What’s New on Our Calendar – News & Genealogy Events to December 14, 2025

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.<<
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This week’s newsletter is kindly sponsored by our friends at Vivid-Pix

This Week’s Genealogy News:

(Mentions of businesses or societies in our News are unpaid and non-affiliate — just good info of interest to genealogists!)

IOWA RECORDS

The State Historical Society of Iowa (SHSI) partnering with Ancestry.com will digitize more than 1 million additional State Archives records, including Iowa vital records; state military files, including Iowa National Guard enlistments and WWI & WWII casualty files; and Iowa State Prison records, including convict registers, Bertillon cards and mug shots. Iowa residents can access the records for free at SHSI Research Centers. The records will also be available online to Ancestry subscribers and will be added on a rolling basis.

IGHR FOR FREE?

The Institute of Genealogy & Historical Research is looking for folks who’d like to be Zoom Keepers for the 2026 courses. Those selected will receive complimentary registration for their course. Applications should be submitted by Feb 28, 2026. Details at https://ighr.gagensociety.org/call-for-ighr-2026-zoom-keepers/

MEMORIES IN METADATA

Vivid-Pix just announced a fabulous update to their already wonderful Memory Station Software. This new version not only transcribes your spoken words into text, it saves that text within the photo’s metadata. Your stories and memories are actually embedded within each digital photo as text. It will transcribe 130 different languages. You can use the Memory Station Software with your existing scanner or with your already-digitized photos and easily create engaging, shareable videos. Personally, I appreciate that it isn’t another subscription, just a one-time purchase (AND it’s on sale for 50% off right now with coupon code FF2025) Take advantage of the free trial to see how easy it is (great tutorials, and it’s really simple!) https://www.vivid-pix.com/memorystationsoftware/

REGISTRATION OPEN!

Registration is open for the National Genealogical Society 2026 Family History Conference “America at 250,” to be held May 27-30. It will be held in Fort Wayne, Indiana, home of the second largest genealogy library in the US – the Allen County Public Library. Register for either in-person or virtual (not live -streamed, but recordings will be available via the Whova app, 48-72 hours after the sessions occurs + bonuses). Several events and tours are also planned for those attending in-person — you don’t want to miss this one! Read all about it and register at the conference website at https://conference.ngsgenealogy.org/

TWO SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINES ANNOUNCED

The Donn Devine Memorial Scholarship will cover full tuition for one week-long 2026 GRIP Genealogy Institute course, either virtual or in-person. This scholarship is open to everyone. The deadline to apply is January 10, 2026. https://www.ngsgenealogy.org/competitions/devine-memorial-scholarship/

The John T. Humphrey, CG, Memorial Scholarship covers enrollment in the NGS course Advanced Skills in Genealogy—the enhanced and expanded successor to the original NGS Home Study program. Applicants must be members of the National Genealogical Society. The deadline to apply is January 10, 2026. See the scholarship page for full details. https://www.ngsgenealogy.org/competitions/humphrey-memorial-scholarship/

MASTER GENEALOGICAL PROOF

Mastering Genealogical Proof by Thomas W. Jones is on sale in the NGS bookstore for 30% off through January 7. No code is needed. From the book’s page, click “Purchase Now” and the discounted price is shown. NGS members should log in to the NGS website first to receive the additional member discount. https://www.ngsgenealogy.org/mastering-genealogical-proof/

CONFERENCE DISCOUNT FOR MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS

A benefit of organization membership is the ability to have up to three leaders, volunteers, or employees attend the Family History Conference at the discounted individual member rate per person if those individuals are not members of NGS. More information will be available on the Conference website once registration opens, and I’ll be sure to provide that link here in future newsletters as well!

SOCIETY & ORGANIZATION MEMBER BENEFITS

One of the discussions at this past week’s NGS Office Hours for society delegates was about society and organization member benefits. Is your society taking full advantage of membership? You can find a link to the Society & Organization Member Benefits Guide on the Delegates & Admin page of the NGS website. The most important announcement (in my humble opinion only, of course) was that society and member organizations will be able again in 2026 to request one, free, 30-day sidebar ad on ConferenceKeeper, by emailing me your 3″x2.5″ ad art, the URL you’d like it to direct folks to when clicked, and the start date you’d like for your 30-day ad. You can email me at info@conferencekeeper.org with any questions (about the free ad).

