Join Mecklenburg Historic Society(MHS) for a program about strategies for doing genealogy. Learn how to uncover your family history with Katie Grafer, an experienced genealogist who will guide you through the exciting journey of digging for your roots. Whether you’re just beginning or looking to strengthen your research skills, Katie’s talk will provide you with practical tools and inspiration to grow your family tree.

What You’ll Learn:

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain knowledge, resources, and confidence to start—or expand—your genealogical journey!

Dessert/Beverages: 6:30PM- 7:00PM
Speaker: 7:00PM to 8:00PM

Free – $10.00 donation suggested.

Presented by the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library in honor of National Adoption Month, join genealogist Danielle Pritchett for a special virtual event featuring individuals who have reconnected with their biological families after years of separation. Whether through adoption, life circumstances, or unexpected disconnection, each guest will share their personal journey before, during, and after reunification.

This program highlights the emotional paths to reconnection and how family history research can uncover more than just names on a tree. Genealogy can be a powerful tool to find missing relatives, piece together family lines, and open doors to long-lost connections. It can restore belonging.

Come hear their voices. Come feel the impact. This event is free and virtual.

Please register in advance.
For details see cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/68b0615f022de53d00d27e8c

 

Join Charlotte Mecklenburg Genealogy Librarian Danielle Pritchett as she shares her personal journey of uncovering a long-hidden family secret. Through DNA testing and traditional research, Danielle discovered the identity of her maternal great-grandfather after decades of mystery. Learn how you can use similar tools and strategies to piece together your own family puzzle.

(Free) (VIRTUAL)

For details see cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/68f7ee999b8793410091f259

Presented by Wake County Genealogy Society, Taneya Koonce will explain how to unlock the full potential of DigitalNC.org! This invaluable resource offers North Carolina researchers access to a vast collection of historical newspapers, yearbooks, photographs, and more. In this session, you'll learn expert techniques to navigate the site efficiently, uncover hidden gems, and maximize your discoveries. Whether you're searching for ancestors, exploring local history, or piecing together family stories, mastering DigitalNC.org will take your genealogical research to the next level. Don't just browse—become a power user and make every search count!

* Please register by 4pm day of meeting

* Please save your passcode and link for ease of entry at start time.

* Presentation starts promptly at 6:30 pm.

We hope you can join us for our annual Holiday meeting. We will have a hybrid meeting again this year. The in-person event will take place at the Alpine Village Clubhouse, beginning at 6:30, with refreshments and social time. Zoom attendees can join in at 7:30 for the official meeting, including a recap of the year's highlights, installation of officers, presentation of awards, and door prizes!