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

This Week’s Genealogy News:

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

FREE ACCESS

Too hot / humid / noisy / crowded to be outside this weekend? Here are a couple excuses to sneak off and still celebrate:
> Fold3 is offering free access to Revolutionary War records through July 6. https://www.fold3.com/go/free-access.  
> MyHeritage is offering free access to  their U.S. City Directories collection, featuring 1.3 billion historical records from approximately 26,000 directories published between 1860 and 1960 – great for filling in census gaps!   And in honor of Canada Day, you can freely search  all 15 Canadian census collections, comprising 52.3 million historical records, free to search.

SC SLAVE MORTAGE RECORDS

American Ancestors has launched a new database, “South Carolina: Slave Mortgage Records, 1734–1864,” adding more than 137,000 names and records to the 10 Million Names Project. The database contains volume-by-volume indexes to mortgage documents by grantor and grantee names, with all records held by the South Carolina Secretary of State. It covers South Carolina only, with no town or city details included.  https://www.americanancestors.org/search/databasesearch/3896/south-carolina-slave-mortgage-records-1734-1864  

10 MILLION NAMES ON TV

On Saturday’s Good Morning America, Robin Roberts will share a 10 Million Names Project discovery from American Ancestors featuring the first confirmed living descendants of an enslaved person who helped build the White House, offering genealogists an example of how documentary research can reconnect families with long-obscured parts of American history. If you miss it, catch the replays on Monday, July 6:
> ABC News Live Prime with Linsey Davis, 7 p.m. ET, 5 p.m. PCT
A short version of the full special will stream on ABC News Live, Disney+ and Hulu.
> ABC News Live, 8:30 p.m. ET, 5:30 p.m. PCT
The full 30-minute special streams on ABC News Live , Disney+ and Hulu.

NATIVE AMERICAN DATABASE

The Digital Access Branch of the State Archives of North Carolina has added a new digital collection, Records Concerning American Indians. The collection focuses mainly on interactions with the Cherokee and Tuscarora Nations, along with their dealings with the State of North Carolina. You can explore at https://digital.ncdcr.gov/collections/records-concerning-american-indians  

FREE FOR CALIFORNIANS

Santa Rosa Junior College is again offering several free once-weekly genealogy courses beginning in mid-August and running thru mid-December, on a variety of topics. The courses are only available to folks with a California mailing address though. Search the ConferenceKeeper calendar for “Santa Rosa” or see the SRJC website at https://lifelong.santarosa.edu/

REUNION SEASON

Is your family having a reunion or major get-together this summer? Need help on how to plan and organize one, or looking for some free activity suggestions? Want to share your reunion photos? Check out Reunions Magazine. It’s free! Don’t miss their monthly contests which always giving away some really wonderful prizes. https://reunionsmag.com/

NEVER TOO LATE

The much anticipated, historic semiquincentennial is here already, and if you still haven’t made plans on how you’ll record your memories for posterity, Gena Philibert-Ortega’s new post on the NGS UpFront blog gives three very simple, very do-able ideas. The UpFront blog is free for everyone, and always shares great genealogy info, whether actionable research tips or thought-provoking ideas. https://upfront.ngsgenealogy.org/

NGS MAGAZINE

The July issue of NGS Magazine is now available for NGS members on the NGS website. It’s a wonderful resource for genealogists, full of both current industry news and hands-on articles about records, tools, techniques, and research methods. Read the current issue, peruse back issues, or search through the index at https://www.ngsgenealogy.org/magazine/

ACCESS ENDING SOON

If you registered for the 2026 NGS Family History Conference, please note that access to the recordings is available in the Whova app through July 15.

