What’s New on Our Calendar – News & Genealogy Events to January 18, 2026

Lots of new genealogy events added to our calendar this past week!
>>The list of ALL the NEWLY ADDED events is further down this post.<<
See the full CALENDAR or VIRTUAL CALENDAR for
ALL of the upcoming genealogy events.

This Week’s Genealogy News:

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

FAREWELL, HISTORY HUB

The (US) National Archives’ History Hub closed for new questions & comments Thursday (January 15), and will remain available for reference only until February 13 of this year. (And I suspect the archived website will be on the Wayback Machine as well.) History Hub has been a valuable Q&A public forum where genealogists could get help with their research questions from archivists and other experts. It was particularly useful for getting help in locating specific records and for getting guidance on complex historical questions. On a positive note, though, the site states that this will “allow National Archives staff to prioritize direct communication with researchers and respond to inquiries through inquire@nara.gov.”

ST. LOUIS ANCESTORS?

If you have ancestors that lived in St. Louis, Missouri, you might be interested in a series of free webinars St. Louis County Library will be hosting this month and next, on various historical events and aspects of St. Louis history and events, such as the New Madrid Earthquakes; the Civil War in St. Louis; the Great Fire of 1849; Unique Gravestones in Black Cemeteries; and more. Their “Challenging History” series programs will also be posted on their YouTube channel after the events. The programs are on our calendar, and you can find out more about the series at https://slcl.events.mylibrary.digital/series?sn=Challenging+History

FAMILYSEARCH’S 2026 PLANS

FamilySearch shared several “coming attractions” on their 2026 to-do list this week. Along with the addition of still more family history records from all over the world, they plan to expand their Full-Text Search to include reading old handwriting in more languages, making them more easily searchable for ancestors’ names. They’re also planning new features for the Family Tree, new projects in Labs, and more. You can read all the details here: https://www.familysearch.org/en/blog/what-to-expect-from-familysearch-in-2026

IT’S ABOUT TIME!

The calendar is almost completely updated, with events appearing by their starting time in each viewer’s own time zone! Making the switch for all future new events only involved writing some new formulas, but the time-consuming part has been updating every. single. event. already on the calendar. That’s about 1,500 events (not counting placeholder/recurring events). Whew! A few images fell off, but I’m working on getting them added back; I appreciate your patience 🙂

Now, if you’re looking at the “Calendar View” (of the three choices on the very top right), events should appear in order by start time, with all-day or multi-day events still appearing at the top. Where you will now also see the times is on the “Agenda” and “Pinboard” views, with the event date & time appearing either just above or below the event title. The times show on all events when you click to read the descriptions as well. (As always, please verify dates and times with the host when registering).

Also, new event descriptions will no longer include that long list showing all the the time zones as before, since the start time now shows in YOUR time zone already. (I haven’t stripped them out of all the existing events though). Please let me know if you have any thoughts pro or con on these changes! As always, you can email me at info@conferencekeeper.org, or use the CONTACT form found in the website’s menu bar.

News from the National Genealogical Society

GRIP REGISTRATION: Registration for the 2026 GRIP Genealogy Institute will open February 3. This year GRIP will be holding nine virtual courses in June, and eight in-person courses in July, with the new addition of two special courses in the fall. The courses are in-depth and taught by experts. Check out the course offerings & descriptions and get ready to register! https://grip.ngsgenealogy.org/

JUMPSTART YOUR RESEARCH!: The latest post on “Upfront with NGS” (the official blog of the National Genealogical Society) offers several great ideas for new perspectives on your research puzzles. I know I tend to get wrapped up in the documents and facts, and stuck on the details. Juliana Szuc’s article has simple suggestions on fresh ways to see the bigger picture. The NGS blog is free for everyone, member or not, and always has helpful info for your research. https://upfront.ngsgenealogy.org/2026/01/strategies-to-jumpstart-your-research.html