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Newly added events hosted by NGS Member Societies & Libraries:

Dec 14   (Hybrid/Washington, DC & Zoom) Chanukah Party & Research Israel Genealogical Resources from your Couch with Daniel Horowitz presented by Jewish Genealogy Society of Greater Washington  (Free/$)  https://jgsgw.org/event/chanukah-party-research-israel-genealogical-resources-from-your-couch-society-meetings/

Jan 01   (VIRTUAL) DNA Basics I (Ethnicity) presented by the Pinellas Genealogy Society  (Free)  https://pinellasgenealogysociety.com/calendar/

Jan 03   (Hybrid/CA) ”Are we there yet? Building a research plan to get unstuck” – Webinar & Workshop with Peter Clayton presented by Orange County California Genealogical Society    https://occgs.com/mtg_event/speakers/bio_clayton.html

Jan 03   (VIRTUAL) Navigating the Records From The War of 1812 presented by Worcester Chapter, Massachusetts Society of Genealogists  (Free)  https://msoginc.org/eventListings.php?nm=107&page=1&nr=50&ec=1&tf=12

Jan 07   (VIRTUAL) AI Special Interest Group (open to all) presented by Northwest Suburban Genealogy Society  (Free)  https://nwsgenealogy.org/

Jan 08   (Hybrid/FL) Ancestry.com: Foundations, Features, and Fixes presented by the Pinellas Genealogy Society  (Free)  https://pinellasgenealogysociety.com/calendar/

Jan 09  CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS  Association of Professional Genealogists Call for Proposals: 2026-2027 Webinars presented by Association of Professional Genealogists (APG)    https://www.apgen.org/news_manager.php?page=42840

Oct 10 (VIRTUAL) STLGS January Monthly Meeting: Ask Louie at Your Service presented by St. Louis Genealogical Society (Free) https://stlgs.org/meetings-and-special-events/monthly-meeting-2

Jan 10   (VIRTUAL) Postcards From The Past: Bringing Deltiology to Your Genealogy presented by Bucks County Genealogical Society  ($)  https://bit.ly/bcgs-postcards

Jan 10   (VIRTUAL) Land Ownership and Transfer in New England, 1600s-1850 presented by Middlesex Chapter, Massachusetts Society of Genealogists  (Free)  https://msoginc.org/eventListings.php?nm=107&page=1&nr=50&ec=4&tf=12

Jan 10   Application Deadline – John T. Humphrey, CG, Memorial Scholarship: Open to NGS Members Only presented by National Genealogical Society     https://www.ngsgenealogy.org/competitions/humphrey-memorial-scholarship/

Jan 10   Application Deadline – GRIP/NGS Donn Devine Memorial Scholarship – open to all presented by National Genealogical Society / GRIP Genealogical Research Institute     https://www.ngsgenealogy.org/competitions/devine-memorial-scholarship/

Jan 17   (Hybrid/MA) How to Use the FamilySearch Catalog by Cheri Hudson Passey presented by Massachusetts Society of Genealogists, Bristol Chapter  (Free)  https://msoginc.org/eventListings.php?nm=107&page=1&nr=50&ec=2&tf=12

Jan 17   (Hybrid/MO) STLGS German SIG: CompGen (genealogy.net) and Beyond: Discover the Online Records of German Genealogy Societies presented by St. Louis Genealogical Society German SIG  (Free)  https://stlgs.org/about-us-2/sigs-and-special-programs/german-special-interest-group-2

Jan 17   (VIRTUAL) All Politics is Local: Researching Your Political Ancestors presented by the Pinellas Genealogy Society  (Free)  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqcOuvrzkiHtbHl9fjiJlf1G3ttzDAEd9N

Jan 20   (VIRTUAL) Social Sphere Brainstorm Session  presented by Genealogy & The Social Sphere  ($)  https://www.genealogyandthesocialsphere.com/event-details/social-sphere-brainstorm-session

Jan 20   (Hybrid/FL) Identifying Female Ancestors presented by the Pinellas Genealogy Society  (Free)  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/sezyUPTlT5maUSuWxINa-g

