What’s New on Our Calendar to November 23, 2025

160+ new genealogy events added to our calendar this past week!
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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!)

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING LISTEN

StoryCorps’ annual “Great Thanksgiving Listen” is a wonderful opportunity to create a unique oral history of our life and times. The initiative encourages people to record interviews with relatives and loved ones, preserving their stories and memories for future generations. You can easily record your own stories or listen to stories others have submitted on the website or app. What a great activity when the relatives gather for the holidays! See the StoryCorps website for details (and it’s all free!) https://storycorps.org/discover/the-great-thanksgiving-listen/

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

Registration for IGHR – the Institute of Genealogy & Historical Research – opened today at 12 noon Eastern. Some courses fill quickly, so be sure to register as soon as you’re able (if you haven’t already!). https://ighr.gagensociety.org/

DIGITAL ACCESS MEMBERSHIP

American Ancestors is now offering a new Digital Access Membership for only $49.95/year. The cost is less than the ‘regular’ membership, and includes digital access to their databases and records, partner databases including NewspaperArchive, 19th Century US Newspapers, The New York Times and more; standard access to their online family tree program, and quarterly digital delivery of their magazines and the Register. Details at https://hubs.americanancestors.org/explore-your-family-history-with-our-49.95-access

SMALL CHANGE, HUGE IMPACT

Ancestry.com recently updated their Terms of Service to include ”In exchange for access to the Services, you agree… Not to use the Services in connection with any law enforcement investigation or judicial proceeding.” While this might not affect many of their users, it hits hard for many genealogists working in the fields of Investigative Genetic Genealogy, Forensic and Legal Genealogy. Not only does this affect Ancestry subscribers who (whether as a volunteer or paid) assist with cold cases, identifying human remains, solving violent crimes or even wrongful convictions, by including ‘judicial proceeding’ it also flags those who work on heir search, probate, mineral & property rights and even paternity cases. While Ancestry is a private company and have the right to restrict use of their site, many argue that the datasets are all public record and should not be only available for specific uses. The new ToS is definitely something to be aware of if you use the website for anything other than personal family research.

NEWS FROM THE NATIONAL GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY

NEW CO-EDITOR: Diane MacLean Boumenot, CG®, is the new co-editor of National Genealogical Society Quarterly (NGSQ), succeeding Margaret R. Fortier, CG, who has served as co-editor for the past three years. Diane will begin working alongside co-editor Mary Kircher Roddy, CG, on the NGSQ in January 2026.

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 for the November workshop with Cyndi Ingle, “Organizing Your Data, Files, and Research Life” and other past workshops. Details for upcoming and past programs, at https://pxl.to/NGSGenTechToolbox

CONFERENCE: Save the date, 27-30 May 2026, for the 2026 NGS Family History Conference in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The conference, themed America at 250, will shine a light on the stories, communities, and research strategies that help us understand the nation’s past and focus also on how genealogists can preserve our family histories for the future. Registration should be opening soon! https://conference.ngsgenealogy.org/

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Newly added events hosted by NGS Member Societies & Libraries:

Nov 22   (VIRTUAL) Holiday Activities to Prepare for Upcoming GEDCOM Merge and Massive Tree Release! presented by Archoral.com  (Free)  https://zoom.us/webinar/register/4117494461304/WN_WXq-bXIKS1yMz2MHNujskA

Dec 02   (Hybrid/CA) Extra! Extra! Read all About it: Tracing Your Family History Using Old presented by Los Angeles FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/los_angeles_california/classes-and-webinars

Dec 03   (Hybrid/MO) Introduction to Genetic Genealogy: DNA Basics presented by the Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/114070/introduction-genetic-genealogy-dna-basics-hybrid

Dec 04   (VIRTUAL) Creating an Ancestor Sketch with Thomas MacEntee presented by German Genealogy Group  (members only)  https://www.germangenealogygroup.com/

Dec 05   (In-Person /MO) Tour of the Midwest Genealogy Center presented by the Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/114070/introduction-genetic-genealogy-dna-basics-hybrid

Dec 06   (VIRTUAL) How can I best find source records on the MyHeritage.com Library Edition? presented by Irish Genealogical Society International  (Free)  https://irishgenealogical.org/eventListings.php?nm=34