FEBRUARY GENTECH TOOLBOX WORKSHOP: The next GenTech Toolbox workshop will be “AncestryDNA Custom Clusters: Identifying Matches that Matter” with Angie Bush, Feb. 17 at 7 pm Eastern. See details and registration options & pricing at https://www.ngsgenealogy.org/gentechtoolbox/ancestrydna-custom-clusters

NGS 2026 Family History Conference “America at 250” (May 27-30, 2026) registration discount ends in February. NGS Member Organizations may have up to three leaders, volunteers, or employees attend the  at the discounted individual member rate per person if those individuals are not members of NGS. https://conference.ngsgenealogy.org/

FOCUS REGISTRATION OPEN: FOCUS is an event held just prior to the opening of the NGS Family History Conference for organization members’ staff, leaders, volunteers, and members, providing “a time to learn, collaborate, and get renewed energy for success and growth.” This year’s will be May 27 from 9am to 2:30 pm Eastern, at the ACPL, and includes an exclusive ‘behind-the-scenes’ tour of the Genealogy Center, lunch, and lots of inspiration and information. More about FOCUS at https://conference.ngsgenealogy.org/focus/

CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS: Don’t wait to sign up for any of the workshops that will be held at the 2026 NGS Family History Conference. All have limited seats available, and are steadily filling. Workshops are very hands-on, with several hours of intensive learning and practice on a focused topic. Choose from Starting Smart with AI: Hands-On Tools for Family Historians; To Catch a Serial Killer: An Introductory Workshop in Investigative Genetic Genealogy; Choose Your Own Migration Adventure: An Interactive Ancestral Experience; Unlocking African American Genealogy: Records, Methods, and Practice; America’s Story: Opportunity, Diversity, and Belonging Across 250 Years; From Researcher to Writer: Narrating Ancestors’ Place in History; Coming to America: Immigration & Naturalization in the 19th and 20th Centuries; Hands-On Mapping & Geospatial Analysis with Google Earth Pro for Genealogical Research; Your Story, Your Book: Hands-On Self-Publishing; and the BCG Education Fund “Putting Skills to Work” Workshops, Session 1 – Genealogy Standards in Context: A Practical Approach, and Session 2 – DNA Standards in Context: A Practical Approach. Full details and registration info at https://conference.ngsgenealogy.org/workshops/

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Newly added events hosted by NGS Member Societies & Libraries:

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Jan 14   (Hybrid/CA) Ai Tip of the Week (15 minute) presented by Oakland FamilySearch Center  (Free)  www.OFSC:  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/oakland_california   Schedule:  https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/r

Jan 17   (VIRTUAL) Discover Your Revolutionary Roots: Researching Patriot Ancestors presented by American Ancestors by New England Historic Genealogical Society  ($)  https://www.americanancestors.org/events/discover-your-revolutionary-roots-researching-patriot-ancestors

Jan 17   (VIRTUAL) ABCs of DNA | Getting Started with DNA presented by The Albuquerque Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://abqgen.org/events/monthly-abcs-of-dna-program-getting-started-with-dna-159/

Jan 17   (VIRTUAL) One-On-One Online Help Session presented by The Albuquerque Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://abqgen.org/events/third-saturday-research-day-140-368-839/

Jan 17   (Hybrid/CA) Your Personal Tour: a Locality Guide, with Lisa Medina presented by Whittier Area Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.WAGSwhittier.org

Jan 19   (Hybrid/US) General Meeting and Program presented by Kalamazoo Valley Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.mikvgs.org

Jan 20   (VIRTUAL) St. Louis and the New Madrid Earthquakes presented by St. Louis County Library  (Free)  https://slcl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=279720

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

Jan 22   (VIRTUAL) Origins and Migrations: Where Did They Come From, Where Did They Go? presented by American Ancestors by New England Historic Genealogical Society  ($)  https://www.americanancestors.org/events/origins-and-migrations-where-did-they-come-where-did-they-go

