Society Seminars

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

David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist, has been on the staff of American Ancestors/NEHGS since 1993 and is an internationally recognized speaker on the topics of genealogy and history. The sessions to be presented throughout the day are: Introducing American Ancestors Resources for Pennsylvania Genealogy Basics of New England Research Westward Migration, 1783-1900 For additional information ... Read more

The PGSM seminar features live presentations with Q&A sessions, a syllabus, and door prizes. Open to the public. Speakers and Presentations: Dr. Anna Muller: The People of Hamtramck: Reflections on Belonging, Agency, and Being Polish American Nancy Loe, M.A., MLS: Researching Ancestral Locations in Prussian Genealogy Records Nancy Loe, M.A., MLS: Finding Prussian Ancestors in ... Read more

St. Clair County Genealogy & History Society, St. Clair County Library – Michigan Room, and the Ottawa Chapter NSDAR present a seminar promoting family and local history at the Donald E. Dodge Auditorium (South & across the street from the back of the Main Library). Programs offered will help you uncover, research, and preserve your ... Read more

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, & Judy Nimer Muhn. (Day of ... Read more

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 fee is $25. Presenters will ... Read more

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 Using AI in your Genealogy ... Read more

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 Navigating the National Archives For ... Read more

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 of Mary Church and Father ... Read more

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, FUGA. Complete information and tickets ... Read more