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Newly added events hosted by NGS Member Societies & Libraries:

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Jul 06   (In-Person /IL) Registration deadline extended! GeneaQuest 2026 – Pursuit of Ancestry: Life, Liberty & Heritage. Recordings available to registrants after. presented by  CAGGNI – Computer Assisted Genealogy Group of Northern Illinois   ($)   https://www.caggni.org/GeneaQuest2026

Jul 08   (Hybrid/OR) Genetic Genealogy Interest Group presented by Rogue Valley Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://rvgslibrary.org/FormPage.asp?FormID=39

Jul 08   (VIRTUAL) Dead Letter Office Images: The Civil War’s Lost Sentiments presented by The Genealogy Center at Allen County Public Library   (Free)   https://acpl.libnet.info/event/16365286

Jul 09   (Hybrid/VA) Loudoun County (VA) Genealogy Club Monthly Meeting presented by Thomas Balch Library  (Free)  https://www.leesburgva.gov/departments/thomas-balch-library

Jul 11   SCGS LIBRARY OPEN HOUSE presented by Southern California Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.scgsgenealogy.com/events/open-house-2

Jul 13   (In-Person /WA) Special Interest Group presented by Puget Sound Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.psgsociety.org

Jul 14   (VIRTUAL) Family Tree Maker Interest Group presented by Rogue Valley Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://rvgslibrary.org/FormPage.asp?FormID=16

Jul 15   (VIRTUAL) Let’s Talk Genealogy Roundtable presented by Rogue Valley Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://rvgslibrary.org/FormPage.asp?FormID=25

Jul 16   (Hybrid/CA) DNA Special Interest Group – Visitors Welcome presented by Placer County Genealogical Society    (Free)   https://www.placergenealogy.org/

Jul 18   (In-Person /IN) LOC & NUCMC=SAY WHAT? presented by Genealogical Society of Marion County  (Free)  www.genealogyindy.org

Jul 20   (VIRTUAL) SKCGS Tech Users Group – Topic: Find Your Tribe  – open to all! presented by South King County Genealogical Society   (Free)   https://skcgs.groups.io/g/TUG

Jul 20   (Hybrid/OR) Transcription Mission Work Group presented by Rogue Valley Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://rvgslibrary.org/FormPage.asp?FormID=44

Jul 21   (VIRTUAL) Finding Your Eastern European Ancestors   presented by Mount Vernon Genealogical Society  ($)  https://mvgenealogy.org/eventListings.php?nm=20

Jul 22   (Hybrid/WA) General Membership Meeting “Ancestor Stories” in Celebration of America250 presented by Puget Sound Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.psgsociety.org

Jul 23   (Hybrid/CA) The Nii Family – A Case Study, with Linda Harms Okazaki presented by Placer County Genealogical Society    (Free)   https://www.placergenealogy.org/

Jul 25   (Hybrid/WA) ”Tracing Female Ancestors Through Everyday Records” presented by Sylvia Doloos, Professional Genealogist presented by Puget Sound Genealogical Society Education Committee  (Free)  www.psgsociety.org

Jul 28   (Hybrid/OR) German Interest Group presented by Rogue Valley Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://rvgslibrary.org/FormPage.asp?FormID=14

Aug 06  TOUR  (In-Person /MI) Informational Meeting for Independent Washington, DC Research Trip presented by Kalamazoo Valley Genealogical Society   ($)   https://www.mikvgs.org/cpage.php?pt=16

Aug 06   (VIRTUAL) Veterans of St. Clair County: Research Case Studies Using Local and National Sources by Kimberly Quintero presented by St. Clair County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://stclair-ilgs.org/events/

Aug 08   (Hybrid/CA) My America 250 – My Military Ancestors from Revolutionary War to Viet Nam presented by California Genealogical Society  (Free/$)  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/my-america-250-my-military-ancestors-from-revolutionary-war-to-viet-nam-registration-1992180768306?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Aug 10   (VIRTUAL) SKCGS Genetic Genealogy/DNA Interest Group – Topic: Research  at Family Tree DNA if You Did Not Test There  – open to all! presented by South King County Genealogical Society   (Free)   https://skcgs.groups.io/g/Genetic-Genealogy

Aug 12   (VIRTUAL) WikiTree Users: Topic: Wikitree Goals through 2026  – open to all! presented by South King County Genealogical Society   (Free)   https://skcgs.groups.io/g/Wikitree-SIG

Aug 15   (In-Person /MI) Perilous Assumptions: Revisiting Those First Finds with Kris W. Rzepczynski, MLIS, MA presented by Muskegon County Genealogical Society   (Free)   https://www.hackleylibrary.org/event/perilous-assumptions-revisiting-those-first-finds/

Aug 17   (VIRTUAL) Research at the Library of Virginia presented by the Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library   (Free)   https://www.mymcpl.org/events/118984/research-library-virginia-zoom

