>>The list of NEWLY ADDED events is further down this post.<<
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for ALL of the upcoming genealogy events.

This Week’s Genealogy News:

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

I’ll be honest – I wasn’t planning to write a newsletter this week, after an extremely full week of fabulous (and intense) genealogy education at GRIP. But I can’t help myself, lol. Here’s the news I came across 🙂

APPLICATIONS DUE TUESDAY!

The National Genealogical Society is accepting applications for the second James Worris Moore Leadership Academy until this coming Tuesday, July 21. This wonderful program helps genealogists build leadership skills, meet others, and take part in important projects. Use the link for full details https://www.ngsgenealogy.org/james-worris-moore-leadership-academy/

CEMETERY STORIES

Students at Queens College are helping Mount Hebron Cemetery in Flushing, New York, save and share stories from its 117-year history. Their Legacy Project work may interest genealogy researchers because it documents burial societies, notable people, veterans, and Holocaust survivors. Read the article and explore more cemetery stories, society lists, and details through the links below:
Article: https://www.qc.cuny.edu/communications/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2026/03/QMag_SP26_ADA.pdf
To read “Hebron’s Stories,” including the descriptions of many societies: https://www.mounthebroncemetery.com/legacy/stories/
A full list of the hundreds of landsmanshaftn and other organizations with sections at Mount Hebron: https://www.mounthebroncemetery.com/societies/

SHOEBOX HELP

Genealogist Shannon Christmas has created Shoebox Plus Organizer, a Chrome extension for Ancestry users. It will help researchers search, sort, and filter items saved in their Ancestry Shoebox. The extension is still waiting for review in the Chrome Web Store, but you can learn more and join the waitlist here: https://shoeboxplusorganizer.com/

VOLHYNIA RECORDS

(Thanks to Lara Diamond who shared this new database on her blog, Lara’s Jewneology)
The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum has a new research resource for families from western Volhynia, now in Ukraine. The records include both Jewish and non-Jewish people, and many are from before World War II, when the area was part of Poland. Names are often written in Polish, which may make the records easier for many English-speaking researchers to use. Read the full details on Lara’s blog post here: https://larasgenealogy.blogspot.com/2026/07/western-volhynia-ukraine-ancestors.html#more

UPSTATE NEW YORK RESEARCH

The National Genealogical Society has released a new guidebook, Research in Upstate New York by Eric G. Grundset, a former library director for the DAR Library, a genealogist, historian, lecturer, bibliographer, and transcriber of records. This latest edition in NGS’s Research in the States books can help family history researchers understand local history, changing county lines, and where to look for records in upstate New York. The guide is available in PDF and print from the NGS website at https://www.ngsgenealogy.org/ris/research-in-new-york-state.

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Newly added events hosted by NGS Member Societies & Libraries:

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

Jul 23 (VIRTUAL) Wealth and Loss in the Land of Ranchos: Family Stories from Alta California presented by Genealogy Society of Marin (Free) https://www.maringensoc.org/

Jul 25 (VIRTUAL) ZOOM Genealogy Club presented by Godfrey Memorial Library  (Free/$)  www.godfrey.org

Aug 01 (In-Person /PA) Genealogists Helping Genealogists presented by Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania  (Free/$)  https://genpa.org/programs-and-events/

Aug 08 (In-Person /FL) Tracing Roots in Florida and Beyond: A Genealogy Symposium presented by the Miami-Dade Public Library System  (Free)  https://mdpls.org/event/16925680

Aug 08 (Hybrid/MA) How to Pinpoint Your Irish Ancestors Using DNA with Claire Bradley presented by Falmouth (MA) Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.falgen.org

Aug 18 (VIRTUAL) WikiTree Special Interest Group presented by the Pinellas Genealogy Society  (Free)  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/CAXYQ2p2Q32IccC44U7kRA

Aug 20 (VIRTUAL) Navigating the Records From The War of 1812 presented by Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania  (Free)  https://genpa.org/programs-and-events/

Aug 25 (In-Person /PA) Genealogy Small Talk presented by Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania  (Free/$)  https://genpa.org/programs-and-events/

Sep 19 (VIRTUAL) From Names to Narratives: Writing Your Family History presented by Wisconsin Historical Society  ($)  https://calendar.wisconsinhistory.org/event/from-names-to-narratives-writing-your-family-history-09192026-0900/

Sep 19 (In-Person /IA) CGSI 2026 Fall Symposium: hands-on workshops and case studies presented by Czechoslovak Genealogical Society International (CGSI)  ($)  https://cgsi.org/events/cgsi-fall-symposium-ncsml-cedar-rapids-ia

Oct 08-10 (In-Person /VA) National Grigsby Family Society Triennial presented by NATIONAL GRGISBY FAMILY SOCIETY  (members only)  www.grigsby.org  or email ngfsadmin@gmail.com for more information

Oct 10 (In-Person /KS) Wichita Genealogical Society 14^th Annual Conference with Megan Young Clark, October 10, 2026 ($)  www.wichitagensoc.org