Jan 21   (Hybrid/CA) Federal Land:  Using the BLM Website presented by California Genealogical Society  (Free/$)  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/general-land-office-get-the-most-out-of-the-blm-glo-website-registration-1971462754168

Jan 24   (VIRTUAL) Transcription and Abstraction of Original Records presented by California Genealogical Society  (Free/$)  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/transcription-and-abstraction-of-original-records-registration-1974945932448

Jan 24   (In-Person /Seaside, CA) 2026 Ancestor Roundup Genealogy Seminar presented by Daughters of the American Revolution, Commodore Sloat Chapter NSDAR  ($)  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61584640666072

Jan 24   (Hybrid/MO) STLGS Irish SIG:  Organizing Your Genealogy: Getting Your Research Year Off to a Good Start presented by St. Louis Genealogical Society Irish SIG  (Free)  https://stlgs.org/about-us-2/sigs-and-special-programs/irish-special-interest-group

Jan 30   (Hybrid/FL) Death Records presented by the Pinellas Genealogy Society  (Free)   https://pinellasgenealogysociety.com/calendar/

Jan 31   (VIRTUAL) Early Registration deadline to be entered in a drawing! “Finding Your Elusive Ancestors:  The American Experience” presented by Manatee Genealogical Society   ($)   https://mgsfl.org

Jan 31   (VIRTUAL) Let’s Discuss It! by John Ware presented by Tennessee Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.tngs.org/event-6462836

Feb 01   (VIRTUAL) STLGS Jewish SIG: The Old Deal: Fraternal Societies, Self-Help, and How Our Immigrant Ancestors Built the World We Live in Today presented by St. Louis Genealogical Society Jewish SIG  (Free)  https://stlgs.org/about-us-2/sigs-and-special-programs/jewish-special-interest-group

Feb 05   (Hybrid/NY) Preserving Your New York Story: Civil War Research Methodology presented by New York Genealogical and Biographical Society  (Free)  https://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/events/preserving-your-new-york-story-civil-war-research-methodology

Feb 05   (VIRTUAL) How Did They Do That? I Want to Do It Too! with Greg Wade – SCCGS Monthly Meeting presented by St. Clair County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://stclair-ilgs.org/events/

Feb 05   (VIRTUAL) DNA Basics II (Shared Matches) presented by the Pinellas Genealogy Society  (Free)  https://pinellasgenealogysociety.com/calendar/  

Feb 07   (VIRTUAL) 1/32 by H David Head presented by Tennessee Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.tngs.org/event-6466942

Feb 07   (VIRTUAL) ChatGPT presented by Worcester Chapter, Massachusetts Society of Genealogists  (Free)  https://msoginc.org/eventListings.php?nm=107&page=1&nr=50&ec=1&tf=12

Feb 10   (Hybrid/TX) Texas General Land Office — Exciting New Records Available! with Laurel Neuman  – CCGS General Meeting presented by Collin County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://collincountygenealogicalsociety.org

Feb 10   (In-Person /IL) Genealogy Interest Group presented by Ela Area Public Library  (Free)  https://eapl.libnet.info/event/15048221

Feb 10   (VIRTUAL) Learning More About Findmypast presented by Riverton FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/riverton_utah/classes

Feb 10   (VIRTUAL) Do I Have Indigenous Ancestors In My Family Tree? with Jennifer Warner presented by Rock County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.rcgswi.org/events–speakers.html

Feb 10   (Hybrid/FL) Harness the Internet for Genealogy presented by the Pinellas Genealogy Society  (Free)  https://pinellasgenealogysociety.com/calendar/

Feb 11   (Hybrid/IN) Why We Still Don’t Miss the 1890 Census. Much presented by Allen County Genealogical Society of Indiana  (Free)  https://www.acgsi.org/

Feb 11   (VIRTUAL) Making History with LVA – Volunteer transcription presented by Library of Virginia  (Free)  https://lva-virginia.libcal.com/event/15752129

Feb 12   (VIRTUAL) Genetic Genealogy Case Studies, with Dawn Kosmokos – CCCGS Meeting presented by Contra Costa County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://cccgs.net/eventListings.php?nm=47

Feb 12   (In-Person /IL) Night Owl Genealogy  presented by Ela Area Public Library  (Free)  https://eapl.libnet.info/event/15048211

