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This Week’s Genealogy News
September 26, 2026

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

ROOTSTECH REGISTRATION OPENS

Registration is now open for RootsTech 2027, hosted by FamilySearch International, and will be held March 4–6, 2027, both online and in Salt Lake City, Utah. This year’s conference theme is “Celebrate!”, and two keynote speakers announced are genetic genealogist CeCe Moore and actress and philanthropist Jane Seymour. Online attendance is free, as always, while early bird pricing is now available for in-person registration at RootsTech.org. I’ll keep you updated as more keynotes and planned events are announced. You can read the full press release at https://www.familysearch.org/en/newsroom/registration-opens-for-rootstech-2027-the-worlds-premier-family-history-event

FREE SOCIETY SUMMIT

The free, virtual, New York Genealogical and Historical Society Summit will be held online this coming Friday, October 2, 2026. Sessions will share practical ideas for finding and keeping volunteers, using publication archives, scanning and protecting historical records, and working with AI. A question-and-answer workshop will also help society leaders learn about planning, fundraising, membership, programs, websites, and other needs. Again, this is both free and virtual! Details & registration at https://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/events/2026-new-york-genealogical-and-historical-society-summit

NEW ENSLAVEMENT RECORDS DATABASE…

Ancestry just announced Tuesday that they have digitized and published nearly 4 million records from the Former British Colonies Enslavement Registers (1813–1840) collection at no cost to researchers. The collection spans 20 former British colonies and includes about 300,000 register pages containing names, ages, family connections, and physical descriptions to aid Afro-Caribbean and African diaspora family history research. It’s free to explore the Former British Colonies Enslavement Registers – you just need a free Ancestry account. Start searching at ancestry.com/c/colonial-enslavement . You can read the full press release at https://www.ancestry.com/corporate/newsroom/press-releases/ancestry-makes-nearly-4m-records-related-to-enslaved-people

… AND LIVE VIRTUAL DISCUSSION

A live virtual panel discussion is planned for October 21 at 11am MT. “Beyond the Ledger: Reclaiming Names and Histories in the Former British Colonies Enslavement Registers” will include Dr. Matthew J. Smith, Dr. Suzanne Francis-Brown, and Nicka Sewell-Smith, who will discuss the origins and historical context of the collection, practical methodologies for conducting Black family history research, and how to search the records to unlock powerful discoveries. Register here.

WEBTEMBER WRAPS UP

This coming Wednesday will be the last set of 3 free webinars for Webtember from Legacy Family Tree Webinars, with one additional members-only program by Elizabeth Shown Mills, CG, CGL.  And you have through Wednesday (Sept. 30) to watch any of the 2026 Webtember program recordings for free. https://familytreewebinars.com/lp/webtember

NGS ANNUAL MEETING

The National Genealogical Society 2026 Annual Meeting is taking place via Zoom on 14 October at 8:00 p.m. ET. It will include the election of the Board of Directors, a reflection on what we’ve achieved together in 2026, a look at the exciting year ahead, and Q&A. NGS individual members and organization member delegates should have an email with the link to register via Zoom.

READY FOR OCTOBER?

October is traditionally Family History Month, and the ConferenceKeeper calendar is stuffed to the seams with events from societies, libraries and other organizations! If you’re looking for seminars and conferences, check under the CONFERENCES tab on ConferenceKeeper.org.  If you’re looking for in-person events nearby, check out what’s happening in your state specifically, under the LOCATIONS tab. Of course, ALL events are on the Main calendar, with the Virtual calendar showing ONLY events that are available, well – you guessed it – virtually. https://ConferenceKeeper.org

UPCOMING EVENTS FROM THE NATIONAL GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY

Annual Meeting of the National Genealogical Society
14 October 2026, 8 pm Eastern. Virtual

GRIP Genealogy Institute
3 Feb 2027 Registration opens. New courses, dates & new location 

2027 Family History Conference: Lakesides & Legacies
19-22 May 2027, Madison, Wisconsin

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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.

Sep 25   (VIRTUAL) Tech SIG presented by Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania (PA) (members only) https://genpa.org/programs-and-events/

Sep 26   (VIRTUAL) Blaine Bettinger presents Ethical Issues Associated with Generative AI for Genealogists presented by Connecticut Ancestry Society (CT) (Free) https://connecticutancestry.org/event/ethical-issues-associated-with-generative-ai-for-genealogists/

Sep 26   Blaine Bettinger presents “Ethical Issues Associated with Generative AI for Genealogists” presented by Connecticut Ancestry Society  (CT) (Free) https://connecticutancestry.org/event/ethical-issues-associated-with-generative-ai-for-genealogists/

Oct 01   (In-Person /NC) Discover Your Family Story- Session 1: Every Family Has a Story: Getting Started with Genealogy  presented by Union County Library  (NC) (Free) www.uclnc.org/programs

Oct 02   (VIRTUAL) 2026 New York Genealogical and Historical Society Summit presented by New York Genealogical and Biographical Society (NY) (Free) https://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/events/2026-new-york-genealogical-and-historical-society-summit

Oct 02   (VIRTUAL) DNA Special Interest Group (SIG) presented by Albuquerque Genealogical Society (NM) (Free) https://abqgen.org/events/dna-special-interest-group-sig-2026-465/

Oct 03   (Hybrid/GA) Clarke-Oconee Genealogical Society African American Genealogy Shared Interest Group presented by Clarke-Oconee Genealogical Society (GA) (Free) https://athenslibrary.libcal.com/event/16688430 — for all events see https://athenslibrary.libcal.com/calendar/arlsevents?t=g&q=genealogy&cid=12913&cal=12913&inc=0

