What’s New on Our Calendar to November 30, 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.<<
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 — just good info of interest to genealogists!)

2025 BLACK FRIDAY DISCOUNTS

This is not a comprehensive listing – just some that I came across this week that I thought folks would like to know about! Check your favorite sites to see if more offers are available. (Listed in order by discount end date, if known)

Archoral is offering a limited number of memberships for 75% off (just announced Thursday). Use code BLACK2025 at https://app.archoral.com/signup

Legacy Family Tree Webinars is offering 50% off new annual membership – 12 months for $24.98. Discount ends November 30 (SUNDAY!) https://familytreewebinars.com/

Family Chartmasters is offering 10% off all custom charts ordered & paid by Nov 30 https://familychartmasters.com/pages/2025-holiday-sale-save-on-custom-family-tree-charts

Lisa Louise Cooke’s Genealogy Gems Premium Membership is 50% off until Dec. 1 w/code PREMIUM50 – https://lisalouisecooke.com/membership-checkout/

Memory Station Software Vivid-Pix is offering 50% off their Memory Station Software with code FF2025. Record memories with your scanned photos, turns audio to text and saves text into image metadata for preservation and sharing! (I grabbed this deal myself!). Regularly $199, only $100 with code FF2025 through Dec. 2 (one-time purchase, not a subscription). https://www.vivid-pix.com/memorystationsoftware/

RootsMagic software, new & upgrade, up to 50% off until Dec. 2. https://www.rootsmagic.com/rootsmagic/buy/

AmericanAncestors is offering discounts off your entire order of books, charts, and gifts through Dec. 6. 20% off if over $50 (code BF2025), or 25% off totals over $100 (code BF2525). https://shop.americanancestors.org/

Newspapers.com offering 40% off either a monthly or 6-month subscription until Dec. 7. https://www.newspapers.com/plans/

Fold3 is offering 50% off either a monthly or annual Fold3 membership through Dec. 7. https://www.fold3.com/go/join-holiday/

23andMe offering up to 60% off DNA kits until Dec. 8. https://www.23andme.com/

Not sure of these deadlines, so don’t delay if interested!

EvalogueLife is offering 40% off any of their online courses with code blackfriday40 https://learning.evalogue.life/

Irish Newspaper Archives offering 50% off subscriptions and gifts with code BLKFRI50 https://irishnewsarchive.com/

MyHeritage DNA kits for only $25 (said to expire 11/28 but check to see if possibly extended) https://www.myheritage.com/dna/

Ancestry‘s DNA kits are $29! https://www.ancestry.com/c/dna/offer

Ancestry.com offering 50% off gift memberships. https://www.ancestry.com/c/gift-selection

REGISTRATION OPEN

Registration for the 2026 Ohio Genealogical Society Conference “Finding Genealogy Gems” officially opened Friday (Nov. 28). Early registration discount are live ($80 off either single day or full conference passes; discount end dates isn’t posted). The conference will be held April 29 to May 2, 2026 in Sharonville, Ohio (just north of Cincinnati). Details at https://www.ogs.org/2026-conference

NEWS FROM THE NATIONAL GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY

CONFERENCE: The Event Schedule is now available for the 2026 NGS Family History Conference 27-30 May in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Check out the diverse courses and workshops planned! Registration will be opening in early December! https://conference.ngsgenealogy.org/

AWARDS DEADLINE: December 15 is the deadline to nominate a person, group or organization for a wide variety of NGS awards and recognitions! Check out all the categories and acknowledge the hard work of others! ngsgenealogy.org/awards/

NEW POST: Read the latest article on UpFront with NGS: “Using City Directories in Family History Research,” at https://upfront.ngsgenealogy.org/

FREE AMERICA250 TOOLKIT: Organizations and individuals making plans to celebrate America at 250 next year may download a free Toolkit for genealogy and family history organizations, with information, resources, ideas, activities and more: https://www.ngsgenealogy.org/america250/

GENTECH TOOLBOX: The workshop for December will be “Airtable Essentials for Genealogists” with Toolmaster Amberly Beck, AG. Like all of the GenTech Toolbox workshops, space is limited for the live event, but you may also purchase live + recording, or recording only. https://www.ngsgenealogy.org/gentechtoolbox/airtable-essentials/

Recordings are still available a few of the past workshops. Details for upcoming and past programs, at https://pxl.to/NGSGenTechToolbox

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Newly added events hosted by NGS Member Societies & Libraries:

Dec 01   (VIRTUAL) Introduction to the Family History Research Wiki and How to Use It presented by Riverton FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/riverton_utah/classes

