glencovelibrary.libcal.com/event/15840158

Jan 17   (VIRTUAL) Research a Veteran Online presented by Jennifer Holik – WWII Research and Writing Center  ($)  https://www.ancestralsoulswisdomschool.com/research-a-veteran-online17

Jan 17   (Hybrid/HI) Okinawan Genealogical Society of Hawaii presented by Okinawan Genealogical Society of Hawaii Monthly Meeting  (Free)  https://ogsh.org/about/

Jan 17   (VIRTUAL) Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society Mystery Book Club presented by Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society   (Free)  www.tpcgs.org

Jan 18   (In-Person /TX) The Return of the Greater Houston Jewish Genealogical Society presented by Greater Houston Jewish Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.

Jan 18   (VIRTUAL) ”Latest MyHeritage Technologies for Genealogy” by Daniel Horowitz presented by Jewish Genealogical Society of Washington State (JGSWS)  (Free/$)  https://www.jgsws.org/

Jan 18   (In-Person /NJ) Fascinating Family Trees: Genealogy Basics  presented by John F. Peto Studio Museum  (Free)  https://petomuseum.org/events-exhibitions/?eid=12633

Jan 19   (VIRTUAL) Ask Me Anything – Veteran Book Writing & Publishing presented by Jennifer Holik – WWII Research and Writing Center  (Free)  https://www.ancestralsoulswisdomschool.com/ask-me-anything-book-publishing

Jan 21   (VIRTUAL)  Organizing for Genealogy, with Susan McKee presented by Fiske Genealogical Library  (Free)  https://fiskelibrary.org/index.html

Jan 21   (VIRTUAL) Discovering Jewish Civil War Soldiers through the Shapell Roster and JewishGen presented by JewishGen Talks  (Free/donation)  https://mjhnyc.org/events/jewishgen-talks-discovering-jewish-civil-war-soldiers-through-the-shapell-roster-and-jewishgen/

Jan 21   (VIRTUAL) Ideas of How to Save my Genealogical Society presented by Stanly County Genealogical Society    www.

Jan 22   (VIRTUAL) ”Community Research ​Using the National Register of Historic Places and the Historical Marker Database” with Peggy Clemens Lauritzen, AG, FOGS presented by Muskogee County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.muskogeecogensoc.org/

Jan 22   (VIRTUAL) Personal Archiving presented by Roberts Library of Arkansas History and Art  (Free)  https://events.cals.org/event/15439376

Jan 24   (VIRTUAL) Community Service of Ancestors and How That Influenced You: A Symposium in Honor of The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. presented by Delaware Chapter Afro-American Historical & Genealogical Society  (Free)  http://www.deaahgs.com/

Jan 26   (In-Person /NY) Genealogy and Local History Roundtable presented by Glen Cove Public Library  (Free)  https://glencovelibrary.libcal.com/calendar?cid=21102&t=m&d=0000-00-00&cal=21102&inc=0

Jan 27   (Hybrid/WI) Genealogy Jumpstart: Finding Your Family in Online Repositories presented by Appleton Public Library  (Free)  https://appleton-wi.whofi.com/calendar/event/1299431

Jan 28   (In-Person /NC) Found: Stories of Family Reunited presented by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library  (Free)  https://cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6930a85d2c65973d0010f205

Jan 28   (VIRTUAL) America’s 250^th: Researching Your Revolutionary War Ancestors presented by Cranberry Genealogy Club  (Free)  https://www.cranberrygenealogy.org

Jan 28   (VIRTUAL)  AI for Genealogy Research Best Practices, with Claire Smith presented by Fiske Genealogical Library  (Free)  https://fiskelibrary.org/index.html

Jan 28   (VIRTUAL) Süßkind Stern: One of the Earliest Known Portraits of a German Jew presented by JewishGen Talks  (Free/donation)  https://898a.blackbaudhosting.com/898a/tickets?tab=2&txobjid=185ae751-95c2-4e41-bf25-91965e91828a

Jan 28   (In-Person /BC) Solving Cold Cases Using Investigative Genetic Genealogy presented by Squamish Public Library  (Free)  https://events.squamishlibrary.ca/event/15174774