Aug 18   (Hybrid/MO) Beginning Genealogy presented by the Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library   (Free)   https://www.mymcpl.org/events/119555/beginning-genealogy-hybrid

Aug 22   (VIRTUAL) From Arrival to Archive: Immigration and Naturalization Record Part I presented by California Genealogical Society  (Free/$)  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/from-arrival-to-archive-immigration-and-naturalization-record-part-i-registration-1992181279836?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Aug 24   (VIRTUAL) Research Methodology for Ancestors in the American Revolutionary War presented by the Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library   (Free)   https://www.mymcpl.org/events/119504/research-methodology-ancestors-american-revolutionary-war-zoom

Aug 25   (Hybrid/MO) Census Records Research presented by the Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library   (Free)   https://www.mymcpl.org/events/119556/census-records-research-hybrid

Aug 31   (VIRTUAL) Early Bird Pricing ends for the APG 2026 Virtual Professional Management Conference presented by Association of Professional Genealogists (APG)  (members only)  https://www.apgen.org/pmc2026.php

Sep 13-19  TOUR  (In-Person /MI) Independent Washington, DC Research Trip presented by Kalamazoo Valley Genealogical Society   ($)   https://www.mikvgs.org/cpage.php?pt=16

Sep 19   (VIRTUAL) The Hoarder’s Guide to Family History Preservation with Cheri Daniels presented by St. Clair County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://stclair-ilgs.org/events/

Oct 01   (VIRTUAL) Illinois History in 10 Objects with Erika Holst presented by St. Clair County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://stclair-ilgs.org/events/

Oct 03   (In-Person /CT) CSG Fall Family History Day Seminar presented by Connecticut Society of Genealogists  ($)  https://csginc.org/family-history-day-seminar/

Nov 05   (VIRTUAL) 7 Essential Steps for Starting German Genealogy with Katherine Schober presented by St. Clair County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://stclair-ilgs.org/events/

Newly added genealogy events from all others:

Events submitted and already occurring this past week are not included.

Jul 04   (VIRTUAL) WikiTree Saturday Roundup presented by WikiTree  (Free)  https://www.wikitree.com/g2g/tag/saturday_roundup

Jul 04   (VIRTUAL) WikiTree Challenge 7 Chat for Sandra Varney presented by WikiTree  (Free)  https://www.wikitree.com/g2g/2048633

Jul 04   (VIRTUAL) Genealogy Collaboration Hour presented by WikiTree  (Free)  https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:Genealogy_Collaboration_Hour

Jul 04   (VIRTUAL) Genealogy Collaboration Hour presented by WikiTree  (Free)  https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:Genealogy_Collaboration_Hour

Jul 05   (VIRTUAL) WikiTree Sourcer Extension Tutorial presented by WikiTree  (Free)  https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:WikiTree_Sourcer

Jul 05   (In-Person /PA) Let the Oppressed Go Free: Abolitionism in Revolutionary America presented by Historic Rock Ford  ($)  https://www.historicrockford.org/special-events/let-the-oppressed-go-free-abolitionism-in-revolutionary-america

Jul 07   (VIRTUAL) Archion Unlocked: Find More Ancestors, Faster! presented by Germanology Unlocked   (Free)   https://mailchi.mp/germanologyunlocked/archion-webinar

Jul 07   (Hybrid/NC) Down the Rabbit Hole: Trusting Your Genealogy Instincts presented by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library  (Free)  https://cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/69de948ee2a2952aed0ebfe2

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

Jul 08   (VIRTUAL) Weekly Free Research Advice presented by Genealogical Society of Ireland   (Free)   https://www.familyhistory.ie

Jul 08   (VIRTUAL) Find the Generation of Connection presented by Your DNA Guide- Diahan Southard  (Free)  https://diy.yourdnaguide.com/goc-july-2026

Jul 08   (Hybrid/NC) What the Census Really Said: Clues Hidden in Plain Sight presented by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library / Mint Hill  (Free)  https://cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/69fe2156c7d3cd580057e580

Jul 08   (Hybrid/NC) Navigating Ancestry Library Edition presented by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library  (Free)  https://cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6a29d6af7550c8bf9f5c61a0

Jul 08   (VIRTUAL) Archion Unlocked: Find More Ancestors, Faster! presented by Germanology Unlocked   (Free)   https://mailchi.mp/germanologyunlocked/archion-webinar

