Tag: genealogy

>>The list of ALL 193 the NEWLY ADDED events is further down this post.<<
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for ALL of the upcoming genealogy events.

This week’s email is sponsored by GRIP Genealogy Institute

This Week’s Genealogy News:

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

CALENDAR OF AI EVENTS

I’ve created a calendar *just* for events tagged with “A.I.” and/or “Artificial Intelligence.” You’ll find events at all levels, from beginner to advanced, as well as in-depth programs too. The link for the AI calendar, as well as a few other specialized calendars, is under the “CALENDAR” tab on green menu bar at the top of each page on ConferenceKeeper.org, or you can head straight to the AI calendar at https://conferencekeeper.org/ai/

TULSA’S 1921 GRAVES INVESTIGATION & COMMUNITY GENEALOGY PROJECT

The City of Tulsa, in partnership with the Tulsa Police Department, Greenwood Cultural Center and Intermountain Forensics (the lab assisting the City with DNA and genealogical analysis for the 1921 Graves Investigation) is hosting free genetic genealogy workshops around Tulsa (search “Tulsa” on our calendar). The workshops hope to “introduce participants to genealogy software and resources that will assist them in better understanding their connection to the Tulsa Race Massacre and their own family histories.” As part of the Emmett Till Grant (a three-year, $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)), the City has also announced new surname and location information for 10 burials discovered at Oaklawn Cemetery. You can read more about the Community Engagement Genealogy Project at https://www.cityoftulsa.org/genealogyproject

FREE GENEALOGY GUIDE

American Ancestors is offering a free guide to “Getting Started in Scottish Genealogy.” The guide includes information on Scotland’s history as well as availability of records in both Scotland and America. Request your free download at https://hubs.americanancestors.org/getting-started-in-scottish-genealogy-guide

FREE SNEAK PEEK

Curious to learn about the 2026 NGS Family History Conference experience? Sign up for a free preview event via Zoom hosted by the National Genealogical Society (NGS) on Monday, 23 March 2026, at 8:00 p.m. ET. Ask questions, get more details about all of the sessions, workshops, and other educational and FUN opportunities planned for the conference to prepare for a fantastic time in Fort Wayne, Indiana, 27-30 May.

FREE TRIAL & SOFTWARE UPDATE

Vivid-Pix is always working to improve the quality and ease-of-use of their software and has just released a free update to their Memory Station Software for current users. If you haven’t tried it out yet, you can take advantage of the free trial to create 5 stories — Memory Station Software enables you to use your existing scanner and/or import your already-digitized images, restore them, record voice descriptions for the images, and combine it all into a video story.

DOGGIE DNA DOWNLOAD DEADLINE

Support for Ancestry’s Know Your Pet DNA products is being discontinued. Current customers are encouraged to download their pet’s data by May 1 and migrate it (easily done) to the BioPet website. The instructions are easy to follow and I accomplished the task in just a couple minutes. (It was interesting to learn that our pound puppy is 72% Dalmatian, and that one of his parents was 100% and also registered in the database!)

SOCIETY & LIBRARY SUPPORT

GRIP Genealogy Institute has opened registration for two special virtual Fall courses this year specifically for societies and libraries. Each single registration allows SIX attendees from your organization! Space is limited for both.

• Genealogical Organization Excellence: A Course for Group Leadership: Instructors include David Rencher, D. Joshua Taylor, Ed Donakey, Karen Molohon, Judy Nimer Muhn, Tricia Seguine and Kate Smith. 
• Genealogy Services for Librarians: Tools, Techniques, and Trends: Instructors include Kori Robbins, Julie Anderson, Brandon Baire, Angela Berrett, Cherie Bush, Sherei Camp, Joe Everett, Marissa Gardner, Brian Grubbs, Debbie Gurtler, Bryon Holdiman, Michael Hurst, Sandra Joseph, Sue Kaufman, Trisha Kougioulis, Amy Lee, Becky Loveridge, John Skardon, Katie Smith, D. Joshua Taylor, Suzi Trotter-Martin, Brent Trout, Lynn Turner, Jess Vermeulen, and Curt Witcher.  https://grip.ngsgenealogy.org/courses/genealogy-services-for-librarians-tools-techniques-and-trends/

News from the National Genealogical Society

> Mar 23 – Free preview Zoom program about the 2026 NGS Family History Conference.
> Mar 25 – “From Beta to Brilliant: The New Tools Transforming MyHeritage” with Daniel Horowitz – a sponsored webinar Wednesday, Mar 25 at 8p Eastern. Register in advance at bit.ly/47E12dC
> Apr 15 – Family History Hill Day. https://www.recordsadvocate.org/register-for-family-history-hill-day-on-15-april-2026
> May 1 – Deadline to submit Organization Member Conference Discount requests. Get details and the request form.

2026 NGS FAMILY HISTORY CONFERENCE:

ALREADY REGISTERED? If you’re already signed up as a #NGS2026GEN attendee, speaker, sponsor, or exhibitor, download one of the social media images and invite more people to enjoy the conference with you. https://conference.ngsgenealogy.org/social-media-badges/

CONFERENCE NEWS: The Conference News blog offers a look at sessions, luncheons, workshops, and more. Recent posts that may be of interest include:

• The Legal Genealogist®  to Speak at the NGS 2026 Family History Conference
• Take Your Genealogy Skills Up a Notch: BCG Skillbuilding Sessions at the NGS 2026 Family History Conference
• James Dent Walker Memorial Lecture Series
• New at NGS 2026! Friday Spotlight Sessions

PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS & EVENTS: https://conference.ngsgenealogy.org/workshops/
FOCUS: https://conference.ngsgenealogy.org/focus/
VOLUNTEERS: Sign up at https://conference.ngsgenealogy.org/volunteer.
CONFERENCE BLOG: https://conference.ngsgenealogy.org/news.
EXHIBITORS & SPONSORS: https://conference.ngsgenealogy.org/info-for-sponsors-exhibitors