Dec 07   (VIRTUAL) AI Image Generation vs Protecting Trust in Historical Images presented by BYU Library / Family History  (Free)  https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/learning/virtual-classes

Dec 07   (Hybrid/FL) Creating an Ancestor Sketch with Thomas MacEntee presented by Genealogical Society of Broward County  (Free)  https://gsbcfl.org

Dec 08   (In-Person /AZ) Book of Clues: Using County Histories as a Resource by Kim Harrison presented by West Valley Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://azwvgs.org/2025-12-08-kim-harrison-book-of-clues-using-county-histories-as-a-resource/

Dec 09   (Hybrid/CA) FamilySearch Basics: The Home Page presented by Los Angeles FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/los_angeles_california/classes-and-webinars

Dec 09   (Hybrid/MO) HeritageQuest presented by the Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/113942/heritagequest-hybrid

Dec 09   (In-Person /MO) Beginning Genealogy presented by the Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library / Blue Ridge  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/112565/beginning-genealogy

Dec 10   (Hybrid/TX) Let There Be Light: using Church Related Periodicals with J. Mark Lowe – CCGS General Meeting presented by Collin County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://collincountygenealogicalsociety.org

Dec 10   (VIRTUAL) Cemetery Mysteries: Mistakes, Misinformation & Misidentification presented by Foothills Genealogical Society   (Free)  https://foothillsgenealogy.org

Dec 10   (Hybrid/MO) Introduction to Oral History at the Midwest Genealogy Center presented by the Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/113941/introduction-oral-history-midwest-genealogy-center-hybrid

Dec 12   (Hybrid/CA) Research Wiki  presented by Los Angeles FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/los_angeles_california/classes-and-webinars

Dec 13   (In-Person /CO) Intro to Genetic Genealogy presented by Colorado Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://cogensoc.us/cgs-events/intro-to-genetic-genealogy-in-person-only-dec/

Dec 13   (VIRTUAL) Beginning Genealogy presented by Colorado Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://cogensoc.us/cgs-events/beginning-genealogy-17/

Dec 13   (Hybrid/CA) Tracing Your German Roots  presented by Los Angeles FamilySearch Center

1591 E Temple Way, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/los_angeles_california/classes-and-webinars

Dec 15  AWARD/GRANT/SCHOLARSHIP Submission deadline – Rubincam Youth Writing Competition presented by National Genealogical Society    https://www.ngsgenealogy.org/competitions/rubincam-youth-award/

Dec 17   (In-Person /MO) Hidden Treasures: Finding Non-Quaker Ancestors in Quaker Records presented by the Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/112709/hidden-treasures-finding-non-quaker-ancestors-quaker-records

Dec 18   (Hybrid/MO) FindMyPast presented by the Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/113944/findmypast-hybrid

Jan 05   (Hybrid/MO) In Plain Sight: Extracting Information from Family Photos presented by the Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/112701/plain-sight-extracting-information-family-photos-hybrid

Jan 07   (VIRTUAL) Making History with LVA – Volunteer transcription presented by Library of Virginia  (Free)  https://lva-virginia.libcal.com/event/15752073

Jan 07   (VIRTUAL) Patriot Paths: Finding Your Tennessee American Revolution Ancestor by Melissa Barker presented by Tennessee Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.tngs.org/event-6446698

Jan 08   (Hybrid/MO) Beginning Genealogy presented by the Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/113947/beginning-genealogy-hybrid

Jan 09   (Hybrid/MO) Navigating United States Land Records presented by the Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/113948/navigating-united-states-land-records-hybrid

Jan 12   (VIRTUAL) Beginning Genealogy Research presented by St. Louis County Library   (Free)  https://www.slcl.org/events/virtual-program-beginning-genealogy-research

Jan 14   (Hybrid/TX) Where in the World? How to Tackle a New Research Location with Cheri Hudson Passey – CCGS General Meeting presented by Collin County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://collincountygenealogicalsociety.org

Jan 15   (VIRTUAL) FamilySearch Full-Text Search: A Game Changer for Our Research with Annette Burke Lyttle presented by Fairfax Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.fxgs.org/

Jan 15   (VIRTUAL) Getting Started in Genealogy Research presented by New York Public Library  (Free)  https://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2026/01/15/getting-started-genealogy-research

