Week-long courses with internationally recognized instructors.

I the early 1900's, when two wealthy spinster sisters left their sizable estate to a black man and his daughter, many enraged cousins joined forces to contest the will. Join us at the July Olde Meck meeting to hear Gene Stowe describe how he uncovered the story of this historic court case in Monroe, NC.

Gene Stowe grew up in Monroe, NC, and was a reporter for the Charlotte Observer for twelve years. He used his research skills to unearth this fascinating local story, and his extensive writing experience to spin a fascinating tale.

Week-long courses with internationally recognized instructors.

The Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research (IGHR) provides an educational forum for the discovery, critical evaluation, and use of genealogical sources and methodology through a week of intensive study led by nationally prominent genealogical educators. Students choose one course that lasts throughout the week. Topics range from a course for beginners to a variety of courses on specialized topics.

Pittsburgh will provide a wonderful historical backdrop with its rich genealogical resources for this four day genealogy event with local host Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society. FGS Conference

The event held annually by NCGS in the fall transforms into a conference format this year with the addition of multiple speakers and concurrent sessions. Please join us on 28 October 2017 at the McKimmon Conference and Training Center in Raleigh, North Carolina for a full day of nationally-recognized speakers discussing topics of interest to all genealogists and family historians, with special emphasis on records and techniques pertinent to North Carolina and the South. Speakers include Dr. Deborah Abbott, Jeffrey Haines, CG and Craig Roberts Scott, CG. An expanded exhibitor area will provide space for more vendors offering books and other products useful for genealogists.

Registration will open in July. Subscribe to our free, bi-monthly NCGS News to get the latest information about this event and all the important news from your North Carolina Genealogical Society.

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RootsTech is a global family history event where people of all ages learn to discover, share and celebrate their family connections across generations through technology. At RootsTech, there is something for everyone, no matter your experience in family history or your skill level in technology. RootsTech 2018 will be held in February 28-March 3, 2018 at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.

The National Genealogical Society 2018 Family History Conference, Paths to Your Past, will be held in Grand Rapids, Michigan, 2‒5 May 2018. From beginners to the experienced researcher who aspires to certification, the annual NGS Family History Conference has something for everyone.