Over 200 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 email is sponsored by Whittier Area Genealogical Society
This Week’s Genealogy News:
(Mentions of businesses or societies in our News are unpaid and non-affiliate. It’s simply good info.)
REGISTRATION OPENS SOON
Registration for both in-person and virtual courses at GRIP Genealogy Institute will open on Tuesday, February 4. Have you decided which course you’ll take? It’s difficult to choose just one from this year’s list! Check out the courses for both in-person and virtual here.
LIKE THE SEARS ‘WISH BOOK’ FOR GENEALOGISTS
The RootsTech 2025 full schedule of classes is now available for you to peruse, and save your “wish list” of favorite classes to attend, whether in-person or virtual via scheduling tools available either on your smartphone or computer. If you’re planning to attend online you’ll need to register (free) or sign in at the RootsTech.org website to create your playlist. Go ahead and add everything that sounds even remotely interesting, as you have a year (or sometimes longer) to view the content on-demand after it has been broadcast originally. Full details on the RootsTech blog here.
TIPS FOR SEARCHING THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES (US) CATALOG
NARA‘s “2024 Year in Review” includes a compilation of search tips they published in newsletters in 2024. These are very simple yet extremely handy tips for searching their online catalog, and how to fix common search issues that will be really helpful if you’re researching their catalog online. See the tips here.
MEETINGS NOW FREE
The virtual meetings of the Delaware Genealogical Society, previously free only for members, are now free for everyone who wishes to attend. Their upcoming program topics include artificial intelligence, methodology, Colonial research, and Delaware research. You can search our calendars for “Delaware Genealogical Society” or see their website.
IF YOU’RE IN THE ST. LOUIS AREA…
The St. Louis County Library is again holding their popular, free, “Genealogy University.” Those who attend any four History & Genealogy programs from January to March 2025 will receive a MyHeritage DNA test kit upon completion. You must be able to pick up your DNA kit in person at a library branch, and you must register by January 16. Spots are limited, applicants will chosen by lottery. The St. Louis County Library regularly has lots of free in-person AND virtual programs that you can find on the ConferenceKeeper calendar. You can register for their “Genealogy University” here.
NEWS FROM THE NATIONAL GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
> THROUGH 17 JANUARY The Foundations in Family History course bundle (FFH 101, 102, and 103), is on sale through Jan 17 with $75 off, using the code DISCOVER75. And if you take advantage of this offer by 2 January, you’ll receive a FREE digital NGS Research in the States guidebook to jumpstart your research journey. Simply add the RIS guidebook of your choice to your cart when you purchase the FFH bundle (by 2 Jan) and the discount will apply automatically.
> JAN 30 NEW ‘ORGCONNECTS’ – A “Town Hall Conversation on Organization Membership and Building Our Community” virtual program will be January 30 at 8 pm Eastern. NGS Organization members are invited to attend and be part of a conversation about organization membership resources, admins and delegates, and how we can all work together to build our community. There will be time for Q&A and connecting with fellow organization leaders. Organization representatives should have received an email with the Zoom signup. If you didn’t get the email or have question, please contact
membership@ngsgenealogy.org
> THROUGH 31 JANUARY – You still have time to be entered in a drawing to win some awesome prizes (valued between $85 and $335) when you purchase a National Genealogical Society “Gift Membership” until 31 January 2025 for someone who isn’t already a member. Full details on the NGS “UpFront” blog, here.
UPCOMING CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS & PAPERS DEADLINES
See the website’s Calls for Papers page for full details on these and other speaking opportunities.
- NEW! Jan 15 – America 250 Connecticut requesting presentation proposals
- Jan 15 – Association of Professional Genealogist (APG) Call for Webinar Proposals
- Jan 20 – Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies genetic genealogy symposium
- Jan 30 – 2025 Family History Technology Workshop
- Jan 31 – Utah Genealogical Association Call for Presentations
OTHER UPCOMING DEADLINES
- Jan 15 – Early bird discount ends for the California Genealogical Society 2025 All Ireland Genealogy Seminar with the Ulster Historical Foundation
- Jan 31 (Hybrid) KY – Early registration discount ends for NGS 2025 Family History Conference “Tales & Trails”
- Jan 31 – APG Fellowship 2025 (members only)
- Jan 31 – Richard S. Lackey Memorial Scholarship for Gen-Fed
- Feb 04 – GRIP Genealogy Institute registration opens
As always, feel free to send questions, corrections, comments, or concerns to me through either the CONTACT form on the website or email at info@conferencekeeper.org. I always appreciate submissions, updates, corrections and suggestions!
– Tami Osmer Mize
Below is a list of the events that were added this past week. (See the Calendar pages for complete details of these and ALL upcoming events!)