Feb 12   (In-Person /IL) Genealogy Research Night presented by Glenview Public Library  (Free)  https://glenviewpl.bibliocommons.com/events/68c5aa59c798579c2e8f3b88

Feb 12   (VIRTUAL) Using Ancestry.com with FamilySearch: Searching for Sources, Profiles, and Outside your tree presented by Riverton FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/riverton_utah/classes

Feb 12   (VIRTUAL) Ancestry.com: Finding records fast, sharing sources, fixing problems sharing with FamilySearch and more presented by Riverton FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/riverton_utah/classes

Feb 12   (VIRTUAL) Danish Research: How to Find and Read Danish Census Records presented by Riverton FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/riverton_utah/classes

Feb 12   (Hybrid/FL) Excel for Genealogy presented by the Pinellas Genealogy Society  (Free)  https://pinellasgenealogysociety.com/calendar/

Feb 14   (Hybrid/IL) What’s New at Family Search; 2025 was a Breakthrough Year! with Suzanne Hoffman presented by North Suburban Genealogical Society   (Free)  https://nsgsil.wildapricot.org/event-6301200

Feb 14   (Hybrid/MO) STLGS February Monthly Meeting: Living on the Frontier: A Look into Missouri and Illinois presented by St. Louis Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://stlgs.org/meetings-and-special-events/monthly-meeting-2

Feb 17   (VIRTUAL) Imagining Early American Jews presented by American Ancestors by New England Historic Genealogical Society    (Free)  https://www.americanancestors.org/events/imagining-early-american-jews

Feb 17   (VIRTUAL) Social Sphere Brainstorm Session presented by Genealogy & The Social Sphere  ($)  https://www.genealogyandthesocialsphere.com/event-details/social-sphere-brainstorm-session-2

Feb 18   (Hybrid/CA) Finding Living Family Members to Advance Your Genealogical Research presented by California Genealogical Society  (Free/$)  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/finding-living-family-members-to-advance-your-genealogical-research-registration-1974956669563

Feb 18   (VIRTUAL) Beginning Genealogy presented by Glenview Public Library  (Free)  https://glenviewpl.bibliocommons.com/events/68c5afcd9b6a35582f71040b

Feb 19   (In-Person /FL) African American Historical Resources presented by Hillsborough County Public Library  (Free)  https://attend.hcplc.org/event/14640878

Feb 19   (VIRTUAL) Danish Research: How to Find and Read Danish Military Records presented by Riverton FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/riverton_utah/classes

Feb 19   (VIRTUAL) Using Ancestry.com with FamilySearch: Uploading Media: Photos, Stories, Audio, Documents, and more presented by Riverton FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/riverton_utah/classes

Feb 19   (VIRTUAL) Ancestry.com: Great tips for finding your families, and editing photos, and using Storymaker Studio presented by Riverton FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/riverton_utah/classes

Feb 21   (VIRTUAL) ‘A House Divided: Research in the Civil War. Part I’ with Michael L. Strauss, AG. presented by Delaware Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://delgensoc.org/

Feb 21   (In-Person /FL) Genealogy: Your Heritage and Family History presented by Hillsborough County Public Library  (Free)  https://attend.hcplc.org/event/14888549

Feb 21   (VIRTUAL) Scottish Research: Getting Started is Easy, with Paul Milner – ISBGFH Winter Webinars presented by ISBGFH – International Society for British Genealogy and Family History  (members only)  https://isbgfh.com/winter-webinars/

Feb 21   (VIRTUAL) Robyn N. Smith presents “Cluster Research: Using Other People to Find Your People” – SKCGS Speaker Series presented by South King County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.skcgs.org

Feb 21   (Hybrid/FL) African American Genealogy presented by the Pinellas Genealogy Society  (Free)  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqcOuvrzkiHtbHl9fjiJlf1G3ttzDAEd9N

Feb 24   (VIRTUAL) FamilySearch Virtual Pedigree presented by Riverton FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/riverton_utah/classes

Feb 26   (VIRTUAL) Documenting and Saving Research presented by Riverton FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/riverton_utah/classes

Feb 27   (In-Person /FL) Genealogy for Kids presented by Hillsborough County Public Library  (Free)  https://attend.hcplc.org/event/14836895