Jan 31   (In-Person /IN) Genealogy Summit for Beginners presented by Marshall County Historical Society & Museum  $  https://mchistoricalsociety.org/event/genealogy-summit-for-beginners/

Feb 02   (VIRTUAL) Finding Land Documents for 19^th Century Ontario, Canada presented by Leeds and Grenville Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society   (Free)  https://leedsandgrenville.ogs.on.ca

Feb 02   (In-Person /OH) Genealogy Websites for Beginners presented by Tuscarawas County Public Library  (Free)  https://tuscarawas-main-oh.whofi.com/calendar/event/248538/

Feb 03   (VIRTUAL) Genealogy Basics: African American Roots & Resources presented by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library  (Free)  https://cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/67dc511cb5f2d83b248656ab

Feb 03   (VIRTUAL) Southern Indiana African-American Life with Diane Stepro – IGS February YouTube Live presented by Indiana Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.youtube.com/@indgensoc/streams

Feb 04   (Hybrid/AR) Preserving the Voices of Blackville, Arkansas presented by Butler Center for Arkansas Studies            (Free)  https://events.cals.org/event/15522793

Feb 04   (VIRTUAL) Voices of the Freedmen: Exploring Freedmen’s Bureau & Freedman’s Bank Records presented by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library  (Free)  https://cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6927140ad8681b290041155c

Feb 04   (VIRTUAL)  Where Does This Go? Organizing Your Genealogy Gems, with Sara Cochran presented by Fiske Genealogical Library  (Free)  https://fiskelibrary.org/index.html

Feb 04   (VIRTUAL) ”Ancestors on the Move: Migration from Farms to Cities, 1870-1920” presented by Annette Burke Lyttle, CG presented by Western Massachusetts Genealogical Society, Inc.    www.westmassgen.com

Feb 07   (In-Person /AR) 2026 Black Family Expo presented by Butler Center for Arkansas Studies  (Free)  https://events.cals.org/event/15506929

Feb 07   (VIRTUAL) Creating a Digital Legacy: Tips, Tools and Memories, with Kathy Nielsen presented by Solano County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.scgsca.org/

Feb 09   (VIRTUAL) How to Trace Ancestors Through Letters and Postcards presented by Bruce County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://bit.ly/2026-02-09-KathrynLakeHogan

Feb 11   (VIRTUAL) Black Genealogy: Moving Beyond the 1870 Census presented by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library  (Free)  https://cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6942e03fc967cb41207d45ab

Feb 11   (VIRTUAL)  Browsing & Clustering with MyHeritage DNA Tools, with Beth Swartz presented by Fiske Genealogical Library  (Free)  https://fiskelibrary.org/index.html

Feb 14   (Hybrid/WI) Find Your Ancestors: What To Do With Your Personal Archives and Genealogy Research Materials presented by Appleton Public Library  (Free)  https://appleton-wi.whofi.com/calendar/event/1273282

Feb 14  CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS  Statesboro Regional Public Libraries Genealogy Resource Fair presented by Statesboro Regional Public Libraries Genealogy and Local History Department    www.strl.info/genealogy

Feb 17   (Hybrid/WI) Genealogy Jumpstart: Court Records presented by Appleton Public Library  (Free)  https://appleton-wi.whofi.com/calendar/event/1299435

Feb 18   (VIRTUAL) TBD presented by Fiske Genealogical Library  (Free)  https://fiskelibrary.org/index.html

Feb 18   (VIRTUAL) Ideas of How to Save my Genealogical Society presented by Stanly County Genealogical Society    www.