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Newly added events hosted by NGS Member Societies & Libraries:

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Mar 21   (VIRTUAL) AI for Genealogy SIG – SDGS presented by San Diego Genealogical Society   (Free)   https://casdgs.org/event-6578726

Mar 21   (Hybrid/CA) “FamilySearch: What’s New and Different for 2026 Featuring Jamie Lee McManus Mayhew, Professional Researcher and Genealogical Educator presented by Santa Barbara County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://sbgen.org/meetings-classes/calendar/#!event/2026/3/21/monthly-meeting

Mar 22   (VIRTUAL) Darcie Hind Posz, author of Ancestoring: Understanding Records, Family, and Ourselves presented by Seattle Genealogical Society and Library  (Free)  www.seagensoc.org

Mar 23   (VIRTUAL) Preview of the 2026 NGS Family History Conference presented by the National Genealogical Society   (Free)   https://pxllnk.co/NGS2026ConfPreview

Mar 24   (Hybrid/OR) German Special Interest Group presented by Rogue Valley Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://rvgslibrary.org/calendar.asp?view=event&eventid=389&date=3/24/2026

Mar 24   (VIRTUAL) Life on a Mecklenburg Manor Estate, with Andrea Bentschneider presented by Sacramento German Genealogy Society (SGGS)   (Free)   https://sggs.us/

Mar 25   (VIRTUAL) ”From Beta to Brilliant: The New Tools Transforming MyHeritage” with Daniel Horowitz presented by MyHeritage and the National Genealogical Society   (Free)   www.bit.ly/47E12dC

Mar 25   (VIRTUAL) Understanding AI – a weekly Q&A Discussion, led by James Tanner presented by BYU Family History Library   (Free)   https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/live-virtual-family-history-help  (see the blog post at  https://genealogysstar.blogspot.com/2026/03/online-with-new-ai-developments-every.html

Mar 26   (VIRTUAL) “AI Without the Hype: What Really Helps Genealogists” with Susian O’Connor presented by The Irish Ancestral Research Association (TIARA)   (Free)   https://tiara.ie

Mar 27   (VIRTUAL) Tech Special Interest Group presented by Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania  (Free)  https://genpa.org/programs-and-events/

Mar 28   (VIRTUAL) Kory Meyerink “10 New Resources for New York Research” – ZOOM Genealogy Club  presented by Godfrey Library  (Free/$)  www.godfrey.org

Mar 28   (VIRTUAL) ZOOM Genealogy Club presented by Godfrey Memorial Library  (Free/$)  www.godfrey.org

Mar 28   (VIRTUAL) SDGS Ask A Genealogist presented by San Diego Genealogical Society   (Free)   https://casdgs.org/event-6578673

Mar 28   (VIRTUAL) My Favorite Free Websites for Genealogy with Doug Shaw presented by San Diego Genealogical Society   (Free)   https://casdgs.org/event-6580036

Mar 28   (In-Person /MO) Discover the Daughters and Sons of the American Revolution presented by St. Louis County Library   (Free)   https://www.slcl.org/events/discover-daughters-and-sons-american-revolution

Apr 01   (VIRTUAL) What to Expect When Working with a DNA Helper, with Bonnie Bossert presented by  BYU Library / Family History webinars  (Free)  www. https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/learning/webinars

Apr 01   (VIRTUAL) Solving Your Picture Problems with Alison Maughan presented by Minnesota Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://mngs.org/event-6589711

Apr 01   (VIRTUAL) NWSGS AI SIG Meeting presented by Northwest Suburban Genealogy Society  (Free)  https://nwsgenealogy.org/

Apr 02   (Hybrid/TX) Grand Prairie Genealogical Society April 2, 2026 Meeting presented by Grand Prairie Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.info@gpgstx.org

Apr 03  CONTEST  Remento’s Mother of the Year Contest presented by Remento    https://www.remento.co/mother-of-the-year-2026

Apr 04   (Hybrid/MA) How to Get Your Town Engaged in Cemetery Care presented by Falmouth (MA) Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.falgen.org

Apr 04   (Hybrid/MA) Genealogy and the Power of Connection in Early America presented by Massachusetts Society of Genealogists, Worcester Chapter   (Free)  https://msoginc.org/cpage.php?pt=6

Apr 04   (VIRTUAL) SDGS DNA SIG presented by San Diego Genealogical Society   (Free)   https://casdgs.org/event-6526323

Apr 08   (VIRTUAL) Certifying Citizenship: An Introduction to U.S. Naturalization Records, with Alyssa Gamble Martinez presented by  BYU Library / Family History webinars  (Free)  www. https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/learning/webinars

Apr 08   (VIRTUAL) Great Lakes Interest Group presented by Rogue Valley Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://rvgslibrary.org/FormPage.asp?FormID=38

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

Apr 09   (VIRTUAL) How to Share your Family History in a 3 Minute Story with Sunny Jane Morton presented by Castle Rock Colorado Genealogical Society  (members only)  https://www.crcgs.org

Apr 09   (VIRTUAL) Faith and Founding Fathers: Religion’s Role in America’s Story with Sylvia Tracy Doolos presented by Contra Costa County Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.cccgs.net

Apr 09   (VIRTUAL) Researching Dighton’s Revolutionary War Soldiers presented by Massachusetts Society of Genealogists, Worcester Chapter     (members only)  https://msoginc.org/cpage.php?pt=6

Apr 09   (VIRTUAL) Genealogy 101 – Manuscripts, Genealogies, and Periodicals presented by Rogue Valley Genealogical Society  ($)  https://rvgslibrary.org/FormPage.asp?FormID=42