Jan 22   (VIRTUAL) Start Your Genealogy @ OPL presented by Omaha Public Library  (Free)  https://omaha.bibliocommons.com/events/690a4a0761706d280021092b

Jan 22   (VIRTUAL) The Civil War in St. Louis and the Camp Jackson Affair presented by St. Louis County Library  (Free)  https://slcl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=279721

Jan 24   (In-Person /MA) Getting Started in Family History Research presented by American Ancestors by New England Historic Genealogical Society  ($)  https://my.americanancestors.org/2748/3421

Jan 24   (VIRTUAL) ZOOM Genealogy Club presented by Godfrey Memorial Library  (Free/$)  www.godfrey.org

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

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

Jan 27   (Hybrid/GA) A Taste of the Past: Historical Recipes and the Stories They Tell presented by the Cobb County Genealogical Society  (Free/$)  https://cobbgagensoc.org/

Jan 27   (VIRTUAL) Getting Started in Genealogical Research with Renate Yarborough-Sanders presented by Wake County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://wakecogen.org/

Jan 29   (VIRTUAL) APG 2026 Global Gathering presented by Association of Professional Genealogists (APG)      (Free)  https://members.apgen.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=191192

Jan 29   (VIRTUAL) The Great Fire of 1849 in St. Loui presented by St. Louis County Library  (Free)  https://slcl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=279723

Jan 31   (VIRTUAL) Our Black Sheep and Their Prison Records by Eleanor O. Brinsko presented by Niagara County Genealogical Society   (Free)  https://niagaragenealogy.org/blog/

Feb 03-24   (VIRTUAL) Organizing for Genealogy presented by Seattle Genealogical Society  ($)  https://seagensoc.org/cpage.php?pt=174

Feb 04   (VIRTUAL) “Last Seen: The Enduring Search by Formerly Enslaved People to Find Their Lost Families” with author Judith Giesberg presented by American Ancestors by New England Historic Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.americanancestors.org/events/last-seen-enduring-search-formerly-enslaved-people-find-their-lost-families-author-judith

Feb 05   (VIRTUAL) Leveraging Tech Tools in Family History Research (February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2026 and March 5, 2026) presented by American Ancestors by New England Historic Genealogical Society  ($)  https://www.americanancestors.org/events/leveraging-tech-tools-family-history-research

Feb 05   (In-Person /AZ) Family Tree Maker Software Special Interest Group (SIG) presented by West Valley Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.azwvgs.org

Feb 05   (In-Person /AZ) Italy Special Interest Group (SIG) presented by West Valley Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.azwvgs.org

Feb 07   (Hybrid/MA) Researching Black Patriots and Loyalists During the Revolutionary Era presented by American Ancestors by New England Historic Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.americanancestors.org/events/researching-black-patriots-and-loyalists-during-revolutionary-era

Feb 07   (In-Person /AZ) Legacy Family Tree Software Special Interest Group (SIG) presented by West Valley Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.azwvgs.org

Feb 09   (In-Person /AZ) Arizona Historical Society presented by West Valley Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.azwvgs.org

Feb 10   (Hybrid/MA) Faith and Family: Tracing the Religious Roots of Ireland’s Past presented by American Ancestors by New England Historic Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.americanancestors.org/events/faith-and-family-tracing-religious-roots-irelands-past

Feb 10   (VIRTUAL) The Black Survival in Cape Girardeau’s Smelterville presented by St. Louis County Library  (Free)  https://slcl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=279724

Feb 10   (In-Person /AZ) Scandinavian Special Interest Group (SIG) presented by West Valley Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.azwvgs.org

Feb 11   (VIRTUAL) American Ancestors Virtual Open House presented by American Ancestors by New England Historic Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://hubs.americanancestors.org/february-2026-virtual-open-house

Feb 11   (In-Person /AZ) Hispanic Genealogy Special Interest Group (SIG) presented by West Valley Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.azwvgs.org

