An experience featuring research strategies and highlighting important resources through the lens of researching African American ancestors. Break out sessions include: Genealogy 101, Newspaper Research, Military Research, and Using DNA in genealogy.Keynote Speaker: Dr. Nakia Parker, MSU Assistant Professor of History, will present "Black Histories on Native Lands: The Legacies of Slavery and Indian Removal ... Read more
Includes live presentations with Q&A, a syllabus, and door prizes. Attend either day or both days — Open to the public. Day 1 is Webinar Only. Polish DNA: Stories It Reveals and the Ways to Use It for Genealogical Purposes by Eryk Jan Grzeszkowiak Changing Places, Changing Borders: Overcoming Geographic Challenges by David Obee For an informational ... Read more
Day 2 is Webinar or In-person at the American Polish Cultural Center, 2975 E. Maple Road, Troy, MI. In-person registration includes a continental breakfast and lunch with Polish food. In-person seating is limited. Includes live presentations with Q&A, a syllabus, and door prizes. Attend either day or both days — Open to the public. Inaccuracies, ... Read more
Katherine R. Willson (Dexter, Michigan) is an engaging & dynamic genealogy lecturer at local, regional, and national events; a full-time researcher for private clients; and a genealogy educator for 20+ years. She is the founder and Past President of the Virtual Genealogical Association, past President of the Michigan Genealogical Council, past board member for the ... Read more
St. Clair County Genealogy & History Society will be holding our annual Hebner Family Memorial Genealogy Seminar 9:00 Registration 9:30 – 10:45 Traditions: Passing Them On - Lori Fox 11:00 – 11:15 Presentation: St. Clair County Library – Michigan Room 11:15 – 12:30 Becoming American: Research with Naturalization Records - Kris Rzepczynski, Senior Archivist and ... Read more
Katherine R Willson will be the keynote speaker at this event. Hybrid (In-person or Virtual via Zoom) Registration via Zoom is required for either. Lunch Provided (subs w/ choice of ham, turkey, or veggie.) Door Prizes/Booksale/Silent Auction of Baked Goods. Jessica Trotter Britain to Canada to Michigan Lori Fox ... Read more
The PGSM seminar includes live presentations with Q&A, syllabus, and door prizes. Open to the public. Speakers and Presentations: Michelle Chubenko: Building Your Eastern European Ancestral Village Michelle Chubenko: Discover Your Immigrant Origins Alex Tolksdorf: How to Engage Family in Genealogy Research Attend in person or virtually. For additional information and to register, visit pgsm.org
Writer, speaker, blogger, presenter, and researcher. Judy has been researching her family tree from the age of 12, specializing in French-Canadian, Acadian, Native American, Scottish and Michigan, Ontario and Quebec research. The sessions to be presented throughout the day are: Researching in Canada: Your Maple Leaf Connection! Native American, First Nations, Indian: Researching Indigenous Peoples ... Read more
Co-sponsored with the Waterford Township Public Library (WTPL), it was formerly called the lock-in and now occurs during regular library hours. Check-In: 12:30 P.M. Welcome/Announcements: 12:45 P.M. Classes: 1:00 P.M. - 5:45 P.M. FREE Wi-Fi If you have a laptop or tablet with wireless capabilities, you are welcome to bring it and have access to ... Read more
The 45th annual GSMC seminar is on May 10th, 2025. Join us for four one-hour-long lectures related to genealogy. There will also be door prizes, exhibitors, and vendors. Adam Oster is the Community Engagement Librarian for the Library of Michigan. He will speak on "Yearbooks, alumni lists, and other school-related records" and "Michigan County Poor ... Read more