Apr 09   (Hybrid/OR) Colonial America Interest Group presented by Rogue Valley Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://rvgslibrary.org/FormPage.asp?FormID=37

Apr 09   (Hybrid/VA) The Virginia Beach Genealogical Society presents: Migration Through the South By Jim Thornhill  presented by the Virginia Beach Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.vbgsva.net/

Apr 11   (In-Person /PA) Genealogists Helping Genealogists presented by Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania  (Free/$)  https://genpa.org/programs-and-events/

Apr 11   (VIRTUAL) SDGS Monthly Program – Two presentations by David Appleton:  1) An Introduction to heraldry for Genealogists and 2) The heralds Visitations, an Often-overlooked Genealogical Resource presented by San Diego Genealogical Society   (Free)   https://casdgs.org/event-6502241

Apr 11   (VIRTUAL) Class – Genealogy Trip to Ireland presented by San Diego Genealogical Society   (Free)   https://casdgs.org/event-6592927

Apr 12   (Hybrid/FL) Using Find-a-Grave with David Belnap presented by Genealogical Society of Broward County  (Free)  https://gsbcfl.org

Apr 12   (VIRTUAL) Mapping African Americans, by Shamele Jordon presented by Afro-American Genealogical and Historical Society of Chicago  (Free)  https://aaghsc.org/calendar/

Apr 13   (In-Person /MO) The Orphan Train Movement presented by St. Louis County Library   (Free)   https://www.slcl.org/events/orphan-train-movement

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

Apr 15   (Hybrid/CA) Probate Records: More Than Wills, with Lisa Gorrell presented by   California Genealogical Society  (Free/$)  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/probate-records-more-than-wills-registration-1983572826721

Apr 15   (VIRTUAL) GSP Member Gathering presented by Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania  (members only)  https://genpa.org/programs-and-events/

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

Apr 15   (Hybrid/CA) Lost in the Text? Strategies for Decrypting Genealogical Records in German, with Charlotte Champenois presented by San Diego Genealogical Society   (Free)   https://casdgs.org/event-6592932

Apr 15   (In-Person /MO) Using Census Records presented by St. Louis County Library   (Free)   https://www.slcl.org/events/using-census-records

Apr 16   (VIRTUAL) How DNA Solved the Idaho Multiple-Murder Case but Raised Ethical Issues presented by Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania  (Free)  https://genpa.org/programs-and-events/

Apr 18   (VIRTUAL) What the Law Put Asunder: Divorce in America with Sara Cochran presented by Castle Rock Colorado Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.crcgs.org

Apr 18   (Hybrid/CA) British Isles Interest Group – Finding Scottish Ancestors presented by San Diego Genealogical Society   (Free)   https://casdgs.org/event-6532846

Apr 19   (VIRTUAL) You Can’t Take It With You So Where Do You Want It To Go?, with James Tanner presented by  BYU Library / Family History virtual classes  (Free)  https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/upcoming-virtual-classes

Apr 19   (VIRTUAL) No Tech Skills Needed: Using AI to Boost Your Family Tree, with Jerroleen Sorensen presented by  BYU Library / Family History virtual classes  (Free)  https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/upcoming-virtual-classes

Apr 20   (Hybrid/OR) Using NARA Records presented by Rogue Valley Genealogical Society  ($)  https://rvgslibrary.org/FormPage.asp?FormID=42

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

Apr 20  JOBS  (In-Person /JOBS) Genealogy Assistant, part time – ACPL presented by Allen County Public Library    https://acpllibin.applicantpro.com/jobs/4022256

Apr 21   (VIRTUAL) LancasterHistory Collection Highlights: Palatines in Lancaster County presented by Pennsylvania Chapter, Palatines to America  (Free)  https://pennpalam.org/

Apr 21   (VIRTUAL) FindAGrave, with Jennifer Pennington presented by Arkansas Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://argensoc.org/kitchen/#gsc.tab=0

Apr 21   (Hybrid/OR) The Colleen Eccleston Project presented by Rogue Valley Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://rvgslibrary.org/calendar.asp?view=event&eventid=435&date=4/21/2026

Apr 21   (Hybrid/MO) Genealogy in Newspapers presented by St. Louis County Library   (Free)   https://www.slcl.org/events/genealogy-newspapers-0

Apr 25   (VIRTUAL) Excel for Genealogists, with Stewart Blandón Traiman presented by   California Genealogical Society  (Free/$)  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/excel-for-genealogists-registration-1983588564794

Apr 25   (Hybrid/NY) Genealogy in Bloom – Researching in Canada with Kathryn Lake Hogan, PLCGS, U.E. presented by Rochester Genealogical Society  (Free/$)  https://nyrgs.org

Apr 26   (In-Person /MN) Beginning Genealogy presented by Minnesota Genealogical Society    (Free)  https://mngs.org/event-6502513

Apr 28   (In-Person /PA) Genealogy Small Talk presented by Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania  (Free/$)  https://genpa.org/programs-and-events/

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

Apr 28   (Hybrid/MO) Get the Picture?: Tackling that Box of Photos presented by St. Louis County Library   (Free)   https://www.slcl.org/events/get-picture-tackling-box-photos-0

Apr 29   (VIRTUAL) Intro to Spanish Caribbean Family History Research, with Ammon Smith presented by  BYU Library / Family History webinars  (Free)  www. https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/learning/webinars

May 02   (VIRTUAL) Family History Resources at the Library of Congress

Presented by Tina Beaird presented by Association of Professional Genealogists Colorado Chapter  (Free)  https://coloradoapg.org

May 03   (VIRTUAL) Delving Into English Jurisdictions, a Genealogical Challenge, with James Tanner presented by  BYU Library / Family History virtual classes  (Free)  https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/upcoming-virtual-classes