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Newly added events hosted by NGS Member Societies & Libraries:
Jan 12 (VIRTUAL) No Vitals? No Problem! – Building a Family through Circumstantial Evidence presented by Santa Cruz Jewish Genealogy Society (Free/$) www.scjgs.org
Jan 13 (In-Person /IL) Genealogy Workshop: Setting Genealogy Goals presented by Danville Public Library (Free) https://danvillepubliclibrary.org/event/genealogy-workshop-10/
Jan 13 (VIRTUAL) 2025 Research Planning: South King County Genealogical Society presented by South King County Genealogical Society (Free) https://www.skcgs.org
Jan 13 (VIRTUAL) “Writing My Family History” by Wes Patterson presented by The Central Georgia Genealogical Society (Free) https://cggs.org/
Jan 14 (VIRTUAL) Choosing a DNA Test for Your Research Goals presented by American Ancestors (Free) https://www.americanancestors.org/events/choosing-dna-test-your-research-goals
Jan 14 (VIRTUAL) US Census Records presented by Los Angeles FamilySearch Center (Free) https://churchofjesuschrist.zoom.us/j/97457980689?pwd=U6EsyGeb0LKy0JyP79NABr566efBLt.1
Jan 15 (VIRTUAL) Ancestry presented by Los Angeles FamilySearch Center (Free) https://churchofjesuschrist.zoom.us/j/97457980689?pwd=U6EsyGeb0LKy0JyP79NABr566efBLt.1
Jan 15 (VIRTUAL) FamilySearch Date and Place Standards: Basics and Beyond presented by BYU Library Family History Webinars (Free) https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/learning/webinars
Jan 16 (Hybrid/OR) Using Google Maps to Trace Ancestral Paths presented by Rogue Valley Genealogical Society ($) https://rvgslibrary.org/FormPage.asp?FormID=42
Jan 16 (Hybrid/AZ) Passing the Genealogy Baton presented by Southern Arizona Genealogy Society (Free) www.azsags.org
Jan 16 (VIRTUAL) Descendancy Chart presented by Los Angeles FamilySearch Center (Free) https://churchofjesuschrist.zoom.us/j/97457980689?pwd=U6EsyGeb0LKy0JyP79NABr566efBLt.1
Jan 17 (VIRTUAL) Did You Know? Gathering Known Information presented by Los Angeles FamilySearch Center (Free) https://churchofjesuschrist.zoom.us/j/97457980689?pwd=U6EsyGeb0LKy0JyP79NABr566efBLt.1
Jan 17 (VIRTUAL) Land Records presented by Los Angeles FamilySearch Center (Free) https://churchofjesuschrist.zoom.us/j/97457980689?pwd=U6EsyGeb0LKy0JyP79NABr566efBLt.1
Jan 18 (Hybrid/MI) Canadian Research presented by The Irish Genealogical Society of Michigan (Free/$) https://miigsm.org/
Jan 18 (VIRTUAL) Did You Know? Introduction to Family Search presented by Los Angeles FamilySearch Center (Free) https://churchofjesuschrist.zoom.us/j/97457980689?pwd=U6EsyGeb0LKy0JyP79NABr566efBLt.1
Jan 18 (VIRTUAL) Across the Prairie: Land Records in the Public Land States with Jamie Lee McManus Mayhew presented by The Sonoma County Genealogical Society (Free) https://www.scgsonline.org
Jan 20 (VIRTUAL) Platting Metes & Bounds – Technical User Group presented by South King County Genealogical Society (Free) https://www.skcgs.org
Jan 20 (VIRTUAL) Mess on the Desk: Online Tools to Organize and Collaborate with Your Cousins with Kelli Jo Bergheimer presented by Western Wayne County Genealogical Society (Free) https://wwcgs.org/
Jan 21 (In-Person /CA) Hawaiian Research Discussion presented by Oakland California FamilySearch Center (Free) https://templehill.org/event/hawaiian-research-discussion-jan-21-1100-am/
Jan 21 (Hybrid/CA) United Kingdom Research Part I presented by Oakland California FamilySearch Center (Free) https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/oakland_california/classes
Jan 21 (VIRTUAL) What About Our Criminal Ancestors? and Genealogy Resources in the Department of Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation at the University of Rochester. presented by Rochester Genealogical Society (Free) https://mms.nyrgs.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?org_id=RGS&eventid=146130
Jan 22 (In-Person /CA) DNA Special Interest Group presented by Oakland California FamilySearch Center (Free) https://templehill.org/event/dna-special-interest-group-jan-22-1100-am/
Jan 22 (In-Person /CA) Norwegian Research Discussion presented by Oakland California FamilySearch Center (Free) https://templehill.org/event/norwegian-research-discussion-jan-22-100-pm/
Jan 23 (Hybrid/CA) After Scanning Your Photos, Part 2 presented by Oakland California FamilySearch Center (Free) https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/oakland_california/classes
Jan 23 JOBS Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) – Social Media Specialist – Contract Position presented by Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) https://www.apgen.org/news_manager.php?page=38961
Jan 23 (VIRTUAL) Irish Social Gaggle on Zoom presented by Irish Genealogical Society International (Free) https://irishgenealogical.org/
Jan 23 (Hybrid/AZ) The Oregon Trail presented by Dawn Carlile presented by Family History Society of Arizona (Free) www.fhsa.org
Jan 25 (VIRTUAL) CNYGS January 2025 Virtual Program with Kate Penney Howard presented by The Central New York Genealogical Society (Free) www.CNYGS.ORG
Jan 25 (Hybrid/CO) If Cemeteries Could Talk Presented by: Vickie Smejkal, Long Time Genealogist presented by The Aurora Genealogical Society of Colorado (Free/$) https://www.auroragenealogicalsociety.com
Jan 25 (VIRTUAL) ZOOM Genealogy Club presented by Godfrey Memorial Library (Free/$) www.godfrey.org
Jan 28 (Hybrid/OR) German Interest Group presented by Rogue Valley Genealogical Society (Free) https://rvgslibrary.org/FormPage.asp?FormID=14
Jan 28 (Hybrid/CA) United Kingdom Research Part 2 presented by Oakland California FamilySearch Center (Free) https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/oakland_california/classes
