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180+ 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 sponsored by Family Tree Magazine (UK)

(Mentions of businesses or societies in our News are unpaid and non-affiliate.)

GENEALOGISTS NEEDED

Genealogists aged 55+ are being sought to participate in a new research project, titled “The Family Genealogists and Long-Lost Relatives Study.” In this study, funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Council of Canada (SSHRC), researchers want to learn more about the experiences of diverse midlife to older aged adults (aged 55+) who have searched for, and located a previously unknown immediate or closely related genetic relative. Read more about the study, and see if you fit their profile for participation by answering three questions. If so, participation involves a web-based survey that should take less than a half hour to complete. https://www.sfu.ca/gerontology/research/agegen2.html

IDENTIFYING FALLEN HEROES FROM WWII & KOREA

GEDmatch recently launched a new initiative called “Fallen Warriors: The Unknowns” aimed at using genetic genealogy to identify unnamed military personnel who perished in service. This program seeks to match DNA from unidentified remains with living relatives, in efforts to restore names and stories to these forgotten heroes. Of course, success relies on GEDmatch users opting to include their DNA data in research comparisons. Read more about it here: https://www.gedmatch.com/fallen-warriors-the-unknowns/

KENTUCKY KIN?

The Kentucky Genealogical Society has digitized over 47 years of their print newsletter/quarterly journal, Bluegrass Roots, and put it all online for free! The publications are individually searchable PDFs, and packed full of names, dates, and Kentucky state and local history. If you have Kentucky or area ancestors, you’ll want to check out this resource – https://kygs.omeka.net/collections/show/4

A MAP, A SALE, AND A REQUEST

Three bits of news for you from Vivid-Pix this week:
1. They’re putting together a map of locations where interested folks can find and use the Memory Station products and software. Often these are purchased by individuals and organizations and then donated to a shared use site, like a library or senior center. If your organization would like to be included in the locator map, please fill out their form here.
2. If you don’t yet have the Memory Station Software (Home) or Memory Station Professional Software, they’re offering 50% off through August 31, 2025, and
3. They’re working on a major update and are looking for software testers. If you’re interested, email support@vivid-pix.com.

MORE GENEALOGY JOBS

I added three new genealogy jobs to the Genealogy Jobs page this week. They’re in the list of new events, and can also be found on the website at https://conferencekeeper.org/genealogy-jobs/

NEWS FROM THE NATIONAL GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY

ENDS TUESDAY: NGS Tales and Trails conference registrants may access conference session recordings through this coming Tuesday, 15 July 2025, via the Whova app, either on phone or on your computer.

LATEST ISSUE NGS MAGAZINE: The July-September 2025 issue of NGS Magazine, Volume 51, No. 3, is now available for members to access in the Members Only section of the website. This is the last issue by editor Deb Cyprych, as she is retiring after 9 years, and it features articles on a variety of her favorite topics. NGS Magazine is published quarterly to update members of the National Genealogical Society on NGS activities and to provide genealogists with special information and guidance on conducting effective genealogical research. An index to the titles and authors of articles in issues from 2005 to 2024 is available. Sign in and read the latest issue here: https://www.ngsgenealogy.org/magazine/

OTHER UPCOMING NGS MEMBER EVENTS:
24 July: Delegate open office hour at 1:00 p.m. ET via Zoom (rescheduled from 26 June). Join NGS Organizations and Communities Manager Kate Smith and fellow delegates to discuss leadership opportunities with the Delegate Council Steering Committee, organization benefits, your role as the delegate, NGS updates, and topics you want to cover. Bring your questions or just come for the conversation. NGS organization delegates should watch for an email to RSVP in July.
20 August: NGS Annual Meeting at 8:00 p.m. ET via Zoom
28 August: Delegate Council meeting at 8:00 p.m. ET via Zoom
Members and delegates should watch their email for details and registration for these events.

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Newly added events hosted by NGS Member Societies & Libraries:

Jul 15   (In-Person /FL) Memory Kits presented by Alachua County Library District  (Free)  https://attend.aclib.us/event/13308204

Jul 15   (In-Person /MA) Chat with a Curator: Finding William Lewis presented by American Antiquarian Society  (Free)  https://www.americanantiquarian.org/node/13127

Jul 15   (VIRTUAL) Using FamilySearch Memories presented by Sacramento FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/sacramento_california/classes

Jul 15   (VIRTUAL) One-on-One-Online Consultations presented by The Albuquerque Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://abqgen.org/events/third-tuesday-one-on-one-sessions-2025-tue/

Jul 16   (VIRTUAL) Family Tree Reason Statements Made Easy presented by BYU Library Family History Webinars  (Free)  https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/learning/webinars