Dec 04   (VIRTUAL) Danish Research: Introduction to Danish Research and How to Find and Read Parish Registers presented by Riverton FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/riverton_utah/classes

Dec 09   (VIRTUAL) Beginning Findmypast presented by Riverton FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/riverton_utah/classes

Dec 11   (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

Dec 15   (VIRTUAL) Introduction to the Family History Research Wiki and How to Use It presented by Riverton FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/riverton_utah/classes

Dec 16   (VIRTUAL) Learning More About Findmypast presented by Riverton FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/riverton_utah/classes

Dec 18   (VIRTUAL) Timeline Techniques for Early Rural Genealogy with Kimberly F.B. Bucklaw presented by Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania  (Free)  https://genpa.org/

Dec 18   (VIRTUAL) Timeline Techniques for Early Rural Genealogy presented by Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania  (Free)  https://genpa.org/programs-and-events/

Dec 18   (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

Dec 21   (In-Person /CA) ANNUAL HANUKKAH PARTY 2025 presented by SAN DIEGO JEWISH GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY  (Free/$)  www.HTTPS://WWW.SDJGS.ORG

Jan 03   (VIRTUAL) Genealogy Online: Ancestry Library Edition with Irene Walters presented by Houston Genealogical Forum  (Free)  https://hgftx.org/eventListings.php?nm=34

Jan 05   (VIRTUAL) Introduction to the Family History Research Wiki and How to Use It presented by Riverton FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/riverton_utah/classes

Jan 06   (VIRTUAL) “The Robot Genealogist: Separating Fact from Fiction in AI-Assisted Research” with Judy Russell, JD, CG, CGL – BGS Monthly Meeting presented by Boulder Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.bouldergenealogy.org/?ai1ec_event=the-robot-genealogist-separating-fact-from-fiction-in-ai-assisted-research-by-judy-russell-jd-cg-cgl&instance_id=366

Jan 06   (VIRTUAL) FamilySearch Family Tree Week 1 – Orientation, Navigation presented by Riverton FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/riverton_utah/classes

Jan 06   (VIRTUAL) British Family History Research Week 1 (of 4): Introduction to British Family History Research presented by Riverton FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/riverton_utah/classes

Jan 08   (VIRTUAL) Danish Research: Introduction to Danish Research and How to Find and Read Parish Registers presented by Riverton FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/riverton_utah/classes

Jan 08   (VIRTUAL) Ancestry.com, the Premier Family History Website presented by Riverton FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/riverton_utah/classes

Jan 13   (VIRTUAL) FamilySearch Family Tree Week 2 – Finding, Attaching, and Using Sources presented by Riverton FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/riverton_utah/classes

Jan 13   (VIRTUAL) British Family History Research Week 2(of 4): British Census Records presented by Riverton FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/riverton_utah/classes

Jan 13   (In-Person /WI) Finding Your Family: Getting Started With Genealogy Research presented by Wisconsin Historical Society  (Free)  https://www.wisconsinhistory.org/Records/Event/EV10295

Jan 14   (VIRTUAL) Beginning Family History Research – Week 1 (of 2) presented by Riverton FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/riverton_utah/classes

Jan 15   (VIRTUAL) Beginning Family History Research – Week 1 (of 2) presented by Riverton FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/riverton_utah/classes

Jan 15   (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

Jan 15   (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

Jan 15   (In-Person /IL) Journey to Freedom: Illinois’ Underground Railroad – Traveling Exhibit Opening presented by Urbana Free Library  (Free)  https://urbanafreelibrary.libnet.info/event/15076847

Jan 20   (VIRTUAL) FamilySearch Family Tree Wk 3 – Sources Using Partner Websites presented by Riverton FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/riverton_utah/classes

Jan 20   (VIRTUAL) British Family History Research Week 3 (of 4): British Civil Registration: Searching Birth, Marriage and Death Indexes presented by Riverton FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/riverton_utah/classes

Jan 20   (VIRTUAL) From Ulster to North Carolina – The Scotts-Irish Settlers presented by Zion Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.zionilgensoc.org

Jan 21   (VIRTUAL) Beginning Family History Research – Week 2 (of 2) presented by Riverton FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/riverton_utah/classes

Jan 22   (VIRTUAL) Beginning Family History Research – Week 2 (of 2) presented by Riverton FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/riverton_utah/classes

Jan 22   (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

Jan 22   (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

Jan 26   (VIRTUAL) Introduction to the Family History Research Wiki and How to Use It presented by Riverton FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/riverton_utah/classes

