What’s New on Our Calendar to August 10, 2025

160+ 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.

(Mentions of businesses or societies in our News are unpaid and non-affiliate.)

Not a lot of news this week, but nearly 165 new events added to the calendar, including a huge variety of program topics, plus several new conferences and other special events. If you’re a genealogy speaker, there are two new Calls for Presentations you’ll want to check out too!

$29 DNA KITS

MyHeritage is having a really great sale this month, offering their DNA Testing Kit for only $29. It’s a good time to grab a couple for the next family reunion! https://www.myheritage.com/dna

FREE WILL

The New York Genealogical and Biographical Society sent out an email this week offering a free tool they’re sharing for National Make-A-Will Month, where you can create or update a will quickly, easily, and completely free. Don’t forget to include what you’d like to see happen with all of your research, genealogy books, and family papers! Here’s the link to FreeWill: https://www.freewill.com/nygb

1,000+ VIDEOS

If you’re ever looking for still more genealogy education videos, be sure to check out the BYU Library Family History Center’s YouTube channel. You’ll find over one thousand webinar recordings on just about every genealogical topic imaginable. If you go to the “Playlist” tab, they are grouped by topic. https://www.youtube.com/@BYULibraryFamilyHistory/playlists

NEWS FROM THE NATIONAL GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY

NGS 2026 CONFERENCE: The call for papers is out! See our call for presentations page at conferencekeeper.org/call-for-papers/

GENTECH TOOLBOX: September 25 – “Power Prompts: Strong Prompts Matched to the Right Model for Genealogical Tasks” with Toolmaster Steve Little. Recordings for four of the previous workshops are available. Full details and registration are at https://www.ngsgenealogy.org/genealogy-courses/gentechtoolbox/

UPCOMING NGS MEMBER EVENTS:
20 August: NGS 2025 Annual Meeting at 8:00 p.m. ET via Zoom – “Getting Ready for America at 250“. This meeting is a great opportunity to learn what’s going on at NGS, and what’s coming up. For NGS members only – check your email for the meeting invitation.
28 August: Delegate Council meeting at 8:00 p.m. ET via Zoom
Members and delegates should watch their email for details and registration for these events.

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Newly added events hosted by NGS Member Societies & Libraries:

Aug 11   (VIRTUAL) Research Q&A – Chinese Research   presented by BYU Library Family History  (Free)  https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/live-virtual-family-history-help

Aug 12   (VIRTUAL) French, French Canadian, Italian & Spanish Research Assistance presented by BYU Library Family History  (Free)  https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/live-virtual-family-history-help

Aug 12   (VIRTUAL) Computer Tips & Tricks – Q&A presented by BYU Library Family History  (Free)  https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/live-virtual-family-history-help

Aug 12   (Hybrid/ID) Research Sanatoriums and Hospitals by Kim Jardine-Dickerson presented by Idaho Falls FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://teamup.com/ksb349rvqrzh75gvkf

Aug 12   (Hybrid/ID) Using Social Media for Family History by Becky Freeman presented by Idaho Falls FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://teamup.com/ksb349rvqrzh75gvkf

Aug 13   (Hybrid/ID) Beginning FamilySearch – Week 4 – Merging Duplicates by Laura Macbeth presented by Idaho Falls FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://teamup.com/ksb349rvqrzh75gvkf

Aug 13   (In-Person /NM) Summer Stories presented by The Albuquerque Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://abqgen.org/events/monthly-meeting-program-aug-2025/

Aug 14   (VIRTUAL) French, French Canadian, Italian & Spanish Research Assistance presented by BYU Library Family History  (Free)  https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/live-virtual-family-history-help

Aug 14   (VIRTUAL) Computer Tips & Tricks – Q&A presented by BYU Library Family History  (Free)  https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/live-virtual-family-history-help

Aug 14   (In-Person /WI) Field Trip to the Wisconsin Historical Society presented by Dane County Area Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://dcags.org/event-6232285

Aug 14   (Hybrid/ID) Beginning FamilySearch – Week 5 – Using Source Linker to Add Sources by Debbie Ryan presented by Idaho Falls FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://teamup.com/ksb349rvqrzh75gvkf