Jul 16   (In-Person /CA) Ancestry Website Research Group – Jane Lindsey presented by Oakland FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/oakland_california/classes

Jul 16   (Hybrid/CA) Getting Started Part 4 – Rootstech Video Series presented by Oakland FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/oakland_california/classes

Jul 16   (Hybrid/CA) A.I. Tip of the Week, with Kelvin Brewer presented by Oakland FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/oakland_california/classes

Jul 17   (In-Person /TX) The Life and Legacy of Pocahontas presented by Allen Public Library and Collin County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://collincountygenealogicalsociety.org/event/the-life-and-legacy-of-pocahontas/

Jul 17   (In-Person /MO) The Skouras Brothers and the Making of the Immigrant American Dream presented by Jefferson County Library  (Free)  https://jeffcolibrarymo.libcal.com/event/14594477

Jul 17   (In-Person /CA) Italian Research Discussion – Marianne Spignolo / Jane Lindsey presented by Oakland FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/oakland_california/classes

Jul 17   (VIRTUAL) Using FamilySearch Memories presented by Sacramento FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/sacramento_california/classes

Jul 17   (In-Person /CA) Genealogy Workshop presented by Sacramento Genealogical Society – Root Cellar  $  https://www.rootcellar.org/

Jul 18   (Hybrid/FL) GSGM Summer Transcription Challenge presented by Genealogical Society of Greater Miami  (Free)  www.gsgmfl.org

Jul 19   (Hybrid/CA) Pedigree Triangulation: A Key Methodology for Genetic Genealogy, with Diana Elder – GCL DNA Interest Group presented by Georgina Cole Library / Carlsbad City Library (Free)  https://library.carlsbadca.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/13242/18387

Jul 19   (Hybrid/CA) Getting Started Part 4 – Rootstech Video Series presented by Oakland FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/oakland_california/classes

Jul 19   (In-Person /OH) Saturday Showcase: Revolutionary and Civil War Records and Photographs presented by Ohio Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.ogs.org/event/saturday-showcase-july2025/

Jul 19   (VIRTUAL) Elaine Fraser, “Italians in America During WWI” – SCGS Italian Interest Group presented by Southern California Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.scgsgenealogy.com/events/italian-group-elaine-fraser-italians-in-america-during-wwi

Jul 19   (VIRTUAL) ABCs of DNA: Arts and Ethics of Managing DNA Test Kits presented by The Albuquerque Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://abqgen.org/events/monthly-abcs-of-dna-program-jul-2025/

Jul 19   (VIRTUAL) One-on-One Online Consultations presented by The Albuquerque Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://abqgen.org/events/third-saturday-research-day-140-368-702-553/

Jul 19   (Hybrid/CA) The DNA Doe Project  with Dr. Margaret Press, PhD  presented by The Sonoma County Genealogical Society Presents  (Free)  https://www.scgsonline.org

Jul 20   (VIRTUAL) Veterans Administration XC Files  presented by Monmouth County Genealogy Society  (Free)  www.njmcgs.org/event

Jul 21   (In-Person /FL) Introduction to African American Genealogy – Begin Your Journey with Andrew Thompson presented by Jacksonville Public Library (Free)  https://jaxpubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/13693752

Jul 22   (In-Person /FL) Genealogy Open Lab presented by Alachua County Library District / Tower Road Branch  (Free)  https://attend.aclib.us/event/13305977

Jul 22   (Hybrid/CA) Let’s Talk FamilySearch: A Group Exploration – Denise Plaskett presented by Oakland FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/oakland_california/classes

Jul 22   (VIRTUAL) Using Mobile Apps presented by Sacramento FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/sacramento_california/classes

Jul 22   (VIRTUAL) Digging Deeper: Studying Land Records of German Settlers   presented by Sacramento German Genealogy Society  (Free)  https://sggs.us/

Jul 22   (Hybrid/GA) People of the Kennesaw City Cemetery presented by the Cobb County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://cobbgagensoc.org/

Jul 23   (In-Person /MO) Full Metal Corset: Secret Soldiers of the Civil War presented by Jefferson County Library  (Free)  https://jeffcolibrarymo.libcal.com/event/14765244

Jul 23   (Hybrid/CA) A.I. Tip of the Week, with Kelvin Brewer presented by Oakland FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/oakland_california/classes

Jul 24   (VIRTUAL) A Plausible Man: The True Story of the Escaped Slave Who Inspired Uncle Tom’s Cabin presented by American Antiquarian Society  (Free/donation)  https://www.americanantiquarian.org/node/12909

Jul 24   (VIRTUAL) Maps Galore: Finding & Using Online Maps from the Library of Congress, with Annette Burke Lyttle, CG presented by Marin County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.maringensoc.org/