Feb 28   (Hybrid/FL) Pinellas Genealogy Society 2026 Annual Seminar presented by the Pinellas Genealogy Society  ($)  https://pinellasgenealogysociety.com/seminar/

Mar 02   Application Deadline – The General Society of Mayflower Descendants (GSMD) Graduating High School Seniors Scholarship Program presented by The General Society of Mayflower Descendants (GSMD)     https://themayflowersociety.org/about/about/scholarship-information/

Mar 07   (In-Person /MO) StLGS Open House presented by St. Louis Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://stlgs.org/meetings-and-special-events/monthly-meeting-2

Mar 14   (In-Person /MO) STLGS March Monthly Meeting: Connecting Crossroads: Early Settlers & Explorers to St. Charles and St. Louis presented by St. Louis Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://stlgs.org/meetings-and-special-events/monthly-meeting-2

Mar 28   (Hybrid/MO) STLGS German SIG: Free Websites for German Genealogy presented by St. Louis Genealogical Society German SIG  (Free)  https://stlgs.org/about-us-2/sigs-and-special-programs/german-special-interest-group-2

Apr 01  AWARDS  Application Deadline – ASG  Grants for Continuing Genealogical Research Projects presented by American Society of Genealogists    https://fasg.org/2026-continuing-genealogy-research-grants-applications-now-available/

Apr 18   (Hybrid/MO) 54^th Annual Family History Conference:  A Genealogical Journey Through Missouri History  presented by St. Louis Genalogical Society  ($)  https://stlgs.org/meetings-and-special-events/family-history-conference

May 09   (Hybrid/MO) STLGS May Monthly Meeting: The Missouri Story of the Trail of Tears presented by St. Louis Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://stlgs.org/meetings-and-special-events/monthly-meeting-2

Jun 07   (VIRTUAL)  STLGS Jewish SIG: Origins and History of the Jewish Hospital of St. Louis  presented by St. Louis Genealogical Society Jewish SIG  (Free)  https://stlgs.org/about-us-2/sigs-and-special-programs/jewish-special-interest-group

Jun 13   (Hybrid/MO) STLGS June Monthly Meeting: Researching Railroad and River Transportation in the Later 19^th and 20^th Centuries presented by St. Louis Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://stlgs.org/meetings-and-special-events/monthly-meeting-2

Jun 20   (Hybrid/MO) STLGS German SIG: Emigration from the Prussian Province of Westphalia to the Midwest of the U.S. in the Nineteenth Century presented by St. Louis Genealogical Society German SIG  (Free)  https://stlgs.org/about-us-2/sigs-and-special-programs/german-special-interest-group-2

Jul 11   (Hybrid/MO) STLGS July Monthly Meeting: Beyond the Document: Extracting Evidence from Context presented by St. Louis Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://stlgs.org/meetings-and-special-events/monthly-meeting-2

Aug 08   (Hybrid/MO) STLGS August Monthly Meeting: A Visit to the 1904 World’s Fair presented by St. Louis Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://stlgs.org/meetings-and-special-events/monthly-meeting-2

Aug 23   (VIRTUAL)  STLGS Jewish SIG: Rituals and Superstitions of our Ancestors  presented by St. Louis Genealogical Society Jewish SIG  (Free)  https://stlgs.org/about-us-2/sigs-and-special-programs/jewish-special-interest-group

Sep 12   (Hybrid/MO) STLGS September Monthly Meeting: Using St. Louis Court Records for Genealogical and Historical Research presented by St. Louis Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://stlgs.org/meetings-and-special-events/monthly-meeting-2

Sep 19   (Hybrid/MO) STLGS German SIG: AI & the Old German Handwriting: Will it Work? presented by St. Louis Genealogical Society German SIG  (Free)  https://stlgs.org/about-us-2/sigs-and-special-programs/german-special-interest-group-2

Oct 10   (Hybrid/MO) STLGS October Monthly Meeting: Using the Emerson History & Genealogy Center’s Print Collection presented by St. Louis Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://stlgs.org/meetings-and-special-events/monthly-meeting-2

Oct 10   (VIRTUAL) STLGS January Monthly Meeting: Ask Louie at Your Service presented by St. Louis Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://stlgs.org/meetings-and-special-events/monthly-meeting-2

