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185 new genealogy events added to our calendar this past week!
>>The list of ALL the NEWLY ADDED events is further down this post.<<
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ALL of the upcoming genealogy events.

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My mom used to use the phrase “Feast or Famine” and I guess it’s true with genealogy news and events too! Last week felt sparse on updates, but this week is booming with news, events, new calls for presentations and even new jobs! As always, none of these are paid ads, and none include any kind of affiliate program links. It’s all just good genealogy info I’ve come across this week!

This Week’s Genealogy News:

IGHR 2025 COURSES ANNOUNCED

The Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research has announced the thirteen courses that will be offered in 2025, which include three all new courses, and one new-to-IGHR course too. IGHR will take place virtually in 2025 from Sunday, July 27th through Friday, August 1st, and all sessions will be recorded. Registration will open March 1. See the list of courses and more about IGHR here.

APPLIED GENEALOGY INSTITUTE REGISTRATION

Registration for AppGen Institute’s Fall 2024 Session will open from August 22nd to August 28th. Six courses are being offered on a variety of genealogy topics. AppGen handles class placement by lottery after the registration period ends. You can review the dates, cost, and class outlines here:  https://appliedgen.institute/fall-2024-classes/

AAHGS CONFERENCE REGISTRATION OPEN

Registration is open now for the 2024 Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society (AAHGS) Conference, to be held virtually October 10-12, 2024. Themed  “Fighting Erasure: Staying Visible by Keeping African American Genealogy and History in Focus,” the lineup of speakers and topics is impressive, and offers a diverse and exceptional collection of programs. Check out the schedule and view conference information at https://aahgs.org/conference-2024

RECORD YOUR STORIES FOR FREE

If you’ve been curious about how the Vivid-Pix Memory Station software works but haven’t been able to attend any of the in-person events to try it out yet, here’s your chance! Vivid-Pix has made the Memory Station software a stand-alone product now, and are offering a free trial, giving you the ability to record 5 stories with images already on your computer. The free trial also includes 10 free RESTORE photo fixes too, and no credit card is required! Watch the videos here to see what it is and how easy it is, then take advantage of the free trial offer. (It’s really pretty amazing!)

IT’S ALMOST WEBTEMBER!

Legacy Family Tree Webinars is once again hosting Webtember, with 5 free webinars every Friday during September. They’re all on the ConferenceKeeper calendars already — you can find them by searching Legacy Family Tree Webinars in the top left of the green calendar frames. Or you can, of course, find them and register for any or all of them at the LFTW website too, here.

SCHOLAR IN RESIDENCE APPLICATIONS

The New York Genealogical and Biographical Society (NYG&B) is seeking applications for a 2025 Scholar in Residence to conduct research for tracing immigrants to New York under a short-term appointment. Through its Scholar in Residence program, the NYG&B engages an expert genealogist for a short-term appointment to survey materials at the NYG&B or at another institution for relevant historical documents and research related to a particular family history topic.  Full details on the program as well as how to apply can be found here.

TEACH AT BYU

The BYU History Department is conducting a search for a family history/genealogy professor. This is a Continuing Faculty Status (tenure-track) permanent position, in-person, on-campus in Provo, Utah. Apply by 1 October 2024. Job starts August 2025. Details are on our Calls for Papers page.

ALL ABOUT THAT PLACE CHALLENGES

The All About That Place excitement has begun! If you haven’t already, join the Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/allaboutthatplace) to watch the first event competition announcement of 2024 featuring special guest Andrew Martin of The Family Histories Podcast. You can read more about the free multi-day event, All About That Place (Sept. 27 to Oct. 6), and sign up to get updates, here.

CHOCTAW NATION RECORDS

My parents lived just down the road from the Choctaw Nation Capitol in Tuskahoma for many years, so this caught my eye, and looks like a valuable resource for anyone doing Choctaw research: The Oklahoma Genealogical Society is selling various CDs with Choctaw Nation Indian Territory records including maps; 1896 Choctaw Nation Census; cemetery, church, marriage and miscellaneous records. See the “Store” tab on their website at www.okgensoc.org.

