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Saturday, January 24
Finding Your Elusive Ancestors: The American Experience  (Conferences)
10:00 am
Online
 
 
On the dawn of the 250th anniversary of the birth of our nation, the Manatee Genealogical Society invites you to join their virtual annual seminar, featuring four nationally recognized speakers.
Highlights:
• Engaging presentations from leading genealogical experts
• Opportunity to win prizes from major genealogical companies
• 30-day access to seminar recordings for registered attendees
• Special pricing available for Society members
Registration Details:
• Registration begins: November 24, 2025
• Early Bird Drawing: Register by December 31, 2025 for a chance to win
• Final Registration Deadline: 5:00 PM, Friday, January 23, 2026
• Register Here: mgsfl.org
Cost for the seminar: Members: $35; Non-members: $50
Program speakers and topics:
  • David Ouimette, CG, CGL, “Seven Immigration Methodologies, with Case Studies Across the Centuries”
  • D. Josh Taylor, MA, MLS, FUGU, “Advanced Colonial American Research: Embracing New Technologies and Modern Techniques”
  • Michael Strauss, MA, AG®, AGL™, “Forging a National Army from the Colonial Era to the Early Republic, 1750-1800”
  • Shannon Combs-Bennett, QG, MSc, FSAScot, “Revolutionary War Home Front, Researching Your Civilian Ancestor’s Life”
For details see mgsfl.org


Saturday, January 31
245th Anniversary of the Battle of Cowan’s Ford  (Local Events)
9:00 am
Hopewell Presbyterian Church
Be sure to join the Mecklenburg Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) to celebrate the historic local battle of Cowan’s Ford on Saturday, 31 January 2026. This event will take place at Hopewell Presbyterian Church, 10500 Beatties Ford Road, in Huntersville.
Breakfast will be served at 7:30 am, with the commemoration beginning at 9:00 am. Register and find more information at https://mecklenburgsar.org/.


Wednesday, February 11
Researching at the National Archives  (Monthly Meeting)
7:30 pm
ONLINE - Via ZOOM
The National Archives (NARA) holds a treasure trove of records that can help us uncover the stories of our ancestors. Genealogist Annette Burke Lyttle will help us navigate this treasure trove of records. This presentation covers the types of records NARA holds, how our ancestors would have interacted with the federal government, how the records are organized, how to use the online catalog, and how to access the records.