Feb 21   (VIRTUAL) Deborah Abbott, PhD presenting, “Researching Cemetery and Funeral Home Records: Looking for the Dead!” presented by CAGG: Computer Assisted Genealogy Group (Cleveland area)  (Free)  https://www.ohcagg.org/

Feb 21   (In-Person /IN) Citizens Military Training Camps At Fort Benjamin Harrison presented by Genealogical Society of Marion County  (Free)  www.genealogyindy.org

Feb 23   (In-Person /NY) Genealogy and Local History Roundtable presented by Glen Cove Public Library  (Free)  https://glencovelibrary.libcal.com/event/15998482

Feb 24   (In-Person /NC) Voices of the Freedmen: Exploring Freedmen’s Bureau & Freedman’s Bank Records presented by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library  (Free)  https://cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/693d9c2fb5ff47300056bc6b

Feb 25   (VIRTUAL)  From RootsTech 2025 to 2026; What to look for and how to enjoy next week’s conference, with Jenny Hanse presented by Fiske Genealogical Library  (Free)  https://fiskelibrary.org/index.html

Feb 26   (VIRTUAL) No. 2 Construction Battalion Resources at Library and Archives Canada presented by Ottawa Branch, Ontario Ancestors  (Free)  https://ottawa.ogs.on.ca/events/monthly-presentation-ottawa-4/

Mar 04   (VIRTUAL) ”Eddie Wench: The Case of a Little Lost Boy”  presented by Julie Miller, CG, CGL, FNGS presented by Western Massachusetts Genealogical Society, Inc.    www.westmassgen.com

Mar 09   (VIRTUAL) Overcoming Brick Walls: Case Studies presented by Bruce County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://bit.ly/2026-03-09-BCGS-EmmaMaxwell

Mar 16   (In-Person /OH) Researching Military Records presented by Tuscarawas County Public Library  (Free)  https://tuscarawas-main-oh.whofi.com/calendar/event/248574/

Mar 18   (VIRTUAL) Ideas of How to Save my Genealogical Society presented by Stanly County Genealogical Society.  Email  Pcollins.anc@gmail.com for meeting info & invite.

Mar 21   (VIRTUAL) Melissa Barker presenting, “Vertical Files: What Are They and How to Use them” presented by CAGG: Computer Assisted Genealogy Group (Cleveland area)  (Free)  https://www.ohcagg.org/

Mar 26   (VIRTUAL) The New Archives of Ontario website presented by Ottawa Branch, Ontario Ancestors  (Free)  https://ottawa.ogs.on.ca/events/the-new-archives-of-ontario-website-ottawa/

Apr 11   (In-Person /GA) Statesboro Regional Public Libraries Genealogy Resource Fair presented by Statesboro Regional Public Libraries Genealogy and Local History Department  (Free)  https://strl.info/genealogy/genealogy_fair_information.php

Apr 15   (VIRTUAL) Ideas of How to Save my Genealogical Society presented by Stanly County Genealogical Society    www.

Apr 17   (In-Person /IN) 2026 Indiana Genealogical Society Annual Conference presented by Indiana Genealogical Society  ($)  https://indgensoc.org/

Apr 18   (In-Person /BC) Campbell River Genealogy Society 40^th Anniversary Conference: “Migration Trails” presented by Campbell River Genealogy Society  ($)  https://www.crgenealogysociety.ca/40th-anniversary-migration-trails/

May 20   (VIRTUAL) Ideas of How to Save my Genealogical Society presented by Stanly County Genealogical Society    Email  Pcollins.anc@gmail.com for meeting info & invite..

Jun 17   (VIRTUAL) Ideas of How to Save my Genealogical Society presented by Stanly County Genealogical Society    Email  Pcollins.anc@gmail.com for meeting info & invite.

Jul 15   (VIRTUAL) Ideas of How to Save my Genealogical Society presented by Stanly County Genealogical Society    Email  Pcollins.anc@gmail.com for meeting info & invite.

Aug 19   (VIRTUAL) Ideas of How to Save my Genealogical Society presented by Stanly County Genealogical Society    Email  Pcollins.anc@gmail.com for meeting info & invite.

Sep 19   (VIRTUAL) Ideas of How to Save my Genealogical Society presented by Stanly County Genealogical Society    Email  Pcollins.anc@gmail.com for meeting info & invite.

Oct 21   (VIRTUAL) Ideas of How to Save my Genealogical Society presented by Stanly County Genealogical Society    Email  Pcollins.anc@gmail.com for meeting info & invite

Nov 18   (VIRTUAL) Ideas of How to Save my Genealogical Society presented by Stanly County Genealogical Society    Email  Pcollins.anc@gmail.com for meeting info & invite.

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