Feb 17   (VIRTUAL) Researching Your Revolutionary Roots presented by Omaha Public Library  (Free)  https://omaha.bibliocommons.com/events/694993fbc967cb41207e0926

Feb 17   (VIRTUAL) Unique Gravestones In Black Cemeteries presented by St. Louis County Library  (Free)  https://slcl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=279741

Feb 17   (In-Person /AZ) Germany/Poland Special Interest Group (SIG) presented by West Valley Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.azwvgs.org

Feb 19   (In-Person /AZ) Canada Special Interest Group (SIG) presented by West Valley Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.azwvgs.org

Feb 19   (In-Person /AZ) Document Trail Special Interest Group (SIG) presented by West Valley Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.azwvgs.org

Feb 21   (In-Person /MA) Getting Started in Family History Research presented by American Ancestors by New England Historic Genealogical Society  ($)  https://my.americanancestors.org/2748/3422

Feb 21   (Hybrid/CA) Understanding Derivative Citizenship in the 20^th Century, with Ariana Franco presented by Whittier Area Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.WAGSwhittier.org

Feb 24   (VIRTUAL) “Belonging: An Intimate History of Slavery and Family in Early New England” with author Gloria McCahon Whiting presented by American Ancestors by New England Historic Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.americanancestors.org/events/belonging-intimate-history-slavery-and-family-early-new-england-author-gloria-mccahon

Feb 24   (In-Person /AZ) DNA Special Interest Group (SIG) presented by West Valley Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.azwvgs.org

Feb 26   (VIRTUAL) Polishing Your APG Member Profile presented by Association of Professional Genealogists (APG)  (Free/$)  https://members.apgen.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=191814

Feb 26   (In-Person /AZ) British Isles Special Interest Group (SIG) presented by West Valley Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.azwvgs.org

Feb 26   (In-Person /AZ) Writing Your Family History Special Interest Group (SIG) presented by West Valley Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.azwvgs.org

Feb 28   (VIRTUAL) Precision Research: Finding Your Ancestors in the Right Context.  A 3-Class Genealogy Series. presented by California Genealogical Society  (Free/$)  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/precision-research-finding-your-ancestors-in-the-right-context-series-registration-1978765396568

Mar 01   Calling All Writers presented by Seattle Genealogical Society    https://drive.google.com/file/d/125MtSUBQ8tXxxIu-cUROG3IfPQcE6j9i/view

Mar 05   (VIRTUAL) E. St. Louis Archives and Research Update – SCCGS Monthly meeting presented by St. Clair County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://stclair-ilgs.org/events/

Mar 05   (In-Person /AZ) Family Tree Maker Software Special Interest Group (SIG) presented by West Valley Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.azwvgs.org

Mar 05   (In-Person /AZ) Italy Special Interest Group (SIG) presented by West Valley Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.azwvgs.org

Mar 06   (VIRTUAL) Early discount for NYGB members ends for Empire State Exploration: New York Brick Walls (Apr 18 – May 2) presented by New York Genealogical and Biographical Society   ($)   https://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/events/empire-state-exploration-new-york-brick-walls-1

Mar 07   (VIRTUAL) Go Stand Upon the Rock: Research Challenges, with Dr. Samuel Lemon, Ed.D. presented by Bucks County Genealogical Society   ($)   https://www.bucksgen.org/

Mar 07   (VIRTUAL) Precision Research: Finding Your Ancestors in the Right Context.  A 3-Class Genealogy Series. presented by California Genealogical Society  (Free/$)  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/precision-research-finding-your-ancestors-in-the-right-context-series-registration-1978765396568

Mar 07   (Hybrid/OH) Forensic Genealogy: Genealogy and the Law presented by Clermont County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://ccgsoh.org/

Mar 07   (VIRTUAL) The Royal Navy in Family History – Sailors,Ships and Submarines, with jen Baldwin – ISBGFH Winter Webinars presented by ISBGFH – International Society for British Genealogy and Family History  (members only)  https://isbgfh.com/winter-webinars/