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Newly added events hosted by NGS Member Societies & Libraries:

Aug 20   (Hybrid/CA Los Angeles FamilySearch Center) Saving Sources from Outside Databases by Clark Jenkins, Tuesday, August 20⋅1:00 – 1:45pm presented by Los Angeles FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://churchofjesuschrist.zoom.us/j/91383127311?pwd=WkJQOU51Rlk1ZkFoVVhnaWZGeEtGdz09#success

Aug 21   (In-Person /IN) ACGSI August Genealogy Workshop: “View Records on Online and On-Site” presented by Allen County Genealogical Society of Indiana  (Free)  https://www.facebook.com/ACGSI/posts/pfbid034zPRWtVbPyUREQDdgNAJX5tQvjfxNBFqdLvZ839rdLvkyXnpghfT4gfRx6efVGA6l

Aug 21   (Hybrid/CA Los Angeles FamilySearch Center) Newspapers & Obituaries by Janis Chandler presented by Los Angeles FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://churchofjesuschrist.zoom.us/j/95462341725?pwd=dmxZaWNGR1hpWVlCM1lYaHBENERLdz09#successlBSaWtyS0pwSDJxdz09%23success

Aug 22   (Hybrid/CA Los Angeles FamilySearch Center) Attaching Records Using the Source Linker presented by Los Angeles CA FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://churchofjesuschrist.zoom.us/j/95462341725?pwd=dmxZaWNGR1hpWVlCM1lYaHBENERLdz09#successlBSaWtyS0pwSDJxdz09%23success

Aug 23   (Hybrid/CA Los Angeles FamilySearch Center) Did You Know? Gather Known Information  presented by Los Angeles FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://churchofjesuschrist.zoom.us/j/95462341725?pwd=dmxZaWNGR1hpWVlCM1lYaHBENERLdz09#successlBSaWtyS0pwSDJxdz09%23success

Aug 23   (Hybrid/CA Los Angeles FamilySearch Center) Probate Records presented by Los Angeles FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://churchofjesuschrist.zoom.us/j/91383127311?pwd=WkJQOU51Rlk1ZkFoVVhnaWZGeEtGdz09#success

Aug 24   (Hybrid/NC) ”Digging for Treasure in the OBCGS Website” presented by Old Buncombe County Genealogical Society  (Free)   https://www.obcgs.com/

Aug 24   (Hybrid/CA Los Angeles Family Search Center) ”Searching for Your Indigenous California Roots” by John Schmal presented by Los Angeles CA FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://churchofjesuschrist.zoom.us/j/95462341725?pwd=dmxZaWNGR1hpWVlCM1lYaHBENERLdz09#successlBSaWtyS0pwSDJxdz09%23success

Aug 27   (VIRTUAL) Treffen Tuesday presented by American Historical Society of Germans from Russia (AHSGR)  (Free)  https://ahsgr.org/event/treffen-tuesday-13-7/

Aug 31   (VIRTUAL) Documenting Changes to Buildings and Neighborhoods Over Time presented by Atlanta History Center  (Free)  https://www.atlantahistorycenter.com/event/nhprc-webinar-3/

Sep 03   (VIRTUAL) From Maryland to Kentucky: The Catholic League of Families presented by The Genealogy Center at Allen County Public Library   (Free)  https://acpl.libnet.info/event/11543593

Sep 03   (Hybrid/MO) Interlibrary Loan for Genealogy presented by Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/98930/interlibrary-loan-genealogy-hybrid

Sep 04   (In-Person /MO) Hidden Treasures: Home Sweet Home presented by Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/99305/hidden-treasures-home-sweet-home

Sep 04   (VIRTUAL) Exploring the Library of Congress Digital Collections, with Karen A. Fortin presented by Minnesota Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://mngs.org/event-5807505

Sep 05   (VIRTUAL) DNA Basics I (Ethnicity)  presented by the Pinellas Genealogy Society  (Free)  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpc-qorTooE9JW5OMnaJJkM9Fh1VeHegJM

Sep 05   (Hybrid/TX) State and Territorial Censuses – Underused Genealogical Tools, with Bernard Meisner – Grand Prairie Genealogical Society September 5, 2024 General Meeting (Free)  www.gpgstx.org

Sep 06   (In-Person /MO) Coffee and Conversations: Using The National Archives and Records Administration presented by Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/100564/coffee-and-conversations-using-national-archives-and-records-administration

Sep 07   (Hybrid/MO) Irish Records Research presented by Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/98931/irish-records-research-hybrid

Sep 08   (In-Person /MO) Warm Memories: Stories, Cocoa, and Connections presented by Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/100581/warm-memories-stories-cocoa-and-connections

Sep 09   (VIRTUAL) Late Last Night: House Histories in the Digital Age presented by Chicago Genealogical Society  (Free/$)  https://www.chicagogenealogy.org/event-5739751

Sep 09   (Hybrid/CA) Scots-Irish Genealogy – LAGS Monthly Meeting presented by Livermore-Amador Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.l-ags.org/

Sep 10   (VIRTUAL) A Case Study: Combining FAN Club Research and DNA to Break Through Brick Walls presented by The Genealogy Center at Allen County Public Library   (Free)  https://acpl.libnet.info/event/11547682

Sep 11   (VIRTUAL) Virtual Genealogy Discussion Group presented by Patchogue-Medford Library  (Free)  https://pmlib.libnet.info/event/11335869

Sep 11   (Hybrid/CO) Women’s Records: Researching the World of Our Female Ancestors presented by Foothills Genealogical Society  (Free)      http://www.foothillsgenealogy.org