Aug 14   (Hybrid/ID) FamilySearch Messaging and Chats by Becky Freeman presented by Idaho Falls FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://teamup.com/ksb349rvqrzh75gvkf

Aug 14   (Hybrid/ID) New Family Ordinance Opportunities by Gary Mills presented by Idaho Falls FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://teamup.com/ksb349rvqrzh75gvkf

Aug 15   (VIRTUAL) Research Q&A – Chinese Research   presented by BYU Library Family History  (Free)  https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/live-virtual-family-history-help

Aug 15   (In-Person /TX) Genealogy Brick Wall Wrecking Crew presented by Genealogy & Preservation Center, Montgomery County Memorial Library System  (Free)  https://montgomeryco-central-tx.whofi.com/calendar/event/1281818/s?method=embed

Aug 16   (VIRTUAL)  Carl Smith, “State of the Library – Clayton Library Friends August Meeting presented by Clayton Library Friends  (Free)  https://www.claytonlibraryfriends.org/event-6067671

Aug 16   (VIRTUAL) ABCs of DNA presented by The Albuquerque Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://abqgen.org/events/monthly-abcs-of-dna-program-aug-2025/

Aug 18   (Hybrid/ID) Saving 20^th Century Photographs by Loretta Evans presented by Idaho Falls FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://teamup.com/ksb349rvqrzh75gvkf

Aug 18   (Hybrid/ID) FamilySearch. Research Assistant/Family Tree Validator by Becky Freeman presented by Idaho Falls FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://teamup.com/ksb349rvqrzh75gvkf

Aug 19   (VIRTUAL) Libraries, Societies & Archives: Support ‘em, Use ‘em, or Lose ‘em presented by Arkansas Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/9xJrthRPTIWeRcmrbDmrhg

Aug 19   (Hybrid/ID) RecordSeek, Snip & Stretch, and How to Change a Memory to a Source by Lynette Birch presented by Idaho Falls FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://teamup.com/ksb349rvqrzh75gvkf

Aug 19   (Hybrid/ID) Accessing Patriarchal Blessings for Your Family by Hyrum Boone presented by Idaho Falls FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://teamup.com/ksb349rvqrzh75gvkf

Aug 19   (VIRTUAL) Using Historical Newspapers In Genealogical Research presented by Pennsylvania Chapter, Palatines to America  (Free)  https://www.pennpalam.org/eventListings.php?nm=95

Aug 20   (Hybrid/ID) Beginning FamilySearch – Week 5 – Using Source Linker to Add Sources to Family Tree by Laura Macbeth presented by Idaho Falls FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://teamup.com/ksb349rvqrzh75gvkf

Aug 20   (Hybrid/ID) FamilySearch Free Partnerships by Becky Freeman presented by Idaho Falls FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://teamup.com/ksb349rvqrzh75gvkf

Aug 20   (Hybrid/ID) Build Skills, Make Progress in The Learning Center by CamillaThomson presented by Idaho Falls FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://teamup.com/ksb349rvqrzh75gvkf

Aug 21   (Hybrid/ID) Beginning FamilySearch – Week 6 – Adding Memories by Debbie Ryan presented by Idaho Falls FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://teamup.com/ksb349rvqrzh75gvkf

Aug 23   (VIRTUAL) Arab American Migration and Communities: A Historical Lens for Family Research, with Dr. Nina Shoman-Dajani presented by National Society for Arab & Arab American Genealoy    https://arabamericangenealogy.com/event/arab-american-history/

Aug 26   (Hybrid/ID) FamilySearch Solutions Gallery and Blog by Lynette Birch and Laura Macbeth presented by Idaho Falls FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://teamup.com/ksb349rvqrzh75gvkf

Aug 26   (Hybrid/ID) Family Groups by Becky Freeman presented by Idaho Falls FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://teamup.com/ksb349rvqrzh75gvkf

Aug 26   (VIRTUAL) German Immigrants in American Church Records , with Roger P. Minert presented by Sacramento German Genealogy Society  (Free)  https://sggs.us/