Jan 15   (Hybrid/MO) Ancestry Library Edition presented by the Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/113949/ancestry-library-edition-hybrid

Jan 17   (Hybrid/MA) How to Use the FamilySearch Catalog, with Cheri Hudson Passey  presented by Bristol Chapter, Massachusetts Society of Genealogists   (Free)  https://tinyurl.com/BristolJan26

Jan 17   (VIRTUAL) ‘The American Memory Collection at the Library of Congress’ with Shannon Combs-Bennett. presented by Delaware Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://delgensoc.org/

Jan 17   (In-Person /VA) Using Digital Storytelling for Your Family History with Janet Hall Werner presented by Fairfax Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.facebook.com/events/765724042588388/

Jan 17   (VIRTUAL) Mary Kircher Roddy presents “Putting Your Learning to Work: Getting the Most From an Educational Opportunity” – SKCGS Speaker Series presented by South King County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.skcgs.org

Jan 17   (VIRTUAL) Breathing Life into your Ancestor with Carol Cooke Darrow – SCCGS Monthly meeting presented by St. Clair County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://stclair-ilgs.org/events/

Jan 17   (Hybrid/MO) The California Gold Rush Letters and Diary of James and David Lee Campbell presented by the Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/114093/california-gold-rush-letters-and-diary-james-and-david-lee-campbell-hybrid

Jan 18   (VIRTUAL) Out of the Whirlwind:  Resources for Holocaust Research, with Deborah Long, Professional Educator and Author presented by Jewish Genealogical and Archival Society  (members only)  https://jgasgp.org/schedule-of-2021-events

Jan 20   (VIRTUAL) Finding Your Roots: Military Ancestors – Researching a Revolutionary War Soldier by Craig R. Scott presented by Maryland Genealogical Society  ($)  https://mdgensoc.org/eventListings.php?nm=92

Jan 20   (Hybrid/CA) Sharing Photos – Ken Caswell  (morning) presented by Sacramento FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/sacramento_california/classes

Jan 20   (Hybrid/CA) Sharing Photos – Ken Caswell  (evening) presented by Sacramento FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/sacramento_california/classes

Jan 21   (Hybrid/TX) WorldCat for Genealogists presented by Dallas Public Library   (Free)  https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/biweekly-genealogy-hybrid-477402

Jan 21   (In-Person /FL) Oral History for Genealogy presented by Hillsborough County Public Library  (Free)  https://attend.hcplc.org/event/14851834

Jan 21   (In-Person /MO) Hidden Treasures: O Canada presented by the Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/112710/hidden-treasures-o-canada

Jan 22   (Hybrid/IL) From Prairie to Village: The Settlement of Glenview in the 1800s presented by Glenview Public Library  (Free)  https://glenviewpl.bibliocommons.com/events/68c5a5d29b6a35582f710219

Jan 22   (In-Person /FL) Introduction to Genealogy presented by Hillsborough County Public Library  (Free)  https://attend.hcplc.org/event/14640853

Jan 22   (Hybrid/MO) Census Records Research presented by the Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/113950/census-records-research-hybrid

Jan 22   (In-Person /MO) Beginning Ancestry Library Edition presented by the Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library / Excelsior Springs  (Free)  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/112596/beginning-ancestry-library-edition

Jan 24   (In-Person /FL) Wills and Probate Records presented by Hillsborough County Public Library  (Free)  https://attend.hcplc.org/event/14947200

Jan 24   (Hybrid/MA) Why They Left, Where They Went, and What Their Journeys Can Reveal with Pam vestal presented by Merrimack Valley Chapter, Massachusetts Society of Genealogists   (Free)  https://tinyurl.com/MVJan2026

Jan 29   (VIRTUAL) I Have a Civil War Ancestor… Now What? with Brian Rhinehart presented by Ela Area Public Library  (Free)  https://eapl.libnet.info/event/15010677

Jan 29   (VIRTUAL) AncestryDNA presented by Glenview Public Library  (Free)  https://glenviewpl.bibliocommons.com/events/68c5a886023ff3280078c3a2

Jan 30   (In-Person /DEADLINE) Early discount ends for the American Ancestors Upstate New York Research Tour 2026 presented by American Ancestors by New England Historic Genealogical Society  ($)  https://www.americanancestors.org/events/upstate-new-york-research-tour-2026