Sep 11   (Hybrid/MO) Fold3  presented by Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/98932/fold3-hybrid

Sep 12   (VIRTUAL) A Virtual Visit to The Genealogical Forum of Oregon Library (GFO) presented by Omaha Public Library  (Free)  https://omaha.bibliocommons.com/events/669556d390b60b33004a8263

Sep 12   (VIRTUAL) Hidden Treasures: Unleashing the Full Potential of FamilySearch’s Catalog presented by The Genealogy Center at Allen County Public Library   (Free)  https://acpl.libnet.info/event/11548425

Sep 14   (Hybrid/US) Making the (ACPL) Genealogy Center in Fort Wayne, IN Your Research Assistant presented by Curt Witcher presented by Lee County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://lcgsfl.org/events/

Sep 14   (In-Person /FL) Got Ancestors? We Can Help You Find Them at the Genealogy Library. presented by Genealogical Society of Palm Beach County  (Free)  https://gensocofpbc.org/

Sep 14   (VIRTUAL) Reaping a Harvest with Land Records, with Larry W. Thomas presented by The North Suburban Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://nsgsil.wildapricot.org/event-5483685

Sep 14   (In-Person /IL) Reinterpreting Historical Photographs of Native Americans (6 in-person sessions) presented by the Newberry Library  ($)  https://www.newberry.org/calendar/reinterpreting-photography

Sep 16   (VIRTUAL) Homesteading: Land for All, with Christine Cohen presented by Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/99167/homesteading-land-all-zoom

Sep 17   (VIRTUAL) Pioneers and Pedigrees: Early Western New York Research presented by The Genealogy Center at Allen County Public Library   (Free)  https://acpl.libnet.info/event/11543641

Sep 18   (Hybrid/FL) Leadership for Volunteers presented by the Pinellas Genealogy Society  (Free)  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZclf-6hrTwqG9e3SUuLN0GhGHF5-NNpzRo6

Sep 18   (In-Person /MO) Hidden Treasures: Jackson County Bounty presented by Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/99306/hidden-treasures-jackson-county-bounty

Sep 18   (VIRTUAL) Wives, Widows, Spinsters, and Mistresses: Documenting Women’s Relationships with Gena Philibert-Ortega presented by South Bay Cities Genealogical Society  (Free)  sbcgs.programs@gmail.com

Sep 19   (Hybrid/MO) FamilySearch presented by Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/98933/familysearch-hybrid

Sep 19   (VIRTUAL) Unlocking Paternal Ancestry Through Y-DNA tests presented by The Genealogy Center at Allen County Public Library   (Free)  https://acpl.libnet.info/event/11544430

Sep 21   (Hybrid/GA) Genealogy Masterclass: Ethical & Legal Genealogy with Judy G. Russell presented by The Georgia Genealogical Society  ($)  https://gagensociety.org/events-seminars/seminars/

Sep 21   (VIRTUAL) German Research Strategies with Ursula Krause presented by IN Chapter, Palatines to America  ($)  https://inpalam.org/eventListings.php?nm=52

Sep 21   (In-Person /IL) Remembering Chicago’s World Fair – A Century of Progress 1933-1934 presented by Chicago Genealogical Society  (Free/$)  https://www.chicagogenealogy.org/event-5776813

Sep 21   (Hybrid/FL) The Unique Challenges of African-American Genealogy by Taneya Koonce presented by the Pinellas Genealogy Society  (Free)  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqcOuvrzkiHtbHl9fjiJlf1G3ttzDAEd9N

Sep 21   (Hybrid/MO) Researching Your Civil War Veteran presented by Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/98934/researching-your-civil-war-veteran-hybrid

Sep 21   (In-Person /NE) Government Documents for Genealogists presented by Omaha Public Library  (Free)  https://omaha.bibliocommons.com/events/6695348ee3e1ee30004882e9

Sep 22   (VIRTUAL) Brick Wall Discussion Group presented by Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/98935/brick-wall-discussion-group-zoom

Sep 23   (In-Person /MO) Exploring Family Trees: Midwest Genealogy Center Storytime presented by Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/99129/exploring-family-trees-midwest-genealogy-center-storytime

Sep 24   (VIRTUAL) Family History Sprint: Q&A to Accelerate Your Brick Wall Research presented by The Genealogy Center at Allen County Public Library   (Free)  https://acpl.libnet.info/event/11548564

Sep 24   (In-Person /MO) The Civilian Conservation Corps in Missouri presented by Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/98627/civilian-conservation-corps-missouri

Sep 25   (VIRTUAL) Genealogy: Putting Things in Their Place presented by Patchogue-Medford Library  (Free)  https://pmlib.libnet.info/event/11336085