May 03   (VIRTUAL) Healing Through Family History, with Michelle Karren presented by  BYU Library / Family History virtual classes  (Free)  https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/upcoming-virtual-classes

May 05   (VIRTUAL) AI hands-on Workshop (May 5, 12, 19) presented by The Irish Ancestral Research Association (TIARA)  (members only)  https://tiara.ie

May 09   (In-Person /MN) Beginning Genealogy presented by Minnesota Genealogical Society    (Free)  https://mngs.org/event-6502513

May 09   (Hybrid/MO) The Missouri Story of the Trail of Tears presented by St. Louis County Library   (Free)   https://www.slcl.org/events/missouri-story-trail-tears

May 10   (VIRTUAL) Memorial Day Find-a-Grave Fieldwork Society Project presented by Afro-American Genealogical and Historical Society of Chicago  (Free)  https://aaghsc.org/calendar/

May 15   (Hybrid/TX) Navigating the Darker Side of Genealogy by Lori Samuelson presented by Houston Public Library – Family History Research Center at the Clayton Library Campus   (Free)   https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/16471081

May 19   (VIRTUAL) Researching German Ancestors in Chester County, PA presented by Pennsylvania Chapter, Palatines to America  (Free)  https://pennpalam.org/

May 19   (VIRTUAL) Beyond the Census: Discovering Ancestor Stories, with Regan Richardson  presented by Arkansas Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://argensoc.org/kitchen/#gsc.tab=0

May 19   (Hybrid/MO) Free Websites for Revolutionary War Research presented by St. Louis County Library   (Free)   https://www.slcl.org/events/free-websites-revolutionary-war-research

May 19   (VIRTUAL) The Santa Clara County Historical and Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting: The Journey: Mapping Your Ancestors  by Carla Zimowsk presented by The Santa Clara County Historical and Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.scchgs.org

May 31   (VIRTUAL) Early Bird Pricing ends for PaGE 2026 – Pennsylvania’s Genealogy Event presented by Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania  ($)  https://events.genpa.org/

May 31   (In-Person /MN) Beginning Genealogy presented by Minnesota Genealogical Society    (Free)  https://mngs.org/event-6502513

Jun 13   (In-Person /MN) Beginning Genealogy presented by Minnesota Genealogical Society    (Free)  https://mngs.org/event-6502513

Jun 14   (VIRTUAL) StoryCorps Oral History Interviews: Capturing Family Voices That Last presented by Afro-American Genealogical and Historical Society of Chicago  (Free)  https://aaghsc.org/calendar/

Jun 20  CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS  Speaker Proposals for IGG’s 2026 Virtual Italian Genealogy Conference: “Italian Life, Culture, & Traditions” (October 17-18, 2026). presented by Italian Genealogical Group, Inc. (IGG)    https://form.fillout.com/t/tsufz5q5LXus

Jun 28   (In-Person /MN) Beginning Genealogy presented by Minnesota Genealogical Society    (Free)  https://mngs.org/event-6502513

Jul 11   (In-Person /MN) Beginning Genealogy presented by Minnesota Genealogical Society    (Free)  https://mngs.org/event-6502513

Jul 12   (VIRTUAL) They’re Not On The Census by Janis Minor Forté presented by Afro-American Genealogical and Historical Society of Chicago  (Free)  https://aaghsc.org/calendar/

Aug 06-09   (VIRTUAL) PaGE 2026 – Pennsylvania’s Genealogy Event presented by Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania  ($)  https://events.genpa.org/

Newly added genealogy events from all others:

Mar 16   (VIRTUAL) Tracing Your Irish Ancestors – Get ready for the 1926 Ireland Census, with David Ryan presented by Family Tree (UK)  (Free/$)  https://www.family-tree.co.uk/store/genealogy-tools/family-tree-magazine/tracing-your-irish-ancestors

Mar 18   (VIRTUAL) Tracing Your Irish Ancestors – Finding your Irish ancestors using DNA, with Martin McDowell presented by Family Tree (UK)  (Free/$)  https://www.family-tree.co.uk/store/genealogy-tools/family-tree-magazine/tracing-your-irish-ancestors

Mar 18   (VIRTUAL) Treasures for Your Tree—Finding Family Genealogical Ephemera in Archives presented by JewishGen  (Free/donation)  https://898a.blackbaudhosting.com/898a/tickets?tab=2&txobjid=7d3d8b7b-9da3-4d69-9976-c5e7544636fb

Mar 18   (VIRTUAL) WikiTree Disco(rd) Event: Ireland Project presented by WikiTree   (Free)   https://www.wikitree.com/g2g/2010510

Mar 19   (Hybrid/IL) ”Preserving the Past With Tomorrow’s Tools” presented by Bill Wheeler presented by Elgin (IL) Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.elginroots.com

Mar 20   (VIRTUAL) Open Genealogy Lab: Open Forum  presented by Truckee Meadows Community College   (Free)   https://libguides.tmcc.edu/c.php?g=606579

Mar 21   (In-Person /PA) BCGS Open House presented by Berks County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://berksgenes.org/

Mar 21   (In-Person /GA) Free Family Reunion Workshop & Vendor Showcase presented by Discover DeKalb    (Free)  https://discoverdekalb.com/meetings-groups/reunions/

Mar 21   (VIRTUAL) ”Newspaper Research at the Library of Michigan” presented by The Irish Genealogical Society of Michigan   (Free/$)  www.miigsm.org

Mar 22   (In-Person /MD) Meet the Feeley Family with Cecilia Wright presented by Baltimore County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.baltimoregenealogysociety.org/BCGShome/program-of-speakers/

Mar 22   (VIRTUAL) “Immigration – Ports Of Entry” with Christine Johns Cohen presented by Central New York Genealogical Society   (Free)   https://cnygs.org/