Jan 31   (VIRTUAL) WAGS 43^rd Annual Seminar: Artificial Intelligence for Genealogy presented by Whittier Area Genealogical Society   ($)   https://wagswhittier.org/wags-seminar

Feb 02   (VIRTUAL) Science, Artifacts, & Memory: The Uncovered Roots Holding Up My Family Tree presented by Chicago Genealogical Society  (Free/$)  https://chicagogenealogy.org/event-6333693

Feb 03   (VIRTUAL) Finding Your Roots: Military Ancestors – Researching a War of 1812 Soldier by Craig R. Scott presented by Maryland Genealogical Society  ($)  https://mdgensoc.org/eventListings.php?nm=92

Feb 04   (In-Person /FL) African American Historical Resources presented by Hillsborough County Public Library  (Free)  https://attend.hcplc.org/event/14851865

Feb 04   (VIRTUAL) Jumping for Joy: Ski Jumping, Cultural Connections and Family History Webinar presented by Norwegian American Genealogical Center  ($)  https://www.nagcnl.org/event/jumping-for-joy-ski-jumping-cultural-connections-and-family-history/

Feb 05   (VIRTUAL) 7 Essential Steps to Beginning German Genealogy with Katherine Schober – SCCGS Monthly meeting presented by St. Clair County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://stclair-ilgs.org/events/

Feb 07   (VIRTUAL) Decoding Your Ancestors: The Tech Edition presented by Olympia Genealogical Society  ($)  http://OlyGenSoc.org

Feb 12   (VIRTUAL) Introduction to African American Genealogy Research presented by New York Public Library  (Free)  https://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2026/02/12/introduction-african-american-genealogy-research

Feb 17   (VIRTUAL) Finding Your Roots: Military Ancestors – Researching a Civil War Soldier by Craig R. Scott presented by Maryland Genealogical Society  ($)  https://mdgensoc.org/eventListings.php?nm=92

Feb 21   (Hybrid/MA) 10^th Annual Ancestors Day presented by Bristol Chapter, Massachusetts Society of Genealogists   (Free)  https://msoginc.org/eventListings.php?nm=107&page=1&nr=50&ec=2&tf=12

Feb 28   (Hybrid/MA) Identifying a Plantagenet King – Richard III with Bonnie Wade Mucia, AG® presented by Merrimack Valley Chapter, Massachusetts Society of Genealogists   (Free)  www. https://tinyurl.com/MVFeb2026

Mar 03   (VIRTUAL) Finding Your Roots: Military Ancestors – Researching a World War I Soldier by Craig R. Scott presented by Maryland Genealogical Society  ($)  https://mdgensoc.org/eventListings.php?nm=92

Mar 21   (Hybrid/MA) Creating an Ancestor Sketch, with Thomas MacEntee presented by Bristol Chapter, Massachusetts Society of Genealogists   (Free)  https://tinyurl.com/BristolMar2026

Mar 28   (Hybrid/MA) Digging Up Scandals: Tracing Black Sheep Ancestors in Canadian Genealogy with Kathryn Lake Hogan, UE, PLCGS presented by Merrimack Valley Chapter, Massachusetts Society of Genealogists   (Free)  https://tinyurl.com/MVMar2026

Apr 04   (VIRTUAL) Karin Wulf Presents: Geneaology in Ancient Times presented by Worcester Chapter, Massachusetts Society of Genealogists   (Free)  https://msoginc.org/cpage.php?pt=6

Apr 18   (Hybrid/MA) Military Pension Files, with Catherine (Casey) Zahn presented by Bristol Chapter, Massachusetts Society of Genealogists   (Free)  https://tinyurl.com/BristolApr2026

Apr 18   (VIRTUAL) Rochambeau’s March Across Connecticut presented by Connecticut Society of Genealogists  (Free)  https://csginc.org/event/zoom-rochambeaus-march-across-connecticut-with-bruce-clouette/

Apr 24-26   (In-Person /UK) ’Navigating the Future’ – Guild of One-Name Studies Conference 2026 presented by The Guild of One-Name Studies  ($)  https://one-name.org/guild-conference/

