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
This will be an onsite meeting in the Commission Room, also available on Zoom for distance board members.
Hiring a Genealogy Speaker with Judy Nimer Muhn How to find a good speaker, make arrangements for their speaking engagement, contracting, and handouts. This will be a hybrid meeting, societies and delegates may participate onsite in Lansing or from a distance using Zoom. Please encourage your Program Team to attend. This session will be onsite ... Read more
An MGC Continuing Education Program. Zoom meeting - registration requiredManaging Society Digital Projects with Kris Rzepczynski of the Archives of Michigan and Shelby Nelson of the Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society.Sharing about the process of large and small digital scanning processes, equipment needed, process management, and volunteer use.We estimate it to be about 1 hour, ... Read more
Our July delegate meeting has been rescheduled to kick off the 2023 Barbara J Brown Family History Seminar featuring Drew Smith. Please note the different day and start time. Drew will be onsite in Lansing. Using Trello for Project Management Drew currently uses Trello to manage a volunteer project to research individuals buried in a ... Read more
Each summer, the Archives of Michigan and the Michigan Genealogical Council host a seminar to promote family history awareness and teach genealogy research skills. The Abrams Foundation generously supports the event in loving memory of Barbara J. Brown. For this year’s event, we are pleased to offer this flagship annual gathering as a hybrid event. ... Read more