Mar 07   (VIRTUAL) Breakout Rooms Meeting presented by Massachusetts Society of Genealogists, Worcester  (Free)  https://msoginc.org/eventListings.php?nm=107

Mar 07   (VIRTUAL) Genealogy Basics presented by Pikes Peak Library District  (Free)  https://ppld.librarymarket.com/event/genealogy-basics-529728

Mar 07   (In-Person /AZ) Legacy Family Tree Software Special Interest Group (SIG) presented by West Valley Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.azwvgs.org

Mar 09   (VIRTUAL) Pensions, with Craig Scott presented by New Hampshire Society of Genealogists  (members only)  https://www.nhsog.org/webinars

Mar 10   (Hybrid/NY) Irish Genealogy Workshop presented by Patchogue-Medford Library  (Free)  https://pmlib.libnet.info/event/15383682

Mar 10   (VIRTUAL) Ancestry Basics presented by Pikes Peak Library District  (Free)  https://ppld.librarymarket.com/event/ooointermediate-genealogy-class-2nd-tues-529979

Mar 10   (VIRTUAL) Visiting The Wisconsin Historical Society And Using Its Holdings, with Jim Fuller presented by Rock County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.rcgswi.org/events–speakers.html

Mar 10   (In-Person /AZ) Scandinavian Special Interest Group (SIG) presented by West Valley Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.azwvgs.org

Mar 11   (Hybrid/IN) Tracing Your Irish Roots: Intro to Irish Genealogy presented by Allen County Genealogical Society of Indiana  (Free)  https://www.acgsi.org/

Mar 11   (Hybrid/TX) MyHeritage Unique Technologies for Researching Your Family with Daniel Horowitz – CCGS General Meeting presented by Collin County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://collincountygenealogicalsociety.org

Mar 11   (VIRTUAL) Making History with LVA – Volunteer transcription presented by Library of Virginia  (Free)  https://lva-virginia.libcal.com/event/15752138

Mar 11   (In-Person /AZ) Hispanic Genealogy Special Interest Group (SIG) presented by West Valley Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.azwvgs.org

Mar 12   (VIRTUAL) The Basics of Massachusetts Family History Research presented by American Ancestors by New England Historic Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.americanancestors.org/events/basics-massachusetts-family-history-research

Mar 14   (VIRTUAL) Precision Research: Finding Your Ancestors in the Right Context.  A 3-Class Genealogy Series presented by California Genealogical Society  (Free/$)  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/precision-research-finding-your-ancestors-in-the-right-context-series-registration-1978765396568

Mar 17   (In-Person /AZ) Germany/Poland Special Interest Group (SIG) presented by West Valley Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.azwvgs.org

Mar 18   (Hybrid/CA) Land Records in Former Colonial States:  What is Metes & Bounds? presented by California Genealogical Society  (Free/$)  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/land-records-in-former-colonial-states-what-is-metes-bounds-registration-1979761989404

Mar 19   (VIRTUAL) In Concert: How Jewish Women Built Community Through Music presented by American Ancestors by New England Historic Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.americanancestors.org/events/concert-how-jewish-women-built-community-through-music

Mar 19   (In-Person /AZ) Canada Special Interest Group (SIG) presented by West Valley Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.azwvgs.org

Mar 19   (In-Person /AZ) Document Trail Special Interest Group (SIG) presented by West Valley Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.azwvgs.org

Mar 21   (VIRTUAL) Researching the Kinfolks in the South: An Exploration of Methodology presented by Georgia Genealogical Society  ($)  https://gagensociety.org/events-seminars/seminars/

Mar 21   (Hybrid/CA) Finding Your Ancestors in England: Overview of England Genealogy Research, with David Flint presented by Whittier Area Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.WAGSwhittier.org

Mar 24   (In-Person /AZ) DNA Special Interest Group (SIG) presented by West Valley Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.azwvgs.org