Oct 13 (VIRTUAL) Using Wisconsin Church Records for Genealogy presented by Wisconsin Historical Society  ($)  https://calendar.wisconsinhistory.org/event/using-wisconsin-church-records-for-genealogy-10132026-1900/

Nov 07 (VIRTUAL) Let’s Eat! Tracing and Preserving Family Food History presented by Wisconsin Historical Society  ($)  https://calendar.wisconsinhistory.org/event/lets-eat-tracing-and-preserving-family-food-history-11072026-0900/

Nov 21 (VIRTUAL) Researching Historic Buildings presented by Wisconsin Historical Society  ($)  https://calendar.wisconsinhistory.org/event/researching-historic-buildings-11212026-1000/

Newly added genealogy events from all others:

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

Jul 18 (VIRTUAL) WikiTree Connect-a-Thon Livecast presented by WikiTree (Free) https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Help:Connect-a-Thon

Jul 18 (VIRTUAL) WikiTree Connect-a-Thon Livecast presented by WikiTree (Free) https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Help:Connect-a-Thon

Jul 18 (VIRTUAL) WikiTree Connect-a-Thon Livecast presented by WikiTree (Free) https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Help:Connect-a-Thon

Jul 18 (VIRTUAL) WikiTree Connect-a-Thon Livecast presented by WikiTree (Free) https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Help:Connect-a-Thon

Jul 18 (VIRTUAL) WikiTree Connect-a-Thon Hangout presented by WikiTree (Free) https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Help:Connect-a-Thon

Jul 18 (VIRTUAL) A Connecticut Yankee in the King’s Rangers by Pamela Vittorio presented by Ventura County Genealogical Society  ($)  https://venturacogensoc.org/calendar/#event=78388494;instance=20260718130000

Jul 18 (VIRTUAL) WikiTree Connect-a-Thon Livecast presented by WikiTree (Free) https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Help:Connect-a-Thon

Jul 18 (VIRTUAL) Genealogy Collaboration Hour presented by WikiTree (Free) https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:Genealogy_Collaboration_Hour

Jul 18 (VIRTUAL) WikiTree Connect-a-Thon Livecast presented by WikiTree (Free) https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Help:Connect-a-Thon

Jul 18 (VIRTUAL) WikiTree Connect-a-Thon Hangout presented by WikiTree (Free) https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Help:Connect-a-Thon

Jul 19 (VIRTUAL) WikiTree Connect-a-Thon Livecast presented by WikiTree (Free) https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Help:Connect-a-Thon

Jul 19 (VIRTUAL) WikiTree Connect-a-Thon Livecast presented by WikiTree (Free) https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Help:Connect-a-Thon

Jul 19 (VIRTUAL) WikiTree Connect-a-Thon Livecast presented by WikiTree (Free) https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Help:Connect-a-Thon

Jul 19 (VIRTUAL) WikiTree Connect-a-Thon Livecast presented by WikiTree (Free) https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Help:Connect-a-Thon

Jul 19 (VIRTUAL) WikiTree Connect-a-Thon Hangout presented by WikiTree (Free) https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Help:Connect-a-Thon

Jul 19 (VIRTUAL) WikiTree Connect-a-Thon Livecast presented by WikiTree (Free) https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Help:Connect-a-Thon

Jul 19 (VIRTUAL) Exploring AI for Genealogy Special Interest Group presented by San Diego Jewish Genealogical Society  (members only)  https://www.sdjgs.org

Jul 19 (VIRTUAL) WikiTree Connect-a-Thon Livecast presented by WikiTree (Free) https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Help:Connect-a-Thon

Jul 20 (VIRTUAL) WikiTree Connect-a-Thon Livecast presented by WikiTree (Free) https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Help:Connect-a-Thon

Jul 20 (VIRTUAL) WikiTree Connect-a-Thon Livecast presented by WikiTree (Free) https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Help:Connect-a-Thon

Jul 20 (VIRTUAL) WikiTree Connect-a-Thon Livecast presented by WikiTree (Free) https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Help:Connect-a-Thon

Jul 20 (VIRTUAL) Finding Women’s Lost Names – Swedish-American Genealogy Club presented by Swenson Swedish-American Research Center  (Free/$)  https://www.swensoncenter.org/event-details/genealogy-club-july-2026

Jul 21 (VIRTUAL) WikiTree Challenge 7 Reveal Sandra Varney presented by WikiTree (Free) https://www.wikitree.com/g2g/2048633

Jul 21 (VIRTUAL) Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society Genealogy Chat presented by the Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society    (Free)  www.tpcgs.org

Jul 22 (VIRTUAL) WikiTree German Stammtisch presented by WikiTree (Free) https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Project:Germany

Jul 22 (VIRTUAL) Find the Generation of Connection with Diahan Southard presented by Your DNA Guide  (Free)  https://diy.yourdnaguide.com/goc-july-2026

Jul 25 (Hybrid/DE) Syl Woolford – The Woolford Family during the Revolutionary War presented by The Delaware Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Free) http://www.deaahgs.com/