Oct 03   (In-Person /PA) Discover Your Roots: Join Our Pennsylvania Genealogy Workshop! presented by Christ Church & Historic St. George’s with the Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania (PA) ($) https://www.hsgmuseum.org/roots

Oct 03   (In-Person /NC) DNA & Genealogy: Separating Fact from Fiction presented by Union County Library (NC) (Free) https://union-nc.libcal.com/event/17699222

Oct 05   (Hybrid/IL) Frank Fanta: Uncovering an Inmate’s History presented by Chicago Genealogical Society (IL) (Free/$) https://www.chicagogenealogy.org/event-6641842

Oct 06   (Hybrid/NM) Military Research Special Interest Group (SIG): October 1776 – Setbacks! presented by Albuquerque Genealogical Society (NM) (Free) https://abqgen.org/events/military-research-special-interest-group-october-26-133-902-499-853-978/

Oct 06   (VIRTUAL) 2026 Family History Month Webinar Series: American Soldiers: Navigating the Records from the War of 1812 presented by Emerson History & Genealogy Center, St. Louis County Library (MO) (Free) https://www.slcl.org/events/372456/virtual-program-american-soldiers-navigating-records-war-1812

Oct 06   (VIRTUAL) American Soldiers: Navigating the Records from the War of 1812, with Brian Rhinehart presented by St. Louis County Library (MO) (Free) https://www.slcl.org/events/virtual-program-american-soldiers-navigating-records-war-1812

Oct 07   (VIRTUAL) American Ancestors Virtual Open House presented by American Ancestors by New England Historic Genealogical Society (MA) (Free) https://hubs.americanancestors.org/-virtual-open-house-october-2026

Oct 07   (VIRTUAL) “ChatGPT for Genealogists” with Robert Cameron Weir presented by Western Massachusetts Genealogical Society, Inc. (WMGS) (MA) (members only) www.westmassgen.com

Oct 08   (VIRTUAL) Discover Your Family Story—Session 2: Following the Census Trail   presented by Union County Library (NC) (Free) www.uclnc.org/progams

Oct 10   (In-Person /PA) Genealogists Helping Genealogists presented by Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania (PA) (Free/$) https://genpa.org/programs-and-events/

Oct 10   (Hybrid/FL) WW2 Through the Lens of Segregated Service, Presented by Charles Wilson and KB Barcomb.  presented by Kinseekers  (FL) (Free) www.kinseekers.org

Oct 10   (Hybrid/MO) STLGS October Monthly Meeting: The Kate Moody Collection: St. Louis City & County presented by St. Louis Genealogical Society (MO) (Free) https://stlgs.org/meetings-and-special-events/monthly-meeting-2

Oct 13   (VIRTUAL) 2026 Family History Month Webinar Series: Between the Pages: Using Periodicals to Research Early Americans presented by Emerson History & Genealogy Center, St. Louis County Library (MO) (Free) https://www.slcl.org/events/372457/virtual-program-between-pages-using-periodicals-research-early-americans

Oct 13   (VIRTUAL) Between the Pages: Using Periodicals to Research Early Americans presented by St. Louis County Library (MO) (Free) https://www.slcl.org/events/virtual-program-between-pages-using-periodicals-research-early-americans

Oct 13   (VIRTUAL) Beginning Your Genealogy with Diane Richard  presented by African American Genealogy Group (PA) (Free) https://aagg.org/

Oct 14   (Hybrid/NM) AGS Monthly Meeting and Program: Make Easy Video Stories Your Family Will Cherish presented by Albuquerque Genealogical Society (NM) (Free) https://abqgen.org/events/monthly-meeting-and-program-oct-2026-490/

Oct 15   (VIRTUAL) Jewish Patriots in the American Revolution presented by American Ancestors by New England Historic Genealogical Society (MA) ($) https://www.americanancestors.org/events/jewish-patriots-american-revolution

Oct 15   (VIRTUAL) Genealogy at the Moravian Archives presented by Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania (PA) (Free) https://genpa.org/programs-and-events/

Oct 16   (Hybrid/TX) 25^th Annual Waco Genealogy Lock-in presented by Waco-McLennan County Library Genealogy Center, Waco-McLennan County Library, Central Texas Genealogical Society, Texas State Genealogical Society, Genealogy Education Network (TX) (Free) www.waco-texas.com/lockin   https://tinyurl.com/2026-Genealogy-Ed-Network-Map

Oct 16   (VIRTUAL) GSP Member Gathering presented by Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania (PA) (members only) https://genpa.org/programs-and-events/

Oct 17   (Hybrid/VA) FxGS Fall Seminar: Beyond the Hype: What AI Can Really Do for Your Genealogy presented by Fairfax Genealogical Society (VA) ($) www.fxgs.org/fallseminar

Oct 17   (In-Person /NC) Discover Your Family Story—Session 3: Putting the Pieces Together: Thinking Like a Genealogist presented by Union County Library (NC) (Free) www.ucplnc.org/programs

Oct 17   (VIRTUAL) Third Saturday One-on-One Online Help Sessions presented by Albuquerque Genealogical Society (NM) (Free) https://abqgen.org/events/third-saturday-research-day-140-368-839/

Oct 17   (VIRTUAL) ABCs of DNA | Using IGG to track down criminals presented by Albuquerque Genealogical Society (NM) (Free) https://abqgen.org/events/monthly-abcs-of-dna-program-using-igg-to-track-down-criminals/