Mar 26   (VIRTUAL) The Ethical Genealogist: Seeking Truth with Care, Context, and Compassion presented by Association of Professional Genealogists (APG)  (Free)  https://members.apgen.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=191215

Mar 26   (In-Person /AZ) Writing Your Family History Special Interest Group (SIG) presented by West Valley Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.azwvgs.org

Mar 26   (In-Person /AZ) British Isles Special Interest Group (SIG) presented by West Valley Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.azwvgs.org

Mar 28   (In-Person /MA) Getting Started in Family History Research presented by American Ancestors by New England Historic Genealogical Society  ($)  https://my.americanancestors.org/2748/3423

Apr 01   (VIRTUAL) Massachusetts Research: Four Centuries of History and Genealogy (April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2026) presented by American Ancestors by New England Historic Genealogical Society  ($)  https://www.americanancestors.org/events/massachusetts-research-four-centuries-history-and-genealogy-0

Apr 14   (VIRTUAL) Finding the Elusive Maiden Name presented by American Ancestors by New England Historic Genealogical Society  ($)  https://www.americanancestors.org/events/finding-elusive-maiden-name

Apr 16   (VIRTUAL) Declarations of Americanism: Jewish-American Displays of National Identity presented by American Ancestors by New England Historic Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.americanancestors.org/events/declarations-americanism-jewish-american-displays-national-identity

Apr 18   (Hybrid/CA) California Pioneer Certificate Program, with Colin Whitney presented by Whittier Area Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.WAGSwhittier.org

Apr 25   (In-Person /MA) Getting Started in Family History Research presented by American Ancestors by New England Historic Genealogical Society  ($)  https://my.americanancestors.org/2748/3424

May 11   (In-Person /AZ) Adoption Research presented by West Valley Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.azwvgs.org

May 16   (Hybrid/CA) Overlooked records: What you can learn from lawsuits. Our ancestors relied heavily on Justices of the Peace and local courts to settle disputes, even more so than today., with Eilene Lyon presented by Whittier Area Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.WAGSwhittier.org

Jun 08   (VIRTUAL) Early discount for NYGB members ends for Empire State Exploration: Mohawk Valley presented by New York Genealogical and Biographical Society   ($)   https://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/events/empire-state-exploration-mohawk-valley

Jun 20   (Hybrid/CA) Beckmann Family Breakthrough: Fall of the German Wall, with Greg Beckmann presented by Whittier Area Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.WAGSwhittier.org

Jul 18   (Hybrid/CA) Internet Archive – The Amazing Genealogical Resource You’re Not Using!, with Debra Dudek presented by Whittier Area Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.WAGSwhittier.org

Aug 15   (Hybrid/CA) DNA, Deaths, and Double Lives: A Finnish Immigrant’s Hidden Past, with Lisa Vogele presented by Whittier Area Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.WAGSwhittier.org

Sep 19   (In-Person /CA) Orange Family History Fair, with OC FSC presented by Whittier Area Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.WAGSwhittier.org

Oct 17   (Hybrid/CA) The Genealogy Puzzle: Putting the Right Pieces Together, with Colette Hokanson presented by Whittier Area Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.WAGSwhittier.org

Nov 21   (Hybrid/CA) American Military Records of the 18^th and 19^th Century, with Sandra Rumble presented by Whittier Area Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.WAGSwhittier.org

Dec 19   (Hybrid/CA) Show and Tell, with WAGS members presented by Whittier Area Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.WAGSwhittier.org

Newly added genealogy events from all others:

Jan 15   (VIRTUAL) I Have a Civil War Ancestor….Now What? Presented by Brian Rhinehart presented by Elgin (IL) Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.elginroots.com

Jan 19   (VIRTUAL) Building Your Amerindian Genetic Networks (Advanced) Lesson 2: Creating an Amerindian DNA Marker Match List presented by Genealogy365  (Free)  https://www.youtube.com/live/wRPP0cTUqxk?si=j1j-2PfKfUdC0_iY