Sep 26   (Hybrid/FL) Skeletons in the Closet: Dealing with the Unexpected presented by the Pinellas Genealogy Society  (Free)  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYuceGuqzgpHtxctnKC-0LX29imD-hEupU5

Sep 26   (VIRTUAL) Getting the Most out of Ancestry Library Edition presented by Omaha Public Library  (Free)  https://omaha.bibliocommons.com/events/669557023849bf4100c1f1d8

Sep 28   (Hybrid/MI) ECGS Annual Symposium with speakers Katherine Willson, Lori Fox, and Jessica Trotter presented by Eaton County Genealogical Society  (Free/donation)  https://www.miegs.org/

Sep 28   (VIRTUAL) Cemetery Photography presented by California Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cemetery-photography-registration-951050215797

Oct 01   (Hybrid/MO) Beginning Genealogy presented by Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/98936/beginning-genealogy-hybrid

Oct 02   (In-Person /MO) Hidden Treasures: Midwest Genealogy Center Archival Collections presented by Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/99307/hidden-treasures-midwest-genealogy-center-archival-collections

Oct 03   (Hybrid/MO) Introduction to Internet Genealogy presented by Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/98937/introduction-internet-genealogy-hybrid

Oct 04   (In-Person /MO) Coffee and Conversations: Scottish Clans and Tartans presented by Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/100565/coffee-and-conversations-scottish-clans-and-tartans

Oct 04   (In-Person /MO) Memory Lab Open House presented by Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/100567/memory-lab-open-house

Oct 05   (VIRTUAL) Recognizing Inaccurate and Misleading Genealogical Records presented by Bryan Mulcahy presented by Lee County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://lcgsfl.org/events/

Oct 05   (Hybrid/MO) Finding Your Italian Ancestors: Italian Civil Registration Records presented by Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/98938/finding-your-italian-ancestors-italian-civil-registration-records-hybrid

Oct 07   (Hybrid/MO) Publishing Your Genealogy Project presented by Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/100582/publishing-your-genealogy-project-hybrid

Oct 07   (Hybrid/MO) Newspaper Research for Genealogy presented by Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/98957/newspaper-research-genealogy-hybrid

Oct 07   (VIRTUAL) Researching Your Ancestor’s Occupation presented by Chicago Genealogical Society  (Free/$)  https://www.chicagogenealogy.org/event-5764849

Oct 08   (Hybrid/MO) Tracing Immigrant Origins presented by Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/98958/tracing-immigrant-origins-hybrid

Oct 08   (VIRTUAL) All About National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution & How to Become a Member – CCGS Monthly Meeting presented by Champaign County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.ilccgs.org/eventListings.php?nm=119

Oct 09   (VIRTUAL) Virtual Genealogy Discussion Group presented by Patchogue-Medford Library  (Free)  https://pmlib.libnet.info/event/11335870

Oct 09   (Hybrid/MO) Ancestry Library Edition presented by Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/98959/ancestry-library-edition-hybrid

Oct 09   (Hybrid/CA) The Picture Bride Era: The Gentlemen’s Agreement of 1907 between U.S. and Japan, with Linda Harms Okazaki presented by Livermore-Amador Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.l-ags.org/

Oct 10   (Hybrid/MO) HeritageQuest presented by Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/98960/heritagequest-hybrid

Oct 10-12   (VIRTUAL) AAHGS 45^th National Conference: Fighting Erasure: Staying Visible by Keeping African American Genealogy and History in Focus presented by Afro American Historical and Genealogical Society, Inc.  ($)  https://aahgs.org/conference-2024

Oct 10   (VIRTUAL) Victorian Mourning Customs: Lifting the Veil off Morbid Genealogical Treasures, with Debra M. Dudek presented by Omaha Public Library  (Free)  https://omaha.bibliocommons.com/events/66b146954ea35a37ba320fb0

Oct 11   (In-Person /MO) Archiving a Life Story: How to Preserve Family Records presented by Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/100924/archiving-life-story-how-preserve-family-records

Oct 12   (In-Person /IL) Family History Month Celebration:  “Introduction to Genealogy & Family History” with Katharine Andrew presented by The North Suburban Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://nsgsil.wildapricot.org/event-5483818

Oct 12   (Hybrid/IL) Family History Month Celebration:  “Genealogy & Family History Writing” with Katharine Andrew presented by The North Suburban Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://nsgsil.wildapricot.org/event-5483818

Oct 13   (In-Person /NE) Tales from the Grave: Murder, Mayhem, and Mourning presented by Omaha Public Library  (Free)  https://omaha.bibliocommons.com/events/66b146e5b9c88bd2375758e4

Oct 14   (VIRTUAL) Not Just Historical Events: Weaving Context into Family Stories presented by Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/99147/not-just-historical-events-weaving-context-family-stories-zoom

Oct 15   (Hybrid/MO) Findmypast presented by Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/98961/findmypast-hybrid