Jan 28 (In-Person /GA) Archival Practices Every Genealogist Should Know presented by the Cobb County Genealogical Society (Free) https://cobbgagensoc.org/
Jan 29-26 (VIRTUAL) Making Connections: Interpreting DNA Test Results presented by American Ancestors ($) https://www.americanancestors.org/events/making-connections-interpreting-dna-test-results
Jan 30 (Hybrid/OR) Researching with the U.S. Census Records presented by Rogue Valley Genealogical Society ($) https://rvgslibrary.org/FormPage.asp?FormID=42
Jan 30 (Hybrid/CA) After Scanning Your Photos, Part 3 presented by Oakland California FamilySearch Center (Free) https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/oakland_california/classes
Feb 01 (Hybrid/TX) Tracing Southern Ancestors: Land and Tax Records with Diana Elder presented by Houston Genealogical Forum (Free) https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9817361753884/WN_lIcuV6lnQ5SW16-QTOpKyQ
Feb 01 (In-Person /MO) JCL Genealogy Club presented by Jefferson County Library Genealogy and Local History Dept. (Free) https://www.jeffcolib.org/genealogy
Feb 01 (In-Person /CA) Writing Family History with AI presented by Santa Clara Central Park Library (Free) https://www.sclibrary.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/101993/7956?curm=2&cury=2025
Feb 02 (Hybrid/MO) Finding Your Jewish Roots: Genealogy Workshop presented by St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum and St. Louis Genealogical Society ($) https://tickets.stlholocaustmuseum.org/events/7a7ad08d-4614-33e4-aba6-bd5967c934f1
Feb 02 (Hybrid/FL) Reparative Genealogy: Healing What Divides Us presented by Genealogical Society of Broward County (Free) https://gsbcfl.org
Feb 04 (Hybrid/DEADLINE) Registration Opens for GRIP Genealogy Institute – both In-Person and Virtual Courses presented by GRIP Genealogy Institute / NGS ($) https://grip.ngsgenealogy.org
Feb 05 (In-Person /MO) Moses Dickson and the African American Fight for Equality in Gilded Age Missouri with Jeffrey Smith, PhD. presented by Jefferson County Library – Northwest Branch, Genealogy and Local History (Free) https://www.jeffcolib.org/genealogy
Feb 05 (VIRTUAL) Finding the Last Enslaver presented by the Maryland Genealogical Society and Maryland Public Television ($) https://mdgensoc.org/
Feb 06-08 (VIRTUAL) Online Research Workshop: Preserving Your Family History Research: Documents, Bound Volumes, & Photographs presented by American Ancestors ($) https://www.americanancestors.org/events/online-research-workshop-preserving-your-family-history-research-documents-bound-volumes
Feb 08 (Hybrid/) Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Genealogy – SLGS Monthly Meeting presented by St. Louis Genealogical Society https://stlgs.org/
Feb 10 (VIRTUAL) “Pinning Down Your Ancestor’s Location” with Pam Vestal presented by The Central Georgia Genealogical Society (Free) https://cggs.org/
Feb 11 (VIRTUAL) Technology Interest Group Meeting – AmericanAncestors.org: Searching the Online Databases with Karen Fortin presented by the Rochester Genealogical Society (Free) https://mms.nyrgs.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=140824
Feb 13 (VIRTUAL) Researching Famine Irish Ancestors in Ireland’s Poor Law presented by American Ancestors (Free) https://www.americanancestors.org/events/researching-famine-irish-ancestors-irelands-poor-law
Feb 13 (VIRTUAL) Genealogy 101 – Wills and Probates presented by Rogue Valley Genealogical Society ($) https://rvgslibrary.org/FormPage.asp?FormID=20
Feb 14 (Hybrid/AZ) WORKSHOP: Building Bridges Through Time: Mastering Genealogy with D. Joshua Taylor presented by Southern Arizona Genealogy Society ($) https://www.azsags.org/cpage.php?pt=37
Feb 15 (Hybrid/AZ) SEMINAR: Building Bridges Through Time: Mastering Genealogy with D. Joshua Taylor presented by Southern Arizona Genealogy Society ($) www.azsags.org
Feb 15 (VIRTUAL) Irish Vital Records: Unlock the Story of Your Ancestors presented by Irish Genealogical Society International ($) https://irishgenealogical.org/eventListings.php?nm=34
Feb 20-22 (In-Person /MA) Genealogical Skills Bootcamp presented by American Ancestors ($) https://www.americanancestors.org/events/genealogical-skills-bootcamp
Feb 22 (Hybrid/CO) Military Records Hiding in Plain Sight Presented by: Jeff Adams, Long Time Genealogist presented by The Aurora Genealogical Society of Colorado (Free/$) https://www.auroragenealogicalsociety.com
Feb 25 (Hybrid/OR) German Interest Group presented by Rogue Valley Genealogical Society (Free) https://rvgslibrary.org/FormPage.asp?FormID=14
Feb 25 (VIRTUAL) Finding Irish Origins: A County is Not Enough! presented by American Ancestors ($) https://www.americanancestors.org/events/finding-irish-origins-county-not-enough-0
Feb 26 (VIRTUAL) I Have a Question!: Digging for Genealogy Clues with Eleanor O. Brisko presented by Niagara County Genealogical Society (Free) niagaragenealogy.org
Mar 01 (VIRTUAL) IGHR Registration opens at 9 am Eastern! presented by Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research / Georgia Genealogical Society ($) https://ighr.gagensociety.org/ighr-courses/
Mar 01 Deadline (In-Person /WI) Early registration discount ends for Gene-A-Rama 2025 – “DNA and Societies” presented by Wisconsin State Genealogical Society and Hosted by: Genealogical Research Society of Eau Claire (GRSEC) ($) https://wsgs.org/2025-GAR
Mar 08 (Hybrid/) Exploring the Clark Family Branch Memory Lab presented by St. Louis Genealogical Society https://stlgs.org/