Jul 24   (VIRTUAL) Researching the History of Your New York City Home presented by New York Public Library  (Free)  https://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2025/07/24/researching-history-your-new-york-city-home

Jul 24   (Hybrid/CA) PCGS July Meeting presented by Placer County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.placergenealogy.org/

Jul 24   (VIRTUAL) Using Mobile Apps presented by Sacramento FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/sacramento_california/classes

Jul 26   (VIRTUAL) ZOOM Genealogy Club: “Hidden in Plain Sight: Using Image-Only Collections Online” with Katy Bodenhorn presented by Godfrey Library  (Free/$)  https://www.godfrey.org/

Jul 26   (VIRTUAL) ZOOM Genealogy Club presented by Godfrey Memorial Library  (Free/$)  www.godfrey.org

Jul 29   (VIRTUAL) Whiskerology: The Culture of Hair in Nineteenth-Century America presented by American Antiquarian Society  (Free/donation)  https://www.americanantiquarian.org/node/13161

Jul 29   (VIRTUAL) Family History Activities and Get Involved presented by Sacramento FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/sacramento_california/classes

Jul 30   (Hybrid/CA) Getting Started Part 5 – Rootstech Video Series presented by Oakland FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/oakland_california/classes

Jul 30   (Hybrid/CA) A.I. Tip of the Week, with Kelvin Brewer presented by Oakland FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/oakland_california/classes

Jul 31   (VIRTUAL) Family History Activities and Get Involved presented by Sacramento FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/sacramento_california/classes

Aug 02   (In-Person /FL) A Taste of Genealogy Drop In: Family Tree Research for Adults & Teens presented by Jacksonville Public Library (Free)  https://jaxpubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/13944589

Aug 02   (Hybrid/CA) Getting Started Part 5 – Rootstech Video Series presented by Oakland FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/oakland_california/classes

Aug 02   (Hybrid/CA) WWII Overview Through the Lens of Family History, with K B Barcomb presented by Orange County California Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://occgs.com/mtg_event/speakers/bio_barcomb.html

Aug 05   (In-Person /CA) Scotland Research Group – Roger Prince presented by Oakland FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/oakland_california/classes

Aug 06   (In-Person /FL) Using Passenger Lists presented by Alachua County Library District / High Springs Branch  (Free)  https://attend.aclib.us/event/13415117

Aug 06-17   (VIRTUAL) The AncestryDNA Road Trip presented by DNAngels  ($)  https://dnangels.org/workshop-offer/

Aug 06   (In-Person /CA) French Canadian Research Discussion- Jane Lindsey presented by Oakland FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/oakland_california/classes

Aug 06   (In-Person /CA) German Research Discussion – Robert Jackson presented by Oakland FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/oakland_california/classes

Aug 06   (Hybrid/CA) A.I. Tip of the Week, with Kelvin Brewer presented by Oakland FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/oakland_california/classes

Aug 07   (VIRTUAL) DNA Basics IV – Mitochondrial DNA, Y-DNA and X-DNA presented by the Pinellas Genealogy Society  (Free)  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpc-qorTooE9JW5OMnaJJkM9Fh1VeHegJM

Aug 07   (In-Person /VA) Making Loudoun’s Historic Court Records Available to the Public With Eric Larson, Historic Records Manager presented by Thomas Balch Library  (Free)  https://www.leesburgva.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/37657/5632

Aug 08   (In-Person /OH) Genealogy Interest Group presented by Dayton Metro Library  (Free)  https://dayton.bibliocommons.com/events/67ad05d1018bbb1c3de609c1

Aug 09   (Hybrid/MA) Finding the Living: Doing Descendancy Research presented by Falmouth (MA) Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.falgen.org

Aug 11   (Hybrid/OH) Researching Your Union Civil War Ancestors presented by Ashtabula County District Library / Ashtabula County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.acdl.info/event/upcoming-genealogy-program-6914

Aug 11   (Hybrid/FL) The Women of 1862 presented by the Pinellas Genealogy Society  (Free)  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/IuWQYdKrRQ-eZk-3WU8Vbw

Aug 11   (In-Person /TX) Yearbooks and Alumni Directories 101: A Course for Genealogists, a Brown Bag Program presented by West Waco Library & Genealogy Center, co-sponsored by the Central Texas Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://calendar.wacolibrary.org/event/13629527

Aug 12   (In-Person /FL) Genealogy Open Lab presented by Alachua County Library District / Tower Road Branch  (Free)  https://attend.aclib.us/event/12516300

Aug 12   (VIRTUAL) GRIVA DNA SIG: Case Studies presented by GRIVA  (Free)  https://griva.org/

Aug 12   (In-Person /CA) Hawaiian Research Discussion – Cindy Thomson presented by Oakland FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/oakland_california/classes