Oct 16   (In-Person /MO) Hidden Treasures: Kindly DIRECT Your Attention presented by Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/99308/hidden-treasures-kindly-direct-your-attention

Oct 17   (Hybrid/FL) How to Develop Critical Online Newspaper Research Skills, with Kenneth Marks presented by Lee County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://lcgsfl.org/events/

Oct 17   (Hybrid/MO) Census Records Research presented by Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/98962/census-records-research-hybrid

Oct 18   (In-Person /MO) Unearthing Your Story Through Writing: Part 1 presented by Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/100965/unearthing-your-story-through-writing-part-1

Oct 19   (In-Person /TX) Archeology Day 2024 presented by Genealogy and Local History Room, Montgomery County Memorial Library System  (Free)  https://countylibrary.org/business_detail_T2_R4.php

Oct 19   (In-Person /MO) Unearthing Your Story Through Writing: Part 2 presented by Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/100966/unearthing-your-story-through-writing-part-2

Oct 19   (In-Person /NE) Genealogy After Hours: Stories in the Stacks presented by Omaha Public Library  (Free)  https://omaha.bibliocommons.com/events/66b14721b9c88bd2375758e6

Oct 20   (VIRTUAL) German Special Interest Group presented by Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/98963/german-special-interest-group-zoom

Oct 21   (VIRTUAL) Adding Your Own Stories to Your Family History presented by Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/99151/adding-your-own-stories-your-family-history-zoom

Oct 22   (In-Person /MO) Walkabout at the Midwest Genealogy Center presented by Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/98964/walkabout-midwest-genealogy-center

Oct 23   (VIRTUAL) Virtual Genealogy Discussion Group presented by Patchogue-Medford Library  (Free)  https://pmlib.libnet.info/event/11335871

Oct 23   (VIRTUAL) Central European Genealogy is Easy—Merci, Napoleon! presented by the Newberry Library  ($)  https://www.newberry.org/calendar/central-european-genealogy

Oct 23   (Hybrid/MO) Interlibrary Loan for Genealogy presented by Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/98965/interlibrary-loan-genealogy-hybrid

Oct 24   (In-Person /MN) North Star Pre-Conference special workshop from Patricia Coleman and Lois Abromitis Mackin: “Fundamentals of DNA for Genealogists.” presented by Minnesota Genealogical Society  ($)  https://mngs.org/event-5780299

Oct 24   (In-Person /MN) North Star Pre-Conference special workshop from Patricia Coleman, Lois Abromitis Mackin, and Blaine Bettinger: “Advanced Topics in Genetic Genealogy.” presented by Minnesota Genealogical Society  ($)  https://mngs.org/event-5785414

Oct 24   (Hybrid/MO) Fold3 presented by Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/98966/fold3-hybrid

Oct 24   (In-Person /MO) Beginning Genealogy presented by Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library / Grain Valley Branch  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/99236/beginning-genealogy

Oct 26   (In-Person /NE) Create a Family History Keepsake presented by Omaha Public Library  (Free)  https://omaha.bibliocommons.com/events/66b1474313b83aeedf1a1966

Oct 29   (Hybrid/MO) FamilySearch  presented by Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/98967/familysearch-hybrid

Oct 30   (In-Person /MO) Introduction to Oral History at the Midwest Genealogy Center presented by Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library / Grain Valley Branch  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/99236/beginning-genealogy

Oct 31   (Hybrid/MO) Cemetery Art for Genealogy presented by Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/98968/cemetery-art-genealogy-hybrid

Nov 01   (In-Person /MO) Coffee and Conversations: Periodicals presented by Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/100566/coffee-and-conversations-periodicals

Nov 02   (In-Person /MO) Irish Special Interest Group presented by   (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/98969/irish-special-interest-group

Nov 03   (VIRTUAL) Irish Special Interest Group presented by Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/98970/irish-special-interest-group-zoom

Nov 04   (VIRTUAL) A Grandfather Unknown, with Pamela Wong presented by Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/100954/grandfather-unknown-zoom

Nov 06   (In-Person /MO) Hidden Treasures: Down Yonder: Resources for the South presented by Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/99309/hidden-treasures-down-yonder-resources-south

Nov 07   (In-Person /IL) Triumphs of Black American Agriculture: 1724 to the Present (3 sessions) presented by the Newberry Library  ($)  https://www.newberry.org/calendar/black-american-agriculture

Nov 09   (Hybrid/MI) A Nation of Stories: Connection Local Legacies to America250 presented by Oakland County Michigan Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://ocgsmi.org/events/a-nation-of-stories-connection-local-legacies-to-america250/

Nov 10   (Hybrid/MO) Native American Research: “The Five Civilized Tribes”  presented by Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/100925/native-american-research-five-civilized-tribes-hybrid