Mar 09 (Hybrid/FL) Connecting Through Family Reunions presented by Genealogical Society of Broward County (Free) https://gsbcfl.org
Mar 11 (Hybrid/MN) Irish Heritage Day 2025 presented by Irish Genealogical Society International ($) https://irishgenealogical.org/eventListings.php?nm=34
Mar 13 (VIRTUAL) Friend or Foe: Researching Colonial Ancestors During the American Revolution presented by American Ancestors (Free) https://www.americanancestors.org/events/friend-or-foe-researching-colonial-ancestors-during-american-revolution
Mar 15 (Hybrid/MO) Refreshing Your German Research presented by St. Louis Genealogical Society (Free) https://stlgs.org/about-us-2/sigs-and-special-programs/german-special-interest-group-2
Mar 20 (Hybrid/AZ) A Closer Look at the 1850-1950 Census presented by Southern Arizona Genealogy Society (Free) www.azsags.org
Mar 22 (In-Person /) StLGS Open House presented by St. Louis Genealogical Society https://stlgs.org/
Mar 22 (Hybrid/CO) Priceless Information Hiding in Plain Sight on Find A Grave Presented by: Karol Shupe, Long Time Genealogist presented by The Aurora Genealogical Society of Colorado (Free/$) https://www.auroragenealogicalsociety.com
Mar 28-29 (In-Person /WI) Gene-A-Rama 2025 – “DNA and Societies” presented by Wisconsin State Genealogical Society and Hosted by: Genealogical Research Society of Eau Claire (GRSEC) ($) https://wsgs.org/2025-GAR
Apr 01 JOBS (Hybrid/JOBS) Events Manager Wanted presented by Bucks County Genealogical Society (Free) www.bucksgen.org
Apr 02-30 (VIRTUAL) Revolutionary War Research: Tracing Patriot and Loyalist Ancestors presented by American Ancestors ($) https://www.americanancestors.org/events/revolutionary-war-research-tracing-patriot-and-loyalist-ancestors
Apr 10-12 (In-Person /MA) Research Getaway in Boston: Filling in the Dash: Uncovering Ancestral Stories presented by American Ancestors ($) https://www.americanancestors.org/events/research-getaway-boston-filling-dash-uncovering-ancestral-stories
Apr 12 (Hybrid/) Widowhood in French St. Louis – SLGS Monthly Meeting presented by St. Louis Genealogical Society https://stlgs.org/
Apr 17 (VIRTUAL) Best Published Resources for Colonial New England Research presented by American Ancestors (Free) https://www.americanancestors.org/events/best-published-resources-colonial-new-england-research
Apr 17 (Hybrid/AZ) Member Stories presented by Southern Arizona Genealogy Society (Free) www.azsags.org
Apr 22 (VIRTUAL) GRIVA Program: Kate Kelley – The Photo Angel presented by GRIVA (Genealogical Research Institute of Virginia) (Free) http://www.griva.org
Apr 26 (VIRTUAL) VGS Spring 2025 Virtual Conference presented by the Virginia Genealogical Society ($) https://www.vgs.org/event/vgs-spring-2025-virtual-conference-and-annual-meeting-26-apr-2025/
Apr 26 (VIRTUAL) Mr. Blackstone’s Common Law presented by Irish Genealogical Society International ($) https://irishgenealogical.org/eventListings.php?nm=34
Apr 26 (Hybrid/CO) Exciting Additions to Family Tree Maker That Make Searches More Powerful Presented by: Barb Walker, Long Time Genealogist presented by The Aurora Genealogical Society of Colorado (Free/$) https://www.auroragenealogicalsociety.com
May 03 (Hybrid/) Annual Family History Conference: AI and DNA: Tools to Unlock the Past presented by St. Louis Genealogical Society https://stlgs.org/
May 13 (VIRTUAL) English Immigration to the American Colonies presented by American Ancestors (Free) https://www.americanancestors.org/events/english-immigration-american-colonies
May 15 (Hybrid/AZ) A Sterling Life: John Danz, Seattle Theatre Pioneer and a Grandson’s Journey presented by Southern Arizona Genealogy Society (Free) www.azsags.org
May 21-23 TOUR (In-Person /MA) Connecticut Research Tour presented by American Ancestors ($) https://www.americanancestors.org/events/connecticut-research-tour
Jun 03-24 (VIRTUAL) 17th-Century English Research presented by American Ancestors ($) https://www.americanancestors.org/events/17th-century-english-research
Jun 12 (VIRTUAL) Best Published Resources for German Research in America presented by American Ancestors (Free) https://www.americanancestors.org/events/best-published-resources-german-research-america
Jun 14 (Hybrid/) Special Places in St. Louis – SLGS Monthly Meeting presented by St. Louis Genealogical Society https://stlgs.org/
Jun 21 (Hybrid/MO) Status Designation in German Church Records: A Mirror of Local Society presented by The St. Louis Genealogical Society (Free) https://stlgs.org/about-us-2/sigs-and-special-programs/german-special-interest-group-2
Jul 10 (VIRTUAL) On the Ground: Top Repositories for Researching Upstate New York presented by American Ancestors (Free) https://www.americanancestors.org/events/ground-top-repositories-researching-upstate-new-york
Jul 12 (Hybrid/) Refreshing Your Family History Research presented by St. Louis Genealogical Society https://stlgs.org/
Jul 15-19 (In-Person /MA) Come Home to New England presented by American Ancestors ($) https://www.americanancestors.org/events/come-home-new-england-0
Jul 27 (VIRTUAL) 2025 Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research presented by IGHR/ Georgia Genealogical Society ($) https://ighr.gagensociety.org/ighr-courses/
Aug 09 (Hybrid/) Lesser-Known Genealogica – SLGS Resourches at the National Archives presented by st. Louis Genealogical Society https://stlgs.org/
Aug 14-16 (In-Person /MA) Research Getaway in Boston: Technology in Family History presented by American Ancestors ($) https://www.americanancestors.org/events/research-getaway-boston-technology-family-history
Sep 13 (Hybrid/) What Did They Die From? presented by St. Louis Genealogical Society https://stlgs.org/