Mar 23   (VIRTUAL) New Language? Deciphering Genealogical Documents presented by Bensenville Community Public Library  (Free)  https://bensenville.librarycalendar.com/event/new-language-deciphering-genealogical-documents-4438

Mar 23   (Hybrid/FL) Free Classes at Roots Tech 2026 Presented by Panel presented by Charlotte County Genealogical Society   (Free)   https://ccgsi.org/

Mar 24   (VIRTUAL) Passing it Forward: How to Engage the Younger Generation(s), with Dave Obee presented by Ontario Ancestors, Wellington County Branch  (Free)  https://wellington.ogs.on.ca/events/wellington-county-branch-passing-it-forward-how-to-engage-the-younger-generations/

Mar 24   (VIRTUAL) Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society DNA Special Interest Group Meeting presented by the Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.tpcgs.org

Mar 25   (VIRTUAL) Indexes Are The Key To unlocking The Records, with Christine Cohen presented by Chula Vista Genealogical Society   (Free)   https://chulavistagenealogysociety.wildapricot.org/event-6295023

Mar 25   (VIRTUAL) Disaster through the Lens of Genealogy — the Triangle Factory Fire Case Study presented by JewishGen  (Free/donation)  https://898a.blackbaudhosting.com/898a/tickets?tab=2&txobjid=7a67bf1c-1b8f-432b-aaaa-44426c7a16f2

Mar 26   (VIRTUAL) Discover Your Past: Beefing up an Ancestor’s Timeline, with Jeanette Sheliga presented by Avon Lake Public Library  (Free)  https://alpl.librarymarket.com/event/discover-your-past-beefing-ancestors-timeline-59752

Mar 26   (VIRTUAL) Family History Today: Doing Research On and In Prussian Poland  presented by Center for Jewish History    (Free/donation)  https://programs.cjh.org/event/family-history-today-2026-03-26

Mar 26   (In-Person /NC) The Regulator Movement in North Carolina, Prelude to the Revolution presented by Davie County Historical and Genealogical Society   (Free)   https://ourdavie.com/2026/03/19/the-revolutionary-story-you-may-never-know-otherwise-historical-and-genealogical-society-meeting-to-focus-on-regulator-movement/

Mar 26   (VIRTUAL) Durham Branch’s Virtual Social Drop-In presented by Ontario Ancestors, Durham Branch  (Free)  https://ogs.on.ca/events/durham-branchs-virtual-social-drop-in-3-2026-02-26-2026-03-26/

Mar 26   (VIRTUAL) The new Archives of Ontario website, with Ken McKinlay presented by Ontario Ancestors, Ottawa Branch  (Free)  https://ottawa.ogs.on.ca/events/the-new-archives-of-ontario-website-ottawa/

Mar 27   (VIRTUAL) Searching Your Family History – a free online genealogy class presented by Bar Harbor Historical Society   (Free)   https://ticketscandy.com/e/searching-your-family-history-online-history-and-genealogy-course-16377

Mar 27   (VIRTUAL) Open Genealogy Lab: World War II Artifact Spotlight – Wyoming Veterans Memorial Museum presented by Truckee Meadows Community College   (Free)   https://libguides.tmcc.edu/c.php?g=606579

Mar 28   (VIRTUAL) Genetic Genealogy Today with Richard Hill presented by Capital Area District Libraries   (Free)   https://cadl.libcal.com/event/16307524

Mar 30   (Hybrid/FL) Discover Family Stories in Newspapers by Dottie Baugh presented by Charlotte County Genealogical Society   (Free)   https://ccgsi.org/

Mar 30   (VIRTUAL) Lambton County Branch Drop In & Chat presented by Ontario Ancestors, Lambton Branch  (Free)  https://lambton.ogs.on.ca/home/calendar/

Mar 31  JOBS  Program Coordinator – Search, Adult Adoptees, Birth Family and DNA Discoveries presented by Adoption Network Cleveland    https://www.adoptionnetwork.org/about-us/careers-internships.html

Mar 31   (VIRTUAL) Tuesday Explorers: The Railroad Station Agent presented by AARP    (Free)  https://www.aarp.org/events/details.tuesday-explorers-the-railroad-station-agent.j4n8hc4lgbh

Mar 31   (VIRTUAL) Ottawa Virtual Genealogy Drop-In presented by Ontario Ancestors, Ottawa Branch  (Free)  https://ottawa.ogs.on.ca/events/virtual-genealogy-drop-in-2-2026-01-06-2026-01-20-2026-02-03-2026-02-17-2026-03-03-2026-03-17-2026-03-31/

Apr 01   (VIRTUAL) The Forgotten Story Of Farmerettes – Bonnie Sitter presented by Ontario Ancestors, Huron Branch  (Free)  https://huron.ogs.on.ca/events/huron-branch-farmerettes-bonnie-sitter/

Apr 03   (VIRTUAL) Open Genealogy Lab: Puerto Rico’s Borinqueneers – National Army Museum

 presented by Truckee Meadows Community College   (Free)   https://libguides.tmcc.edu/c.php?g=606579

Apr 04   (In-Person /NY) Build Your Own Archive presented by Buffalo and Erie County Public Library  (Free)  https://buffalolib.libcal.com/event/16230644

Apr 06   (Hybrid/FL) Find Your People at FindaGrave.com by Julia McIntyre presented by Charlotte County Genealogical Society   (Free)   https://ccgsi.org/

Apr 06   (VIRTUAL) Our American Neighbours: Brockville’s Relationship with the United States – With Alice McMurtry presented by Ontario Ancestors, Leeds & Grenville Branch  (Free)  https://leedsandgrenville.ogs.on.ca/events/leeds-grenville-branch-april-2026-presentation-our-american-neighbours-brockvilles-relationship-with-the-united-states-with-alice-mcmurtry/