Jul 08   (Hybrid/SD) Newspapers & Obituaries: Voices From the Past presented by Beadle County Genealogy Group   (Free)   https://beadlecountygenealogygroup.com/meetings

Jul 08   (VIRTUAL) The Garden of Maggie Victoria: A Family Dialogue Across Decades – Speaker:  Rachel Nixon presented by British Columbia Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.bcgs.ca/

Jul 09   (VIRTUAL) WikiTree Challenge 7 Wrap-up for Sandra Varney presented by WikiTree  (Free)  https://www.wikitree.com/g2g/2048633

Jul 09   (VIRTUAL) Archion Unlocked: Find More Ancestors, Faster! presented by Germanology Unlocked   (Free)   https://mailchi.mp/germanologyunlocked/archion-webinar

Jul 09   (VIRTUAL) WikiTree German Stammtisch presented by WikiTree  (Free)  https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Project:Germany

Jul 09   (VIRTUAL) A History of Parliament Online presented by Queensland Family History Society   ($)   https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/learnqfhs-a-history-of-parliament-online-tickets-1977504856258

Jul 09   (In-Person /CT) Newtown in the American Revolution, presented by Town Historian Ben Cruson presented by C.H. Booth Library        (Free)   https://chboothlibrary.libcal.com/event/16584792

Jul 09   (In-Person /MN) Your Patriot Stories: America 250 presented by Olmsted County Genealogical Society   (Free)   https://www.facebook.com/events/1327712595667727/

Jul 09   (VIRTUAL) WWII Army Records Small Group Coaching presented by WWII Research & Writing Center – Jennifer Holik  ($)  https://www.ancestralsoulswisdomschool.com/army-coaching

Jul 10   (VIRTUAL) Army Morning Reports Small Group Coaching presented by WWII Research & Writing Center – Jennifer Holik  ($)  https://www.ancestralsoulswisdomschool.com/resource_redirect/landing_pages/2151991643

Jul 11   (VIRTUAL) Ethical Dilemmas in Genealogy with Dr. Penny Walters presented by Ohio History Connection   ($)   https://www.ohiohistory.org/events/archives-library-genealogy-workshop-ethical-dilemmas-in-genealogy/

Jul 11   (In-Person /TX) HCGS Genealogy Lock-In presented by Hopkins County Genealogical Society   ($)   www.hcgstx.org

Jul 12   (VIRTUAL) Jewish Research in Galicia, Austrian Empire Presenter: Emily Garber presented by San Diego Jewish Genealogical Society  (Free/$)  https://www.sdjgs.org

Jul 13-16   (In-Person /NC) Camp Kinfolk: A Week of Genealogy for Grown Folks presented by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library  (Free)  https://cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6a0cbf6017731928001adf9f

Jul 13   (VIRTUAL) Researching Your Revolutionary War Ancestors from Cradle to Grave, with Craig Scott, CG, FUGA presented by Heritage Seekers Genealogy Club   (Free)   https://heritageseekersar.com/

Jul 14   (Hybrid/CA) What We Learned at the Family Search Library SLC presented by Vicki May, Ron Velarde & Marilyn Hoffman presented by North San Diego County Genealogical Society (NSDCGS)  (Free)  https://nsdcgs.org/learningfrommembers/

Jul 14   (VIRTUAL) EDHGS Presentation and Business Meeting presented by El Dorado Hills Genealogical Society    (Free)   https://www.facebook.com/events/1817566405614796/

Jul 14   (VIRTUAL) “Finding Genealogy Information Gaps to Complete Your Ancestor’s Story” by Mary J. Sayles – EDHGS Monthly Meeting presented by El Dorado Hills Genealogical Society    (Free)   https://www.facebook.com/events/1817566405614796/

Jul 15   (VIRTUAL) PRESENTING…DANGEROUS TO KNOW: Queensland’s asylums and early colonial doctors presented by Queensland Family History Society   (Free)   https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/learnqfhs-a-history-of-parliament-online-tickets-1977504856258

Jul 15   (In-Person /PA) The Revolution’s Last Men: The Soldiers Behind the Photographs presented by Historic Rock Ford  ($)  https://www.historicrockford.org/special-events/the-revolutions-last-men-the-soldiers-behind-the-photographs