Sep 20 (Hybrid/MO) St. Louis Freie Gemeinde presented by St. Louis Genealogical Society (Free) https://stlgs.org/about-us-2/sigs-and-special-programs/german-special-interest-group-2
Oct 11 (Hybrid/) Genealogy Resources at St. Louis Public Library – SLGS Monthly Meeting presented by St. Louis Genealogical Society https://stlgs.org/
Nov 08 (Hybrid/) The Cholera Epidemic in St. Louis and the Effects It Had on Immigrants – SLGS Monthly Meeting presented by St. Louis Genealogical Society https://stlgs.org/
Newly added genealogy events from all others:
Jan 07 (Hybrid/IL) Essential Tools and Techniques for Genetic Genealogy presented by Aimee Rose-Haynes presented by Elgin (IL) Genealogical Society (Free) www.elginroots.com
Jan 09 (Hybrid/PA) Beyond the Basics: Effectively Using Ancestry.com presented by Main Line Genealogy Club (Free/$) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/effectively-using-ancestrycom-by-kate-townsend-hybrid-online-registration-464591785537?aff=oddtdtcreator&mc_eid=e54bde1cc5&mc_cid=80f129bd8a
Jan 10 (VIRTUAL) Ski, Climb, Fight: The 10th Mountain Division and the Rise of Mountain Warfare With Lance Blyth presented by Brattleboro Literary Festival (Free) https://brattleborolitfest.org/literary-cocktail-hour-2/
Jan 11 (VIRTUAL) The Postal Service presented by Royal Gorge Regional Museum & History Center (Free) https://www.canoncity.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=2479
Jan 11 (In-Person /TX) Hispanic Genealogical Society of Houston Monthly Meeting presented by Hispanic Genealogical Society of Houston (Free) https://www.facebook.com/events/464537559708557?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22group%22%7D]%7D
Jan 11 (Hybrid/FL) Preserving Personal Memories presented by Imperial Polk Genealogical Society (Free) ipgs.org Request a zoom link at news@ipgs.org
Jan 11 (Hybrid/ID) Add a Snapshot to Your Research presented by Idaho Genealogical Society (Free) https://idahogenealogy.org/
Jan 11 (In-Person /CA) The Chinese Experience in Mexico, with John Schmal presented by Society of Hispanic Historical and Ancestral Research (Free) https://shhar.org/
Jan 12 (VIRTUAL) Projectkin LIVE Video Chat presented by The Projectkin Community (Free) https://tockify.com/eventscalendar/agenda?search=Video%20chat
Jan 12 (VIRTUAL) Jewish experiences in former eastern Galicia, based on the files of the Soviet security apparatus (NKVD), with Dr. Andrew Zalewski presented by Gesher Galicia (members only) www.geshergalicia.org
Jan 14 (VIRTUAL) Mind Mapping – Organising your family history with Linda Hammond presented by Nuneaton & North Warwickshire Family History Society ($) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mind-mapping-organising-your-family-history-with-linda-hammond-tickets-1139680718709
Jan 14 (Hybrid/WA) Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society Monthly Educational Meeting presented by Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society (Free) www.tpcgs.org
Jan 15 CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS Presentation proposals requested for America 250 Connecticut presented by America250 Connecticut https://ct250.org/events/2025-conference/2025-america-250-ct-conference/
Jan 15 (VIRTUAL) Collections Up Close presented by Society of Genealogists (Free) https://members.sog.org.uk/events/6749bde12f9806000865a837
Jan 18 (In-Person /ON) Navigating Searches in Indigenous Ancestry – space is limited! presented by Sault Ste. Marie Public Library (Free) https://ssmpl.ca/calendar/index.cfm?fuseaction=ViewOneBooking&ID=3715
Jan 18 (VIRTUAL) “The Envelope Please: There’s More to Correspondence Than Letters” by Jean Wilcox Hibben presented by MVGS Moreno Valley Genealogical Society (Free) https://morenovalleygenealogicalsociety.wordpress.com/
Jan 18 (VIRTUAL) Researching your family history: wills presented by The National Archives (UK) (Free) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/researching-your-family-history-wills-tickets-1088536545109
Jan 18 (VIRTUAL) Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society Book Club presented by Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society (Free) www.tpcgs.org
Jan 19 (VIRTUAL) Defying Expectations: The Story of a Jewish Woman who Took on the Russian Empire, with Lara Diamond presented by the Jewish Genealogical Society of Palm Beach County (Free) https://jgspbc.org/event/lara-diamond-defying-expectations-the-story-of-a-jewish-woman-who-took-on-the-russian-empire/
Jan 19 (In-Person /FL) DNA Experiences and Outcomes: The Good and The Bad presented by The Jewish Genealogical Society of Southwest Florida (Free) https://www.jgsswf.org/
Jan 19 (VIRTUAL) Black History and Ancestry Talks with Paul Crooks presented by Paul Crooks $ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-history-and-ancestry-talks-with-paul-crooks-tickets-1072938190009
Jan 20 (VIRTUAL) Gems from the “Gen Mag” presented by Society of Genealogists (Free) https://members.sog.org.uk/events/6749fe092f98060008663506/description
Jan 20 (VIRTUAL) Using AI to Read and Translate Handwritten Swedish Documents presented by Swenson Swedish Immigration Research Center (Free/$) https://augustana.formstack.com/forms/genealogyclub_125
Jan 21 (Hybrid/) Lunchtime chat – are there more records for the rich or the poor? presented by Society of Genealogists (Free) https://members.sog.org.uk/events/6538e3c933d2260008bb7b81
Jan 21 (VIRTUAL) PAST Introduction to Archival Research presented by The National Archives (UK) (Free) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/past-introduction-to-archival-research-online-registration-665444912647
