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Thursday, July 24
Hands-On Excel for Genealogists (Webinars)
1:00 pm ONLINE - Via ZOOM
Are you drowning in genealogy data? Family history research often creates problems that are too big, too complicated, or with too many moving parts in anything but Excel. If only Excel could speak genealogy better!
Part of the NGS GenTech Toolbox series, join Mark Thompson for Excel for Genealogists, an engaging, hands-on workshop designed specifically for genealogists. Mark will show you how to leverage key Excel features through real-world genealogy examples and share strategies to better organize and analyze your family history information.
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to:
- Organize your info so that it is easier to use Excel’s powerful features
- Harness the power of Excel data tables to make analysis easier
- Master the sorting and filtering techniques that the pros use
You’ll leave with practical skills you can immediately use to improve your genealogy projects.
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Wednesday, August 6 through Friday, August 8
Eastern European Family Conference (Webinars)
4:11 pm ONLINE - Via ZOOM
If some of your ancestors hail from Eastern Europe, you may want to attend the annual conference presented by the Foundation for East European Family History Studies (FEEFHS).
The main focus of these sessions are the countries of Eastern Europe, of the former Austro-Hungarian empire, and Germany. Presentations include Polish, Russian, German, Austro-Hungarian, Jewish, and DNA topics. For details see feefhs.org/. |
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Tuesday, August 12
When the Record Doesn't Exist: Strategies for Determining Vital Data (Webinars)
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm ONLINE - Via ZOOM
Vital records do not survive for all time periods, or they may never have existed. Many regions in the United States, for example, didn’t start recording vital records until the late nineteenth century. In this online lecture, Chief Genealogist David Allen Lambert will discuss how to ensure you are doing an exhaustive search, provide information on alternate sources, and how to draw conclusions from multiple sources when a “smoking gun” record doesn’t exist. We will also discuss how to narrow a timeframe when even less information can be found.
Presented by American Ancestors, this 60-minute lecture will include three, 10-minute intervals for audience Q&A for a total of 90 minutes. The cost is $25.
Registration includes access to:
- Live lecture presented on Zoom
- Lecture recording, available to review for the foreseeable future
- 9-page syllabus with resource guide
- PDF handouts of the lecture slides
Register at https://www.americanancestors.org/events/when-record-doesnt-exist-strategies-determining-vital-data-about-your-ancestors.
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Friday, August 22
Gaston County Library 2025 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 23, 2025 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 2:00 p.m. Free and open to the public. No reservation is required.
Professional Genealogist Diane L. Richard will present two programs on August 23, 2025, at the Gaston County Public Library in Gastonia, N.C. Sponsored by Friends of the Gaston County Public Library.
This event is free and in-person.
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Saturday, August 23
Look Under Every Rock: Analytical Thinking and Strategies for Genetic Genealogy (Workshops)
10:00 am Online/ Alabama
Mark your calendars! The Alabama Genealogical Society is excited to welcome Kelli Bergheimer for a full-day hybrid seminar.
Dive into four engaging presentations covering DNA basics, as well as strategies to maximize your DNA matches and genetic networks. Learn how to apply analytical thinking to your research and break through genealogical brick walls!
Lunch and morning refreshments are provided.
Online attendance is available. Members receive a $10 discount on tickets.
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Friday, September 12 through Sunday, September 14
East Coast Genetic Genealogy Conference (Conferences)
7:00 pm Online
The fourth annual East Coast Genetic Genealogy Conference 2025 will be held September 12-14. It will be all Virtual.
Please join us, from anywhere in the world, to learn how different DNA methodologies will help you with your genealogical research.
Sessions will be presented for genealogists of all levels of DNA experience from expert genealogists in a wide variety of topics and from DNA companies.
Check out our website for speaker information.
Registration is Open!
Early Bird Price is $150.00 through July 20th
After July 20, cost is $175.00
For details see ecggc.org/ |
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Saturday, September 27
Wonderful World of Websites: Navigating NARA, LOC, and Newspaper Websites (Conferences)
9:30 am Online
The Fox Valley Genealogical Society 2025 Virtual Fall Conference:
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Join us online via Zoom for the Fox Valley Genealogical Society’s 2025 Virtual Fall Conference, “Wonderful World of Websites: Navigating NARA, LOC, and Historical Newspaper Websites.” Learn from leading genealogists Alec Ferretti, Shannon Combs-Bennett, and Laura Kovarik as they guide you through the best strategies for researching the National Archives (NARA), Library of Congress (LOC), and historical newspaper websites. To cap off the day, registrants will have the opportunity to put their new skills into practice during hands-on breakout sessions, allowing them to apply what they’ve learned in a collaborative setting.
Available again this year: Apply for a Gary Hargis Scholarship to cover the cost of attending the 2025 FVGS conference.
See the website for full information on speakers, lectures and workshops.
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Saturday, October 18
York County Library Genealogy & Family History Expo (Local Events)
8:30 am to 5:00 pm Courtyard by Marriott, Fort Mill, S.C
This event is free and open to the public. Highlights include:
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Thirteen informative presentations by professional genealogists and historians
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Catered complimentary luncheon
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Exhibitors and vendors from local and regional historical and genealogical societies
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A chance to win fantastic door prizes, including DNA testing kits, free subscriptions to genealogy websites and software, genealogy books, and more
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A variety of free genealogical resources and gifts to enhance your family research
Register beginning September 22 at yclibrary.org/events or by contacting 803-203-9218 or 803-981-5825, or john.skardon@yclibrary.org
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Monday, October 20 through Saturday, October 25
Ancestor Seekers – 101st Salt Lake City Research Trip (Workshops)
Family Search Center, Salt Lake City, UT
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?!
- Enjoy the most popular genealogy research program in Salt Lake City.
- Spend a week accessing the FamilySearch Library's staggering collection of genealogical records from all over the world.
- Search records not available for viewing at home.
- Receive help provided exclusively from Ancestor Seekers professional genealogists.
- Ideal for both first time and previous visitors, accommodating all skill levels.
- Six nights at the Plaza Hotel are included.
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Friday, October 24 through Saturday, October 25
NCGS Fall Conference (Conferences)
9:00 am to 4:30 pm McKimmon Center, Raleigh, NC
Save the Date!
The North Carolina Genealogical Society 2025 Fall Conference will be held in-person at the McKimmon Center in Raleigh, NC, as well as live streamed.
Full details and registration coming later this Spring!
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Thursday, March 5, 2026 through Saturday, March 7, 2026
RootsTech 2026 (Conferences)
Hybrid/Utah
Mark your calendars and save the date for RootsTech 2026! This extremely popular hybrid event covers all the latest technology applicable to family researchers.
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