Aug 12   (VIRTUAL) Immigration Records: Coming Across the Pond presented by Sacramento FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/sacramento_california/classes

Aug 13   (Hybrid/CA) Getting Started Part 6 – Rootstech VIDEO series. Danielle Elder Blaylock presented by Oakland FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/oakland_california/classes

Aug 13   (Hybrid/CA) A.I. Tip of the Week, with Kelvin Brewer presented by Oakland FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/oakland_california/classes

Aug 14   (VIRTUAL) Immigration Records: Coming Across the Pond presented by Sacramento FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/sacramento_california/classes

Aug 14   (Hybrid/FL) King Phillip’s War, 1675-1676: Causes & Consequences presented by the Pinellas Genealogy Society  (Free)  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/4SYtpZw6SDquhjHTgd4KzA

Aug 16   (Hybrid/CA) Getting Started Part 6 – Rootstech VIDEO series. Danielle Elder Blaylock presented by Oakland FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/oakland_california/classes

Aug 18   (Hybrid/PA) ”Brick Wall Busters” with Kim Richardson – NHG Monthly Meeting presented by North Hills Genealogists  (Free)  https://www.northhillsgenealogists.org/

Aug 19   (In-Person /LA) Beginning Genealogy: Online Family Tree Resources presented by Calcasieu Parish Public Library  (Free)  https://calcasieulibrary.org/event/13731156

Aug 19   (VIRTUAL) Introduction for Mylio (evening) presented by Sacramento FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/sacramento_california/classes

Aug 19   (VIRTUAL) Introduction for Mylio (daytime) presented by Sacramento FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/sacramento_california/classes

Aug 19   (Hybrid/FL) Life Aboard the Mayflower 1620 presented by the Pinellas Genealogy Society  (Free)  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/FZTyVzd2TmmYExYS8EW1ag

Aug 20   (VIRTUAL) American Ancestors Virtual Open House presented by American Ancestors by New England Historic Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://hubs.americanancestors.org/american-ancestors-virtual-open-house

Aug 20   (Hybrid/CA) A.I. Tip of the Week, with Kelvin Brewer presented by Oakland FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/oakland_california/classes

Aug 21   (In-Person /OH) Genealogy Basics – How to Get Started presented by Dayton Metro Library / Kettering-Moraine Branch  (Free)  https://dayton.bibliocommons.com/events/67ad55d81973a5f24dd24d7c

Aug 22   (In-Person /MI) 19^th Annual Genealogy After-Hours presented by Brighton District Library  (Free)  https://brightonlibrary.info/events/#/events/p5olZjZweg/instances/H5IgOpZq4I/

Aug 23   (In-Person /OH) Hillgrove Cemetery Historical Walking Tour presented by Dayton Metro Library / Miamisburg Branch  (Free)  https://dayton.bibliocommons.com/events/67b0fc81018bbb1c3de683b5

Aug 24   (VIRTUAL) Avoiding the Same Name Trap presented by BYU Library / Family History  (Free)  https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/learning/virtual-classes

Aug 25   (Hybrid/FL) So You Think You Have Royal Blood presented by the Pinellas Genealogy Society  (Free)  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/u_6nuDXKTq2SlU6Z4qB_PA

Aug 26   (Hybrid/CA) Let’s Talk FamilySearch: A Group Exploration – Denise Plaskett presented by Oakland FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/oakland_california/classes

Aug 26   (VIRTUAL) Goldie May presented by Sacramento FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/sacramento_california/classes

Aug 27   (Hybrid/CA) Getting Started Part 7 – Rootstech VIDEO series. Kelli Allen / Kristilee J. Manuel presented by Oakland FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/oakland_california/classes

Aug 27   (Hybrid/CA) A.I. Tip of the Week, with Kelvin Brewer presented by Oakland FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/oakland_california/classes

Aug 27   (Hybrid/FL) Who Were the Passengers on the Mayflower? presented by the Pinellas Genealogy Society  (Free)  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/KLdxD1IvRA-9ghwXdZOs7w

Aug 28   (VIRTUAL) Goldie May presented by Sacramento FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/sacramento_california/classes

Aug 30  JOBS  Digital Collection Manager, Midwest Genealogy Center presented by The Midwest Genealogy Center at the Mid-Continent Public Library    https://www.mymcpl.org/about/work-with-us/current-openings

Sep 02   (VIRTUAL) GRIVA German SIG: Colonial Germans presented by GRIVA  (Free)  https://griva.org/

Sep 04-06   (VIRTUAL) Summit of Excellence presented by the Utah Genealogical Association  (Free/$)  https://ugagenealogy.org/summit-of-excellence/