Oct 17   (VIRTUAL) ABCs of DNA | DNA Based Relationship Estimators and Analyzers presented by Albuquerque Genealogical Society (NM) (Free) https://abqgen.org/events/monthly-abcs-of-dna-program-dna-based-relationship-estimators-and-analyzers/

Oct 19   (VIRTUAL) Family Tree Maker (SIG) presented by Albuquerque Genealogical Society (NM) (Free) https://abqgen.org/events/family-tree-sig-2026-840/

Oct 20   (Hybrid/MA) The Revolutionary War on Cape Cod: A Tale of Two Shipwrecks, with Ron Petersen – CCGS Monthly Meeting presented by Cape Cod Genealogical Society (MA) (Free) https://capecodgenealogy.org/events/october-2026-monthly-program-meeting-public-event-2026-10-20-2026-10-20

Oct 20   (VIRTUAL) Third Tuesday One-on-One Online Help Sessions presented by Albuquerque Genealogical Society (NM) (Free) https://abqgen.org/events/third-tuesday-one-on-one-sessions-537/

Oct 20   (VIRTUAL) Third Tuesday One-on-One Online Help Sessions presented by Albuquerque Genealogical Society (NM) (Free) https://abqgen.org/events/third-tuesday-one-on-one-sessions-537/

Oct 21   (VIRTUAL) 2026 Family History Month Webinar Series: From 1619 to Juneteenth: Slavery and the Law Before the Civil War presented by Emerson History & Genealogy Center, St. Louis County Library (MO) (Free) https://www.slcl.org/events/372458/virtual-program-1619-juneteenth-slavery-and-law-civil-war

Oct 21   (VIRTUAL) From 1619 to Juneteenth: Slavery and the Law Before the Civil War, with Judy Russell, The Legal Genealogist® presented by St. Louis County Library (MO) (Free) https://www.slcl.org/events/virtual-program-1619-juneteenth-slavery-and-law-civil-war

Oct 24   (VIRTUAL)  Discover Your Family Story—Session 4: Your Digital Genealogy Toolbox presented by Union County Library (NC) (Free) www.uclnc.org/programs

Oct 24   (In-Person /IN) Crownland Cemetery Tour presented by Hamilton East Public Library (IN)  (Free)  https://hepl.libnet.info/event/16696094

Oct 26   (VIRTUAL) 2026 Family History Month Webinar Series:  Along the River, Through the Narrows, or Over the Gap: Traversing America’s Frontier presented by Emerson History & Genealogy Center, St. Louis County Library (MO) (Free) https://www.slcl.org/events/372459/virtual-program-along-river-through-narrows-or-over-gap-traversing-americas-frontier

Oct 26   (In-Person /NJ) What’s New at the New Jersey State Archives? with Catherine Stearns Medich, MA, MLIS, New Jersey State Archives presented by Genealogical Society of Bergen County (NJ) (NJ) (Free) https://www.njgsbc.org/event/whats-new-at-the-new-jersey-state-archives/

Oct 26   (VIRTUAL) Along the River, Through the Narrows, or Over the Gap: Traversing America’s Frontier presented by St. Louis County Library (MO) (Free) https://www.slcl.org/events/virtual-program-along-river-through-narrows-or-over-gap-traversing-americas-frontier

Oct 27   (In-Person /PA) Genealogy Small Talk presented by Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania (PA) (Free/$) https://genpa.org/programs-and-events/

Oct 27   (In-Person /NM) Last Tuesday Research Day presented by Albuquerque Genealogical Society (NM) (Free) https://abqgen.org/events/last-tuesday-research-day-728/

Oct 27-28   (VIRTUAL) Norwegian Genealogy Basics presented by Norwegian American Genealogical Center (Virtual)  ($)  https://nagcnl.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents

Oct 27   (Hybrid/NM) Celtic Research Special Interest Group (SIG) presented by Albuquerque Genealogical Society (NM) (Free) https://abqgen.org/events/celtic-sig-2026-258/

Oct 28   (In-Person /IN) Haunted Histories: Unearthing Your Family’s Past presented by Genealogy Center at Allen County Public Library (IN)  (Free)  https://acpl.libnet.info/event/16663215

Oct 31   (In-Person /TX) A French Enclave in Texas: Parker County to the Panhandle with Dr. Marie Schein presented by Fort Worth Genealogical Society (TX) (Free) https://txfwgs.org/events/october-2026-meeting-2026-10-31-2026-10-31

Nov 02   (Hybrid/IL) Bound by Time: Preserving the Books That Tell Your Family’s Story presented by Chicago Genealogical Society (IL) (Free/$) https://www.chicagogenealogy.org/event-6652706

Nov 03-04   (VIRTUAL) Exploring the Norwegian Digital Archives presented by Norwegian American Genealogical Center (Virtual)  ($)  https://nagcnl.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents

Nov 03   (VIRTUAL) Lost Hours, Lost Opportunities Tackling the Biggest Time Wasters in Genealogy, with Cynthia Patton presented by Utah Genealogical Association Genealogy Pro Talk  (UT)  https://academy.ugagenealogy.org/genealogy-pro-talk-upcoming-webinar/#smarternotharde

Nov 04   (VIRTUAL) Making History with LVA – Volunteer transcription presented by Library of Virginia (VA)  (Free)  https://lva-virginia.libcal.com/event/15752275

Nov 04   (VIRTUAL) “No OMPF? No Problem!” with Sara Cochran presented by Western Massachusetts Genealogical Society, Inc. (WMGS) (MA) (members only) www.westmassgen.com