Aug 27   (Hybrid/ID) Probate by Julia Meyers presented by Idaho Falls FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://teamup.com/ksb349rvqrzh75gvkf

Aug 27   (Hybrid/ID) Making Use of US Military Pension Files by Loretta Evans presented by Idaho Falls FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://teamup.com/ksb349rvqrzh75gvkf

Aug 27   (Hybrid/ID) Beginning FamilySearch – Week 6 – Adding memories by Laura Macbeth presented by Idaho Falls FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://teamup.com/ksb349rvqrzh75gvkf

Aug 28   (Hybrid/ID) Beginning FamilySearch – Week 7 – Fast, Easy Way to Find Relatives that need Ordinances by Debbie Ryan presented by Idaho Falls FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://teamup.com/ksb349rvqrzh75gvkf

Aug 28   (Hybrid/ID) How to Involve Your Family in Family History by Becky Freeman presented by Idaho Falls FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://teamup.com/ksb349rvqrzh75gvkf

Aug 30   (In-Person /TX) Pot Luck Dinner and Members’ Show-n-Tell – BAGS General Meeting (at noon) presented by Bay Area Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.txbayareagen.org/

Sep 02   (VIRTUAL) Artificial Intelligence (A.I.)  (morning) presented by Sacramento FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/sacramento_california/classes

Sep 02   (VIRTUAL) Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) (evening) presented by Sacramento FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/sacramento_california/classes

Sep 03   (Hybrid/ID) Beginning FamilySearch – Week 7 – Fast, Easy Way to Find Relatives that need Ordinances by Debbie Ryan presented by Idaho Falls FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://teamup.com/ksb349rvqrzh75gvkf

Sep 03  CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS  National Genealogical Society (NGS) 2026 Family History Conference—America at 250 presented by National Genealogical Society    https://conference.ngsgenealogy.org/speaker-call-for-proposals/

Sep 03   (VIRTUAL) Born to be Filed – Delayed Birth Records in the U.S., with Sunny Morton – WMGS September Monthly Meeting presented by Western Massachusetts Genealogical Society  (members only)  https://westmassgen.com/

Sep 04   (Hybrid/ID) Beginning FamilySearch – Week 1 – Introduction by Debbie Ryan presented by Idaho Falls FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://teamup.com/ksb349rvqrzh75gvkf

Sep 04   (Hybrid/ID) Beginning FamilySearch – Week 1 – Introduction by Debbie Ryan presented by Idaho Falls FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://teamup.com/ksb349rvqrzh75gvkf

Sep 06   (Hybrid/MA) Irish Landed Estates with Natalie Bodle presented by TIARA (The Irish Ancestral Research Association)1  (Free)  https://tiara.ie/event/monthly-meeting-irish-landed-estates-with-natalie-bodle/

Sep 07   (VIRTUAL) Newly Updated: One-Step Webpages: A Potpourri of of Genealogical Search Tools presented by Global Jewish Genealogy Society  (Free/$)  www.globaljgs.org

Sep 08   (Hybrid/FL) “What’s in a name?” by Sara Cochran, “The Skeleton Whisper” presented by Brevard Genealogical Society, Inc  (Free)  https://www.flbgs.org/home/meetingsspeakers

Sep 10   (Hybrid/ID) Beginning FamilySearch – Week 1 – Introduction by Laura Macbeth presented by Idaho Falls FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://teamup.com/ksb349rvqrzh75gvkf

Sep 11   (Hybrid/VA) The Virginia Beach Genealogical Society Presents: Deeds: Clues to More than Land  presented by The Virginia Beach Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.vbgsva.net

Sep 13   (In-Person /WI) Genealogy & Local History Open House presented by Dane County Area Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://dcags.org/page-1612698

Sep 13   (VIRTUAL) Annual Fall Seminar featuring Janice M. Sellers – Free for members! presented by San Diego Genealogical Society   (Free/$)  www.CASDGDS.ORG

Sep 14   (Hybrid/CA) SDJGS 2025 Annual Meeting presented by San Diego Jewish Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.sdjgs.org/event-5998459