Apr 07   (VIRTUAL) SAGHS Presents: “Genealogical Grit: Persevering Through Tough Problems” presented by San Angelo Genealogical and Historical Society, Inc.  (Free)  www.saghs-tx.org

Apr 07   (VIRTUAL) The Loyalist Experience & Aftermath in Revolutionary Philadelphia presented by Chester County History Center  (Free/donation)  https://mycchc.org/calendar-events/virtual-lecture-the-loyalist-experience-aftermath-in-revolutionary-philadelphia/

Apr 07   (VIRTUAL) The Ontario Land Records Index with Jane MacNamara presented by Ontario Ancestors, Durham Branch  (Free)  https://ogs.on.ca/events/durham-branchs-april-7th-meeting-the-ontario-land-records-index-jane-macnamara/

Apr 07   (VIRTUAL) Kingston Branch: Genealogy Drop-in  presented by Ontario Ancestors, Kingston Branch  (Free)  https://kingston.ogs.on.ca/events/kingston-branch-genealogy-drop-in-virtual/

Apr 07   (VIRTUAL) The Ontario Land Records Index (Canada) presented by the Durham Region Branch of Ontario Ancestors  (Free)  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ggvLC88jRsWHRTecVQE6_g

Apr 08   (VIRTUAL) Tracing Your Irish Ancestors – What is Ireland? Understanding the lay of the land, with Chris Paton presented by Family Tree (UK)  (Free/$)  https://www.family-tree.co.uk/store/genealogy-tools/family-tree-magazine/tracing-your-irish-ancestors

Apr 08   (VIRTUAL) Online Photo Identification Techniques presented by Lee County Library System  (Free)  https://leelibrary.librarymarket.com/event/online-photo-identification-techniques-130413

Apr 08   (VIRTUAL) The Home Children Scheme presented by Ontario Ancestors  (Free)  https://ogs.on.ca/events/the-home-children-scheme/

Apr 09   (VIRTUAL) What Could Have Happened? Creating and Proving Hypotheses to Solve Tough Problems presented by Eastside Genealogical Society   (Free)  www.eastsidegenealogicalsociety.org

Apr 09   (Hybrid/PA) Artificial Intelligence and Genealogy Research by Mark Thompson presented by Main Line Genealogy Club   (Free)   https://ccls.libcal.com/event/16580106

Apr 09   (VIRTUAL) DNA Basics for Genealogists, a free 5-session series: Session 1: DNA Biology: For the layperson.   presented by The Pikes Peak Genealogical Society

(Free)  https://forms.gle/kAPr4HDTHKCEmy2y7

Apr 10   (VIRTUAL) Open Genealogy Lab: The Pennsylvania Tapestry: Context and Strategies for Genealogy – Karen Ellingson presented by Truckee Meadows Community College   (Free)   https://libguides.tmcc.edu/c.php?g=606579

Apr 11   (VIRTUAL) De Langhe Family: Belgium to Kent County  presented by Ontario Ancestors  (Free)  https://kent.ogs.on.ca/events/kent-branch-april-2026-webinar-de-langhe-family-belgium-to-kent-county/

Apr 11   (In-Person /ON) Middlesex Centre Archives Heritage Fair 2026 presented by Ontario Ancestors, London & Middlesex County  (Free)  https://londonmiddlesex.ogs.on.ca/events/middlesex-centre-archives-heritage-fair-2026/

Apr 11   (Hybrid/OH) 10 Top Websites for Ohio Research by Dana Palmer, CG, CGL presented by Scioto County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1474657309413858 https://sccogs.com

Apr 11   (In-Person /FL) Making the Most of FamilySearch’s Full-Text Search presented by the Miami-Dade Public Library System  (Free)  https://mdpls.org/event/15867503

Apr 11   (VIRTUAL) Virtual Family Reunion Planners Workshop presented by the National Family Reunion Institute  (Free)  https://nationalfamilyreunioninstitute.net/

Apr 13   (Hybrid/FL) Create Genealogy Charts in FTM  by Dottie Baugh presented by Charlotte County Genealogical Society   (Free)   https://ccgsi.org/

Apr 13   (VIRTUAL) Own the Room – Writing Your Family Stories and Memoirs – With Elaine Cougler presented by Ontario Ancestors, Oxford Branch  (Free)  https://oxford.ogs.on.ca/events/own-the-room-writing-your-family-stories-and-memoirs-with-elaine-cougler/

Apr 14   (VIRTUAL) Ireland’s Pension Records with Ron Gilmore presented by Ontario Ancestors, Lambton Branch  (Free)  https://lambton.ogs.on.ca/events/lambton-webinar-irelands-pension-records-with-ron-gilmore/

Apr 14   (VIRTUAL) Ottawa Virtual Genealogy Drop-In presented by Ontario Ancestors, Ottawa Branch  (Free)  https://ottawa.ogs.on.ca/events/virtual-genealogy-drop-in-2-2026-01-06-2026-01-20-2026-02-03-2026-02-17-2026-03-03-2026-03-17-2026-03-31-2026-04-14/

Apr 14   (Hybrid/IL) Preserving Your Family Heirlooms at Home by Tina Horve presented by the DeWitt County Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.dewittcountygenealogicalsociety.com

Apr 15   (Hybrid/FL) How to Develop Critical Online Newspaper Research Skills, with Kenneth R. Marks – CCGS Monthly Meeting presented by Charlotte County Genealogical Society   (Free)   https://ccgsi.org/

Apr 15   (VIRTUAL) Tracing Your Irish Ancestors – Life in Ireland, with Frances Daly presented by Family Tree (UK)  (Free/$)  https://www.family-tree.co.uk/store/genealogy-tools/family-tree-magazine/tracing-your-irish-ancestors