Nov 05   (VIRTUAL) Was My William Smith in the Civil War? by Brian Rhinehart                                                           presented by Castle Rock Colorado Genealogical Society (CRCGS) (CO) (members only) https://www.crcgs.org

Nov 05   (In-Person /VA) Vignettes of Colonial and Revolutionary Virginia – Book Talk with Brent Tarter presented by Library of Virginia (VA)  (Free)  https://lva-virginia.libcal.com/event/16716564

Nov 07   (In-Person /MA) MSOG Annual Meeting 2026   presented by the Massachusetts Society of Genealogists (MSOG) (MA)  https://msoginc.org

Nov 07   (Hybrid/MO) Finding Native American Ancestors – Holly Zane presented by Greater Kansas City Genealogy Society (MO) (Free/Zoom available for members only) https://greaterkcgensoc.org/

Nov 07   (VIRTUAL) Goff-Gough Family Association Virtual Gathering presented by Goff-Gough Family Association (Free) https://www.goff-gough.com/

Nov 09   (Hybrid/FL) King Philip’s War, 1675-1676: Causes & Consequences presented by the Pinellas Genealogy Society (FL) (Free) https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/nGCqL2ACRMqdn2FETF2HaQ

Nov 09   (VIRTUAL) Lineage Societies, with David Allen Lambert presented by New Hampshire Society of Genealogists (NH) (members only) https://www.nhsog.org/webinars

Nov 10   (In-Person /VA) Land, Liberty and Loyalties: Virginia Indian Participation in the Revolutionary War presented by Library of Virginia (VA)  (Free)  https://lva-virginia.libcal.com/event/16212201

Nov 10-11   (VIRTUAL) Using Farm Books (Bygdebøker) and Other Published Sources presented by Norwegian American Genealogical Center (Virtual)  ($)  https://nagcnl.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents

Nov 10   (VIRTUAL) Disabled or Deceased in the Line of Duty: Military Pensions and the Civil War presented by Kentucky Genealogical Society (KY) (members only) https://kygs.org/event/uncover-your-black-roots-using-resources-and-features-on-familysearch-org/

Nov 12   (Hybrid/FL) Immigration and Passenger Lists presented by the Pinellas Genealogy Society (FL) (Free) https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/OscGuyARTfW5kDDUMZtJsw

Nov 12   (VIRTUAL) PCGS Show & Tell – Featuring PCGS Members presented by Peoria County Genealogical Society (IL)  (Free)  https://www.peoriacountygenealogy.org/event/pcgs-show-tell/

Nov 12   (VIRTUAL) Marriage by Blacksmith: Gretna Green Marriages with Madeline Yanov presented by The Contra Costa County Genealogical Society (CA) (Free) www.cccgs.net

Nov 14   (VIRTUAL) STLGS November Monthly Meeting: Using the Emerson History & Genealogy Center’s Print Collection presented by St. Louis Genealogical Society (MO) (Free) https://stlgs.org/meetings-and-special-events/monthly-meeting-2

Nov 14   (VIRTUAL) DNA Deep Dive (Segments)  presented by the Pinellas Genealogy Society (FL) (Free) https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtce2oqzsjHdG3ngvmXUFMc62VYtGw1LmY

Nov 17   (In-Person /MI) Wills, Thrills, and Chills: Digging into Probate Records with Kris Rzepcynski presented by Farmington Genealogical Society (MI)  (Free)  https://www.mifarmgs.org/

Nov 17   (VIRTUAL) Applying to Lineage Societies – Anne Orsi presented by Arkansas Genealogical Society (AR) (Free) https://argensoc.org/kitchen/

Nov 18   (Hybrid/FL) Pre-1850 Census Analysis presented by the Pinellas Genealogy Society (FL) (Free) https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tPuitqP_QWKEygxBDPXurQ

Nov 18   (In-Person /NE) Genealogy Lab: Fold3 presented by Omaha Public Library (NE)  (Free)  https://omaha.bibliocommons.com/events/6a4d2f8d4407827f8aa9effa

Nov 19   (VIRTUAL) The Turn of the Century in the North End: Jewish Immigrants and Their Neighbors  presented by The Wyner Family Jewish Heritage Center at American Ancestors (MA) (Free) https://jewishheritagecenter.org/events/turn-century-north-end-jewish-immigrants-and-their-neighbors

Nov 20   (In-Person /NJ) The Traitor and the Spy: Benedict Arnold, Major André, and the Plot to Surrender West Point presented by Genealogical Society of Bergen County (NJ) (NJ) (Free) https://www.njgsbc.org/

Nov 21   (Hybrid/FL) LECTURE SERIES: Moving Your DNA Skills from Intermediate to Advanced by Patricia Coleman presented by the Pinellas Genealogy Society (FL) (Free) https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqcOuvrzkiHtbHl9fjiJlf1G3ttzDAEd9N

Nov 21   (VIRTUAL) Doing Time   Prison Records as Genealogy Resources    by Judy G. Russell JD CG  CGL  FUGA                                                    presented by Castle Rock Colorado Genealogical Society (CRCGS) (CO) (Free) https://www.crcgs.org

Nov 24   (VIRTUAL) DNA Basics 1: Introduction to DNA Testing presented by the Pinellas Genealogy Society (FL) (Free) https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpc-qorTooE9JW5OMnaJJkM9Fh1VeHegJM

Dec 02   (VIRTUAL) “DNA: Beyond the Basics” with Peggy Jude presented by Western Massachusetts Genealogical Society, Inc. (WMGS) (MA) (members only) www.westmassgen.com