Sep 20   (Hybrid/NY) Researching the Irish Schools’ Collection with Jill Williams presented by Irish Family History Forum  (members only)  https://ifhf.org/index.php/upcoming-events-new/

Sep 20   (Hybrid/CA) It’s All in the Clues!, with Diane Henriks presented by Santa Barbara County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://sbgen.org/meetings-classes/calendar/#!event/2025/9/20/monthly-meeting-hybrid-1

Sep 20   (Hybrid/CA) Digitizing and Documenting Family History with Ron Chan presented by Santa Clara County Historical and Genealogical Society (SCCHGS)  (Free)  https://www.scchgs.org

Sep 21   (VIRTUAL) Building the Stories: Creating Narratives and Videos from Your Research with Gael Gilliland presented by Jewish Genealogy Society of Greater Washington  (Free/$)  https://jgsgw.org/

Sep 23   (Hybrid/CO) “Lineage Societies-What, Why and How”” Presented by: Sandy Carter-Duff, Presented by The Aurora Genealogical Society of Colorado  https://www.auroragenealogicalsociety.com

Sep 25   (In-Person /MO) German Genealogy Resources at the Emerson History & Genealogy Center presented by St. Louis County Library / Weber Road Branch  (Free)  https://www.slcl.org/events/german-genealogy-resources-emerson-history-genealogy-center

Sep 26   (VIRTUAL) BAGS General Meeting  presented by Bay Area Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.txbayareagen.org/

Sep 29   (In-Person /MO) Finding Female Ancestors presented by St. Louis County Library / Weber Road Branch  (Free)  https://www.slcl.org/events/finding-female-ancestors

Sep 30   (VIRTUAL) Adding photos, videos, and documents to Mylio  (morning) presented by Sacramento FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/sacramento_california/classes

Sep 30   (VIRTUAL) Adding photos, videos, and documents to Mylio (evening) presented by Sacramento FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/sacramento_california/classes

Oct 04   (In-Person /CA) CGS Family History Month Consultation fundraiser presented by California Genealogical Society  ($)  https://signup.com/go/EKvCqzN

Oct 06   (VIRTUAL) Treasures and Hidden Secrets of the Illinois Regional Archives, with Luana Darby, AG, MLIS

presented by Chicago Genealogical Society  (Free/$)  https://www.chicagogenealogy.org/event-6019848

Oct 06-10   (VIRTUAL) British Institute 2025 presented by International Society for British Genealogy and Family History  ($)  https://isbgfh.com

Oct 06   (VIRTUAL) Clues in the Sacraments: St. Louis Catholic Church Records presented by St. Louis County Public Library  (Free)  https://slcl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=201969

Oct 07   (Hybrid/CO) “Journey Through American Immigration History” with James Walsh, PhD – BGS Monthly Meeting presented by Boulder Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.bouldergenealogy.org/?ai1ec_event=journey-through-american-immigration-history-by-james-walsh-phd&instance_id=364

Oct 07   (VIRTUAL) Introduction to deed records presented by York County Library  (Free)  https://yorkcounty.librarycalendar.com/event/online-introduction-deed-records-29366

Oct 08   (VIRTUAL) German Genealogy on the Internet: Beyond the Basics, with Dr. Michael Lacopo presented by Tennessee Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://tngs.org/event-6082960

Oct 09   (In-Person /VA) Family History Hunters: Visiting the Family History Center. Field Trip!  presented by Handley Regional Library System  (Free)  https://www.handleyregional.org/event/family-history-hunters-32593

Oct 09   (In-Person /IN) Who Owned My House? Tips for Researching the History of Your House presented by Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library  (Free)  https://plainfieldlibrary.libnet.info/event/13810904

Oct 10-11   (In-Person /WI) 2025 WSGS Fall Conference “Time Warp Genealogy” presented by Wisconsin State Genealogical Society  ($)  https://wsgs.org/2025Fall

Oct 16-18   (Hybrid/IL) Mapping from Mexico: New Narratives for the History of Cartography – 22-nd Nebenzahl Lecture Series presented by the Newberry Library  (Free)  https://www.newberry.org/calendar/22nd-nebenzahl-lecture-series