Apr 15   (VIRTUAL) “Herstories” – Listening to Women’s History presented by Ontario Ancestors, Thunder Bay District Branch    (Free)  https://thunderbay.ogs.on.ca/events/thunder-bay-district-branch-herstories-listening-to-womens-history/

Apr 16   (Hybrid/PA) Forgotten Women of the Revolutionary War with Hallie Vaughn presented by Berks County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://berksgenes.org/

Apr 16   (VIRTUAL) Finding Your Ancestors in Irish Land Valuation Records presented by Ontario Ancestors, Ireland SIG  (Free)  https://ireland.ogs.on.ca/events/ireland-sig-april-webinar-finding-your-ancestors-in-irish-land-valuation-records/

Apr 16   (VIRTUAL) DNA Basics for Genealogists, a free 5-session series: Session 2: DNA Testing presented by The Pikes Peak Genealogical Society (Free)  https://forms.gle/kAPr4HDTHKCEmy2y7

 Apr 17   (VIRTUAL) Open Genealogy Lab: Genealogical Resources of Iron County, Missouri – John Abney, Iron County Historical Society presented by Truckee Meadows Community College   (Free)   https://libguides.tmcc.edu/c.php?g=606579

Apr 18   (VIRTUAL) Migration to Wolfe Island and on to Minnesota  presented by Ontario Ancestors, Kingston Branch  (Free)  https://kingston.ogs.on.ca/events/kingston-branch-ogs-meeting-2026-04-18-to-be-announced/

Apr 19   (Hybrid/OH) Kolping Cincinnati Genealogy – Photo Forensics of Old Family Photographs  presented by Kolping Cincinnati Genealogy Group   (Free)  http://www.kolpingcincinnati.com/Genealogy/Genealogy.html

Apr 20   (Hybrid/FL) Create Genealogy Reports in FTM  by Dottie Baugh presented by Charlotte County Genealogical Society   (Free)   https://ccgsi.org/

Apr 21   (VIRTUAL) Kingston Branch: Genealogy Drop-in  presented by Ontario Ancestors, Kingston Branch  (Free)  https://kingston.ogs.on.ca/events/kingston-branch-genealogy-drop-in-virtual-4/

Apr 21   (Hybrid/ON) Spanish River Derailment – A Biography of a Tragedy Robbie McCauley presented by Ontario Ancestors, Sudbury District Branch  (Free)  https://sudbury.ogs.on.ca/events/robbie-mccauley/

Apr 22   (VIRTUAL) Virtual Genealogy Basics: Using the Census presented by the Salinas Public Library   (Free)  https://library.salinas.gov/learn-explore/research-learning/events/virtual-genealogy-basics-using-census-4

Apr 23   (VIRTUAL) Durham Branch’s Virtual Social Drop-In presented by Ontario Ancestors, Durham Branch  (Free)  https://ogs.on.ca/events/durham-branchs-virtual-social-drop-in-3-2026-02-26-2026-03-26-2026-04-23/

Apr 23   (VIRTUAL) Personal Archiving presented by Roberts Library of Arkansas History and Art  (Free)  https://events.cals.org/event/15752651

Apr 23   (VIRTUAL) DNA Basics for Genealogists, a free 5-session series: Session 3: DNA Matches – atDNA presented by The Pikes Peak Genealogical Society (Free)  https://forms.gle/kAPr4HDTHKCEmy2y7

Apr 24   (VIRTUAL) Open Genealogy Lab: Resources at the Minnesota Historical Society Library – Kerri Teske presented by Truckee Meadows Community College   (Free)   https://libguides.tmcc.edu/c.php?g=606579

Apr 26   (In-Person /MD) They Will Not Be Forgotten with Armand Kinslow presented by Baltimore County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.baltimoregenealogysociety.org/BCGShome/program-of-speakers/

Apr 26   (VIRTUAL) AI for Jewish Genealogy Virtual Summit presented by International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies (IAJGS)   ($)  https://www.facebook.com/IAJGSjewishgenealogy/posts/pfbid02q7iwYj4d4McYBN7NoicgRfzMTsfNJuc8yREd2AxCRDmkZykMoHHJi9w8uN6X6jb8l

Apr 27   (Hybrid/FL) Historical Events in Your Ancestor’s Life  by Dottie Baugh presented by Charlotte County Genealogical Society   (Free)   https://ccgsi.org/

Apr 27   (VIRTUAL) Danish Dishes through the Ages presented by National Danish-American Genealogical Society   (Free)  https://danishgenealogy.org/

Apr 28   (VIRTUAL) Ottawa Virtual Genealogy Drop-In presented by Ontario Ancestors, Ottawa Branch  (Free)  https://ottawa.ogs.on.ca/events/virtual-genealogy-drop-in-2-2026-01-06-2026-01-20-2026-02-03-2026-02-17-2026-03-03-2026-03-17-2026-03-31-2026-04-14-2026-04-28

Apr 28   (In-Person /ON) Wellington County Archives Tour and Activity presented by Ontario Ancestors, Wellington County Branch   (Free)   https://wellington.ogs.on.ca/events/wellington-county-branch-wellington-county-archives-tour-and-activity-in-person/

Apr 29   (In-Person /FL) The History of The Estero Early Settlers presented by Lee County Library System & The Estero Historical Society  (Free)  https://leelibrary.librarymarket.com/event/history-estero-early-settlers-138738

Apr 30   (VIRTUAL) DNA Basics for Genealogists, a free 5-session series: Session 4: DNA Matches -YDNA and mtDNA presented by The Pikes Peak Genealogical Society (Free)  https://forms.gle/kAPr4HDTHKCEmy2y7  

