MGC Events Calendar
The MGC Calendar includes all delegate and board meetings. Also included are statewide seminars, major events sponsored by our member societies, and significant genealogical conferences and seminars.
September 2026
Sep
12
12
September
2026
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Flint Public Library,
1026 E. Kearsley St.
Flint, MI 48503
1026 E. Kearsley St.
Flint, MI 48503
In honor of the Flint Genealogical Society's 70th Anniversary, we have put together a seminar at the Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St., Flint, MI 48503 In the C. S. Mott Foundation Community Room from 10 am to 3 pm Our scheduled speakers are: Kris Rzepczynski, Rozlyn Kelly, &...
Sep
13
13
September
2026
All day
Join other genealogists for research in our nation’s capitol – and bring along your non-genealogist friends who would like to tour DC and the area! Visit the Kalamazoo Valley Genealogical Society website for additional details, a flyer, and helpful pre-trip resources.
Sep
26
26
September
2026
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Madonna University,
36600 Schoolcraft
Livonia, 48150 United States
36600 Schoolcraft
Livonia, 48150 United States
2026 is the 90th Anniversary of the Detroit Society of Genealogical Research. Celebrate with us on our 90th birthday at Madonna University. This is an all-day event. Attend in person or virtually. On-site attendees receive a continental breakfast and box lunch. Continental breakfast will be at 8:30 am. The registration...
Sep
26
26
September
2026
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Eaton County Fairgrounds – Kardell Hall,
The keynote speaker is D. Joshua Taylor, President of the New York Genealogical/Biographical Society. Also speaking are Brit Quarnberg Fathi and Cynthia Grostick. This symposium will be hybrid. Sessions: Bridging the Gap: Finding Ancestors Between 1780-1840 - D. Joshua Taylor New Tools & Ideas in Research - D. Joshua Taylor...
October 2026
Oct
08
08
October
2026
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Virtual Zoom,
MI
MI
Vitual monthly Board meeting
Oct
17
17
October
2026
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
The Pinnacle Center,
3330 Highland Drive
Hudsonville, Michigan
3330 Highland Drive
Hudsonville, Michigan
Got Ancestors 2026 October 17, 2026, at 9:00 am – 4:30 pm The Pinnacle Center 3330 Highland Dr, Hudsonville, MI 49426 Tony Burroughs, FUGA The sessions to be presented throughout the day are: Tracing Country Folks Seven Phases of African American Genealogy Using Genealogy Charts to Develop a DNA Strategy...
Oct
17
17
October
2026
10:30 am - 3:30 pm
American Polish Century Club,
33204 Maple Lane
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
33204 Maple Lane
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
The PGSM seminar includes live presentations with Q&A, a syllabus, and door prizes. Open to the public. Speakers and Presentations: Katherine R. Willson: America at 250: Opportunity, Exclusion, and Resilience Katherine R. Willson: Navigating the Historical and Genealogical Treasures Within Repositories: Libraries, Archives, and More Dr. John Radzilowski: Sweetest Heart...
Oct
25
25
October
2026
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Crowne Plaza Hotel,
925 S. Creyts Road
Lansing, MI 48917
925 S. Creyts Road
Lansing, MI 48917
Join the Lansing Area African American Genealogical Society to celebrate 25 years of preserving African American family history, educating the community, and supporting genealogical research. Dinner will be served, Founders and Past Presidents will be honored, and our featured speaker will be renowned genealogist, author, and lecturer Mr. Tony Burroughs,...
November 2026
Nov
12
12
November
2026
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Virtual Zoom,
MI
MI
Vitual monthly Board meeting
Nov
13
13
November
2026
11:00 am - 12:45 pm
Forum at the Michigan Library & Historical Center,
702 W Kalamazoo St
Lansing, Michigan 48915
702 W Kalamazoo St
Lansing, Michigan 48915
Adults are a diverse group of differing ages, experiences, working status, and more. Adults learn best with a variety of methodologies and approaches. Teaching adults is both rewarding and challenging. As teachers and lecturers, we are more effective if we recognize some of the strengths and weaknesses of adult learners—always...
Nov
14
14
November
2026
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Michigan Library & Historical Center,
702 West Kalamazoo Street
Lansing, MI 48912 United States
702 West Kalamazoo Street
Lansing, MI 48912 United States
Save the Date! Kelli Jo Bergheimer, M.S.M. at the 2026 MGC Fall Family History Event, Saturday, November 14, 2026. co-sponsored by the Archives of Michigan and the Library of Michigan. Presentations in-person! Michigan Library and Historical Center in Lansing. Attendees may choose to attend virtually. Registration opens in early September!...
December 2026
Dec
10
10
December
2026
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Virtual Zoom,
MI
MI
Vitual monthly Board meeting