Oct 18   (In-Person /CA) CGS Family History Month Consultations presented by California Genealogical Society  ($)  https://signup.com/go/EKvCqzN

Oct 23-25   (In-Person /CA) California History Days presented by California Genealogical Society and Los Californianos  (Free)  www.californiaancestors.org

Oct 24   (VIRTUAL) After You’re Gone: Future Proofing Your Genealogy Research with Thomas MacEntee – BAGS General Meeting  presented by Bay Area Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.txbayareagen.org/

Oct 25   (Hybrid/CA) Two case studies: Recreating the Lives of our Immigrant Ancestors: the Gonzalez and Nii Family presented by California Genealogy Society  (Free)  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/two-case-studies-recreating-the-lives-of-our-immigrant-ancestors-registration-1549601091579

Oct 25   (In-Person /CA) CGS Family History Month Consultations presented by California Genealogical Society and Los Californianos  ($)  https://signup.com/go/EKvCqzN

Oct 25   (In-Person /NJ) 22 nd Annual Genealogy Lock In at Ridgewood Public Library Bolger Heritage Center presented by Genealogical Society of Bergen County  (Free)  https://www.njgsbc.org/calendar/

Oct 25   (Hybrid/OR) Researching Your English Ancestors presented by Rogue Valley Genealogical Society  ($)  https://rvgslibrary.org/FormPage.asp?FormID=17

Nov 09   (Hybrid/CA) Translating and Transcribing Documents for Jewish Genealogical Research Using AI WORKSHOP presented by San Diego Jewish Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.sdjgs.org/event-6086522

Nov 15   (VIRTUAL) How to Reopen and Work a Genealogical Cold Case, with Lisa Louise Cooke – Clayton Library Friends General Meeting presented by Clayton Library Friends  (Free)  https://www.claytonlibraryfriends.org/event-6067733

Newly added genealogy events from all others:

Aug 11   (In-Person /ON) Local Authors Night with wine & cheese presented by Bruce County Geneaological Society  (Free)  https://brucecountygenealogicalsociety.ca/category/in-person-events/

Aug 12   (Hybrid/WA) Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society Monthly Educational Meeting presented by Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society   (Free)  www.tpcgs.org

Aug 13   (Hybrid/CA) A New Way to Search on FamilySearch presented by Antelope Valley Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.avgenealogy.com

Aug 14   (VIRTUAL) Have We Found the Con Man Yet?: Connecting to the 1631 Immigrant by Carol Carman – AAGS Meeting presented by Anne Arundel Genealogical Society  (Free/$)  https://www.aagensoc.org/eventListings.php?nm=78

Aug 16   (VIRTUAL) Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society Book Club Meeting presented by Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society   (Free)  www.tpcgs.org

Aug 17   (VIRTUAL)  “Unusual Places to Find Births, Naturalizations, and Other Genealogical Records in America,” with Debra Dudek, presented by Polish Genealogical Society of America  (Free/$)  https://pgsa.org/product/unusual-places-for-vital-record-in-america/

Aug 17   (In-Person /NY) YIVO Learning and Media Center Open House (this date is for Educators Only) presented by YIVO Institute for Jewish research  (Free)  https://yivo.org/YLMC-Open-House-1

Aug 19  JOBS  Events Assistant – Society of Genealogists (UK) presented by Society of Genealogists    https://www.sog.org.uk/vacancies/

Aug 21   (In-Person /NH) Genealogy Workshop: Born in Two Places? Solving Conflicting Evidence presented by Portsmouth Public Library  (Free)  https://portsmouthpl.librarycalendar.com/event/GW258

Aug 23   (VIRTUAL) Black Genealogy Books: Celebrating the Genre for America’s 250^th Birthday presented by Delaware Chapter Afro-American Historical & Genealogical Society  (Free)  http://www.deaahgs.com/

Aug 24   (In-Person /NY) YIVO Learning and Media Center Open House presented by YIVO Institute for Jewish research  (Free)  https://yivo.org/YLMC-Open-House-2