Jul 26 (VIRTUAL) Using Yad VaShem Databases for Genealogical Research, with Dr. Serafima (Sima) Velkovich presented by Minnesota Jewish Genealogical Society  (Free/$)  https://www.mnjgs.org/event

Jul 26 (Hybrid/NY) Meet 3GNY: Grandchildren of Holocaust Survivors – Living Links to the Past with Dave Reckess, 3GNY’s Executive Director presented by The Jewish Genealogical Society of Central New York and the Jewish Community Center of Syracuse, New York  (Free)  https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/CLdQU-XjSAe00DnfQ6wwtQ or by emailing JGSCNY@gmail.com

Aug 02 (VIRTUAL) The Baby Boom in Displaced Persons Camps After the Holocaust with Sima Velkovich presented by Global Jewish Genealogy Society  (Free/$)  https://globaljgs.org/upcoming-events/

Aug 04 (VIRTUAL) WWII Army Morning Report Small Group Coaching presented by WWII Research & Writing Center – Jennifer Holik  ($)  https://www.ancestralsoulswisdomschool.com/army-morning-reports-sgc

Aug 05 (Hybrid/OH) Brick Walls: Over, Under, Around, or Through—Any Way That Works with Ken Bravo presented by Jewish Genealogy Society of Cleveland (Free) https://jgscleveland.org/event-6507845

Aug 05 (VIRTUAL) Fold3/NARA Catalog WWII Records presented by WWII Research & Writing Center – Jennifer Holik  ($)  https://www.ancestralsoulswisdomschool.com/fold3-naracatalog

Aug 06 (Hybrid/TX) 10 Best Practices for a Polished & Accurate Family Tree, with Lisa Van Gemert – Grand Prairie Genealogical Society August 6, 2026 Meeting presented by Grand Prairie Genealogical Society  (Free/donation)  www.gpgstx.org

Aug 08 (In-Person /OH) Do You Know What Genealogy Treasures Are Hiding at the Library? presented by Scioto county Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.sccogs.com

Aug 10 (VIRTUAL) Native Ohio Tribe Migrations, with Billie Stone Fogarty presented by Lorain County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society  (Free)  http://loraincoogs.org To receive the Zoom link, please email meetings@loraincoogs.org

Aug 11 (VIRTUAL) WWII Prisoner of War Records Small Group Coaching presented by WWII Research & Writing Center – Jennifer Holik  ($)  https://www.ancestralsoulswisdomschool.com/wwii-pow-sgc

Aug 13 (VIRTUAL) WWII Army Records Small Group Coaching presented by WWII Research & Writing Center – Jennifer Holik  ($)  https://www.ancestralsoulswisdomschool.com/army-coaching

Aug 19 (VIRTUAL) So, You Only Want to Research WWII Online? presented by WWII Research & Writing Center – Jennifer Holik  ($)  https://www.ancestralsoulswisdomschool.com/wwii-online-only

Aug 20 (VIRTUAL) WWII Death Records Small Group Coaching presented by WWII Research & Writing Center – Jennifer Holik  ($)  https://www.ancestralsoulswisdomschool.com/wwii-death-records

Aug 21 (VIRTUAL) So, You Only Want to Research WWII Online? presented by WWII Research & Writing Center – Jennifer Holik  ($)  https://www.ancestralsoulswisdomschool.com/wwii-online-only

Aug 22 (Hybrid/NC) The F.A.N. Club – a Case Study in Stanly County Genealogy presented by Stanly County Genealogical Society (SCGS)  (Free/$)  www.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1302264521562307

Aug 27 (VIRTUAL) WWII Research & Writing Cafe presented by WWII Research & Writing Center – Jennifer Holik  (Free)  https://www.ancestralsoulswisdomschool.com/wwii-cafe

Sep 08  AWARD/GRANT/SCHOLARSHIP Ohio History Fund Grant presented by the Ohio History Fund  https://conferencekeeper.org/grants-scholarships/

Sep 19 (In-Person /) Records to Die For:  Coroners’ Reports presented by Tidewater Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.tidewatergensoc.org

Sep 24 (VIRTUAL) Getting Started with Mexican Genealogy presented by Mount Prospect (IL) Public Library  (Free)  https://mppl.libnet.info/event/15917778

Sep 26 (In-Person /OH) Northwest Ohio Genealogy Seminar with Sunny Jane Morton presented by Defiance County Genealogical Society, Defiance Public Library, and Defiance College  (Free)  www.defiancecountygenealogy.org

Oct 03 (In-Person /OH) Family History Day presented by Cleveland Public Library  (Free)  https://cpl.libcal.com/event/15369720

Oct 18 (In-Person /GA) Researching Southern Jewish Family and Local History presented by Southern Jewish Historical Society ($) https://susans194.sg-host.com/

Nov 06  CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS  Speakers sought for the 69^th Annual Missouri Conference on History presented by State Historical Society of Missouri  https://shsmo.org/mch/call-for-papers

These are just the events added this past week!

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