Sep 07   (VIRTUAL) Find Your Ancestors in Land Records presented by BYU Library / Family History  (Free)  https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/learning/virtual-classes

Sep 07   (VIRTUAL) Picture Perfect! How to Organizing and Digitize your Family History presented by BYU Library / Family History  (Free)  https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/learning/virtual-classes

Sep 08   (In-Person /TX) 30 Books in 60 Minutes, a Brown Bag Program presented by West Waco Library & Genealogy Center, co-sponsored by the Central Texas Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://calendar.wacolibrary.org/event/13917576

Sep 09   (In-Person /FL) Genealogy Open Lab presented by Alachua County Library District / Tower Road Branch  (Free)  https://attend.aclib.us/event/13939441

Sep 14   (VIRTUAL) Printing Fan Charts and Editing PDFs presented by BYU Library / Family History  (Free)  https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/learning/virtual-classes

Sep 14   (VIRTUAL) Discovering Your Ancestors in Norway presented by BYU Library / Family History  (Free)  https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/learning/virtual-classes

Sep 14-17   (VIRTUAL) WriteNOW! Family History Writing Group  presented by Colorado Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.cogensoc.us

Sep 15   (Hybrid/PA) ”Not in Fine Fettle: Researching Your Ancestor’s Medical History​.” with Jane Rollins – NHG Monthly Meeting presented by North Hills Genealogists  (Free)  https://www.northhillsgenealogists.org/

Sep 21   (VIRTUAL) What is Genealogical Research? presented by BYU Library / Family History  (Free)  https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/learning/virtual-classes

Sep 21   (VIRTUAL) Organizing Your Pictures presented by BYU Library / Family History  (Free)  https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/learning/virtual-classes

Sep 25   (Hybrid/IN) Genealogy Research Using Church Records presented by The Lake County Public Library  (Free)  https://www.lcplin.org/event/12805363  www.lcplin.org

Sep 26-27   (Hybrid/OH) 2025 OGS Fall Retreat at the Samuel D. Isaly Librar presented by Ohio Genealogical Society  $  https://www.ogs.org/product/registration-for-fall-retreat-2/

Sep 27   (VIRTUAL) Fall Webinar with Lisa Louise Cooke presented by Root Cellar Genealogical Society  ($)  https://rootcellar.org/

Sep 28   (VIRTUAL) Creating and Using Family Groups in FamilySearch presented by BYU Library / Family History  (Free)  https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/learning/virtual-classes

Sep 28   (VIRTUAL) What’s New and Not So New on Ancestry.com presented by BYU Library / Family History  (Free)  https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/learning/virtual-classes

Oct 01   (In-Person /FL) Death Records presented by Alachua County Library District / High Springs Branch  (Free)  https://attend.aclib.us/event/14042426

Oct 06   (In-Person /TX) Records of a “Forgotten War” of Conquest, a Brown Bag program presented by West Waco Library & Genealogy Center, co-sponsored by the Central Texas Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://calendar.wacolibrary.org/event/13629663

Oct 14   (In-Person /FL) Genealogy Open Lab presented by Alachua County Library District / Tower Road Branch  (Free)  https://attend.aclib.us/event/13939442

Oct 18   (In-Person /UK) Guild of One-Name Studies DNA Seminar 2025 presented by Guild of One-Name Studies  ($)  https://one-name.org/seminar-events/

Oct 18   (In-Person /FL) Family History Fair presented by Martin County Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.mcgsfl.org

Oct 30   (In-Person /FL) Genealogy Workshop on Census Records & Intro to African American Genealogy with C. Ann Staley presented by Jacksonville Public Library (Free)  https://jaxpubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/14132541

Nov 05   (In-Person /FL) Cluster Genealogy presented by Alachua County Library District / High Springs Branch  (Free)  https://attend.aclib.us/event/14042448

Nov 10   (In-Person /TX) NARA’s Native American Records, a Brown Bag Program presented by West Waco Library & Genealogy Center, co-sponsored by the Central Texas Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://calendar.wacolibrary.org/event/13629687

Nov 13   (VIRTUAL) Frances Ellen Watkins Harper’s Civil War and Reconstruction with Eric Gardner presented by American Antiquarian Society  (Free/donation)  https://www.americanantiquarian.org/node/13447

Nov 18   (In-Person /FL) Genealogy Open Lab presented by Alachua County Library District / Tower Road Branch  (Free)  https://attend.aclib.us/event/13939443

Dec 04   (Hybrid/MA) Lineage: Genealogy and the Power of Connection in Early America with Karin Wulf presented by American Antiquarian Society  (Free/donation)  https://www.americanantiquarian.org/node/13445

Newly added genealogy events from all others:

Jul 12   (Hybrid/TX) Branching Out: Researching the Whole Family presented by East Texas Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14FQY1aALRH/

Jul 12   (VIRTUAL) Virtual Genealogy Program – From Elixirs to Sodas presented by Royal Gorge Regional Museum & History Center  (Free)  https://www.canoncity.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=3904&month=7&year=2025&day=7&calType=0

Jul 13   (VIRTUAL) IAJGS ‘25 Conference Attendee Information Session presented by IAJGS  (Free)  www.