Apr 25   (Hybrid/MA) Dead Men Do Tell Tales: Recreating Life in a Community Using Death Certificates with Karen A. Fortin presented by Merrimack Valley Chapter, Massachusetts Society of Genealogists   (Free)  https://tinyurl.com/MVApr2026

May 02   (VIRTUAL) Lisa Villa Presents: Holy Cross Library / Dinand Library presented by Worcester Chapter, Massachusetts Society of Genealogists   (Free)  https://msoginc.org/cpage.php?pt=6

May 20   (VIRTUAL) Getting Started in Genealogy Research presented by New York Public Library  (Free)  https://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2026/05/07/getting-started-genealogy-research

Newly added genealogy events from all others:

Nov 22   (VIRTUAL) Transport – Society for One-Place Studies Conference presented by Society for One-Place Studies  ($)  https://www.one-place-studies.org

Nov 22   (VIRTUAL) WikiTree Saturday Roundup presented by WikiTree  (Free)  https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Help:LiveCasts

Nov 23   (VIRTUAL) Decoding DNA: Finding Biological Family with Search Angel Susan Christin presented by Adoptee Advocates of Michigan  (Free/donation)  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/decoding-dna-finding-biological-family-with-search-angel-susan-christin-tickets-1956996843239

Nov 23   (VIRTUAL) WikiTree Member Q&A presented by WikiTree  (Free)  https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:Member_Q_and_A_via_Zoom

Nov 24   (In-Person /OH) Boots on the Ground: Military Records for the Family Historian presented by Defiance County Genealogical Society / Ohio Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.facebook.com/events/849513697657309/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D

Nov 24   (VIRTUAL) WikiTree Tech Talk presented by WikiTree  (Free)  https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:Tech_Talk_Zoom

Nov 25  CONTEST  Enter to win a collection of classic games and/or a MyHeritage DNA Kit presented by Reunions Magazine     https://reunionsmag.com/resources/giveaways-contests/

Nov 25   (VIRTUAL) WikiTree Link Builders Cubicle Party presented by WikiTree  (Free)  https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:Link_Builders_Challenge

Nov 25   (VIRTUAL) WikiTree Link Builders Cubicle Party presented by WikiTree  (Free)  https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:Link_Builders_Challenge

Dec 01   (In-Person /OH) “Unlocking Cleveland Stories: A Practical Guide to the Cuyahoga County Archives” by Tom Kaschalk presented by Cuyahoga Valley Genealogical Society / Ohio Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.cuyahogagenealogy.org/events

Dec 01   (Hybrid/KS) Freedmen’s Bureau Records presented by Kansas Chapter, Afro-American Historical & Genealogical Society (KAAHGS)   (Free)  https://events.tscpl.org/event/14816040

Dec 02   (In-Person /SC) Night at the Museum: The Gullah Sound of Storytelling presented by International African American Museum  ($)  https://iaamuseum.org/event/night-at-the-museum-the-gullah-sound-of-storytelling/

Dec 02   (VIRTUAL) Researching Your Family History in Church Records presented by National Library of Ireland  (Free)  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/researching-your-family-history-in-church-records-attend-online-via-zoom-tickets-1969408750588

Dec 02   (In-Person /NC) An Evening of Cemetery Chat presented by North Carolina African American Cemeteries Network, Cultural Heritage & Archaeology Research Group, Wake Forest University and New South Associates  (Free)  https://www.facebook.com/newsouthassociates/photos/come-and-join-the-north-carolina-african-american-cemeteries-network-cultural-he/1516063329947643/

Dec 02   (VIRTUAL) Overview of Cleveland Public Library’s Genealogical Resources by Terry Metter presented by Polish Genealogical Society of Greater Cleveland  (Free)  https://pgsgc.org/schedule-of-presentations/

Dec 02   (VIRTUAL) SAGHS Presents: “American Ancestors, Military and Pension Record Research at NARA” presented by San Angelo Genealogical and Historical Society, Inc  (Free)  www.saghs-tx.org

Dec 02   (Hybrid/KS) Finding Your Family in the Census presented by Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library  (Free)  https://events.tscpl.org/event/14810446

Dec 04   (VIRTUAL) Smarter Search Strategies for Genealogy presented by  Mason County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.wamcgs.org/about-us.html