Aug 25  CONTEST  Enter to win a MyHeritage DNA Kit or Vivid-Pix online course “Photo Reminiscence Therapy for Families and Loved Ones” presented by Reunions Magazine    https://reunionsmag.com/resources/giveaways-contests/

Aug 28   (In-Person /NH) Local History: They Wanted To Be Found – Archaeological Discoveries from the Portsmouth African Burial Ground presented by Portsmouth Public Library  (Free)  https://portsmouthpl.librarycalendar.com/event/ABG

Aug 30   (VIRTUAL) Genealogy Speaker Series: Breaking Down Brick Walls-Simple Strategies for Beginners presented by Polk County History Center  (Free)  https://www.polk-county.net/events/genealogy-speaker-series-breaking-down-brick-walls-simple-strategies-for-beginners/

Aug 31  JOBS  IGG Staff Investigative Genetic Genealogist presented by Ramapo College of New Jersey    https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/ramapo/jobs/5034009/igg-staff-investigative-genetic-genealogist?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Sep 02   (Hybrid/NJ) City Directories: More Than a Listing of Names, by Sharon Hodges presented by Morris Area Genealogy Society  (Free)  https://mags-public.weebly.com/meeting-schedule.html

Sep 06   (VIRTUAL) Getting The Most Out of Find a Grave  (Class) presented by Elaine Fraser  (Free)  https://PPGS.org

Sep 06   (VIRTUAL) Finding an Impossible Ancestor: Joining ThruLine Results with Old Time Records  presented by Solano County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://scgsca.org/

Sep 09   (In-Person /NC) How to Preserve Your Family History Documents presented by City of Raleigh  (Free)  https://raleighnc.gov/parks-and-recreation/news/how-preserve-your-family-history-documents

Sep 13   (VIRTUAL) Kentucky Ancestors Facebook Live: Answering Your Genealogy Questions presented by Kentucky Historical Society  (Free)  https://history.ky.gov/events/kentucky-ancestors-facebook-live-answering-your-genealogy-questions

Sep 17   (Hybrid/MO) Researching Your Revolutionary War Ancestor: A Case Study, with Craig Scott, CG presented by Ozarks Genealogical Society  (Free/Zoom available for members only)  https://ozarksgs.org/

Sep 18   (VIRTUAL) Starting Your Research with Hidden Treasures presented by Cook Memorial Public Library District  (Free)  https://cooklib.libnet.info/event/13695641

Sep 20   (VIRTUAL) Swedish Genealogy Appointments presented by Arlington Heights Memorial Library  (Free)  https://www.ahml.info/attend/events/202509?field_event_calendars_value=All&field_event_subjects_value=All&field_event_title_value=genealogy

Sep 20   (VIRTUAL) “John Grenham’s Tracing Your Irish Ancestors” by Miles Davenport presented by Irish Cultural Center & McClelland Library  (Free/$)  https://www.azirish.org/john-grenhams-tracing-your-irish-ancestors/

Sep 20   (In-Person /VA) 2025 WAGS Conference: “Discovering Your Ancestry Can Be Revolutionary” – Space is limited! presented by Williamsburg Area Genealogical Society  $  https://wagsva.org/2025-wags-conference

Sep 23   (VIRTUAL) Intro to Genealogy 101 presented by Fulton County Library System  (Free)  https://fulcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6893841016b09128003be275

Sep 24   (In-Person /NH) Tour the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard presented by Portsmouth Public Library  (Free)  https://portsmouthpl.librarycalendar.com/event/tour-portsmouth-naval-shipyard-32993

Sep 27   (VIRTUAL) ACGS Virtual Fall Conference presented by American-Canadian Genealogical Society  ($)  https://acgs.org/fall-conference-2025/

Sep 29   (In-Person /ON) Uncovering George Streeter’s Story, with  guest speaker Bill Streeter presented by Bruce County Geneaological Society  (Free)  https://brucecountygenealogicalsociety.ca/category/in-person-events/

Sep 30  CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS  Oral Histories with the Dead: Cemeteries, Communities and Haunting Stories, a Virtual Symposium (Feb. 13, 2026) presented by Oral History Association    https://oralhistory.org/2025/08/08/call-for-papers-oral-histories-with-the-dead-cemeteries-communities-and-haunting-stories/