Jan 21 (VIRTUAL) Digging Into Your Family Stories presented by Treehouse Literary Arts Studio ($) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/digging-into-your-family-stories-tickets-1134718526659
Jan 22 (VIRTUAL) Introduction to Family History presented by National Library of Scotland (Free) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introduction-to-family-history-tickets-910360571977
Jan 22 (VIRTUAL) The Future of Genealogy by Jarrett Ross presented by the Jewish Genealogy Society of Long Island (Free) https://jgsli.org/mc-events/the-future-of-genealogy-by-jarrett-ross/?mc_id=88
Jan 22 (VIRTUAL) Jewish Family Research at the Genealogy Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana, with Curt Witcher presented by Jewish Genealogical Society of Toronto (Free) https://jgstoronto.ca/programs/
Jan 23 (VIRTUAL) ONLINE Interactive Genealogy Workshop with Family Genealogist Selena Carty presented by Black History Studies ($) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/online-interactive-genealogy-workshop-with-family-genealogist-selena-carty-tickets-1140692153939?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Jan 23 (In-Person /MO) Geospatially Rediscovering the Trail of Tears in Missouri presented by Missouri State Archives (Free) https://www.sos.mo.gov/archives/about/calendar
Jan 23 (VIRTUAL) Three Sisters from Kensington & Chelsea Union presented by Ottawa Branch, Ontario Ancestors (Free) https://ottawa.ogs.on.ca/events/
Jan 23 (VIRTUAL) AI: Your Genealogical Assistant presented by Ostfriesen Genealogical Society of America (Free) https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtceugqDMvGdx16N_H2g8Xwu13GDmdGNiq#/registration Jan 23 (VIRTUAL) The Erie Canal and the Opening of the Midwest, with Annette Burke Lyttle presented by Marin County Genealogical Society https://www.maringensoc.org/event-5941930
Jan 25 (VIRTUAL) The Workhouse and Infirmary, Southwell presented by Society of Genealogists ($) https://members.sog.org.uk/events/6749bb532f9806000865a3e0
Jan 25 (VIRTUAL) Workshop on Extracting genealogy information from death certificates presented by Christ Bible Fellowship Church-Women’s Ministry ($) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/workshop-on-extracting-genealogy-information-from-death-certificates-tickets-1128697718259
Jan 25 (VIRTUAL) A Genealogical Treasure Hunt: Uncovering Hidden Local Resources presented by Sonoma County Library (Free) https://events.sonomalibrary.org/event/placeholder-genealogy-event-68784
Jan 25 (VIRTUAL) Researching your family history: 20th century sources presented by The National Archives (UK) (Free) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/researching-your-family-history-20th-century-sources-tickets-1088542031519?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&keep_tld=1
Jan 25 (In-Person /AR) Tracing Your Ancestor Genealogy Workshop presented by Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park (Free) https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/events/tracing-your-ancestor-genealogy-workshop-0/78987579
Jan 26 (VIRTUAL) Black History for Beginners: Ancients to the Present presented by Paul Crooks $ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-history-for-beginners-ancients-to-the-present-tickets-1077295542969
Jan 29 (VIRTUAL) Discussion on how to keep your Genealogical Society Active presented by Stanly County Genealogical Society (Free). Reach out to Pcollins.anc@gmail.com for meeting information.
Jan 30 (VIRTUAL) Mapping for Family History with Dr. Sophie Kay presented by Family Tree $ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mapping-for-family-history-with-dr-sophie-kay-tickets-1111355146159
Jan 30 (VIRTUAL) Getting the Most from the Online Foundling Hospital Archive presented by Society of Genealogists ($) https://members.sog.org.uk/events/675b16402f9806000880c780
Jan 30 (VIRTUAL) Holocaust Memorial Day 2025: “Where is my grandfather?” A Family History of the Holocaust in Hungary presented by The Wiener Holocaust Library (Free) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/holocaust-memorial-day-2025-where-is-my-grandfather-a-family-history-tickets-1117788368099
Jan 31 (VIRTUAL) A Deep Dive into FamilySearch’s Search Tools presented by Society of Genealogists ($) https://members.sog.org.uk/events/6756b9902f9806000879bf01/description
Jan 31 AWARD/GRANT/SCHOLARSHIP (In-Person /DC) Richard S. Lackey Memorial Scholarship for Gen-Fed presented by Genealogical Institute on Federal Records https://www.gen-fed.org/2025-richard-s-lackey-memorial-scholarship/
Feb 01 (VIRTUAL) My Ancestor Made Hats or Straw Hats presented by Society of Genealogists ($) https://members.sog.org.uk/events/6745a9882f980600085f9cf5/description
Feb 01 (VIRTUAL) Tax Records: More Exciting Than You Might Think, with Annette Burke Lyttle presented by Solano County Genealogical Society (Free) https://www.scgsca.org/
Feb 02 (VIRTUAL) 45th IAJGS International Conference Virtual Information Program presented by Northeast Indiana Jewish Genealogy Society and the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies (IAJGS) (Free) www.iajgs2025.org
Feb 03 (VIRTUAL) Writing Your Life Story Club presented by Society of Genealogists (Free) https://members.sog.org.uk/events/665737f15837490008506704/description
Feb 03 (VIRTUAL) Book Club: The Merchants House: Meet the Author presented by Society of Genealogists (Free) https://members.sog.org.uk/events/6661d9c758374900086165aa/description
Feb 03 (VIRTUAL) “Be a Super Sleuth: Accessing & Using Images and Full Text Search” presented by Leeds & Grenville Branch, OGS (Free) https://leedsandgrenville.ogs.on.ca
