Texas Genealogy Events Calendar
To submit an item for the calendar email calendar@txsgs.org
The following genealogical events are currently scheduled. This calendar includes Partner Societies that are offering one-day or multiple-day workshops and seminars, as well as national and international conferences. It does not include monthly meetings.
Check each Partner Society’s listing or website for their regular meeting information.
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Genealogy Network of Texas Statewide Event
October 18
Join us at this annual Family History Month event, where over fifty libraries and genealogy societies from across the state and beyond are coming together to learn more about genealogy. Unlock the mysteries of your family history and connect with your ancestors like never before.
Visit the map here (https://tinyurl.com/Genealogy-Network-of-Texas) to find a participating location near you. For any inquiries, feel free to call the team at the Waco Genealogy Center at 254-750-5945.
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn skills to help further your genealogical research.
The programs are provided by the Genealogy Network of Texas (GNT), a state-wide initiative to connect libraries/genealogical societies and provide educational and research opportunities that is spearheaded by the Genealogy Center of the Waco-McLennan County Library. Co-sponsors include the Central Texas Genealogical Society and the Texas State Genealogical Society.
Speakers and Topics
U.S. Naturalization: The Records, The Laws and the Impact
Irene B. Walters, Librarian Houston Public Library’s Family History Research Center
Genealogy Resources at the Texas General Land Office
Kevin Klaus, Texas General Land Office Research Room Team Leader and Information Specialist
So You Discovered You Have a Colonial Ancestor. Now What?
Craig R. Scott, MA, CG, FUGA, President and CEO of Heritage Books, Inc.
Getting Started with Your Genealogy
Laura Douglas, Head of Special Collections, Denton Public Library
Introducing the Retro Tech Lab: Digitally Preserving Family History
Mark Dellenbaugh, MA, MLIS, Genealogy and Local History Librarian at the Arlington Public Library
I’ve Found My Irish Immigrant Ancestor. Now What?
Claire Bradley, MA, Director of Irish Studies of the International Institute of Genealogical Studies
Writing Your Family Story: Learning to Assess and Compile Your Research
Emily Coffman Richardson, Genealogist with KinSearchers, Director-at-Large, TxSGS
Proven Methods for Breaking Down Genealogical Brick Walls
Leslie Tomlinson, MFA, CG