Oct 04   (In-Person /) OHCE Genealogy Group Fall Genealogy Workshop presented by Oklahoma County OHCE Genealogy Group  ($)  https://www.ohcegenealogy.com/index.htm

Oct 04   (VIRTUAL) From Slave to Soldier: What Civil War Records Can Tell You about Your Ancestors presented by Solano County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://scgsca.org/

Oct 06   (In-Person /OK) Don’t Forget to Misspell, with Michelle Spencer presented by Oklahoma Genealogical Society   (Free)  https://www.okgensoc.org/

Oct 06   (Hybrid/NY) Weekly Genealogy Workshop presented by OWWL Library System / Walworth-Seely Public Library  (Free)  https://owwl.libcal.com/event/13890392

Oct 06   (Hybrid/MO) When Hell Came to Sharpsburg with author Steven Cowie presented by Ozarks Genealogical Society  (Free/Zoom available for members only)  https://ozarksgs.org/

Oct 07   (VIRTUAL) Discovering Your Hoosier Roots Using Social Media presented by Indiana Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.facebook.com/events/994753172762738/

Oct 08   (Hybrid/MI) Alan Spencer (in person)-The Spencer Family Project – A Reverse Genealogy Approach to the Four Spencer Brothers of Tuscola County presented by Bay County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.baymigensoc.com

Oct 08   (VIRTUAL) “Hoosier Family: Getting Started with Indiana Research” presented by Dana Palmer presented by Warren County Genealogical Society, OGS  (Free)  https://www.wcgsohio.org

Oct 09   (In-Person /GA) Party with the Past: Westview Cemetery presented by Atlanta History Center  (Free)  https://www.atlantahistorycenter.com/event/party-with-the-past-westview-cemetery/

Oct 09   (In-Person /FL) Coming to America: Immigration Prior to the 20^th Century, with Bernice Gleason presented by Halifax Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.halifaxgensociety.org/

Oct 09   (Hybrid/NY) “The Four Seasons in Folk Culture in Poland,” by Justyna Orlikowska  (Zoom available for members) presented by Polish Genealogical Society of New York State  (Free)  https://pgsnys.online/events/the-four-seasons-in-folk-culture-in-poland-by-justyna-orlikowska/

Oct 10   (In-Person /VA) Fighting Crime One Tree at a Time presented by City of Fairfax Regional Library  (Free)  https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/14644647

Oct 11   (In-Person /LA) “Hide and Seek: He’s There? He’s Not There? Our Audience Helps & Decides!!” with Phil Adderley – A-L-T Monthly Program presented by Ark-La-Tex Genealogical Association  (Free)  http://www.altgenealogy.com/calendar.htm

Oct 11   (In-Person /PA) Overshadowed by These Occult Influences presented by Heinz History Center & Fort Pitt Museum  (Free/$)  https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/event/speaker-saturday-overshadowed-by-these-occult-influences/

Oct 11   (VIRTUAL) Kentucky Ancestors Facebook Live: An Overview of KY Military Records with Walter Bowman presented by Kentucky Historical Society  (Free)  https://history.ky.gov/events/kentucky-ancestors-facebook-live-an-overview-of-ky-military-records-with-walter-bowman

Oct 11   (Hybrid/CT) Bryna O’Sulllivan – Did Benjamin Graves Die at the Battle of Groton Heights?

presented by Naugatuck Valley Genealogy Club  (Free)  https://naugatuckvalleygenealogyclub.org/2025/01/november-8-2025-bryna-osulllivan-did-benjamin-graves-die-at-the-battle-of-groton-heights/

Oct 11   (In-Person /CA) My China Roots and the Chinese American Experience presented by South San Francisco Public Library  (Free)  https://bacgg.org/index.php/2025/02/25/my-china-roots-the-chinese-american-experience-seminar/

Oct 11   (In-Person /OH) Telling Our Stories: A Journey Through Family History, with Sunny Morton presented by Stark Library  (Free)  https://starklibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/686c1efe6d83b22800d7035a

