Organizing and Identifying Photograph Collections with Ari Wilkins

Michigan Library & Historical Center 702 West Kalamazoo Street, Lansing, MI, United States +1 more

Organizing and Identifying Photograph Collections We all have mounds of old unidentified family photos sitting in boxes. This lecture will offer step-by-step direction in organizing, preserving and cataloguing these precious collections for future generations. Learn how to identify, digitize and share collections using family trees and social media. This is our annual meeting. Please note ... Read more

Preparing for the Future: New Realities for Genealogical Societies with D. Joshua Taylor

Zoom webinar MI

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

Researching Your Family’s History at the Archives of Michigan with Kris Rzepczynski

Zoom webinar MI

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

Ancestral Origins and DNA with Angie Bush, MS

Forum at the Michigan Library & Historical Center 702 W Kalamazoo St, Lansing, Michigan

There has long been caution in genealogy circles about ethnicity estimates and their reliability. However, the science behind ethnicity estimates is solid, and there is much you can learn from them. We will explore the science behind the estimates and how best to contextualize and interpret the results. We will also discuss situations for which ... Read more

Free Friday Research Help

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

Free Friday Research Help Volunteers from Michigan Genealogical Council member societies are offering free research help following today's delegate meeting (November 15, 2024) in several areas, including MGC Pioneer Certificates, general genealogy, DNA, DAR, African American, Michiganology, French Canadian/Acadian, German, and Irish. These 30-minute in-person sessions will be held at the Michigan Library and Historical ... Read more

2024 MGC Fall Family History Event
with Angie Bush, MS

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

The Michigan Genealogical Council, with our partners the Archives of Michigan and the Library of Michigan, proudly present Angie Bush for a one day seminar, Saturday, November 16, 2024 in-person in Lansing or online with Zoom Webinars. Angie Bush, MS is a research team manager with AncestryProGenealogists in Salt Lake City. Her team specializes in ... Read more