Nov 14   (Hybrid/MO) STLGS November Monthly Meeting: The Kate Moody Collection: St. Louis City & County presented by St. Louis Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://stlgs.org/meetings-and-special-events/monthly-meeting-2

Dec 06   (VIRTUAL)  STLGS Jewish SIG: Lost Tables: Lost St. Louis Restaurants  presented by St. Louis Genealogical Society Jewish SIG  (Free)  https://stlgs.org/about-us-2/sigs-and-special-programs/jewish-special-interest-group

Newly added genealogy events from all others:

Dec 16   (VIRTUAL) Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society Genealogy Chat Meeting presented by Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society (Free)  www.tpcgs.org

Dec 17   (VIRTUAL) En el nombre de Dio Amen: Notarial Archives and Sephardic Genealogy with Michael Waas presented by JewishGen Talks  (Free/donation)  https://898a.blackbaudhosting.com/898a/tickets?tab=2&txobjid=10f7f0bd-87c7-4f1b-9dba-fd22d46943ef

Dec 17   (VIRTUAL) “10 Minute Ancestors” – A Celebration of Family History presented by Thunder Bay Branch, Ontario Ancestors  (Free)  https://thunderbay.ogs.on.ca/events/thunder-bay-branch-10-minute-ancestors/

Dec 20   (VIRTUAL) Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society Mystery Book Club presented by Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society   (Free)  www.tpcgs.org

Dec 23   (VIRTUAL) Ottawa Virtual Genealogy Drop-In presented by Ottawa Branch, Ontario Ancestors  (Free)  https://ottawa.ogs.on.ca/events/virtual-genealogy-drop-in-2-2025-12-23/

Jan 03   (Hybrid/ON) Fraternal Symbolism in the Cemetery: Secret Society membership and memorialization presented by London and Middlesex, Ontario Ancestors  (Free)  https://londonmiddlesex.ogs.on.ca/events/london-and-middlesex-branch-fraternal-symbolism-in-the-cemetery-secret-society-membership-and-memorialization/

Jan 06   (VIRTUAL) What’s an ICG? on YouTube Live presented by Indiana Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://indgensoc.org/

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

Jan 07   (VIRTUAL) A Genealogist’s Guide to the United Church of Canada Archives- Kyle Pugh presented by Huron Branch, Ontario Ancestors  (Free)  https://huron.ogs.on.ca/events/huron-branch-kyle-pugh-a-genealogists-guide-to-the-united-church-of-canada-archives/

Jan 10   (Hybrid/TX) Using Historic Newspapers to Learn More About Your German Ancestor  presented by Dallas Genealogical Society German Special Interest Group  (Free)  https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/german-genealogy-group-465721

Jan 12   (VIRTUAL) January Oxford Virtual Branch Meeting presented by Oxford Branch, Ontario Ancestors  (Free)  https://oxford.ogs.on.ca/events/january-oxford-virtual-branch-meeting

Jan 13   (VIRTUAL) ”Who were Northeast Ohio’s Prehistoric Native Americans?” with Cheryl McClellan presented by Geauga County Genealogical Society  (Free)  http://www.gcgsoh.org/

Jan 13   (Hybrid/TX) DNA Forum presented by Plano Public Library  (Free)  https://plano.libnet.info/event/14762337

Jan 15  AWARDS  Application Deadline – Debbie Parker Wayne Memorial Scholarship (covers registration for one student for the next year’s BCG Putting Skills to Work workshop) presented by BCG Education Fund    https://bcgedfund.org/dpw-scholarship

Jan 15   Application Deadline – IGHR Birdie Monk Holsclaw IGHR Scholarship presented by Georgia Genealogical Society – Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research    https://ighr.gagensociety.org/scholarships/birdie-monk-holsclaw/

Jan 17   (VIRTUAL) Kathryn Lake Hogan on “Hate in the North: Exploring Ku Klux Klan’s Impact on Canadian Communities” presented by Kingston Branch, Ontario Ancestors  (Free)  https://kingston.ogs.on.ca/events/kingston-branch-ogs-meeting-17-january-2026-kathryn-lake-hogan-on-hate-in-the-north-exploring-ku-klux-klans-impact-on-canadian-communities/