Jul 15   (VIRTUAL) WWII Navy, Coast Guard, Merchant Marine Records presented by WWII Research & Writing Center – Jennifer Holik  ($)  https://www.ancestralsoulswisdomschool.com/navy-small-group-coaching

Jul 15   (VIRTUAL) Virtual Genealogy Basics: Early American Ancestors presented by the Salinas Public Library   (Free)  https://library.salinas.gov/learn-explore/research-learning/events/virtual-genealogy-basics-early-american-ancestors

Jul 16   (In-Person /MO) Unearth Your Story: Genealogy Resources at the Library presented by Joplin Public Library   (Free)   https://joplin.librarycalendar.com/event/srp-20720

Jul 17   (VIRTUAL) Fold3/NARA Catalog Small Group Coaching presented by WWII Research & Writing Center – Jennifer Holik  ($)  https://www.ancestralsoulswisdomschool.com/fold3-naracatalog

Jul 18   (In-Person /MO) African American History and Genealogy Society Workshop: America 250 Presentation presented by  St. Louis African American History and Genealogy Society (STL-AAHGS) and the Missouri History Museum  (Free)  https://mohistory.org/events/aahgs-workshops-07-18-2026

Jul 18   (In-Person /TN) FAMILY BINDS: Unlocking African American Genealogy Records presented by Tipton County Museum   ($)   https://tiptoncountymuseum.org/events/

Jul 18   (Hybrid/CA) A Systematic Approach to Validating Ancestry DNA Thrulines: The Good,  the Bad, and the Ugly presented by Diana Elder presented by North San Diego County Genealogical Society (NSDCGS)  (Free)  https://nsdcgs.org/dig/

Jul 19   (In-Person /PA) Lineage: Genealogy and the Power of Connection, with author Karin Wulf presented by Historic Rock Ford  ($)  https://www.historicrockford.org

Jul 20   (In-Person /NC) Navigating Ancestry Library Edition presented by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library  (Free)  https://cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6a29d6af7550c8bf9f5c61a0

Jul 21   (In-Person /NC) Roots and Pages: Create Your Family Legacy Book presented by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library  (Free)  https://cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6a034a23703c336300270d4b

Jul 21   (In-Person /NC) Collect, Restore and Digitize Family Photos – It’s a Family Reunion! Research, Collect, and Share Your Family Legacy Session 2 presented by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library   (Free)   https://cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6a317bda414ef43d00970929

Jul 22   (In-Person /NY) Using AI for Genealogy: The Possibilities & The Pitfalls presented by Upper Hudson Library System / Cohoes Public Library   (Free)   https://uhls.librarycalendar.com/event/using-ai-genealogy-possibilities-pitfalls-13158

Jul 22   (VIRTUAL) Cousins Connect: A Virtual Research Circle presented by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library  (Free)  https://cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6a21e2482ea730c17ab46858

Jul 22   (In-Person /NJ) Genealogy from Home presented by Woodbridge Public Library   (Free)   https://woodbridge-nj.libcal.com/event/16561647

Jul 23   (VIRTUAL) Family Tree Maker User Group presented by North San Diego County Genealogical Society (NSDCGS)  (Free)  https://nsdcgs.org/ftmusersgroup/

Jul 23   (Hybrid/IL) America at 250! Researching Your Revolutionary Ancestors presented by Batavia Public Library  (Free)  www. https://www.bataviapl.org https://www.bataviapl.org/event/qa-genealogy-series-program-american-250-researching-your-revolutionary-ancestors-5374

Jul 25  CONTEST  Enter to win Vivid-Pix Memory Station Home Edition Software – Retail value $199.99! And a MyHeritage DNA Kit! presented by Reunions Magazine       https://reunionsmag.com/resources/giveaways-contests/

Jul 25   (In-Person /GA) Finding Your Revolutionary Roots: a Genealogy Workshop with GCGSI presented by Gilmer County Genealogy Society and Gilmer County Library   (Free)   https://seqlib.libcal.com/event/17101888

Jul 25   (VIRTUAL) Genealogy: DNA Tests & Applications – An Overview for Genealogical Research presented by Sacramento Public Library   (Free)   https://engage.saclibrary.org/event/15998946