Jan 06   (VIRTUAL) “Strapped for Cash: Records of Poor Ancestors and the Stories They Tell” with Pam Vestal presented by Western Massachusetts Genealogical Society, Inc. (WMGS) (MA) (members only) www.westmassgen.com

Newly added genealogy events from all others:

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

Sep 26   (VIRTUAL) WikiTree Saturday Roundup presented by WikiTree (Free) https://www.wikitree.com/g2g/tag/saturday_roundup

Sep 26   (In-Person /PA) The Frick Pittsburgh presents Cemetery Tales: Pittsburgh’s Buried Art and History presented by Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (PA) (Free) https://carnegielibrary.org/event/the-frick-pittsburgh-presents-cemetery-tales-pittsburghs-buried-art-and-history-2/

Sep 26   (VIRTUAL) WikiTree How To: Source-a-Thon presented by WikiTree (Free) https://www.wikitree.com/g2g/2079610

Sep 26   (VIRTUAL) Explore U.S. Church Records: Find Family with Jacquie Schattner presented by DuPage County Genealogical Society (IL) (Free) https://dcgs.org/event-6789528

Sep 26   (VIRTUAL) Genealogy Collaboration Hour presented by WikiTree (Free) https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:Genealogy_Collaboration_Hour

Sep 27   (VIRTUAL) WikiTree Member Q&A presented by WikiTree (Free) https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:Member_Q_and_A_via_Zoom

Sep 28   (VIRTUAL) WikiTree Tech Talk presented by WikiTree (Free) https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:Tech_Talk_Zoom

Sep 29-30   (VIRTUAL) The Bridge presented by Your DNA Guide (UT) ($) https://diy.yourdnaguide.com/the-bridge-workshop?utm_medium=third-party-site&utm_source=conferencekeeper&utm_campaign=8421_sep2026&utm_content=lp-8421-workshop

Sep 29   (In-Person /AR) Discover Your Ancestry! Genealogy Workshop presented by Blytheville Public Library  (AR) (Free) https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DhQcYW7v4/

Sep 29   (In-Person /WI) Genealogy Quest: Digital Public Library of America presented by New Glarus Public Library (WI) (Free) https://www.newglaruspubliclibrary.org/genealogy-quest-digital-public-library-america

Sep 30   (VIRTUAL) Are These Really My Ancestors? How To Validate Your Family Tree presented by Ancestry Academy (Free) https://www.ancestry.com/c/discover/education

Oct 01   (Hybrid/TX) “Why Finding Atlantic Shipping Records is Challenging” with Tony Hanson – Grand Prairie Genealogical Society Meeting October 1, 2026 presented by Grand Prairie Genealogical Society (TX) (Free) www.info@gpgstx.org

Oct 05   (Hybrid/OH) Descendancy Research for Brick Walls with Kate Penney Howard presented by Ashtabula Public Library and the Ashtabula Genealogical Society (OH) (Free) https://www.acdl.info/event/genealogy-program-14973

Oct 06   (VIRTUAL) Who Is The Father ? Church and Court Records for Illegitimate Children – a 2 wk course presented by Lifelong Learning Dundee (SCT) ($) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/who-is-the-father-church-and-court-records-for-illegitimate-children-tickets-1996363157946

Oct 06   (VIRTUAL) Grave Dealings: Body Snatching in Philadelphia, 1762-1883 presented by Chester County History Center (PA) (Free/donation) https://mycchc.org/

Oct 06   (VIRTUAL) What Gravestones Can Tell You About Your Ancestors presented by the Durham Region Branch of Ontario Ancestors (ON) (Free) https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/gdjXTOuvSGebeN6_4ScYvg

Oct 10   (In-Person /GA) Family History & Genealogy Day presented by Athens Regional Library System (GA) (GA) (Free) https://athenslibrary.libcal.com/event/17632895

Oct 10   (Hybrid/IL) Family History Day: Preserving Family Heirlooms with Tina Beaird presented by Town and Country Public Library  (IL) (Free) https://www.tcpld.org/

Oct 10   (Hybrid/FL) Comparing the Genealogy Big Four: Ancestry, FamilySearch, FindMyPast, and MyHeritage presented by Imperial Polk Genealogical Society (FL) (Free) https://www.polkgenealogy.net/

Oct 10   (VIRTUAL) FamilySearch’s AI Research Assistant with Bob Givens presented by Silicon Valley Computer Genealogy Group (CA) (Free) http://svcgg.org

Oct 10   (Hybrid/DE) Learning about the FamilySearch Website, Full Text Search, and the Family History Center  presented by Downstate Delaware Genealogical Society (DE) (Free) https://www.downstatedegenealogists.org/

Oct 10   (VIRTUAL) Researching Your Colonial New England Ancestors with Cynthia Grostick presented by DuPage County Genealogical Society (IL) (Free) https://dcgs.org/event-6789533

Oct 10   (VIRTUAL) Family History Day: Accumulation to Collection – Caring for 3D Objects in Your Family Archive presented by Town and Country Public Library (IL) (Free) https://www.tcpld.org/

Oct 12   (VIRTUAL) Using Vivid-Pix to Keep Memories Alive with Rick Voight    presented by Lorain County Chapter of Ohio Genealogy Society (OH) (Free) http://loraincoogs.org

Oct 14   (VIRTUAL) Using Autosomal DNA for-18^th and -19^th Century Mysteries presented by The Pikes Peak Genealogical Society (CO) (Free) https://www.PPGS.org