Dec 05   (VIRTUAL) Registration opens for free Santa Rosa Junior College Genealogy Courses (Free, all ages, but must have CA mailing address) presented by Santa Rosa Junior College  (Free)  https://lifelong.santarosa.edu

Dec 06   (Hybrid/MD) Family Genealogy and History presented by Anne Arundel County Public Library  (Free)  https://www.aacpl.net/event/family-genealogy-and-history-205725

Dec 06   (In-Person /TX) Preserving Stories Workshop, part of the StoryCorps Mobile Tour  presented by Lewisville Public Library  (Free)  https://library.cityoflewisville.com/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/83450/4145

Dec 06   (In-Person /OH) A 60-Year-Old Soldier? with Brian Rhinehart presented by Portage County Chapter, Ohio Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.portagecountyohioogs.org/

Dec 08   (VIRTUAL) Family History Today: Help! Part 5.25 — I Got My DNA Results: Case Studies in Success and “?” presented by Center for Jewish History  (Free/donation)  https://programs.cjh.org/tickets/family-history-today-2025-12-08

Dec 08   (VIRTUAL)  Mysterious Baby, A Brick Wall, A DNA Discovery presented by OGS – Lorain County Chapter:    (Free)  www.loraincoogs.org

Dec 08   (VIRTUAL) On The Trail Of Your English Ancestors—Tips & Techniques presented by Tewksbury Public Library  (Free)  https://tewksburypl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-on-the-trail-of-your-english-ancestors-tips-techniques/

Dec 09   (VIRTUAL) Beyond the Brick Wall: Strategies for Pre-1850 U.S. Research presented by the Genealogy Collective / Oyster Bay-East Norwich Library  (Free)  https://oysterbaylibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-genealogy-beyond-the-brick-wall-strategies-for-pre-1850-u-s-research/

Dec 09   (Hybrid/KS) Finding Your Family in Maps presented by Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library  (Free)  https://events.tscpl.org/event/14815642

Dec 10   (In-Person /OH) Warren County Genealogical Society Holiday Open House presented by Warren County Genealogical Society / Ohio Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.wcgsohio.org

Dec 11   (In-Person /KS) More Ghost Towns of Kansas presented by Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library  (Free)  https://events.tscpl.org/event/14810555

Dec 13   (VIRTUAL) Genealogy: Property Records Online presented by Sacramento Public Library  (Free)  https://engage.saclibrary.org/event/13548776

Dec 15   (In-Person /KS) Local History Research: Beginning Resources presented by Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library  (Free)  https://events.tscpl.org/event/14810699

Dec 17   (VIRTUAL) Program: Family Tree Maker 2024, released May 2025 presented by The Jewish Genealogical Society of Willamette Valley Oregon (JGSWVO)  (Free)  https://www.nwfam.com/jgswvo.html

Jan 05   (In-Person /OH) CVGS Help Session presented by Cuyahoga Valley Genealogical Society / Ohio Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.cuyahogagenealogy.org/events

Jan 05   (VIRTUAL) Researching Enslaved Ancestors with Kathleen Brandt – KAAHGS Monthly Meeting presented by Kansas Chapter, Afro-American Historical & Genealogical Society (KAAHGS)   (Free)  https://events.tscpl.org/event/15132898

Jan 06   (VIRTUAL) Polish Genealogy 101 by Ben Kman presented by Polish Genealogical Society of Greater Cleveland  (Free)  https://pgsgc.org/schedule-of-presentations/

Jan 06   (Hybrid/KS) Expanding Your Family Tree with Family Search presented by Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library  (Free)  https://events.tscpl.org/event/15111509

Jan 07   (VIRTUAL) Jewish Genealogy: Discover Your Family History (8 weeks on Wed. evenings) presented by Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Boston  ($)  https://www.jgsgb.org/course/

Jan 08   (VIRTUAL) Getting Started with AI in Family History presented by Eastside Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://eastsidegenealogicalsociety.org/

Jan 10   (Hybrid/OH) Successful Sleuthing, Not Stalking, for DNA Matches with Kelli Bergheimer presented by Montgomery County Chapter, Ohio Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://mcc-ogs.org/events/jan-2026-monthly-meeting

Jan 12   (VIRTUAL) Word for Genealogists presented by Heritage Seekers Genealogy Club  (Free)  https://heritageseekersar.com/