Jan 27   (VIRTUAL) FamilySearch Family Tree Wk 4 – Merging Duplicate Records presented by Riverton FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/riverton_utah/classes

Jan 27   (VIRTUAL) British Family History Research Week 4 (of 4): British Church Records presented by Riverton FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/riverton_utah/classes

Jan 29   (VIRTUAL) Graphics Tools presented by Riverton FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/riverton_utah/classes

Jan 30  CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS  Pennsylvania Genealogical Event (PaGE) 2026 presented by Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania    see https://conferencekeeper.org/call-for-papers/

Feb 02   (VIRTUAL) Introduction to the Family History Research Wiki and How to Use It presented by Riverton FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/riverton_utah/classes

Feb 03   (VIRTUAL) “A Systematic Approach to Validating Ancestry DNA Thrulines: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly” with Diana Elder presented by Boulder Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.bouldergenealogy.org/?ai1ec_event=a-systematic-approach-to-validating-ancestry-dna-thrulines-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-by-diana-elder&instance_id=367

Feb 03   (VIRTUAL) FamilySearch Family Tree Wk 5 – Adding Memories presented by Riverton FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/riverton_utah/classes

Feb 03   (VIRTUAL) Beginning Findmypast presented by Riverton FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/riverton_utah/classes

Feb 05   (VIRTUAL) Danish Research: Introduction to Danish Research and How to Find and Read Parish Registers presented by Riverton FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/riverton_utah/classes

Feb 05   (VIRTUAL) Ancestry.com, the Premier Family History Website presented by Riverton FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/riverton_utah/classes

Feb 05   (VIRTUAL) Using Ancestry.com with FamilySearch: Ancestry Overview presented by Riverton FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/riverton_utah/classes

Feb 05   (In-Person /IL) Seven Ways to Freedom: The New Philadelphia Story presented by Urbana Free Library  (Free)  https://urbanafreelibrary.libnet.info/event/15189351

Feb 10   (VIRTUAL) FamilySearch Family Tree Wk 6 – Additional FamilySearch Capabilities presented by Riverton FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/riverton_utah/classes

Feb 11   (VIRTUAL) Researching Your Immigrant Ancestors at the Wisconsin Historical Society presented by Wisconsin Historical Society  (Free)  https://www.wisconsinhistory.org/Records/Event/EV10223

Feb 17   (VIRTUAL) Newspaper Research: The Dailies, Weeklies, and Beyond presented by The Zion Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://zionilgensoc.org/

Feb 27   (In-Person /WI) Finding Your Family: Getting Started With Genealogy Research presented by Wisconsin Historical Society  (Free)  https://www.wisconsinhistory.org/Records/Event/EV10292

Mar 03   (VIRTUAL) “Property Rights of Women in America: A Historical Perspective”  Carol Cooke Darrow presented by Boulder Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.bouldergenealogy.org/?ai1ec_event=property-rights-of-women-in-america-a-historical-perspective-by-carol-cooke-darrow&instance_id=373

Mar 03   (VIRTUAL) Naturalization: The Path to U.S. Citizenship with Teresa Steinkamp McMillin presented by Wisconsin Historical Society  ($)  https://www.wisconsinhistory.org/Records/Event/EV10263

Apr 01  CONTEST  Young Family Historians Essay Contest 2026 presented by American Ancestors by New England Historic Genealogical Society    https://www.americanancestors.org/Essay-Contest-2026

Newly added genealogy events from all others:

Nov 26   (VIRTUAL) What you didn’t really want to know about the Y chromosome presented by Society of Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy (SoFIGG)  (Free/$)  https://sofigg.org/events/

Nov 26   (VIRTUAL) WikiTree Challenge 9 Reveal presented by WikiTree    https://www.wikitree.com/g2g/1953631

Nov 29   (VIRTUAL) WikiTree Saturday Roundup presented by WikiTree    https://www.wikitree.com/g2g/1966669

Dec 02   (Hybrid/IL) ”Getting the Most Out of a Census Record” presented by Thomas MacEntee presented by Elgin (IL) Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.elginroots.com

Dec 02   (Hybrid/PA) Genealogical Research in Navy and Marine Corps History, with Michael Strauss presented by Historical Society of Pennsylvania  (Free/$)  https://www.portal.hsp.org/upcoming-events

Dec 02   (In-Person /ISRAEL) Ashkenazi Communities in the Galilee presented by IGRA, Israel Genealogy Research Association   (Free/$)  www.genealogy.org.il

Dec 02   (VIRTUAL) Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society Legacy Family Tree SIG Meeting presented by Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society (Free)  www.tpcgs.org