Nov 12   (Hybrid/MO) Introduction to Internet Genealogy presented by Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/98971/introduction-internet-genealogy-hybrid

Nov 12   (In-Person /MO) Beginning Genealogy presented by Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library / Kearney Branch  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/99236/beginning-genealogy

Nov 13   (Hybrid/MO) Tracing Your Native American and Alaska Native Ancestors presented by Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/100926/tracing-your-native-american-and-alaska-native-ancestors-hybrid

Nov 13   (Hybrid/MO) Newspaper Research for Genealogy presented by Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/98972/newspaper-research-genealogy-hybrid

Nov 13   (Hybrid/IL) Mollie’s War: Experiences of First Women to Serve in the U. S. Army presented by Glenview Public Library  (Free)  https://glenviewpl.bibliocommons.com/events/66631ec1e3e1ee3000429aa1

Nov 14   (In-Person /IL) Genealogy Research Night presented by Glenview Public Library  (Free)  https://glenviewpl.bibliocommons.com/events/66621aac045cd5e3f9247310

Nov 15   (In-Person /MO) Lock-In 2024: Beyond the Basics presented by Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/100580/lock-2024-beyond-basics

Nov 16   (VIRTUAL) GRIVA’s annual Fall Conference featuring Blaine Bettinger, PhD, JD – DNA and Beyond: A Day of Genetic Genealogy and AI Insights  – Save the Date! presented by Genealogical Research Institute of Virginia  (Free/$)  https://griva.org/

Nov 16   (VIRTUAL) Beginning Genealogy: A Crash Course presented by the Newberry Library  ($)  https://www.newberry.org/calendar/beginning-genealogy

Nov 16   (Hybrid/MO) Periodicals for Genealogy presented by Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/98973/periodicals-genealogy-hybrid

Nov 20   (Hybrid/IL) Introduction to European Genealogy presented by Glenview Public Library  (Free)  https://glenviewpl.bibliocommons.com/events/66623492045cd5e3f9247df4

Nov 20   (VIRTUAL) Emigration & Immigration: The Story of Your Immigrant Ancestors presented by the Newberry Library  ($)  https://www.newberry.org/calendar/immigrant-genealogy

Nov 21   (Hybrid/FL) Tapping the Power of FamilySearch (LIVE Presentation) with Maureen Brady presented by Lee County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://lcgsfl.org/events/

Nov 21   (Hybrid/MO) Tracing Immigrant Origins presented by Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/98974/tracing-immigrant-origins-hybrid

Nov 21   (In-Person /MO) Beginning Genealogy presented by Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library / Kearney Branch  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/99996/beginning-genealogy

Dec 04   (VIRTUAL) Speculative Nonfiction and Family Stories presented by the Newberry Library  ($)  https://www.newberry.org/calendar/speculative-nonfiction

2025

Jan 07   (Hybrid/FL) ”Impacts on Your Family: Sudden Deaths, Disasters, Epidemics & Events: 35 Examples” with Margaret (Peg) Kapustiak presented by Manatee Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://mgsfl.org/

Mar 01   (VIRTUAL) Registration opens for 2025 IGHR: the Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research  presented by the Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research / Georgia Genealogical Society  ($)  https://ighr.gagensociety.org/ighr-2025/

Jul 27- Aug 01, 2025   (VIRTUAL) IGHR: the Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research presented by the Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research / Georgia Genealogical Society  ($)  https://ighr.gagensociety.org/ighr-2025/

Newly added genealogy events from all others:

Aug 15   (VIRTUAL) Creating Carolina: Charters, Proprietors, Constitutions, and the First Fleet presented by The Powder Magazine  ($)  https://www.powdermagazinemuseum.org/events/carolina-1

Aug 20   (VIRTUAL) Mission: Genealogy | Roundtable “Open House”  presented by Mission: Genealogy  (Free)  https://MissionGenealogy.org/openhouse

Aug 20   (VIRTUAL) Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society Genealogy Chat presented by the Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.tpcgs.org

Aug 21   (VIRTUAL) CALS Writing Circle: How To Write Your Story presented by Central Arkansas Library System (CALS)  (Free)  https://events.cals.org/event/11138282

Aug 22   (VIRTUAL) Life in Native American Communities at the Dawn of the Carolina Colony presented by The Powder Magazine  ($)  https://www.powdermagazinemuseum.org/events/carolina-2

Aug 22   (In-Person /MN) Your Genealogy Hobby From Start to Finish presented by Morrison County Genealogy Society  (Free)  https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10161987556509683

Aug 26   (VIRTUAL) Personal Archiving & DIY Memory Lab presented by Central Arkansas Library System (CALS)  (Free)  https://events.cals.org/event/11046600

Aug 28   (VIRTUAL) CALS Writing Circle: How To Write Your Story presented by Central Arkansas Library System (CALS)  (Free)  https://events.cals.org/event/11138283