Jan 13   (VIRTUAL) Genealogy For Beginners- How to Begin Your Research – Jan 13 – May 19, (Free, all ages, but must have CA mailing address) presented by Santa Rosa Junior College  (Free)  https://lifelong.santarosa.edu

Jan 13   (VIRTUAL) Database TOOLS used in Researching Genealogy – Jan 13 – May 19, (Free, all ages, but must have CA mailing address) presented by Santa Rosa Junior College  (Free)  https://lifelong.santarosa.edu

Jan 13   (Hybrid/KS) Finding Your Family in Adoption Records presented by Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library  (Free)  https://events.tscpl.org/event/15107195

Jan 13   (VIRTUAL) “Here Comes the Bride, and There She Goes” with J. Mark Lowe presented by Warren County Genealogical Society / Ohio Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.wcgsohio.org

Jan 14   (VIRTUAL) Advanced Genealogy- American & European Migration- Where did my ancestor go?  Jan 14 – May 26, (Free, all ages, but must have CA mailing address) presented by Santa Rosa Junior College  (Free)  https://lifelong.santarosa.edu

Jan 14   (VIRTUAL) Roadblocks, Brick walls and DNA- Solve your Genealogy Question –  Jan 14 – May 26, (Free, all ages, but must have CA mailing address) presented by Santa Rosa Junior College  (Free)  https://lifelong.santarosa.edu

Jan 16   (VIRTUAL) Mary Sayles – Sacramento Regional Genealogical Council – Ways to Share Your Genealogy with Others presented by Truckee Meadows Community College  (Free)  https://libguides.tmcc.edu/c.php?g=606579

Jan 17   (Hybrid/TX) ”The Road to Independence: Defying the British During the Revolutionary War” by Michael Strauss, MA, AG, AGL  presented by Genealogy Friends of Plano Libraries  (Free)  http://www.genealogyfriends.org/all-day-seminars.html

Jan 17   (VIRTUAL) Half-day Member Meeting & program with Laura Cubbage-Draper, CG presented by Rhode Island Genealogical Society  (Free/$)  https://rigensoc.org/eventListings.php?nm=73

Jan 17   (VIRTUAL) Genealogy For Beginners- How to Begin Your Research.  Jan 17 – Feb 22, (Free, all ages, but must have CA mailing address) presented by Santa Rosa Junior College  (Free)  https://lifelong.santarosa.edu

Jan 19   (VIRTUAL) Click Into the Past: Exploring Digital Library Resources with Mary Jamba presented by Greater Cleveland Genealogical Society  (members only)  https://gcgs.yolasite.com/

Jan 20   (VIRTUAL) “Ports of Call: From Failed Hypothesis to Something Really Useful” with Kimberly Alberg presented by Ashland County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society    https://ashlandccogs.org/events/

Jan 20   (In-Person /MI) I Have a Question – FGS Monthly Meeting presented by Farmington Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://mifarmgs.org/

Jan 21   (Hybrid/IA) Walk Where Your Ancestors Walked: Virtual Heritage Travel using AI & Online Resources with Lisa Lisson presented by Ames Public Library and Story County Genealogical Society    https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/event/genealogy-plus-55233

Jan 21   (Hybrid/MD) A Sneak Peek at the USNA Special Collections & Archives presented by Anne Arundel County Public Library / Crofton Library  (Free)  https://www.aacpl.net/event/sneak-peak-usna-special-collections-archives-206724

Jan 21   (VIRTUAL) Our Black Sheep Ancestors and Their Prison Records by Eleanor Brinsko presented by DuPage County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://dcgs.org/event-6244841

Jan 23   (VIRTUAL) “The Emotional Roller Coaster of DNA Testing” with Janice Lovelace presented by Jewish Genealogy Society of Pittsburgh  (Free/$)  https://www.pghjgs.org/event-details/the-emotional-roller-coaster-of-dna-testing-with-janice-lovelace

Jan 23   (VIRTUAL) Cole Ruckman, Genealogy Programs – Genealogical Resources at the Midwest Genealogy Center presented by Truckee Meadows Community College  (Free)  https://libguides.tmcc.edu/c.php?g=606579

Jan 24   (VIRTUAL) Sacramento County Cemeteries presented by Sacramento Public Library  (Free)  https://engage.saclibrary.org/event/14790476