Feb 04 (In-Person /) Using English and Welsh Court Records for Family History presented by Society of Genealogists ($) https://members.sog.org.uk/events/66feb5a82f98060008f3b300/description
Feb 04 (VIRTUAL) 21st Century Italian Genealogy with Michael Cassara presented by Chemung County Library District (Free) https://www.chemunglibraries.org/
Feb 05 (VIRTUAL) Narrating Your Methodology Journey presented by Society of Genealogists ($) https://members.sog.org.uk/events/67616e4a7acf77000876f6a7
Feb 06 (VIRTUAL) Visit: London Library presented by Society of Genealogists ($) https://members.sog.org.uk/events/66f6c5472f98060008e69e1a/description
Feb 06 (VIRTUAL) Exploring Ancestral Origins through DNA presented by Society of Genealogists ($) https://members.sog.org.uk/events/67503e462f98060008701c59/description
Feb 07 (VIRTUAL) Photogenealogy Advice Hour presented by Society of Genealogists (Free) https://members.sog.org.uk/events/676053ec7acf770008754318/description
Feb 08 (VIRTUAL) Genealogy Club: Mastering the Art of Deciphering Old Handwriting with Carla Cegielski presented by Chemung County Library District (Free) https://www.chemunglibraries.org/
Feb 08 (Hybrid/FL) Keeping the Story Alive: Creating Family Books presented by Imperial Polk Genealogical Society (Free) www.ipgs.org Request a zoom link at news@ipgs.org
Feb 08 (In-Person /CA) Free Genealogy Workshop presented by The Monserate Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (Free) email Maureen.hudson@monserate.californiadar.org, or call 760-207-9399. https://monserate.californiadar.org/
Feb 08 (Hybrid/ID) Using Fold3 Library Edition presented by Idaho Genealogical Society (Free) https://idahogenealogy.org/
Feb 08 (In-Person /CA) Mexican Migration as a Catalyst for Assimilation (1550-1821)”: by John Schmal presented by Society of Hispanic Historical and Ancestral Research (Free) https://shhar.org/
Feb 09 (VIRTUAL) Seeking Polish Ancestors presented by Northeast Indiana Jewish Genealogy Society (Free) https://neindianajgs.org/upcoming-events/
Feb 11 (VIRTUAL) Special Collections Wills at SoG and Elsewhere presented by Society of Genealogists (Free) https://members.sog.org.uk/events/675c53867acf7700086f0e11
Feb 11 (VIRTUAL) February Palaeography Club presented by Society of Genealogists (Free) https://members.sog.org.uk/events/66ed7d332f98060008d88037/description
Feb 12 (VIRTUAL) Black History & Genealogy presented by Solano County Genealogical Society (Free) https://www.scgsca.org/
Feb 12 (VIRTUAL) Professional Corner: Copyright Considerations presented by Society of Genealogists ($) https://members.sog.org.uk/events/6751d7fe2f98060008729448/description
Feb 14 (VIRTUAL) SoG Virtual Café presented by Society of Genealogists (Free) https://members.sog.org.uk/events/6760284a7acf77000874ef00
Feb 15 (VIRTUAL) Choosing Family History Software presented by Society of Genealogists ($) https://members.sog.org.uk/events/674f29862f980600086e1913
Feb 15 (VIRTUAL) The Hidden Half of the Family: Finding Women and Children in Legal Records presented by Wisconsin Historical Society ($) https://shop.wisconsinhistory.org/hidden-half-of-the-family-webinar
Feb 15 (VIRTUAL) “Those Who Served and Those Who Could Not or Would Not 1776-1945” by Mary Ann Vincent presented by MVGS- Moreno Valley Genealogical Society (Free) https://morenovalleygenealogicalsociety.wordpress.com/
Feb 17 (In-Person /) Researching in NorthEast (Durham, Northumberland & Tyne and Wear) presented by Society of Genealogists (Free) https://members.sog.org.uk/events/67138d952f980600081378c4
Feb 18 (VIRTUAL) Introduction to DNA Tests for Family History with Katherine Willson presented by Chemung County Library District (Free) https://www.chemunglibraries.org/
Feb 19 (VIRTUAL) Collections Up Close presented by Society of Genealogists (Free) https://members.sog.org.uk/events/675c55967acf7700086f113f/description
Feb 20 (In-Person /) Visit: Barnardos Archives presented by Society of Genealogists ($) https://members.sog.org.uk/events/66f3f5ad2f98060008e230d0/description
Feb 20 (VIRTUAL) Getting the Most from Newspapers on FindMyPast presented by Society of Genealogists ($) https://members.sog.org.uk/events/676022f07acf77000874e6aa/description
Feb 22 (VIRTUAL) I Found Something-Hope for Kurpie research presented by Polish American Foundation of Connecticut ($) https://www.paf-welcomehome.org/2025-genealog-lecture-series-non-vital-records-new-sources
Feb 22 (VIRTUAL) The Slavs, their Native Faith and Folk Culture presented by Polish American Foundation of Connecticut ($) https://www.paf-welcomehome.org/2025-genealog-lecture-series-non-vital-records-new-sources
Feb 22 (VIRTUAL) Polish road to paradise: Polish exiles in Tengeru presented by Polish American Foundation of Connecticut ($) https://www.paf-welcomehome.org/2025-genealog-lecture-series-non-vital-records-new-sources
Feb 22 (VIRTUAL) The Heraldry institution of the Kingdom of Poland presented by Polish American Foundation of Connecticut ($) https://www.paf-welcomehome.org/2025-genealog-lecture-series-non-vital-records-new-sources
Feb 24 (VIRTUAL) Gems from the “Gen Mag” presented by Society of Genealogists (Free) https://members.sog.org.uk/events/675b119a2f9806000880bfa7
Feb 25 (Hybrid/) Lunchtime Chat: A Gown for Widow Ilsley, the Old Poor Law in Action presented by Society of Genealogists (Free) https://members.sog.org.uk/events/6759d3b52f980600087ee95e/description
Feb 26 (VIRTUAL) North East Ancestors at the SoG presented by Society of Genealogists (Free) https://members.sog.org.uk/events/674b0d162f9806000867c972/description