Oct 14   (VIRTUAL) The WWII Digital Detective presented by WWII Research & Writing Center – Jennifer Holik (IL) ($) https://www.ancestralsoulswisdomschool.com/wwii-digital-detective

Oct 17   (Hybrid/MN) 2026 SGSM Hybrid Fall Conference presented by Swedish Genealogical Society of Minnesota (MN) ($) www.sgsmn.org

Oct 17   (VIRTUAL) Beyond the records: Walking in the footsteps of my Irish Ancestors presented by Surname Society (Free) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/beyond-the-records-walking-in-the-footsteps-of-my-irish-ancestors-tickets-1998855449457

Oct 18   (In-Person /CO) The 2026 Colorado Annual Jewish Genealogy Seminar featuring Nolan Altman  presented by Jewish Genealogy Society of Colorado (CO) ($) www.JGSCO.org

Oct 18   (VIRTUAL) Getting the Most Out of Gesher Galicia (a two-part learning experience, Oct. 18 & 25, 2026) presented by Gesher Galicia Cheder (Free) https://www.geshergalicia.org/courses/getting-the-most-out-of-gesher-galicia/

Oct 19   (In-Person /IL) Listen to Your Heirlooms – Carolyn Law, speaker presented by Mount Prospect Public Library (IL) (Free) https://mppl.libnet.info/event/16368490

Oct 19   (VIRTUAL) Genealogy Club – Swenson Swedish American Research Center presented by Swenson Swedish Research Center (Free/$) https://www.swensoncenter.org/genealogyclub

Oct 20   (In-Person /(V)) Introduction to Eastern European Genealogy presented by Unplanned Genealogist (Free) https://www.facebook.com/events/2957708171234271/

Oct 21   (Hybrid/IA) Iowa’s Ethnic Heritage, or “Who Do You Think We Are?” with John Liepa, DMACC Professor Emeritus of History and Political Science presented by Story County Genealogical Society and Ames Public Library (IA) (Free) https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/event/genealogy-plus-60575

Oct 21   (VIRTUAL) History and Discovery in British Colonial Enslavement Registers presented by Ancestry.com (Free) https://events.zoom.us/ev/AjpQejq2t558b5h07dHsFjS1y78XBimXk79rfzGERjQJIR02t38F~AhEm7W5uySg8joEihHZcsVSi1eLL9qQ0yFKLJN1s8evlgRppZzP2GohsMQ

Oct 21   (Hybrid/IL) Discovering Witches: The Real Records and Manuscripts Seen in Movies, Books and TV Shows by Debra Dudek presented by DuPage County Genealogical Society (IL) (Free) https://dcgs.org/event-6815882

Oct 22   (VIRTUAL) The Soul Came Home Wounded (WWII) presented by WWII Research and Writing Center – Jennifer Holik (IL) ($) https://www.ancestralsoulswisdomschool.com/soul-home-wounded

Oct 24   (In-Person /DE) Meet With a Genealogist  presented by Delaware Libraries / Dover Public Library (DE)  (Free)  https://delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/17404333

Oct 24   (Hybrid/NC) Joseph Honeycutt, A Church Not Known, & Going Home to Die No More presented by Stanly County Genealogical Society (NC) (Free) https://www.facebook.com/events/2020736628585280/

Oct 24   (In-Person /AR)  “Finding Your Early Arkansas and American Ancestors,” Southwest Arkansas Regional Archives Genealogy Workshop presented by Arkansas State Archives (AR) (Free) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/southwest-arkansas-regional-archives-hosts-genealogy-workshop-tickets-1998549816300?aff=oddtdtcreator

Oct 24   (In-Person /AL) Intro to Genealogy presented by Birmingham Public Library (AL)  (Free)  https://www.cobpl.org/calendar/default.aspx?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D206643395

Oct 24   (In-Person /MO) National Cemetery Civil War Walk presented by Springfield-Greene County Library District / Springfield National Cemetery (MO)  (Free)  https://thelibrary.libnet.info/event/16748156

Oct 24   (VIRTUAL) Free Family Reunion Planning Workshop for Reunion Planners – Virtual presented by National Family Reunion Institute (Free) https://familyreunioninstitute.net

Oct 24   (VIRTUAL) Eastern European Genealogy for Beginners with Alexander Tolksdorf presented by DuPage County Genealogical Society (IL) (Free) https://dcgs.org/event-6789552

Oct 26   (In-Person /AL) Behind the Scenes Tour of the Southern History Department presented by Birmingham Public Library (AL)  (Free)  https://www.cobpl.org/calendar/default.aspx?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D206642246

Oct 27   (VIRTUAL) Investigating Divorce and Bigamy in Scotland before 1925 – a 2 wk course presented by Lifelong Learning Dundee (SCT) ($) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/investigating-divorce-and-bigamy-in-scotland-before-1925-tickets-1996367439753

Oct 27   (VIRTUAL) Genealogy Club presented by San Francisco Public Library (CA)  (Free)  https://sfpl.org/events/2026/10/27/social-genealogy-club

Oct 27   (VIRTUAL) Virtual Genealogy Work Group presented by the Salinas Public Library (CA) (Free) https://library.salinas.gov/learn-explore/adult-learning-literacy/events/virtual-genealogy-work-group-0

Oct 28   (Hybrid/AL) DNA Clustering Tools and Techniques presented by Birmingham Public Library (AL)  (Free)  https://www.cobpl.org/calendar/default.aspx?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D206642215

Oct 29   (VIRTUAL) The Lake County Genealogical Society presents Steve Szabados “Czech and Slovak Genealogy-Finding their Records” presented by Lake County Genealogical Society (OH) (Free) www.lcgsohio.org