Jan 25   (VIRTUAL) “Navigating Holocaust Resources Online”  presented by Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois  (Free)  https://jgsi.org/

Jan 26   (VIRTUAL) Climactic Clues: Our Ancestors Weathering Their Lives with Ann Staley, CG, CGL presented by Heritage Seekers Genealogy Club  (Free)  https://heritageseekersar.com/

Jan 27   (In-Person /OH) Civil War Nurses presented by Medina County District Library   (Free)  https://medinacounty.librarycalendar.com/event/adult-tba-31065

Jan 28   (In-Person /NJ) Introduction to Irish Genealogy presented by Library of the Chathams  (Free)  https://chathamlibrary.librarycalendar.com/index.php/event/introduction-irish-genealogy-35838

Jan 28   (In-Person /KS) Oral History Kits presented by Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library  (Free)  https://events.tscpl.org/event/15109475

Jan 29   (In-Person /OH) Body Snatching and Grave Robbing in the 19^th Century Ohio presented by Medina County District Library, Lodi  (Free)  https://medinacounty.librarycalendar.com/event/hold-body-snatching-and-grave-robbing-19th-century-ohio-44166

Jan 29   (In-Person /MO) The Dusty Register: Researching Missouri Courthouse Records presented by Scenic Regional Library / New haven  (Free)  https://scenicregional.librarycalendar.com/event/court-records-adult-program-25230

Jan 31   (In-Person /OH) Scan Your Family Bible presented by Medina County District Library   (Free)  https://medinacounty.librarycalendar.com/event/scan-your-family-bible-02-2026

Jan 31   (In-Person /OH) Medina County Local History Fair presented by Medina County District Library   (Free)  https://medinacounty.librarycalendar.com/event/local-history-fair-2026

Feb 02   (In-Person /OH) “Expanding My Family Tree with AncestryDNA” with Jane Gramlich presented by Cuyahoga Valley Genealogical Society / Ohio Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.cuyahogagenealogy.org/events/expanding-my-family-tree-with-ancestrydna

Feb 02   (VIRTUAL) Registration Opens for the Midwest African American Genealogy Institute (MAAGI) presented by Midwest African American Genealogy Institute   ($)   https://www.maagiinstitute.org/

Feb 03   (In-Person /NC) African American Cemeteries in Iredell County presented by Iredell County Public Library  (Free)  https://iredell-lib-nc.libcal.com/event/15660803

Feb 03   (VIRTUAL) Locating Vital Records from Poland Online by Julie Roberts Szczepankiewicz presented by Polish Genealogical Society of Greater Cleveland  (Free)  https://pgsgc.org/schedule-of-presentations/

Feb 05   (VIRTUAL) Discover Your Past: Navigating the Records From The War of 1812 with Brian Rhinehart presented by Avon Lake Public Library  (Free)  https://alpl.librarymarket.com/event/discover-your-past-navigating-records-war-1812-59245

Feb 05   (Hybrid/NC) Black Genealogy: Moving Beyond the 1870 Census presented by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library  (Free)  https://cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/683e030e3159392f0056d686

Feb 05   (Hybrid/MD) No Mail, Low Morale: Charity Adams & the Women of the 6888^th presented by Howard County Library System  (Free)  https://howardcounty.librarycalendar.com/event/no-mail-low-morale-charity-adams-women-6888th-online-363920

Feb 07   (Hybrid/MD) Heroes of the Underground Railroad presented by Anne Arundel County Public Library / Severna Park  (Free)  https://www.aacpl.net/event/heroes-underground-railroad-210579

Feb 21   (In-Person /MD) Black Maritime History of the Chesapeake Bay presented by Anne Arundel County Public Library / Edgewater  (Free)  https://www.aacpl.net/event/black-maritime-history-chesapeake-bay-210737

May 28-08  TOUR  (In-Person /SWEDEN) Swedish Odyssey Visit Your Ancestor’s Homeland presented by Swedish American Museum  ($)  www.SwedishAmericanMuseum.org/Genealogy

Jul 07-09   (VIRTUAL) Midwest African American Genealogy Institute (MAAGI) presented by Midwest African American Genealogy Institute   ($) https://www.maagiinstitute.org/

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