Jan 18   (VIRTUAL) Genealogy Workshop: Researching Your Collateral Lines presented by Portsmouth Public Library  (Free)  https://portsmouthpl.librarycalendar.com/event/GW261

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

Jan 20   (VIRTUAL) Greater Sudbury Museums: Where we started, and where we’re going presented by Sudbury District Branch, Ontario Ancestors  (Free)  https://sudbury.ogs.on.ca/events/greater-sudbury-museums-where-we-started-and-where-were-going/

Jan 21   (VIRTUAL) FamilySearch: Review & What’s New presented by Thunder Bay Branch, Ontario Ancestors  (Free)  https://thunderbay.ogs.on.ca/events/thunder-bay-branch-tbd-2/

Jan 22   (VIRTUAL) Epic Tales From New France: Dawn and Carol’s Greatest Hits presented by Ottawa Branch, Ontario Ancestors  (Free)  https://ottawa.ogs.on.ca/events/best-of-our-new-france-talks-ottawa/

Jan 22   (VIRTUAL) Branch Out! Hands-On Class presented by Your DNA Guide  ($)  https://diy.yourdnaguide.com/branch-out-jan-2026?utm_campaign=28798551-branchout_jan2026&utm_source=conference_keeper

Jan 26   (VIRTUAL) Lambton County Branch, Ontario Ancestors presented by Lambton County Branch, Ontario Ancestors  (Free)  https://lambton.ogs.on.ca/events/lambton-drop-in-jan-2026/

Jan 27   (VIRTUAL) Ottawa Irish Research Group presented by Ottawa Branch, Ontario Ancestors  (Free)  https://ottawa.ogs.on.ca/events/ottawa-irish-research-group-5/

Jan 27   (VIRTUAL) Preservation Basics presented by Plano Public Library  (Free)  https://plano.libnet.info/event/14940010

Jan 31   Application Deadline – DAR Student Scholarships presented by National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)     https://www.dar.org/national-society/scholarships

Feb 02   (Hybrid/OK) Using the Newspaper Collection at the Oklahoma History Center, with Sarah Biller presented by The Oklahoma Genealogical Society    www.okgensoc.org

Feb 07   (In-Person /IL) Early Registration discount ends for DuPage County (IL) Genealogical Society Annual Conference presented by DuPage County (IL) Genealogical Society   ($)   https://dcgs.org/Conference

Feb 07   (VIRTUAL) Using Artificial Intelligence in Genealogy—Winter Collaborative Learning Series presented by Indiana Chapter of Palatines to America  (Free)  https://inpalam.org/

Feb 10   (VIRTUAL) ”Using AI and Other Genealogy Innovations” with Alan Jones presented by Geauga County Genealogical Society  (Free)  http://www.gcgsoh.org/

Feb 10   (In-Person /NC) Early Black History in Iredell County presented by Iredell County Public Library  (Free)  https://iredell-lib-nc.libcal.com/event/15660834

Feb 10   (Hybrid/TX) DNA Forum presented by Plano Public Library  (Free)  https://plano.libnet.info/event/14762338

Feb 11   (VIRTUAL) Genealogy Club – Homesteading: Land for All presented by Fountaindale Public Library  (Free)  https://communico.fountaindale.org/event/15001157

Feb 12-19   (VIRTUAL) Acadian Archives Lecture Series presented by Acadian Archives/Archives acadiennes   ($)   https://www.umfk.edu/offices/archives/acadian-history-lecture/

Feb 12   (In-Person /WI) Workshop ~ Get Help With Your Genealogy Research – TCGS Monthly Meeting presented by Taylor County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://tcgensociety.weebly.com/program-schedule.html

Feb 14   (Hybrid/OH) Immigration – Ports of Entry with Christine Cohen presented by Montgomery County Chapter, Ohio Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://mcc-ogs.org/events/feb-2026-monthly-meeting

Feb 15   (VIRTUAL) Clued-In: More Case Studies from Sherlock Cohn, The Photo Genealogist with Ava Cohn presented by Jewish Genealogy Society of Pittsburgh  (Free/$)  https://www.pghjgs.org/event-details/clued-in-more-case-studies-from-sherlock-cohn-the-photo-genealogist-with-ava-cohn