Oct 29   (VIRTUAL) Learn how resources at the South Suburban Genealogical and Historical Society can help with your research presented by Lake County Public Library (IN)  (Free)  https://events.lcplin.org/event?id=358988

Oct 29   (VIRTUAL) Who Decides What Gets Remembered? presented by Chicago Public Library (IL)  (Free)  https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/6a60d414a41369ab2c67d78f

Nov 02   (In-Person /MO) Exploring Death Records presented by Springfield-Greene County Library District / Republic Branch Library (MO)  (Free)  https://thelibrary.libnet.info/event/16756926

Nov 02   (In-Person /MO) Exploring Genealogy Giddy-Up & Investigate presented by Springfield-Greene County Library District / Library Center (MO)  (Free)  https://thelibrary.libnet.info/event/16765499

Nov 02   (Hybrid/CA) “Brick Walls with Barbed Wire: Finding Ancestors in Institutions” – Jean Wilcox Hibben presented by Corona Genealogical Society (CA) (Free/Zoom available for members only) https://coronagensoc.org/

Nov 03   (VIRTUAL) “Second World War: Researching the Canadians Who Served” presented by the Durham Region Branch of Ontario Ancestors (ON) (Free) https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/YEQvhxYsQE2CxgKAr_Ji6w

Nov 04   (Hybrid/VA) Roanoke County Genealogy Club presented by Roanoke County Public Library (VA)  (Free)  https://roanokecountyva.libcal.com/event/15160275

Nov 04   (VIRTUAL) Researching Chinese Ancestry with My China Roots presented by Boston Public Library (MA)  (Free)  https://bpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a7f7fcd2dac6e00371f214b

Nov 07   (VIRTUAL) “The Filles du Roi Informational and Statistical Project” and “The Acadian Expulsion Memorial List Project” presented by Nicole Gallant-Nunes presented by American-Canadian Genealogical Society (NH) (Free) https://acgs.org/free-webinar-with-genealogist-nicole-gallant-nunes/

Nov 07   (In-Person /MD) From the Archives: Maryland Cookbooks & Historic Recipes presented by Anne Arundel County Public Library (MD)  (Free)  https://www.aacpl.net/event/archives-maryland-cookbooks-historic-recipes-236118

Nov 07   (In-Person /MI) SMDM Compact Day Luncheon. 7 Nov 2026 – Society of Mayflower Descendants in Michigan. presented by Society of Mayflower Descendants in Michigan (MI) (members only) https://michiganmayflower.org

Nov 07   (Hybrid/WA) Family Stories & Legends: True or False? with Richard Sola presented by Eastern Washington Genealogical Society (WA)  (Free)  https://ewgsi.org/events/november-monthly-meeting

Nov 09   (In-Person /MD) Makerspace Training: Flatbed and FastFoto Scanners presented by Anne Arundel County Public Library (MD)  (Free)  https://www.aacpl.net/event/makerspace-training-flatbed-and-fastfoto-scanners-239591

Nov 09   (Hybrid/OH) Are You Getting the Most from FamilySearch? with Shirleen Hoffman, PGDip, QG presented by Ashtabula Public Library and the Ashtabula Genealogical Society (OH) (Free) https://www.acdl.info/event/genealogy-program-14974

Nov 09   (Hybrid/OK) Full Text Search on Familysearch.org – BGS Monthly meeting presented by Bartlesville Genealogical Society  (OK)  (Free)  https://www.bartlesvillegenealogy.org/

Nov 09   (VIRTUAL) Finding Your Ancestors in England: Overview of England Genealogy Research, with David Flint presented by Livermore-Amador Genealogical Society (CA)  (Free)  https://www.l-ags.org/speakers.html

Nov 10   (In-Person /NC) Unlocking Your Family History with AI1:30p presented by Henderson County Public Library / Etowah (NC)  (Free)  https://hendersonpl.libcal.com/event/16996056

Nov 10   (In-Person /SC) Find Your Scottish Ancestors presented by York County Library (SC)  (Free)  https://yorkcounty.librarycalendar.com/event/find-your-scottish-ancestors-53652

Nov 10   (VIRTUAL) Ron Gilmore “The Teacher Goes Off to War” presented by  Ontario Ancestors, Lambton Branch (ON)  (Free)  https://lambton.ogs.on.ca/events/november-10-2026-webinar-ron-gilmore/

Nov 10   (In-Person /OH) I Wish I Would Have Asked presented by Geauga County Public Library (OH)  (Free)  https://geaugalibrary.libcal.com/event/16970936

Nov 10   (VIRTUAL) NSPC Genealogy: Dual Citizenship: Ireland and Italy presented by Genealogy Collective, hosted by the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Library (NY)  (Free)  https://oysterbaylibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/2026-november/search/?q=genealogy

Nov 10   (Hybrid/IN) Lincoln’s Compass: The Declaration of Independence and the American Idea, with Joshua Claybourn presented by Tri-State Genealogical Society (IN)  (Free)  https://tsgspaddlewheel.com/tsgs/events-page/

Nov 10   (VIRTUAL) “The Wonderful World of WCGS – Online!” presented by WCGS Volunteers presented by Warren County Genealogical Society (OH)  (Free)  https://www.wcgsohio.org/event-details/the-wonderful-world-of-wcgs-online-presented-by-wcgs-volunteers

Nov 10   (In-Person /TX) Genealogy DNA Forum presented by Plano Public Library / Haggard Library (TX)  (Free)  https://plano.libnet.info/event/16879435