Aug 28   (VIRTUAL) CALS Writing Circle: How To Write Your Story presented by Central Arkansas Library System (CALS)  (Free)  https://events.cals.org/event/11138283

Aug 29   (VIRTUAL) Unearthing New Perspectives: Continuing the Archaeology of c.1670 Charles Towne presented by The Powder Magazine  ($)  https://www.powdermagazinemuseum.org/events/carolina-3

Sep 02   (VIRTUAL)  How to Develop Online Newspaper Research Skills presented by Leeds Grenville Branch OGS  (Free)  https://leedsandgrenville.ogs.on.ca

Sep 04   (VIRTUAL) Refugee Family Stories in the Wiener Holocaust Library’s Collections presented by The Wiener Holocaust Library  (Free/donation)  https://wienerholocaustlibrary.org/event/lunchtime-talk-refugee-family-stories-in-the-wiener-holocaust-librarys-collections/

Sep 04   (In-Person /AR) Elaine Massacre of 1919 – Legacies & Lunch September 2024 presented by Central Arkansas Library System (CALS)  (Free)  https://events.cals.org/event/11507829

Sep 05   (VIRTUAL) Carolina: The Grim Years, 1670-1720 presented by The Powder Magazine  ($)  https://www.powdermagazinemuseum.org/events/carolina-4

Sep 07   (Hybrid/OK) Learning Legacy Family Tree Version 10,  with La Nell Shores, speaker presented by the Oklahoma Genealogical Society.  ($)  www.okgensoc.org

Sep 07   (Hybrid/MN) My Grandfather, John Polenik, and His Story presented by Polish Genealogical Society of Minnesota  (Free)  https://pgsmn.org/event/my-grandfather-john-polenik-and-his-story/

Sep 09   (VIRTUAL) Finding Family Facts presented by Central Arkansas Library System (CALS)  (Free)  https://events.cals.org/event/11047710

Sep 09   (Hybrid/OK) Sharing Your Family History presented by Oklahoma Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.okgensoc.org

Sep 09   (Hybrid/TX) General Meeting Presentation:  “Where, Oh Where, Is Uncle Fred?”  Mysteries, Mistakes, Misidentifications, and Misinformation in Cemeteries, with  Carol Darrow presented by The Humble Area Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://humblegen.org

Sep 10   (VIRTUAL) Office Hours: Using Substack for Family History presented by MissionGenealogy.org  (Free)  https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIsd-qsrTsrGNIWKVnpNnb__gvFY79eH2SB#/registration

Sep 10   (In-Person /KY) The Man Behind the Mansion – the Untold History of the Ferguson Family presented by the Louisville Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.kylgs.org

Sep 10   (VIRTUAL) Capturing the Human Drama Through History with Garrett Graff presented by Central Arkansas Library System (CALS)  (Free)  https://events.cals.org/event/11242554

Sep 11   (VIRTUAL) CALS Writing Circle: How To Write Your Story presented by Central Arkansas Library System (CALS)  (Free)  https://events.cals.org/event/11503026

Sep 12   (In-Person /IL) The Nuts and Bolts of Military Records presented by St. Charles Public Library  (Free)  https://scpld.libnet.info/event/11113348

Sep 13   (VIRTUAL) Chela Scott Weber – OCLC Sr. Program Officer – Using Archive Grid as a Genealogical Resource presented by Truckee Meadows Community College  (Free)  https://libguides.tmcc.edu/c.php?g=606579

Sep 13   (VIRTUAL) Six Ways to Figure Out How We’re Related, with Roberta Estes – “Webtember” Free Friday Webinars from LFTW presented by Legacy Family Tree Webinars  (Free)  https://familytreewebinars.com/webinar/explore-millions-of-norwegian-historical-records/?category=webtember

Sep 14   (Hybrid/CT) Putting the Gene Back in Genealogy, with Carol Whitmer presented by Naugatuck Valley Genealogy Club  (Free)  https://naugatuckvalleygenealogyclub.org/

Sep 14   (VIRTUAL) The Genealogy Cookout presented by Walter English  ($)  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-genealogy-cookout-tickets-989656237447

Sep 18   (VIRTUAL) CALS Writing Circle: How To Write Your Story presented by Central Arkansas Library System (CALS)  (Free)  https://events.cals.org/event/11503027

Sep 19   (In-Person /AL) 1950 Census-Themed Dinner and Research Night presented by Northeast Alabama Genealogical Society (NEAGS)  (Free)  https://neags.com/1950-census-themed-dinner-and-research-night/

Sep 20   (VIRTUAL) Amanda Meeks, MLIS, Community & Partnerships Mgr., Permanent.org presented by Truckee Meadows Community College  (Free)  https://libguides.tmcc.edu/c.php?g=606579