Feb 15   (VIRTUAL) Land Consolidation & Reform Records in Genealogy with Daniel Paczkowski presented by Polish Genealogical Society of America  $  https://pgsa.org/product/webinar-ask-a-polish-researcher/

Feb 16   (VIRTUAL) Scottish Immigration to America with Scott Norrick presented by Greater Cleveland Genealogical Society  (members only)  https://gcgs.yolasite.com/

Feb 17   (VIRTUAL)  “Missing: Reward! Locating Widows, Spinsters and Bachelors” with Sara Cochran presented by Ashland County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society    https://ashlandccogs.org/events/

Feb 17   (In-Person /MI) My Farmington Family  – FGS Monthly Meeting presented by Farmington Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://mifarmgs.org/

Feb 17   (VIRTUAL) Research Using the Portal to Texas History presented by Plano Public Library  (Free)  https://plano.libnet.info/event/14940036

Feb 18   (Hybrid/IA) Comparison of the Big Four Genealogy Websites with Jim Anderegg presented by Ames Public Library and Story County Genealogical Society    https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/event/genealogy-plus-55234

Feb 18   (VIRTUAL) Preparing for 3^rd Party DNA Tools by Sara Cochran presented by DuPage County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://dcgs.org/event-6244844

Feb 18   (In-Person /NJ) Internet Genealogy: Using the Internet to Find Records, Family Information and Known and Unknown Relatives presented by Ridgewood Public Library  (Free/$)  https://ridgewoodlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/internet-genealogy-2/

Feb 19   (In-Person /NC) Genealogy Basics: African American Roots & Resources presented by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library  (Free)  https://cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/67dc511cb5f2d83b248656ab

Feb 19   (In-Person /NC) Finding African American History Resources presented by Iredell County Public Library  (Free)  https://iredell-lib-nc.libcal.com/event/15602536

Feb 19   (VIRTUAL) Lemon Project Genealogical Research Roundtable  presented by The Lemon Project, William & Mary  (Free)  https://events.wm.edu/event/view/lemonproject/365391

Feb 21   (In-Person /IL) Registration closes for DuPage County (IL) Genealogical Society Annual Conference presented by DuPage County (IL) Genealogical Society   ($)   https://dcgs.org/Conference

Feb 21   (In-Person /FL) 2026 Annual Conference of the Florida Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society presented by Florida Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society  ($) https://www.facebook.com/groups/474718687208607

Feb 21   (Hybrid/TX) ”Organizing for Genealogical Success” by Emily Richardson presented by Genealogy Friends of Plano Libraries  (Free)  http://www.genealogyfriends.org/all-day-seminars.html

Feb 23   (VIRTUAL) Southern Ancestors—Black and White in the Freedmen’s Bureau: A Rich Resource for Researching Southern Ancestors with Sharon Batiste Gillins presented by Heritage Seekers Genealogy Club  (Free)  https://heritageseekersar.com/

Feb 24   (In-Person /OH) Freedom’s Friends: Abolition & the Underground Railroad in Oberlin presented by Medina County District Library / Buckeye  (Free)  https://medinacounty.librarycalendar.com/event/freedoms-friends-abolition-and-underground-railroad-oberlin-ohio-43826

Feb 24   (VIRTUAL) Clues from the Cemeteries presented by Plano Public Library  (Free)  https://plano.libnet.info/event/14940089

Feb 25   (Hybrid/OH) Beginning Family History Research presented by Medina County District Library  (Free)  https://medinacounty.librarycalendar.com/event/beginning-family-history-research-02-2026

Feb 26   (In-Person /MO) Exploring Probate Records to Identify Ancestors presented by Scenic Regional Library / Sullivan  (Free)  https://scenicregional.librarycalendar.com/event/probate-records-adult-program-25231

Feb 28   (VIRTUAL) Advanced Genealogy-European Migration- Why Did They Come? Feb 28 – April 11  (Free, all ages, but must have CA mailing address) presented by Santa Rosa Junior College  (Free)  https://lifelong.santarosa.edu

Mar 02   (Hybrid/OK)  “Is Genealogy Really a Science?” with Edward Swierczewski presented by The Oklahoma Genealogical Society    www.okgensoc.org

Mar 28   (Hybrid/IN) German Research Techniques presented by Indiana Chapter Palatines to America German Genealogy Society  ($)  https://inpalam.org/

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