Participate online or onsite in downtown Lansing for the 11th Annual Barbara J. Brown Family History Seminar on Friday, May 10, and Saturday, May 11, 2024. This two-day program, hosted by the Archives of Michigan and the Michigan Genealogical Council, promotes family history and enhances genealogy research skills. Ari Wilkins is this year's featured speaker and joins an exciting lineup of sessions and ... Read more
Whether you are pulling together papers about your grandparents, have a basic working knowledge of family history research, or are trying to break through a brick wall to expand your family tree beyond the first hundred years, the NGS 2024 Virtual Family History Conference takes your research to the next level and expands your possibilities. From 16-18 ... Read more
MGC Board meeting
MGC Board meeting
This session delves into the evolving role of genealogical societies amidst technological advancements, changing demographics, and shifting societal trends. Topics of discussion include recognizing present realities, essential board governance issues, insights to engage newer generations, and strategies to foster community involvement. Together, we will explore ways to equip your society for the challenges and opportunities ... Read more
MGC Board meeting
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.
U. S. libraries, historical societies, archives, and university library special collections sections hold the records from many organizations that our Germanic ancestors joined. The organization may have been a German heritage, charitable, religious, resettlement, political, social, or other organization. Additionally, as our parts of our families migrated, so did the records. Frequently genealogists think that ... Read more
MGC Board meeting
An introduction to the Archives of Michigan, this program will explore the genealogical collections available there, including original source records, published resources, and online tools at Michiganology. One of the larger family history collections in the United States, the Archives’ holdings emphasize Michigan, the Great Lakes states, New England, the Mid-Atlantic region, as well as ... 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 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 and across the street from the back of the Main Library). Programs offered will help you uncover, research, and preserve your family ... Read more
