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Monday, August 17
Let the Record Reflect: Using Court Records for Genealogy (Local Events)
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Mint Hill Library, 6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill NC
Presented by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, this Free, In-Person event features Genealogy Librarian Danielle Prichett.
Come and discover the art of utilizing court records for genealogy research with Danielle. Delve into a comprehensive exploration of various documents, including deeds, wills, vital records, and more.
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Saturday, August 22
The F.A.N. Club – a Case Study in Stanly County Genealogy (Webinars)
10:00 am to 11:00 am Hybrid
Unlock the secrets of your family tree by looking beyond your direct ancestors to their F.A.N. Club—their Friends, Associates, and Neighbors. When traditional records hit a brick wall, researching the community of people who lived, worked, and traveled alongside your ancestors can provide the vital clues needed to break through.
In this presentation, SCGS member Paula Collins will share how she tore down a genealogical brick wall by applying F.A.N. cluster analysis to her own Carter and Hathcock family trees.
This free, hybrid presentation is hosted by the Stanly County Genealogical Society (SCGS).
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Tuesday, August 25
Doing European Research When You Don't Speak the Language (Webinars)
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm ONLINE - Via ZOOM
If your ancestors crossed the Atlantic, there's no need for a language barrier to stop your research in its tracks! With a 4-step method for decoding genealogical records in unfamiliar languages, you can learn to read documents from your ancestor's country of origin. We'll also explore computer tips and useful online resources (like translation tools and even AI) that help make foreign languages accessible and understandable.
This free, virtual event is presented by Wake County Genealogical Society. For details see www.wakecogen.org |
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Saturday, August 29
Gaston County 2026 family History & Genealogy Fair (Local Events)
10:00 am to 2:00 pm Gaston County Main Library, Garrison Street, Gastonia
Visit the Gaston County Main Library on Saturday, August 29, 2026 for the Family History and Genealogy Fair!
Drop in and meet representatives from genealogy, family history, and local history organizations between 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Free and open to the public. No reservation is required. Professional Genealogist & Educator Rhonda V. Roederer will present two programs:
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Truth, Lies & Dirty Laundry: Separating Family Fact from Fiction.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM The Power of DNA Testing: An Adoption Story.
Find more information at https://gastonlibrary.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=7884&month=8&year=2026&day=7&calType=0.
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Tuesday, September 1
The Moravians and The Great Wagon Road from Pennsylvania to North Carolina (Local Events)
2:30 pm Reynolda Manor Branch of the Forsyth County Public Library
The regular monthly meeting of the Forsyth County Genealogical Society will be held at 2:30 PM on Tuesday, September 1st in the auditorium of the Reynolda Manor Branch of the Forsyth County Public Library at 2839 Fairlawn Drive NW in Winston-Salem. Jacob Crews, Assistant Site Supervisor and Education Coordinator of Bethabara Historic Park, will present “The Moravians and The Great Wagon Road from Pennsylvania to North Carolina.”
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Wednesday, September 2
North Carolina Civil War Prisoners of War (Webinars)
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm Online
The North Carolina Genealogical Society is delighted to present Annette Burke Lyttle's "North Carolina Civil War Prisoners of War". This live Webinar will be available to the public on Wednesday, 2 Sep 2026, at 7 pm ET.
Civil War records often tell us that a soldier was “captured,” but they rarely explain how that moment unfolded or why the surviving documentation looks the way it does. For North Carolina Confederates held in Union prisoner-of-war camps, the path into captivity varied widely. Each of the circumstances left a different paper trail, shaping what we can find in compiled service records, prisoner registers, hospital rolls, and pension applications.
Learn how to reconstruct the rest of the story from scattered evidence.
Register at https://www.ncgenealogy.org/event/live-webinar-with-annette-burke-lyttle-sep-2026/.
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Thursday, September 3
Down the Rabbit Hole: Trusting Your Genealogy Instincts (Local Events)
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Hybrid
Explore the twists and turns of genealogy research! Learn how to follow unexpected leads, trust your instincts, and uncover hidden family stories in this exciting journey down the research rabbit hole.
Online via Zoom and in person at Mountain Island Library, 4420 Hoyt Galvin Way, Charlotte, NC, this free program is presented by the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
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Wednesday, September 9
Black Genealogy: Moving Beyond the 1870 Census (Local Events)
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Hybrid
Unlock the secrets of African American genealogy with this presentation, navigating the challenges of tracing enslaved or free ancestors. Explore crucial records like slave schedules, free Negro Registries, and cohabitation records. Discover effective strategies using census clues to trace lineage before 1865, empowering you in ancestral exploration.
Presented by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, this free event will occur both online via Zoom and in person at Matthews, 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews, NC 28104
Please register in advance.
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Wednesday, September 9
Leander's Lies (Monthly Meeting)
7:30 pm ONLINE - Via ZOOM
Join Olde Meck for our September meeting when we will hear from Nancy Werking Poling, author of the historical fiction book, Leander's Lies. This story brings to life the adventures and tall tales of the real life Elias Leander Muller, who lived in North Carolina after the Civil War and claimed to have hunted with Teddy Roosevelt and been a successful politician, while, in truth, he was an impoverished farmer who abandonded his family and created another identity.
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Thursday, September 17
Historic Bookmarks Book Club Meeting at Wing Haven (Local Events)
Wing Haven, 248 Ridgewood Avenue, Charlotte
Sponsored by the Historic Landmarks Commission, the Historic Bookmarks Book Club Meeting at Wing Haven will feature the book Becoming Elizabeth Lawrence: Discovered Letters of a Southern Gardener edited by Emily Herring Wilson.
