Every year, the Archives of Michigan and the Michigan Genealogical Council host a seminar to promote family history awareness and teach genealogy research skills. The event is generously supported by the Abrams Foundation in loving memory of Barbara J. Brown. We are delighted to be hosting Kelvin L. Meyers, who will join us onsite in ... 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
Vitual monthly Board meeting
Vitual monthly Board meeting
This session will provide an overview of organization membership with NGS and how it works along with some direction for locating resources on the NGS website and time for questions. If there is time and interest, NGS individual membership and the different purpose and benefits it has can also be covered.
Vitual monthly Board meeting
Vitual monthly Board meeting
This presentation will focus on the history, current state, and future plans for Michigan's birth, death, marriage, and divorce records. Attendees will learn how Michigan vital records system evolved historically and the impact of that evolution on records availability and access in the present day. Attendees will also learn of plans to digitize, modernize, and ... Read more
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 the society offers before the trip.
Vitual monthly Board meeting
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
