British Home Children – Bryan Mulcahy (GW) The British Home Children program was the child migration project founded primarily by Annie MacPherson in 1869. More than 100,000 children were sent from the United Kingdom primarily to Canada. Some were also sent to places like Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. The program was largely discontinued […]
Join us along with Peg Kaputsiak when she presents her program "Researching Online in 2025 - How-To's and New or Interesting Sites." There are now many more blogs, links to talks, Special Interest Groups, signing up for Conference Keeper, etc. Some sites are free, others are not. It takes preparation to decide what and how to research […]
Revised date! Zoom registration: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/zUWKKRvLTcqbnfGTrwRstQ Our November selection is The Orphan Collector by Ellen Marie Wiseman. Set in Philadelphia during the 1918 influenza pandemic, this novel follows 13-year-old Pia Lange, a German immigrant girl separated from her family amid fear, prejudice, and loss. The story explores themes of the 1918 flu, World War I-era anti-German sentiment, […]
Join us along with Peggy Jude when she presents her program "AI for Genealogy." Did you know artificial intelligence (AI) has been around a surprisingly long time? Dive into the fascinating world where artificial intelligence meets family history! Discover how AI, including ChatGPT, is revolutionizing genealogy. Learn how to harness these powerful tools to summarize, extract, […]
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Join us along with Maureen Brady as she tells us "What's New at Family Search." FamilySearch’s resources are much more than searching records. This presentation will review the little used options of FamilySearch, such as the Research Wiki, Digital Library, Genealogies and the FamilySearch Labs. If you'd like to attend virtually, please register using the […]
Join us as we kick off our 2026 programs with this exciting workshop! After You’re Gone: Future Proofing Your Genealogy Research with Thomas MacEntee. Have you ever considered what will happen to your years of genealogy research once you’re gone? Learn how to ensure that your hard work carries on. Through a combination of planning, […]
Join us when Julie Miller presents Navigating the NARA Website, an introduction to one of the most valuable resources available to genealogists. The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) website provides access to records held in Washington, DC, and at regional branches across the country—many of which are available online. This program will walk you […]
This novel is a favorite for many Floridians and offers a rich look at the people, landscapes, and challenges that shaped early Florida. You don’t need to have finished the book to participate—thoughts, questions, and reflections at any stage are welcome. This is an LCGS member event, but you may attend once as a guest […]
Join us for our Monthly Meeting featuring nationally known genealogy educator Lisa Louise Cooke, as she presents "How to Save Your Research from Destruction & Ensure Its Future Survival." Don’t let a lifetime of genealogy research end up in the landfill. In this timely and important program, Lisa will share seven essential strategies for safeguarding […]
Join us in celebrating our 50th Anniversary with a Watch Party presentation featuring genealogist Thomas MacEntee and his program, "Google Tools for Genealogy." There will be a handout available. Genealogist Thomas MacEntee explores the powerful — and often overlooked — tools available through Google that can dramatically enhance your family history research. This program goes […]
Join us in celebrating our 50th Anniversary with a Watch Party presentation featuring genealogist Thomas MacEntee and his program, "Google Tools for Genealogy." There will be a handout available. Genealogist Thomas MacEntee explores the powerful — and often overlooked — tools available through Google that can dramatically enhance your family history research. This program goes […]