Jul 27   (VIRTUAL) Black Genealogy: Moving Beyond the 1870 Census presented by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library   (Free)   https://cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6a33ef1d90cc4e3a790f0365

Jul 27   (In-Person /TN) Mastering Family Search presented by Tipton County Museum  (Free/$)  https://tiptoncountymuseum.org/events/

Jul 27   (VIRTUAL) Danish Folk Schools presented by National Danish-American Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://danishgenealogy.org/

Jul 28   (Hybrid/CA) Finding Records to Help Document Your Farming Ancestors presented by Lisa Gorrell presented by North San Diego County Genealogical Society (NSDCGS)  (Free)  https://nsdcgs.org/program-meetings/

Jul 28   (VIRTUAL) Holiday Witches: Folklore and Seasonal Traditions from Ireland, the UK, and Beyond, with Debra Dudek presented by Central Massachusetts Genealogical Society   (Free)   http://cmgso.org/meetings/

Jul 28   (VIRTUAL) Virtual Genealogy Work Group presented by the Salinas Public Library   (Free)  https://library.salinas.gov/learn-explore/research-learning/events/virtual-genealogy-work-group-1

Jul 29   (VIRTUAL) The Cousin That Wasn’t a Cousin: Guardianship, Informal Adoption & Hidden Family Connections presented by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library   (Free)   https://cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6a399fbd8ea300e2631f8b30

Jul 30   (In-Person /NH) History and Mystery a Genealogy Starter Guide presented by Brookline Public Library   (Free)   https://brookline.librarycalendar.com/event/history-and-mystery-genealogy-starter-guide-202

Aug 01   (In-Person /OH) Writing Your Family History presented by Ohio History Connection   ($)   https://www.eventbrite.com/e/writing-your-family-history-workshop-tickets-1992065621900

Aug 04   (In-Person /NC) Tracing Twisted Spellings: Research Tips for Unique Family Names presented by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library  (Free)  https://cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/69de944cad384e40edbaeeaf

Aug 05   (Hybrid/SD) Immigration & Naturalization: Finding the Journey Home presented by Beadle County Genealogy Group   (Free)   https://beadlecountygenealogygroup.com/meetings

Aug 05   (In-Person /VA) Genealogy 101: Discovering Your Family History presented by The Colonial Beach Historical Society and Museum   (Free)   https://www.cbhistoryandmuseum.org/event-details/lecture-genealogy-101-discovering-your-family-history

Aug 05   (Hybrid/NC) Alias, Nicknames & Big Mama’s Lies presented by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library  (Free)  https://cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6a1efef643b41b3d006b069d

Aug 06   (Hybrid/NC) Free Before Freedom: Researching Free People of Color Before 1865 presented by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library  (Free)  https://cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6a1889fe703c3363002a9b22

Aug 08   (In-Person /VA) The Persinger Family Journal (1907-1912): Reading & Discussion presented by Botetourt County Libraries, Fincastle Library   (Free)   https://botetourtva.libcal.com/event/16544817?more

Aug 10   (VIRTUAL) American Revolution 1775-1800, with Stuart Murray, Albuquerque Genealogical Society presented by Heritage Seekers Genealogy Club   (Free)   https://heritageseekersar.com/

Aug 11   (VIRTUAL) Writing About Place – IGS Writers SIG presented by Indiana Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.facebook.com/events/2713811005672946/

Aug 12   (Hybrid/SD) Immigration & Naturalization: Finding the Journey Home presented by Beadle County Genealogy Group   (Free)   https://beadlecountygenealogygroup.com/meetings

Aug 13   (In-Person /VA) Finding Maiden Names In-Person presented by Botetourt County Libraries, Fincastle Library   (Free)   https://botetourtva.libcal.com/event/16544491

Aug 15   (In-Person /MO) African American History and Genealogy Society Workshop: America 250 Presentation presented by  St. Louis African American History and Genealogy Society (STL-AAHGS) and the Missouri History Museum  (Free)  https://mohistory.org/events/aahgs-workshops-08-15-2026

Aug 17   (VIRTUAL) Classes begin for free Santa Rosa Jr College Genealogy Program Fall 2026 presented by Santa Rosa Jr. College  (Free)  https://lifelong.santarosa.edu/ Follow instruction to become a student and /or enroll  in a class.