Jan 20   (VIRTUAL) 7 Essential Tips for Starting German Genealogy, with Katherine Schober presented by Germanology Unlocked  (Free)  https://mailchi.mp/germanologyunlocked/7-essential-tips-for-starting-german-genealogy

Jan 20   (VIRTUAL) Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society Genealogy Chat presented by Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.tpcgs.org

Jan 21   (VIRTUAL) 7 Essential Tips for Starting German Genealogy, with Katherine Schober presented by Germanology Unlocked  (Free)  https://mailchi.mp/germanologyunlocked/7-essential-tips-for-starting-german-genealogy

Jan 22   (VIRTUAL) 7 Essential Tips for Starting German Genealogy, with Katherine Schober presented by Germanology Unlocked  (Free)  https://mailchi.mp/germanologyunlocked/7-essential-tips-for-starting-german-genealogy

Jan 27   (In-Person /502 Scott Street) Kentucky & The War of 1812 presented by Kenton County Public Library  (Free)  www.kentonlibrary.org/events

Jan 27   (VIRTUAL) Virtual Genealogy Work Group presented by the Salinas Public Library  (Free)  https://library.salinas.gov/learn-explore/research-learning/events/virtual-genealogy-work-group-35

Jan 27   (VIRTUAL) Finding Ancestors in the Ulster County Archives presented by Ulster County New York Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.ucgsny.org

Jan 29   (Hybrid/OH) Lake County Genealogical Society New Officer Induction, Program, and Luncheon presented by Lake County Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.lcgsohio.org

Feb 01-01   (VIRTUAL) JGSGB Mini Conference on 1 Feb 2026 presented by Jewish Genealogical Society of Great Britain  ($)  https://www.jgsgb.org.uk/jgsgb-annual-virtual-mini-conference-639

Feb 01   (In-Person /FL) Help! I Got My DNA Results and I’m Confused, Now What? A Lunch and Learn  featuring Gil Bardige presented by Jewish Genealogical Society of Palm Beach County  ($)  https://jgspbc.org/event/lunch-and-learn-dna-with-gil-bardige/

Feb 06   (VIRTUAL) Swiss Essentials: Locating Church Records & Understanding the Impact of Citizenship presented by The Eastside Genealogical Society German Interest Group  (Free)  https://gig.eastsidegenealogicalsociety.org/

Feb 09   (VIRTUAL) Ask Me Anything – Veteran Book Writing & Publishing presented by Jennifer Holik – WWII Research and Writing Center  (Free)  https://www.ancestralsoulswisdomschool.com/ask-me-anything-book-publishing

Feb 11   (VIRTUAL) From Research to Novel: Using Genealogical Research to Write Creative Nonfiction and Historical Fiction presented by Genealogy by Aryn  (Free)  https://form.jotform.com/260106872645155

Feb 12   (VIRTUAL) Finding Females in Naturalization Records, 1790-1952 presented by Eastside Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://eastsidegenealogicalsociety.org/

Feb 14   (In-Person /OH) (Gibbs) Battery L- First Ohio Light Artillery presented by Scioto County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogy Society  (Free)  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1474657309413858

Feb 19   (In-Person /502 Scott St) African Americans During the American Revolution w/ Hillary Delaney presented by Kenton County Public Library – Local History and Genealogy Department  (Free)  www.kentonlibrary.org/events

Feb 19   (VIRTUAL) Virtual Genealogy Basics: Getting Started presented by Salinas Public Library   (Free)  https://library.salinas.gov/learn-explore/research-learning/events/virtual-genealogy-basics-getting-started-8

Feb 26   (VIRTUAL) Lake County Genealogical Society presents Carla Cegielski with the Mastering of the Art of Reading Old Handwriting presented by Lake County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.lcgsohio.org

Mar 03   (Hybrid/NJ) Basic Artificial Intelligence for Genealogy – by Casey Zahn presented by Morris Area Genealogy Society  (Free)  https://mags-public.weebly.com/meeting-schedule.html