Oct 12   (VIRTUAL) “Immigration History: Laws, Documents and Stories” with Susan Weinberg presented by Jewish Genealogy Society of Pittsburgh  (Free/$)  https://www.pghjgs.org/event-details/immigration-history-laws-documents-and-stories-with-susan-weinberg

Oct 13   (VIRTUAL) Onion Skins and Peach Fuzz Memories of Ontario Farmerettes, With guest speaker, Bonnie Sitter presented by Bruce County Geneaological Society  (Free)  https://brucecountygenealogicalsociety.ca/category/webinars/

Oct 14   (In-Person /MI) Summer Successes and Lunch – BCGS Monthly Meeting presented by Berrien County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.bcgensoc.com/

Oct 14   (VIRTUAL) The Lives That Touched Belle Vue, Amherstburg presented by Essex Branch, Ontario Ancestors  (Free)  https://essex.ogs.on.ca/meetings/essex-branch-october-2025-the-lives-that-touched-belle-vue-amherstburg/

Oct 14   (In-Person /CA) How Natural Disasters, Catastrophes, and Crises Impact Your Research with Judy Harless presented by Fresno County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://fresno-genealogy.org/

Oct 14   (In-Person /AL) Genealogy Class Series: Beginner Genealogy presented by Huntsville-Madison County Public Library  (Free)  https://events.hmcpl.org/event/2025-10-14/genealogy-class-series-beginner-genealogy

Oct 15   (In-Person /VA) Genealogy for Beginners: What to Research presented by City of Fairfax Regional Library  (Free)  https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/14443395

Oct 15   (Hybrid/ON) World War II Experience through Letters Home with Paul van Nest presented by Kingston Historical Society, Ontario Genealogical Society / Ontario Ancestors  (Free)  https://www.kingstonhistoricalsociety.ca/events-news/

Oct 15   (Hybrid/MO) Researching Deed Records: Essential Sources for the Genealogist with Patti Hobbs presented by Ozarks Genealogical Society  (Free/Zoom available for members only)  https://ozarksgs.org/

Oct 16   (VIRTUAL) What’s Been Done Before presented by Cook Memorial Public Library District  (Free)  https://cooklib.libnet.info/event/13695626

Oct 20   (In-Person /CA) My China Roots and the Chinese American Experience presented by Redwood Shores Public Library  (Free)  https://www.redwoodcity.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/89120/2638?backlist=%2fdepartments%2flibrary%2fevents%2f-curm-10%2f-cury-2025

Oct 25   (VIRTUAL) NSDCGS 2025 Fall Seminar with Thomas MacEntee: Emerging Trends in Genealogy presented by North San Diego County Genealogical Society  ($)  https://nsdcgs.org/

Nov 01   (VIRTUAL) Using Maps and Geography in Genealogy, with Melinda Kashuba, Ph.D. presented by Solano County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://scgsca.org/

Nov 03   (Hybrid/MO) Finding Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood: The Challenge of Metes and Bounds Land Records with Michelle Dickens, CG presented by Ozarks Genealogical Society  (Free/Zoom available for members only)  https://ozarksgs.org/

Nov 08   (In-Person /KY) America250KY Roadshow: Mason County presented by Kentucky Historical Society  (Free)  https://history.ky.gov/events/america250ky-roadshow-mason-county

Nov 10   (VIRTUAL) Researching the 160^th, Through Military Records & Genealogical Websites, with guest speaker, Kent Kraemer presented by Bruce County Geneaological Society  (Free)  https://brucecountygenealogicalsociety.ca/category/webinars/

Nov 13   (Hybrid/IL) Central European Genealogy Is Easy presented by Cook Memorial Public Library District  (Free)  https://cooklib.libnet.info/event/13695822

Dec 06   (VIRTUAL) How to leave your Genealogy, with Lisa S. Gorrell presented by Solano County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://scgsca.org/

2026

May 01-03   (In-Person /TN) Burleson Family Association Reunion and Member Meeting presented by the Burleson Family Association  ($)  www.burlesonfamilyassociation.org

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