Aug 17   (In-Person /NC) Let the Record Reflect: Using Court Records for Genealogy presented by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library  (Free)  https://cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/69fe20eaf6bd012f0066998a

Aug 20   (VIRTUAL) Free Beginning Genealogy semester-long class (Weekly Aug 20 to Dec 17) for California residents only presented by Santa Rosa Junior College  (Free)  https://lifelong.santarosa.edu

Aug 22   (VIRTUAL) A Rose by Any Other Name… Using Nicknames to Find Your Ancestor presented by Sacramento Public Library   (Free)   https://engage.saclibrary.org/event/16000155

Aug 24   (VIRTUAL) Health Lineage: Unlocking Your Family Health Secrets presented by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library   (Free)   https://cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6a33e9c990cc4e3a790f0320

Aug 25   (In-Person /TN) Understanding Land Records presented by Tipton County Museum  (Free/$)  https://tiptoncountymuseum.org/events/

Aug 29   (VIRTUAL) Resources at the FamilySearch Center Presented by Patty Shorland, Exeter, NH, FamilySearch Center  presented by American-Canadian Genealogical Society (ACGS)  (Free)  https://acgs.org/event/free-webinar-resources-at-the-familysearch-center/

Sep 01   (VIRTUAL) Silent Signatures chiseled in Stone – Stories behind some of the early tombstone stonecutters, presented by John Cilio presented by C.H. Booth Library   (Free)   https://chboothlibrary.libcal.com/event/17099432

Sep 02   (Hybrid/SD) Photos & Family Heirlooms: Preserving Visual History presented by Beadle County Genealogy Group   (Free)   https://beadlecountygenealogygroup.com/meetings

Sep 02   (In-Person /NC) Let the Record Reflect: Using Court Records for Genealogy presented by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library  (Free)  https://cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6a208af5703c3363002c13a1

Sep 03   (Hybrid/NC) Down the Rabbit Hole: Trusting Your Genealogy Instincts presented by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library  (Free)  https://cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6a188a01f56bd86e00b2c99d

Sep 09   (VIRTUAL) Black Genealogy: Moving Beyond the 1870 Census presented by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library   (Free)   https://cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6a3d464a86636e3d00508dbc

Sep 09   (Hybrid/SD) Photos & Family Heirlooms: Preserving Visual History presented by Beadle County Genealogy Group   (Free)   https://beadlecountygenealogygroup.com/meetings

Sep 14-17   (VIRTUAL) Doc Work Workshop presented by Jan Joyce, DBA, CG, CGL, AG  ($)  https://genealogylogically.com/doc-work-workshop

Sep 14   (Hybrid/SCT) ”Scottish B*stards” a talk by Alex Wood on his new publication presented by The Scottish Genealogy Society  (Free/donation)  https://www.scotsgenealogy.com/scottish-genealogy-society/calendar/eventid/86/crc/46a6a559bb9433b293c991b4b2b4581e/talk-by-alex-wood-on-his-new-publication-quot-scottish-bastards-quot

Sep 19   (VIRTUAL) Research at the Sutro Library in San Francisco presented by Sacramento Public Library   (Free)   https://engage.saclibrary.org/event/16000733

Sep 21   (In-Person /NC) Health Lineage: Unlocking Your Family Health Secrets presented by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library   (Free)   https://cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/69d82ce8ad384e40edb9f5fe

Sep 21   (Hybrid/NC) Tracing Twisted Spellings: Research Tips for Unique Family Names presented by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library  (Free)  https://cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/69fe22abf6bd012f00669a64

Sep 21   (VIRTUAL) Navigating Ancestry Library Edition presented by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library  (Free)  https://cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6a33ea8f8ea300e2631e943e

Sep 27   (In-Person /PA) Edward “Ned” Hector: Black Revolutionary War Hero & Black People in Washington’s Army presented by Historic Rock Ford  ($)  https://www.historicrockford.org/special-events/edward-ned-hector-black-revolutionary-war-hero-amp-black-people-in-washingtons-army

Sep 28   (VIRTUAL) An Origin Theory: Using Sparse Findings and Indirect Evidence to Propose a Multi-family Migration, 1730-1850, Barbados>>North Carolina>>Mississippi presented by Heritage Seekers Genealogy Club   (Free)   https://heritageseekersar.com/