Mar 03   (VIRTUAL) Forged in Work: Polish Immigrants in Cleveland’s Mills, Factories and Neighborhood Businesses by Thomas Kaschalk presented by Polish Genealogical Society of Greater Cleveland  (Free)  https://pgsgc.org/schedule-of-presentations/

Mar 04   (Hybrid/VA) Roanoke County Genealogy Club presented by Roanoke County Public Library  (Free)  https://roanokecountyva.libcal.com/event/15160267

Mar 05   (VIRTUAL) Discover Your Past: The Results are In! Using Your DNA To Find Answers with Mary Jamba presented by Avon Lake Public Library  (Free)  https://alpl.librarymarket.com/event/discover-your-past-results-are-using-your-dna-find-answers-60550

Mar 05   (Hybrid/NC) Her Story: Discovering the Genealogy of your Matriarchs presented by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library  (Free)  https://cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/683e094d52113c360023b58b

Mar 05   (In-Person /NY) Genealogy Workshop – Pennsylvania Dutch/Anabaptist Genealogy presented by Yates County History Center   ($)   http://www.yatespast.org/calendar.html

Mar 06   (In-Person /MO) What’s in Grandpa’s Military File? presented by Scenic Regional Library / Pacific Branch  (Free)  https://scenicregional.librarycalendar.com/event/military-records-adult-program-25232

Mar 07   (In-Person /CA) Jane Line: House of Burgesses presented by Palm Springs Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://palmspringsgensoc.org/

Mar 07   (Hybrid/NJ) Combee Book Club: March 2026 “Harriet Tubman, the Combahee River Raid, and Black Freedom during the Civil War presented by Peter Mott House / Lawnside Historical Society  (Free/$)  https://www.petermotthouse.org/event/combee-book-club-march-2026/

Mar 09   (Hybrid/OH) Silent Storytellers: A Genealogist’s Guide to Cemetery Photography with Judy G. Russell presented by Ashtabula County District Library  (Free)  https://www.acdl.info/event/genealogy-program-14966

Mar 11   (VIRTUAL) A Genealogist’s Guide to Lesser Known Research Tools with Claire Smith presented by Fiske Genealogical Library  (Free)  https://fiskelibrary.org/index.html

Mar 11   (VIRTUAL) Genealogy Club – Purple Heart Medals presented by Fountaindale Public Library  (Free)  https://communico.fountaindale.org/event/15094118

Mar 12   (In-Person /NY) Genealogy Workshop – Questions to Ask to Start Your Family History presented by Yates County History Center   ($)   http://www.yatespast.org/calendar.html

Mar 19   (In-Person /NY) Genealogy Workshop – How to Preserve Your Family History and Date Your Photographs presented by Yates County History Center   ($)   http://www.yatespast.org/calendar.html

Mar 26   (In-Person /502 Scott Street) Reviving Lost Voices: KY Women in Early America w/ Dr. Paul Tenkotte presented by Kenton County Public Library  (Free/$)  www.kentonlibrary.org/events

Mar 26   (In-Person /NY) Genealogy Workshop – How to Care for Tombstones presented by Yates County History Center   ($)   http://www.yatespast.org/calendar.html

Apr 23   (In-Person /502 Scott St) Rolling Along a River of Song: How Early 19^th-Century Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky Launched American Music to the World with John Schlipp presented by Kenton County Public Library  (Free/$)  www.kentonlibrary.org/events

Jul 07-16  TOUR  (In-Person /TOUR) Travel to Poland and Explore Your Jewish Roots with the Bennett and Robin Greenspan presented by L’Dor v’Dor Legacy Program  ($)  https://www.jewishgen.org/ldorvdor/

Sep 03-05   (Hybrid/ENG) Vick Family History Society Annual Conference   (Free)  https://www.jvfoa.com/2026-gloucestershire-england

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