Feb 27 (In-Person /) Visit: Tyne & Wear Archives presented by Society of Genealogists ($) https://members.sog.org.uk/events/6751dc5e2f98060008729c2a/description
Feb 27 (VIRTUAL) One Team, Two Uncles, Three Victories presented by Ottawa Branch, Ontario Ancestors (Free) https://ottawa.ogs.on.ca/events/
Mar 01 (VIRTUAL) Unraveling Family History with AI: Leveraging AI to Trace an Ancestor’s Journey, with Chat GPT, with Diane Henriks presented by Solano County Genealogical Society (Free) https://www.scgsca.org/
Mar 04 (VIRTUAL) Researching Rural Ancestors presented by Wisconsin Historical Society ($) https://shop.wisconsinhistory.org/researching-rural-ancestors-webinar
Mar 06-07 (In-Person /AZ) Ulster Historical Society: Researching Your Irish and Scots-Irish Ancestors presented by The McClelland Library ($) https://www.azirish.org/ulster-historical-foundation/
Mar 08 (VIRTUAL) Where are the Original Records? Ukrainian Archive Organization, Onsite Research & Correspondence presented by Polish American Foundation of Connecticut ($) https://www.paf-welcomehome.org/2025-genealog-lecture-series-non-vital-records-new-sources
Mar 08 (Hybrid/FL) A Florida Family Homesteader During Times of Social, Racial, and Political Unrest presented by Imperial Polk Genealogical Society (Free) ipgs.org Request a zoom link at news@ipgs.org
Mar 08 (VIRTUAL) Polish databases: Indeks Represjonowanych and Straty.pl presented by Polish American Foundation of Connecticut ($) https://www.paf-welcomehome.org/2025-genealog-lecture-series-non-vital-records-new-sources
Mar 08 (Hybrid/ID) A History Lesson on French Canada and the King’s Daughters presented by Idaho Genealogical Society (Free) https://idahogenealogy.org/
Mar 08 (In-Person /CA) Spanish Records for Genealogy: by Letty Rodella presented by Society of Hispanic Historical and Ancestral Research (Free) https://shhar.org/
Mar 08 (VIRTUAL) The Community Collections Portal – community archives in Poland and how it can be used for genealogical research. presented by Polish American Foundation of Connecticut ($) https://www.paf-welcomehome.org/2025-genealog-lecture-series-non-vital-records-new-sources
Mar 08 (VIRTUAL) The Polish State Repatriation Authority and its value to genealogists. presented by Polish American Foundation of Connecticut ($) https://www.paf-welcomehome.org/2025-genealog-lecture-series-non-vital-records-new-sources
Mar 14 (VIRTUAL) Frances Tryon, Historic Hillside Cemetery, GAR and Woman’s Relief Corp. (WRC) presented by Truckee Meadows Community College (Free) https://libguides.tmcc.edu/c.php?g=606579
Mar 15 (VIRTUAL) “Murder in the Mountains: Solving a Paternity Case with DNA and Court Records” by Kate Penney Howard presented by MVGS- Moreno Valley Genealogical Society (Free) https://morenovalleygenealogicalsociety.wordpress.com/
Apr 05 (Hybrid/CO) Beyond Church Records: Using Manoral and Land Records in Czech Genealogy presented by Colorado Czech/Slovak/Rusyn Interest Group (Free) https://www.facebook.com/groups/617444758446124
Apr 08 (VIRTUAL) 19th Century Photography and Genealogy presented by Wisconsin Historical Society ($) https://shop.wisconsinhistory.org/19th-century-photography-and-genealogy
Apr 12 (Hybrid/FL) Genealogical Traps and Escapes presented by Imperial Polk Genealogical Society (Free) www.ipgs.org Request a zoom link at news@ipgs.org
Apr 12 (In-Person /CA) Restoring Memories: Photo Restoration: by Sindy Valdez & Michael Vega presented by Society of Hispanic Historical and Ancestral Research (Free) https://shhar.org/
Apr 19 (VIRTUAL) “Discovering the Richness of Your Ancestors Life in End-of-Life Records” by Pam Vestal presented by MVGS- Moreno Valley Genealogical Society (Free) https://morenovalleygenealogicalsociety.wordpress.com/
May 06 (VIRTUAL) Save Your Stones: Cemetery Preservation Basics presented by Wisconsin Historical Society ($) https://shop.wisconsinhistory.org/save-your-stones-cemetery-preservation-webinar
May 10 (Hybrid/FL) A Grave Story presented by Imperial Polk Genealogical Society (Free) www.ipgs.org Request a zoom link at news@ipgs.org
May 10 (In-Person /CA) The Expedition of 1781: Establishing a Spanish Foothold in Southern California: by John Schmal presented by Society of Hispanic Historical and Ancestral Research (Free) https://shhar.org/
May 31 (VIRTUAL) A Visit to Wisconsin Historical Society: Genealogy Collections and Services at WHS presented by Wisconsin Historical Society ($) https://shop.wisconsinhistory.org/whs-genealogy-collections-webinar
Jun 04-11 (In-Person /UK) Ken You Kin Summer School presented by Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies ($) https://bit.ly/kyk2025
Jun 14 (In-Person /CA) The Californio Legacy: A Family’s Journey: by Carlos Gonzales presented by Society of Hispanic Historical and Ancestral Research (Free) https://shhar.org/
Jul 12 (In-Person /CA) AI for Genealogy: Revolutionizing Family History Research: by Sindy Valdez presented by Society of Hispanic Historical and Ancestral Research (Free) https://shhar.org/
Oct 26-02 (In-Person /UT) Swedish American Genealogist Workshop presented by Swenson Swedish Immigration Research Center ($) https://www.swensoncenter.org/sagworkshop
Nov 15 (VIRTUAL) “What The Law Put Asunder” by Sara Cochran presented by MVGS- Moreno Valley Genealogical Society (Free) https://morenovalleygenealogicalsociety.wordpress.com/
Oct 24 (VIRTUAL) Organize Digital and Digitized Photos & Documents Using AI with Art Taylor presented by Legacy Family Tree Webinars (members only) https://familytreewebinars.com/webinar/organize-digital-and-digitized-photos-documents-using-ai/
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