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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19th Annual Genealogy Lock-In; Discover History for Yourself
October 18, 2019
The Waco-McLennan County Library Genealogy Center, in cooperation with the Central Texas Genealogical Society, will host the 19th Annual Genealogy Lock-In in celebration of Family History Month. This event is free, open to the public, and takes place Friday, October 18, from 10:00 a.m. until 8:30 p.m. at the West Waco Library & Genealogy Center (5301 Bosque Blvd).
This library event showcases the Library’s genealogy collection and provides access to and awareness of area hereditary and historical societies. This is a great opportunity for beginners and experts to pursue their family history and learn more about genealogy in general. Staff and volunteers will be available to help with your research. All library computers will be available for research. The Lock-in will also have snacks and door prizes! Lock-in programming will include:
- Beginners’ Class at noon (a Brown bag program)
- Eight shared virtual programs from around the country
- Hereditary and Historical Societies from around the state
- One-on-one research help
Early registration for the Lock-in begins at 9:30 a.m. in the foyer at the West Waco Library & Genealogy Center. Other library facilities will not be available for use after 6:00 p.m. during the Lock-in. Children under the age of 16 attending the event must be accompanied by an adult. Security is provided in the evening hours.
A series of eight live streamed programs will be presented in the meeting room from 10 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. 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. Topics covered will include FamilySearch.org, probate records, technology enable collaborations, military records, GEDmatch, Mexican research and dating photos.
For a complete list of programs, the visiting hereditary societies, and other participating libraries, visit wacolibrary.org or ctgs.org. Contact Bill Buckner, Genealogy Center Supervisor, at (254) 750-5945 or e-mail billb@wacotx.gov, with any questions about this or any other Genealogy Center programs. The Waco-McLennan County Library serves Waco and its surrounding areas and is committed to furthering the community’s access to information and pursuit of knowledge.