Nov 12   (VIRTUAL) Revolutionary Choices: Exploring Loyalist and Patriot Roots at 250 years.  Speaker: Kathryn Lake Hogan presented by Lower Columbia Genealogical Society (WA)  (Free)  https://lcgsgen.org/

Nov 12   (Hybrid/WA) The Genealogy Roll-up: Essential Shortcuts Every Genealogist Needs, with Jennifer Patterson Dondero presented by Heritage Quest Research Library (WA)  ($)  https://hqrl.com/events/rescheduled-the-genealogy-roll-up-essential-shortcuts-every-genealogist-needs-2026-11-12-2026-11-12

Nov 12   (Hybrid/VA) Genealogy Club: Research Roadblocks presented by Loudoun County (VA) Genealogy Club at the Thomas Balch Library (VA)  (Free)  https://www.leesburgva.gov/departments/thomas-balch-library/library-news-events/lectures

Nov 13   (In-Person /MO) The Amazing Life of Jeffrey Deroine Enslaved Trader, Prairie Diplomat, and Missouri Settler presented by State Historical Society of Missouri (MO)  (Free)  https://shsmo.org/events/2026/amazing-life-jeffrey-deroine-enslaved-trader-prairie-diplomat-and-missouri-settler

Nov 14   (Hybrid/ON) A Life Lost, A Face Found // Lillian: the Challenges of Researching and Writing the True Story of a Secret Radio Operator in WW2 France – BIFHSGO Monthly Meeting presented by British Isles Family History Society of Greater Ottawa BIFHSGO (ON)  (Free)  https://www.bifhsgo.ca/events

Nov 14   (In-Person /KY) Genealogy 101 presented by Paris-Bourbon County Public Library (KY)  (Free)  https://parisbourbon.librarycalendar.com/event/genealogy-101-3156

Nov 14   (Hybrid/CT) Walt Woodward – The Burning Question about Nathan Hale presented by Naugatuck Valley Genealogy Club (CT)  (Free)  https://naugatuckvalleygenealogyclub.org/meetings/

Nov 14   (In-Person /OH) Discover Your Roots: Introduction to Genealogy presented by Cincinnati Public Library (OH)  (Free)  https://cincinnatilibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6a0377db025b99d84474d5ea

Nov 14   (In-Person /TN) Researching Your Ancestor Through Military Records presented by East Tennessee History Center (TN)  (Free)  https://www.easttnhistory.org/event/researching-your-ancestor-through-military-records/

Nov 14   (Hybrid/OH) A Closer Look at the 1850-1950 U.S. Census Records in Genealogy with Diane Hendriks presented by Montgomery County Chapter, Ohio Genealogical Society (OH)  (Free)  https://mcc-ogs.org/events/nov-2026-monthly-meeting

Nov 14   (VIRTUAL) Organizing your Photos with Kathy Nielsen presented by Silicon Valley Computer Genealogy Group (CA) (Free) http://svcgg.org

Nov 14   (VIRTUAL) The Hunt for German Ancestors with Dana Palmer presented by DuPage County Genealogical Society (IL) (Free) https://dcgs.org/event-6789539

Nov 15   (Hybrid/ON) California Dreamin’: Tracing My Sugarman Ancestors from Toronto to the Hollywood Walk of Fame presented by Jewish Genealogical Society of Toronto (ON)  (Free)  https://jgstoronto.ca/event/jewish-canadian-military-records/

Nov 15   (VIRTUAL) “How Did My Ancestors Live? Finding Historical Resources to Illuminate Ancestors’ Lives” with Sana Loue presented by Jewish Genealogy Society of Pittsburgh (PA) (Free/$) https://www.pghjgs.org/event-details/how-did-my-ancestors-live-finding-historical-resources-to-illuminate-ancestors-lives-with-sana-loue

Nov 16   (In-Person /MD) Makerspace Training: VHS Converter presented by Anne Arundel County Public Library (MD)  (Free)  https://www.aacpl.net/event/makerspace-training-vhs-converter-239562

Nov 16   (In-Person /MD) Talking in Code: A History of the WWII Native American Code Talkers presented by Anne Arundel County Public Library (MD)  (Free)  https://www.aacpl.net/event/talking-code-history-wwii-native-american-code-talkers-241355

Nov 17   (VIRTUAL) Death in All its Forms presented by Lifelong Learning Dundee (SCT) ($) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/death-in-all-its-forms-tickets-1996983675932?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Nov 18   (VIRTUAL) Genealogy: Using Immigration Records to Research Your Ancestors presented by Boston Public Library (MA)  (Free)  https://bpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a83766d3b6c71003e5984b4

Nov 18   (Hybrid/IL) Israel Blackburn: A Journey from Enslaved Person to Founder of Downers Grove by Marty Acks presented by DuPage County Genealogical Society (IL) (Free) https://dcgs.org/event-6815899

Nov 19   (Hybrid/IL) Tracking Down Your Infamous Ancestors   presented by Elmhurst Public Library (IL)  (Free)  https://elmhurstpubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/17110926

Jan 21-24   (In-Person /MX) Genealogy Unconference: Cancun presented by Jen Shaffer | The Formidable Genealogist, Kate Penney Howard, Katy Bodenhorn, Alec Ferretti (MX) ($) https://www.theformidablegenealogist.com/product-page/genealogy-unconference-cancun

Oct 20   (Hybrid/ID) Using Vital Records in Genealogy presented by Idaho Genealogical Society (ID) (Free) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/using-vital-records-in-genealogy-virtual-tickets-1998456291565

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