Jul 13   (VIRTUAL) How Did They Get From There to Here? Bradshaw’s Railway Guide and More presented by Jewish Genealogical Society of Sacramento  (Free)  https://www.jewishgen.org/jgs-sacramento/2025-2/

Jul 14   (In-Person /KY) The Batliner Archive – Burial Records of Western, Portland, and St. John Cemeteries presented by Louisville Free Public Library  (Free)  https://www.lfpl.org/batliner-archive-burial-records-western-portland-and-st-john-cemeteries

Jul 15   How to Research Your Revolutionary War Ancestors presented by Carlsbad City Library  (Free)  https://library.carlsbadca.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/13199/18387

Jul 15   (In-Person /MD) Introduction to Genealogy Research presented by Harford County Public Library – Norrisville Branch  (Free)  https://programs.hcplonline.org/event/13431869

Jul 15   (VIRTUAL) Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society Genealogy Chat Meeting presented by Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society   (Free)  www.tpcgs.org

Jul 16   (In-Person /KY) What’s in the Kentucky History Room?  presented by Louisville Free Public Library  (Free)  https://www.lfpl.org/whats-kentucky-history-room-1

Jul 17   (Hybrid/IL) Canadian Research Using Online Resources presented by Claire Brisson-Banks presented by Elgin (IL) Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.elginroots.com

Jul 17   (VIRTUAL) Genealogy Workshop: Using Blogs to Share Family History presented by Portsmouth Public Library (NH)  (Free)  https://portsmouthpl.librarycalendar.com/event/GW257

Jul 19   (Hybrid/TX) Revolutionary Choices: Exploring Loyalist and Patriot Roots at 250 Years presented by Austin Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.austingenealogicalsociety.org/

Jul 19   (VIRTUAL) Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society Mystery Book Club presented by Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society   (Free)  www.tpcgs.org

Jul 19   (VIRTUAL) Two programs: “Probate: Where There’s A Will or Not” with Christine Cohen, and “Residential Registration in Germany” with Roger Minert – VCGS Monthly Meeting presented by Ventura County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://venturacogensoc.org/general-meeting-dates/

Jul 20   (VIRTUAL) Passports, Names, and Fates: Expanding our Latvian Jewish Research Horizons with Arlene Beare and Marion Werle presented by Global Jewish Genealogical Society.  (Free/$)  https://www.globaljgs.org/upcoming-events/

Jul 20   (VIRTUAL) Northern Jewish Genealogy mini-conference  presented by Manchester Regional Group of Jewish Genealogical Society of Great Britain  $  https://www.jgsgb.org.uk/manchester-conference-527

Jul 21   (In-Person /FL) Introduction to African American Genealogy: Begin Your Journey  presented by Jacksonville Public Library  (Free)  http://events.jaxpubliclibrary.org/event/13693752

Jul 22   (In-Person /KY) Fit to Print: Using Historical Newspapers to Discover Your Ancestors presented by Louisville Free Public Library  (Free)  https://www.lfpl.org/fit-print-using-historical-newspapers-discover-your-ancestors

Jul 22   (Hybrid/CA) Creating Your Ancestor’s Resume, with Karen Molohan presented by North San Diego County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://library.carlsbadca.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/13211/18387

Jul 23   (VIRTUAL) Class A: Family History for Absolute Beginners presented by The Davis Genealogy Club  (Free)  www.DavisGenealogy.org/Events

Jul 24   (VIRTUAL) Personal Archiving presented by CALS Butler Center for Arkansas Studies  (Free)  https://events.cals.org/event/13707327

Jul 24   (In-Person /MI) ’Clues in the Shadows: Tackling Genealogy Dead Ends with Family Search Labs’ with Marcia Korzeniowski (GTAGS President) presented by Grand Traverse Area Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://gtags.org/

Jul 25   (VIRTUAL) Kiersten Laclede, Museum Education Specialist, National Museum of the U.S. Army – The Road to Revolution: The French and Indian War – TMCC Library Open Genealogy Lab presented by Truckee Meadows Community College  (Free)  https://libguides.tmcc.edu/c.php?g=606579

Jul 26   (In-Person /TX) Scot/Irish Ancestry – BCGS Monthly Meeting presented by Bell County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.txbcgs.org/

Jul 26   (Hybrid/DE) Extra! Extra! Read all about it~! Newspapers for Genealogy Research presented by Delaware Chapter Afro-American Historical & Genealogical Society  (Free)  http://www.deaahgs.com/