Dec 02   (VIRTUAL) WikiTree Disco(rd) Party! Massachusetts, Mayflower, & Profile Improvement Projects presented by WikiTree    https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:Discord_Research_Party

Dec 03   (Hybrid/VA) Roanoke County Genealogy Club presented by Roanoke County Public Library  (Free)  https://roanokecountyva.libcal.com/event/13025886

Dec 04   (VIRTUAL) WikiTree Challenge 10 Kick-off presented by WikiTree    https://www.wikitree.com/g2g/1964072

Dec 07   (VIRTUAL) Uncovering their Names and Stories: 300+ Years of a German – Jewish Family 1697-2024” with David Marlow presented by Jewish Genealogical Society of Great Britain  (Free)  https://www.jgsgb.org.uk/jgsgb-german-sig-uncovering-their-names-and-stories-300-years-of-a-german-jewish-family-1697-2024-with-david-marlow-560

Dec 08   (VIRTUAL) Preserve Your Family Memories Through Personal Digital Archiving presented by Jewish Genealogical Society of Washington State  (Free/$)  https://www.jgsws.org/

Dec 13   (Hybrid/VT) Using an AI Assistant for Genealogy & Do You Know About Elephind? The Free Newspaper Search Portal  presented by  Windham County (Vt.)  Genealogy Interest Group Meeting   (Free)  register at  https://bit.ly/WCGIG2025

Dec 16   (VIRTUAL) Writing the Civil War: From State Power to Personal Identity presented by Historical Society of Pennsylvania  (Free)  https://www.portal.hsp.org/upcoming-events

Dec 18   (Hybrid/MA) Genealogy Night presented by Shrewsbury Public Library  (Free)  https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/genealogy-night-5/

Dec 18   (VIRTUAL) Organize Your DNA Matches Simply and Efficiently with Kelli Bergheimer presented by Your DNA Guide  (Free)  www.diy.yourdnaguide.com/organize-your-dna-matches-webinar?utm_campaign=24847962-free_webinar_organize_2025&utm_source=conference_keeper

Dec 21   (VIRTUAL) The History of the South African Jews: From The Pale to Pretoria … Carrying a Small Suitcase Filled with Courage, Faith and Hope – Part 2 presented by Jewish Genealogical Society of Toronto  (Free)  https://jgstoronto.ca/event/the-history-of-the-south-african-jews-part-2/

Dec 22   (VIRTUAL) The Challenges of the Montefiore Censuses for Research on Jews in 19^th-Century Eretz-Israel presented by IGRA, Israel Genealogy Research Association   (Free)  www.genealogy.org.il

Dec 28   (In-Person /ISRAEL) Women’s Surnames – Challenges and Issues in Genealogical Research presented by IGRA, Israel Genealogy Research Association   (Free/$)  www.genealogy.org.il

Jan 06   (In-Person /ISRAEL) AI for Genealogists: Understanding the Basics and the Benefits presented by IGRA, Israel Genealogy Research Association   (Free/$)  www.genealogy.org.il

Jan 07   (Hybrid/VA) Roanoke County Genealogy Club presented by Roanoke County Public Library  (Free)  https://roanokecountyva.libcal.com/event/15160265

Jan 13   (VIRTUAL) Lineage Proof Workarounds  presented by Champaign County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://ilccgs.org/eventListings.php?nm=119

Jan 18   (In-Person /ISRAEL) The Askelas Family Legacy and the Evolution of Their Name presented by IGRA, Israel Genealogy Research Association   (Free/$)  www.genealogy.org.il

Feb 04   (Hybrid/VA) Roanoke County Genealogy Club presented by Roanoke County Public Library  (Free)  https://roanokecountyva.libcal.com/event/15160266

Feb 10   (VIRTUAL) Creating a Family History Narrative with Glen Young – CCGS Monthly Meeting presented by Champaign County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://ilccgs.org/eventListings.php?nm=119

Feb 15  CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS  Speaker proposals requested for the SoFIGG Inaugural Symposium presented by Society of Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy (SoFIGG)  ($)  https://sofigg.org/sofigg-inaugural-symposium-2026/

Mar 10   (VIRTUAL) A Visit to the Wisconsin Historical Society: WHS Genealogy Collections and Services presented by Rock County Genealogical Society              (Free)  https://www.rcgswi.org/events–speakers.html

Mar 28  CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS  (VIRTUAL) AGES Conference 2026 presented by The Association of Genealogy Educators and Schools  ($)  https://agesgenealogy.org/annualconference/

These are just the events added this past week!

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