May 01   (VIRTUAL) Open Genealogy Lab: The Accomplishment of the ENIAC and the Women Computing Pioneers –  National Army Museum presented by Truckee Meadows Community College   (Free)   https://libguides.tmcc.edu/c.php?g=606579

May 02   (In-Person /NY) Family History Conference presented by Buffalo and Erie County Public Library  (Free)  https://buffalolib.libcal.com/event/16579106

May 02-03   (VIRTUAL) Nova Scotia Genealogy Virtual Conference 2026 – Explore Your Ancestral Ocean Playground presented by Genealogical Association of Nova Scotia  ($)  https://www.nsgenconference.ca/

May 02   (In-Person /ON) Getting Started in Genealogy presented by Ontario Ancestors, Ottawa Branch  (Free)  https://ottawa.ogs.on.ca/events/getting-started-in-genealogy/

May 03-04   (Hybrid/IN) Jewish Genealogy Using Polish Records presented by Northeast Indiana Jewish Genealogy Society  (Free)  https://neindianajgs.org/upcoming-events/

May 07   (VIRTUAL) Online Basic Beginning Genealogy Research presented by Lee County Library System  (Free)  https://leelibrary.librarymarket.com/event/online-basic-beginning-genealogy-research-130414

May 07   (VIRTUAL) DNA Basics for Genealogists, a free 5-session series: Session 5: Ancestral Origins presented by The Pikes Peak Genealogical Society (Free)  https://forms.gle/kAPr4HDTHKCEmy2y7

 May 12   (Hybrid/IL) The First Hundred Years of the Clinton Suare by Becky Adams presented by the DeWitt County Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.dewittcountygenealogicalsociety.com

May 15   (VIRTUAL) Open Genealogy Lab: Open Forum  presented by Truckee Meadows Community College   (Free)   https://libguides.tmcc.edu/c.php?g=606579

May 16   (VIRTUAL) Researching Military Ancestors presented by Buffalo and Erie County Public Library  (Free)  https://buffalolib.libcal.com/event/16201971

May 16   (In-Person /IL) The Soldiers’ Plot Cemetery Restoration Project Dedication presented by the DeWitt County Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.dewittcountygenealogicalsociety.com

May 17   (VIRTUAL) Artificial Intelligence in Genealogy: Applications & Implications presented by Polish Genealogical Society of America  (Free/$)  https://pgsa.org/

May 20   (VIRTUAL) Tracing Your Irish Ancestors – A guided tour of the 1926 Census, with Claire Bradley presented by Family Tree (UK)  (Free/$)  https://www.family-tree.co.uk/store/genealogy-tools/family-tree-magazine/tracing-your-irish-ancestors

May 22   (VIRTUAL) Open Genealogy Lab: A Garfield Family Album – the genealogy of several generations of Garfields – Debbie Weinkamer presented by Truckee Meadows Community College   (Free)   https://libguides.tmcc.edu/c.php?g=606579

May 29   (VIRTUAL) Open Genealogy Lab: Alex Bannerman – Presidential Genealogy presented by Truckee Meadows Community College   (Free)   https://libguides.tmcc.edu/c.php?g=606579

Jun 05   (VIRTUAL) Open Genealogy Lab: Clan MacTavish – Scottish Genealogy presented by Truckee Meadows Community College   (Free)   https://libguides.tmcc.edu/c.php?g=606579

Jun 18   (In-Person /OK) Tulsa Community Engagement Genealogy Project Genetic Genealogy Workshop presented by City of Tulsa, Greenwood Cultural Center, Intermountain Forensics, and the Tulsa Police Department     (Free)   https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeIw0j1aIfoIRrxN1ldJcVwCXzTxSDXxoIpWa8wqh7iW0-oGA/viewform

Jul 04   (In-Person /IL) DeWitt County Genealogical Society Celebrates America 250        presented by Clinton Celebrates America 250      (Free)  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587308075807

Jul 09   (VIRTUAL) Online Jumping the Pond: Finding the Origins of Your Ancestor presented by Lee County Library System  (Free)  https://leelibrary.librarymarket.com/event/online-jumping-pond-finding-origins-your-ancestor-130416

Jul 25   (In-Person /TN) Upper Cumberland Family History and Genealogy Festival presented by Historic Granville, Tennessee  ($)  https://www.granvilletn.com/family-history-festival

Sep 03   (VIRTUAL) Discover Your Past: Native American research, with Judy Nimer Muhn  presented by Avon Lake Public Library  (Free)  https://alpl.librarymarket.com/event/discover-your-past-native-american-research-63368

Sep 10   (VIRTUAL) Discover Your Past: Ports of Entry, with Christine Cohen  presented by Avon Lake Public Library  (Free)  https://alpl.librarymarket.com/event/discover-your-past-ports-entry-63442

Sep 17   (VIRTUAL) Discover Your Past: Making a Federal Case of It, with Judy G. Russell  presented by Avon Lake Public Library  (Free)  https://alpl.librarymarket.com/event/discover-your-past-making-federal-case-it-63377

Sep 24   (VIRTUAL) Discover Your Past: Finding and Using Digitized Manuscript Collections for Genealogical Research, with Annette Burke Lyttle  presented by Avon Lake Public Library  (Free)  https://alpl.librarymarket.com/event/discover-your-past-finding-and-using-digitized-manuscript-collections-genealogical-research

Oct 29   (VIRTUAL) Discover Your Past: Will the Real Warren Harris Please Stand Up?, with  Mary Jamba   presented by Avon Lake Public Library  (Free)  https://alpl.librarymarket.com/event/discover-your-past-will-real-warren-harris-please-stand-63493

Nov 13   (VIRTUAL) Digital Genealogy Tools presented by AARP  NC  (Free)  https://www.aarp.org/events/details.tuesday-explorers-the-railroad-station-agent.j4n8hc4lgbh

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