Jul 26   (In-Person /TN) Upper Cumberland Family History & Genealogy Festival presented by Historic Granville, Tennessee  ($)  https://www.granvilletn.com/family-history-festival

Jul 26   (In-Person /TX) Unlock Your Family Mysteries: Join Our Annual Genealogy Lock-In Adventure presented by Hopkins County Genealogical Society  $  https://hcgstx.org/events/specialevents

Jul 27   (VIRTUAL) Branching Out: An Interactive Q & A to Extend Your Family Tree presented by Anders Genealogical Services  ($)  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/branching-out-fresh-perspectives-to-advance-your-family-history-research-tickets-1309993709449?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

Jul 29   (VIRTUAL) Navigating 1897 Census: a Hands-on Workshop, with Hailey Thompson, Accredited Genealogist and Eastern European Expert presented by Global Jewish Genealogical Society.  (Free/$)  https://www.globaljgs.org/upcoming-events/

Jul 29   (VIRTUAL) Find the Generation of Connection with Your Mystery DNA Matches- with Diahan Southard presented by Your DNA Guide  (Free)  https://webinar.yourdnaguide.com/generation-of-connection-july-2025?utm_source=conferencekeeper&utm_medium=conferencekeeper&utm_campaign=goc_webinar_jul2025

Jul 31   (VIRTUAL) Telling the Story of Your Family Tree: A Genealogy Storytelling Workshop presented by Cherished Legacies & Photo Rescue Roadshow   (Free)  www.

Aug 01   (VIRTUAL) Kiersten Laclede, Education Specialist, National Museum of the U.S. Army – The Long Road to Freedom: The U.S. Army and Juneteenth- TMCC Library Open Genealogy Lab presented by Truckee Meadows Community College  (Free)  https://libguides.tmcc.edu/c.php?g=606579

Aug 01   (VIRTUAL) Coat of Arms – Presented by the Colonial Dames of the 17^th Century – TMCC Library Open Genealogy Lab presented by Truckee Meadows Community College  (Free)  https://libguides.tmcc.edu/c.php?g=606579

Aug 01   (VIRTUAL) First Friday Genealogy presented by Westbank Community Library District  (Free)  https://westbanklibrary.com/calendar/action~agenda/tag_ids~75/request_format~json/

Aug 02   (Hybrid/LA) Pope Leo XIV and Researching his Louisiana Creole Heritage presented by St, Tammany Parish Library  (Free)  https://stpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/events?startDate=2025-08-02&endDate=2025-08-03&types=59c4206b3828432e00cdd993

Aug 06   (VIRTUAL) Photo Organizing and Preservation: You Can Do This! presented by Library of the Chathams  (Free)  https://chathamlibrary.librarycalendar.com/index.php/event/photo-organizing-and-preservation-you-can-do-29877

Aug 09   (Hybrid/LA) Using Courthouse Records to Explore a Family History: A Case Study of One Descending Lineage of Abner Jenkins, of St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana with Robin Perkins presented by St. Tammany Parish Library/St. Tammany Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://stpl.bibliocommons.com/events/683a1f0cd234473d001e0a23

Aug 13   (In-Person /NJ) Introduction to Genealogy: Discovering Your Family History presented by Library of the Chathams  (Free)  https://chathamlibrary.librarycalendar.com/event/introduction-genealogy-discovering-your-family-history-30129

Aug 14   (VIRTUAL) Genealogy Series: Overlooked Resources the Rock presented by Baldwin Public Library  (Free)  https://www.baldwinlib.org/calendar/#/events/VvoH84lNS8/instances/DTKTbSDTQQ/

Aug 14   (VIRTUAL) Irish Genealogy Special Interest Group presented by Lakes Region Genealogy & Wolfeboro Public Library  (Free)  https://wolfeborolibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/irish-genealogy-special-interest-group-14/

Aug 15   (VIRTUAL) Daisy Allen, Wyoming Veteran Memorial Museum – Famous Wyoming Veterans and the Casper Army Air Base – TMCC Library Open Genealogy Lab presented by Truckee Meadows Community College  (Free)  https://libguides.tmcc.edu/c.php?g=606579

Aug 16   (VIRTUAL) Finding Family Facts: Start Your Genealogy Journey presented by CALS Butler Center for Arkansas Studies  (Free)  https://events.cals.org/event/14038963

Aug 23   (In-Person /TX) Blaine Bettinger – DNA Painter – BCGS Monthly Meeting presented by Bell County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.txbcgs.org/

Aug 27   (VIRTUAL) Basics of Genealogy presented by The Davis Genealogy Club  (Free)  www.DavisGenealogy.org