Oct 03   (In-Person /NC) Family Reunion Expo – WNC Mountains Genealogy Friends presented by Moss Memorial Library  (Free/$)  https://www.facebook.com/events/4112965022349231/

Oct 03   (In-Person /IL) ”In Bloody Williamson” with Lisa Carnaghi presented by Genealogical Society of Southern Illinois   (Free)   https://www.ilgssi.org/

Oct 03   (In-Person /OH) Genealogy & Heritage Expo presented by Licking County Ohio Genealogical Society   (Free)   https://www.ogs.org/event/licking-county-genealogy-heritage-expo/

Oct 04   (In-Person /PA) Women at the Valley Forge Encampment presented by Historic Rock Ford  ($)  https://www.historicrockford.org/special-events/valley-forge-celebrates-the-french-alliance-rbbbh

Oct 12   (VIRTUAL) The Midwest and the Great Migration, with LaDonna Garner, M.A. presented by Heritage Seekers Genealogy Club   (Free)   https://heritageseekersar.com/

Oct 13   (VIRTUAL) Villains, Heroes, and Complicated People – IGS Writers SIG presented by Indiana Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.facebook.com/events/835366976028798

Oct 14   (Hybrid/SD) Timelines & Timetables: The Power of Chronology presented by Beadle County Genealogy Group   (Free)   https://beadlecountygenealogygroup.com/meetings

Oct 19   (Hybrid/SCT) Lorna Kinnaird: “Royal Caledonian School for Scottish Orphans” presented by The Scottish Genealogy Society  (Free/donation)  https://www.scotsgenealogy.com/scottish-genealogy-society/calendar/eventid/83/crc/494bd43afa4a7c36cfaf5186b9a94fed/talk-by-lorna-kinnaird-on-quot-royal-caledonian-school-for-scottish-orphans-quot

Oct 20   (In-Person /PA) Who Were the Pennsylvania Associators? presented by Historic Rock Ford  ($)  https://www.historicrockford.org/special-events/who-were-the-pennsylvania-associators

Oct 22-24   (In-Person /TX) Tejano 250 Plus Genealogical and Historical Conference presented by Los Bexarenos   ($)   https://tejano250plus.org/

Nov 04   (Hybrid/SD) Storytelling from Research: Writing the Legacy Chapter presented by Beadle County Genealogy Group   (Free)   https://beadlecountygenealogygroup.com/meetings

Nov 09   (Hybrid/SCT) Ken Nisbet: “The War Graves of Seafield Cemetery, Edinburgh” presented by The Scottish Genealogy Society  (Free/donation)  https://www.scotsgenealogy.com/scottish-genealogy-society/calendar/eventid/88/crc/a891df51287f73aea475a2f530cde1d7/talk-by-ken-nisbet-on-quot-the-war-graves-of-seafield-cemetery-edinburgh-quot

Nov 11   (Hybrid/SD) Storytelling from Research: Writing the Legacy Chapter presented by Beadle County Genealogy Group   (Free)   https://beadlecountygenealogygroup.com/meetings

Dec 02   (Hybrid/SD) Publishing & Sharing: Passing It Forward presented by Beadle County Genealogy Group   (Free)   https://beadlecountygenealogygroup.com/meetings

Dec 08   (VIRTUAL) Writing Goals for 2027 – IGS Writers SIG presented by Indiana Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.facebook.com/events/737852205449771

Dec 09   (Hybrid/SD) Publishing & Sharing: Passing It Forward presented by Beadle County Genealogy Group   (Free)   https://beadlecountygenealogygroup.com/meetings

Apr 14-17   (Hybrid/ME) Save the Date!! NERGC- Genealogy in the Age of AI: Innovation Meets Responsibility presented by (NERGC) New England Regional Genealogical Consortium  ($)  https://nergc.org/

Oct 07   (Hybrid/SD) Timelines & Timetables: The Power of Chronology presented by Beadle County Genealogy Group   (Free)   https://beadlecountygenealogygroup.com/meetings

Apr 14-17, 2027  (Hybrid/ME) NERGC 2027 – Genealogy in the Age of AI: Innovation Meets Responsibility presented by New England Regional Genealogical Consortium  ($)  https://nergc.org/

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