Sep 22   (In-Person /MD) Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools on Genealogy Websites, with David Powell presented by Baltimore County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.baltimoregenealogysociety.org/BCGShome/program-of-speakers/

Sep 24   (In-Person /AR) Youth Oral History Training presented by Central Arkansas Library System (CALS)  (Free)  https://events.cals.org/event/11260305

Sep 25   (VIRTUAL) CALS Writing Circle: How To Write Your Story presented by Central Arkansas Library System (CALS)  (Free)  https://events.cals.org/event/11503028

Sep 26   (VIRTUAL) Personal Archiving & DIY Memory Lab presented by Central Arkansas Library System (CALS)  (Free)  https://events.cals.org/event/11544774

Sep 28   (In-Person /MN) History of the Polish Settlers in Gnesen and Duluth, their Churches and Cemeteries presented by Polish Genealogical Society of Minnesota  (Free)  https://pgsmn.org/event/history-of-the-polish-settlers-in-gnesen-and-duluth-their-churches-and-cemeteries/

Sep 29   (VIRTUAL) Family Secrets:  Navigating Unexpected Genealogical Discoveries presented by The Jewish Genealogical Society of Oregon  (Free)  https://jgsoregon.wixsite.com/home

Sep 29   (VIRTUAL) How Did They Get From There to Here? Bradshaw’s Railway Guide and Other Tools of Discovery, with Emily Garber presented by Santa Cruz Jewish Genealogy Society  (Free/$)  https://scjgs.org/upcoming-events/

Oct 08   (In-Person /KY) Genealogy Through Photography: Exploring Family Photographs presented by the Louisville Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.kylgs.org

Oct 12   (Hybrid/MI) Getting Around the Brick Wall with James Jackson – DSGR Meeting presented by Detroit Society of Genealogists  (Free)  https://dsgr.org/

Oct 12   (Hybrid/CT) Tips and Sources for Location Ancestral Photos Online & Offline, with Katherine R. Willson presented by Naugatuck Valley Genealogy Club  (Free)  https://naugatuckvalleygenealogyclub.org/2024/03/october-12-meeting-katherine-r-willson-tips-and-sources-for-location-ancestral-photos-online-offline/

Oct 15   (Hybrid/OH) Records of the Recorder’s Office in Ashland Co, Ohio presented by Ashland Co Chapter, OGS  (Free)  https://ashlandccogs.org/

Oct 18   (In-Person /TX) Oldest Town In Texas Genealogy Day presented by Nacogdoches Public Library  (Free)  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/oldest-town-in-texas-genealogy-day-tickets-926175093637

Oct 19   (VIRTUAL) Family History Fall Seminar: Incorporating Social History into Your Research & Medical Genealogy presented by the Louisville Genealogical Society  ($)  https://www.kylgs.org

Oct 19   (Hybrid/IN) The Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How of the Naturalization Process in the USA presented by Northwest Indiana Genealogical Society NWIGS  (Free)  https://www.facebook.com/events/1464315130883930

Oct 27   (VIRTUAL) A Guide To Segment Data, Chromosome Browsers & Conventional Chromosome Mapping, with Michelle Leonard presented by Santa Cruz Jewish Genealogy Society  (Free/$)  https://scjgs.org/upcoming-events/

Nov 09   (Hybrid/CT) Decoding French Civil Registration, with Bryna O’Sullivan presented by Naugatuck Valley Genealogy Club  (Free)  https://naugatuckvalleygenealogyclub.org/2024/01/november-9-bryna-osullivan-decoding-french-civil-registration/

Nov 17   (VIRTUAL) Translating and Transcribing Documents for Jewish Genealogical Research Using AI  (1.5 hour workshop), with Thomas MacEntee presented by Santa Cruz Jewish Genealogy Society  (Free/$)  https://scjgs.org/upcoming-events/

Dec 08   (VIRTUAL) Crossing the Ocean: US Records to Ancestral Towns, with Susan Weinberg presented by Santa Cruz Jewish Genealogy Society  (Free/$)  https://scjgs.org/upcoming-events/

Dec 12   (VIRTUAL) Researching a Historical Route with NYPL’s Collections presented by New York Public Library  (Free)  https://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2024/12/12/researching-historical-route-nypls-collections

Feb 08   (Hybrid/MI) Newspaper Research at the Library of Michigan with Mathew Pacer – DSGR Meeting presented by Detroit Society of Genealogists  (Free)  https://dsgr.org/

Feb 08   (In-Person /CA) Elk Grove Stake Family Discovery Day presented by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints  (Free)  the event on the ConferenceKeeper calendar

Mar 08   (Hybrid/MI) Expanding Your Family History Journey with Melissa Rzepczynski – DSGR Meeting presented by Detroit Society of Genealogists  (Free)  https://dsgr.org/

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