Aug 28   (In-Person /MI) Testing DNA – Companies, Understanding How It Works with Judith Nimer Muhn presented by Grand Traverse Area Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://gtags.org/

Aug 30  JOBS  Genealogy Project Manager – Full Time, Remote presented by Lifetime Value    https://ltv.applytojob.com/apply/0MPj3uQGyk/Genealogy-Project-Manager

Aug 30  JOBS  Librarian – Family History & Learning Center presented by Medina County District Library, Ohio    https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=ac44a182-172e-4515-8171-637f89733790&ccId=19000101_000001&lang=en_US&selectedMenuKey=CurrentOpenings&jobId=594748

Sep 06   (In-Person /KY) History of the Orphan Train presented by Daviess County Public Library & Owensboro Museum of Science and History  (Free)  https://daviesscounty.librarycalendar.com/event/history-orphan-train-8340

Sep 07   (VIRTUAL) Newly Updated: One-Step Webpages: A Potpourri of of Genealogical Search Tools, with Steve Morse, PhD, One-Pages creator presented by Global Jewish Genealogical Society.  (Free/$)  https://www.globaljgs.org/upcoming-events/

Sep 07   (Hybrid/CO) Unlock Deeper Insights Beyond Other DNA Tests speaker Bennett Greenspan, the founder of Family Tree DNA presented by Jewish Genealogical Society of Colorado  $  https://jgsco.org/event-6162071

Sep 10   (In-Person /IL) Unusual Places to Find Irish Births and Naturalizations in American Records, with Debra Dudek presented by McHenry Public Library District  (Free)  https://mchenry.librarycalendar.com/event/genealogy-program-27132

Sep 10   (VIRTUAL) “Genealogical Research in Clermont County” with Paige Craig presented by Warren County Genealogical Society, OGS  (Free)  www.wcgsohio.org

Sep 11   (VIRTUAL) Irish Genealogy Special Interest Group presented by Lakes Region Genealogy & Wolfeboro Public Library  (Free)  https://wolfeborolibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/irish-genealogy-special-interest-group-14/

Sep 20   (VIRTUAL) DNA Revealed: Challenges and Triumphs in Tracing Ancestry presented by the International African American Museum  (Free)  https://iaamuseum.org/event/dna-revealed-challenges-and-triumphs-in-tracing-ancestry-podcast/

Sep 21   (VIRTUAL) IAJGS Conference Recap, with Victoria Fisch and Jeremy Frankel presented by Jewish Genealogical Society of Sacramento  (Free)  https://www.jewishgen.org/jgs-sacramento/2025-2/

Sep 24   (In-Person /MI) Newspaper Research at the Library of Michigan with Matt Pacer, Reference Librarian at the Library of Michigan presented by Grand Traverse Area Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://gtags.org/

Sep 27   (In-Person /TX) Ryan Russell, DNA Preacher Genealogist – BCGS Monthly Meeting presented by Bell County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.txbcgs.org/

Sep 30   (In-Person /NJ) Turning Genealogy Clues into Genealogy To-Do’s presented by Library of the Chathams  (Free)  https://chathamlibrary.librarycalendar.com/event/turning-genealogy-clues-genealogy-dos-30757

Oct 01   (In-Person /TX) Last day to register for the Free ETGS 23^rd Annual Family History Conference, with keynote by Patti Gillespie presented by East Texas Genealogical Society   (Free)  https://discoveringyourrootsandbranches.com/

Oct 08   (VIRTUAL) “Hoosier Family: Getting Started with Indiana Research” with Dana Palmer presented by Warren County Genealogical Society, OGS  (Free)  www.wcgsohio.org

Oct 09   (VIRTUAL) Irish Genealogy Special Interest Group presented by Lakes Region Genealogy & Wolfeboro Public Library  (Free)  https://wolfeborolibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/irish-genealogy-special-interest-group-14/

Oct 11   (In-Person /TX) ETGS 23^rd Annual Family History Conference, with keynote by Patti Gillespie presented by East Texas Genealogical Society   (Free)  https://discoveringyourrootsandbranches.com/

Oct 23   (In-Person /MI) Marriage by Blacksmith: Gretna Green Marriages with Madeline Yanov presented by Grand Traverse Area Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://gtags.org/

Oct 25   (In-Person /TX) Haunted Spirit Walk – BCGS Monthly Meeting presented by Bell County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.txbcgs.org/

Nov 22   (In-Person /TX) Native American Tribes of Bell County – BCGS Monthly Meeting presented by Bell County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.txbcgs.org/

2026

Mar 01  CONTEST  Family History Writing Contest presented by Missoula Public Library and Montana State Library    https://www.missoulapubliclibrary.org/family-history-writing-contest/

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