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  • Jeff Duncan

    Vital Records in Michigan–Past, Present, and Future with Jeff Duncan

    Zoom meeting - registration required
    Virtual Event

    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

  • US National Archives

    INDEPENDENT Washington DC Research Trip with Kalamazoo Valley Genealogical Society

    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.

  • David Allen Lambert

    Western Michigan Genealogical Society
    Got Ancestors?! 2025
    with David Allen Lambert

    The Pinnacle Center 3330 Highland Drive, Hudsonville, Michigan

    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

  • Polish Genealogical Society of Michigan

    Polish Genealogical Society of Michigan
    47th Annual Genealogy Seminar

    Polish Institute of Culture & Research 3535 Commerce Rd., Orchard Lake Village, Michigan

    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

    2025 Hebner Family Memorial Genealogy Seminar
    St. Clair County Genealogy & History Society

    Donald E. Dodge Auditorium 200 Grand River, Port Huron, MI

    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

  • Curt Witcher

    The Changing Face of Genealogy with Curt Witcher, MLS, FUGA, IGSF

    Forum, Michigan Library & Historical Center 702 West Kalamazoo Street, Lansing, Michigan

    This presentation highlights that changes that have taken place in 21st century genealogy — who is engaging in family history and family heritage pursuits, how the newcomers are coming to the field, what technologies they are deploying, and what their expectations are regarding their experience. It is meant to be a thought-provoking presentation to inspire ... Read more

  • Michigan Library and Historical Center

    Michigan Genealogical Council
    Pre Seminar HELP SESSIONS

    Michigan Library and Historical Center 702 West Kalamazoo Street, Lansing, Michigan

    Scattered throughout the Library and Archives building (the Michigan Library and Historical Center) in Lansing, the MGC board members and other experts are offering “Help Sessions” at tables about specific topics.  Scheduled in the interval between the Delegate Meeting (ends about 12 noon) and the Lock In (at 6 p.m.), these tables will have experts ... Read more

  • Curt Witcher

    2025 MGC Fall Family History Event featuring Curt Witcher, MLS, FUGA, IGSF

    Michigan Library & Historical Center 702 West Kalamazoo Street, Lansing, MI, United States
    Hybrid Event

    Co-sponsored by the Archives of Michigan and the Library of Michigan. Join MGC for these exciting topics. Doing Effective Genealogical Research in Libraries - Curt Witcher Perilous Assumptions: Revisiting Those First Finds with Kris Rzepczynski, Archives of Michigan Mining The Mother Lode: Periodical Research - Curt Witcher Michigan Souvenir Books – Visual Context to Our ... Read more