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Friday, September 18 through Saturday, September 19
NCGS 2026 Fall Conference (Conferences)
McKimmon Center, Raleigh, NC
Register now to attend the North Carolina Genealogical Society Fall Conference, featuring Judy G. Russell, along with 24 other genealogy experts. You’ll get 22 lectures either in person or livestreamed, ALL recorded for viewing afterwards, plus 10 bonus videos – all for under $100!
Go to https://www.ncgenealogy.org/event/ncgs-fall-conference-save-the-date/ for more information and register. |
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Monday, September 21
Navigating Ancestry Library Edition (Local Events)
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm ONLINE - Via ZOOM
Join Genealogy Librarian Danielle Pritchett to learn tips and tricks for accessing and navigating Ancestry Library Edition.
Presented by the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, this program is free.
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Monday, September 21
Good Soil Book Launch (Local Events)
6:30 pm Trinity Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall
Mecklenburg Historic Society presents Sarah Sue Hardinger and Laura Elliott to launch their latest book, Good Soil, the stories of the ten pre-Revolutionary churches in our area. |
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Monday, September 21
The Mecklenburg Longrifle School (Local Events)
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Trinity Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall
Registration is now open for the Mecklenburg Historical Society upcoming September 21st evening program titled: "The Mecklenburg Longrifle School."
C. Michael Briggs will discuss his book, “The Long Rifle Makers of the Mecklenburg School” detailing one of nine long rifle schools that operated in the Piedmont and Western North Carolina areas during the period of 1770-1835.
He will give background on the nine gunsmiths as well as the gunsmith most responsible for starting the school in Mecklenburg County, Isaac Price. Isaac was born in Anson County [later Mecklenburg] on March 6, 1747. Price and his brother John Price, Jr. made guns and swords for General Thomas Sumter during the Revolutionary War. While working as a gunsmith, goldsmith and sword maker Isaac Price took on a number of apprentices that led to more gunsmiths in our area.
In addition, Michael Briggs will bring examples of the local gunsmiths’ firearms..
Please click here to register now. |
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Saturday, September 26
The Great Wagon Road Project (Webinars)
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Hybrid
Old Buncombe County Genealogy Society presents Carol Fuller, with The Great Wagon Road Project. This group’s mission is to preserve the historic 18th century migration route mile by mile and to provide the correct route of this important path from Pennsylvania to North Carolina. The group’s research has also identified other 18th century original routes such as the Carolina Road.
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Wednesday, October 14
Restoring Cemeteries (Monthly Meeting)
7:30 pm ONLINE - Via ZOOM
Join Olde Meck's October program to hear Doug Compton share the processes involved in restoring cemeteries. |
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Tuesday, October 20
The History of Charlotte – A 250-Year Adventure (Local Events)
6:30 pm to 7:45 pm Wing Haven, 248 Ridgewood Avenue, Charlotte
“The History of Charlotte – A 250-Year Adventure” is a fascinating and compelling trip through Charlotte’s past, given by speaker David Erdman, Attorney, Historian, and Author. Be transported with the 150 historic images that Erdman will share and discuss during this program for every Charlotte resident, newcomer, or self-professed Charlottean. Erdman has been actively learning and promoting Charlotte’s history throughout his 50-year residence in the Queen City. Come learn about Charlotte’s varied and storied past from an active and involved North Carolinian.
This evening lecture series is part of Wing Haven's Centennial Celebration and is offered in conjunction with the Historic Landmarks Department. |
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Friday, October 23 through Saturday, October 24
York County Library Genealogy and Family History Expo (Conferences)
Courtyard by Marriott, Fort Mill, S.C
Courtyard by Marriott • Fort Mill, SC
Two exciting days of genealogy, history, and discovery!
- Free admission with advanced registration
- 16 informative presentations by professional genealogists and historians
- Catered complimentary luncheon
- Exhibitors and vendors from local and regional historical and genealogical societies
- Free genealogical resources and gifts to enhance your family research
- Fantastic door prizes, including DNA testing kits, subscriptions to genealogy websites and software, genealogy books, and more
Find out more at https://www.yclibrary.org/genealogy-expo.
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Saturday, October 24
History Morning at the Museum of the Waxhaws (Local Events)
9:00 am Museum of the Waxhaws, 8215 Waxhaw Highway, Waxhaw, NC
History is best preserved when it’s shared. Make plans to attend History Morning at the Museum of the Waxhaws on Saturday, October 24th at 9:00 AM—a gathering for museums, historical organizations, genealogists, preservationists, and anyone with a passion for history.
This is an opportunity to connect with others who share a love of the past, exchange ideas, discover new resources, and build relationships that strengthen our region’s historical community. Whether you represent an organization, are researching your family history, or simply enjoy learning about the stories that shaped our area, you’ll find a welcoming place at the table.
Coffee, conversation, and community await. We hope you’ll join us as we celebrate and preserve the history—together.
Find more information at https://museumofthewaxhaws.org/events/.
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Monday, November 16
MHS Program -The Gold Rush in Charlotte (Local Events)
Trinity Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall
Mecklenburg Historical Society will host Amanda Brantly, Executive Director of the Reed Gold Mine Historic Site. She is to talk about the gold rush in Charlotte and NC. |
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