The New NGS: Keeping the Promise to Support and Benefit Societies with Cheri Hudson Passey. Register to attend. After the merger with the Federation of Genealogical Societies, NGS is working hard to keep the promise of providing benefits, education, and support to member societies and organizations.Learn about the available resources and how we are working ... Read more
Save the date for our GotAncestors?! 2022 Annual Fall Conference of WMGS Western Michigan Genealogical Society David E. Rencher, AG®, CG®, FUGA, FIGRS, is employed as the Chief Genealogical Officer for FamilySearch. He graduated from Brigham Young University in 1980 with a B.A. in Family and Local History. A professional genealogist since 1977, he is ... Read more
Save the date! 44th Annual Genealogy Seminar presented as a webinar by the Polish Genealogical Society of MichiganOpen to the public Includes four live presentations with Q&A, a syllabus, and door prizes: “Love, Loss, and Exile: The Moments that Define Us” presented by Anna Kucewicz, Sheffield, England“Searching for Your Elusive Prussian Ancestors: A Case Study” presented ... Read more
Websites & Social Media for Societies with Laura Hedgecock Learn simple strategies and best practices that your society can use to communicate more effectively with members, would-be members, and the community at large. The 2022 Lucy Mary Kellogg Award will be presented at our November 10 Delegate meeting. Register
Get your ticket Download Flier In partnership with the Archives of Michigan and the Library of Michigan, the Michigan Genealogical Council is proud to have LaBrenda Garrett-Nelson as our 2022 Virtual Fall Family History Seminar featured speaker on Saturday, November 12. We offer our seminar virtually again this year. That means that you can participate ... Read more
Importance of Communications in Societies with Cynthia GrostickAre you a member of your society’s board? Do you hold a committee position? If so, one of the most important tools you have is communication. Unfortunately, not every society and/or member communicates. People tend not to join societies that rarely or don’t communicate. Lack of communication can ... Read more
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
This will be a hybrid meeting. In addition to the in-person component at the Michigan Library & Historical Center, this meeting will be virtual using Zoom webinars. Preparing for the Future: Connecting with Younger Researchers with Lauren K. PeightelLearn about newer trends in research, shifts in content interest, and perspectives to consider when trying to ... Read more
