Mecklenburg Genealogical Society

Save the date for this year's Black History Genealogy Virtual Conference. Sponsored by the North Carolina chapters of the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society (AAHGS), the theme of the event is Genealogy and History: The Ties That Bind Our Family, Community, Nation, and World.

For more information, go to www.aahgscharlotte.org, email aahgscharlotte@gmail.com, call 980-505-7295, or write to PO Box 217283, Charlotte, NC 28221.

Thursday, March 3 through Saturday, March 5

RootsTech Genealogy Conference (Conferences)

ONLINE - Via ZOOM

FamilySearch has announced that RootsTech Connect 2022 will take place on March 3–5, 2022, as a fully virtual family history event.

Building on last year’s success, RootsTech Connect in 2022 will remain completely virtual and free.

RootsTech Connect 2022 will allow people across the globe to participate. Classes will have a mix of on-demand, livestream, and interactive sessions where people can socialize, ask questions, and learn from experts and enthusiasts. There will be engaging demonstrations and experiences for all ages and multicultural celebrations that will connect attendees to their family story and to each other.

Find more information and register at RootsTech.org. With over 1,500 free, on-demand sessions available year-round, this website also offers a tremendous amount of family history learning and inspiration.

Monday, April 18 through Saturday, April 23

April 2022 Salt Lake City Research Trip, The Dream Genealogy Vacation! (Conferences)

Salt Lake City, Utah

Does a week at the world’s largest genealogy library sound like the DREAM GENEALOGY VACATION to you? Are you struggling to do research on your own or have a brick wall you are trying to break down? Could you use some help? Are the records you need not on the Internet or unavailable locally?

Enjoy the most popular genealogy research program in Salt Lake City
Spend a week accessing the Family History Library's staggering collection of genealogical records from all over the world
Search records not available for viewing at home
Receive help provided exclusively for our guests from Ancestor Seekers consultants
Ideal for both first time and previous visitors with all skill levels catered for
Six nights at the Plaza Hotel (next door to the Library) included in the price
The event commences Monday evening at 4.30 pm with an Opening Dinner and Event Introduction at the Plaza Hotel

Registration Information can be found at https://ancestorseekers.com/event/april-2022/registerinfo.

Tuesday, May 24 through Saturday, May 28

NGS 2022 Conference - OUR AMERICAN MOSAIC (Conferences)

SAFE Convention Center, Sacramento, CA

Sacramento, CA is the site of the NGS 2022 Family History Conference to be held 24–28 May 2022. Attendees will have an opportunity to choose from more than 150 lectures by the nation’s premier genealogical speakers. The conference will feature lectures and workshops for family history researchers at all levels, from beginner to professional, as well as luncheons and banquets with socializing time. Lecture topics will include:

core topics of research methodology, tips, and techniques;
documentation and writing;
records and repositories; and
DNA

Attendees at the National Genealogical Society 2022 Family History Conference in Sacramento will benefit from lectures and workshops to help build skills in methodology and the use of records and resources to advance their genealogical research. Find out more at https://conference.ngsgenealogy.org/#.