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  • December Meeting ~ What’s New at Family Search with Maureen Brady (Virtual Only)

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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 […]

  • Genealogy Workshop ~ After You’re Gone: Future Proofing Your Genealogy Research with Thomas MacEntee (Virtual Only)

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    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, […]

  • January Membership Meeting ~ Navigating the NARA Website with Julie Miller

    Fort Myers Regional Library - Meeting Rm A & B - Hybrid 1651 Lee Street, Room A & B, Fort Myers, FL, United States

    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 […]

  • The Book Club at LCGS

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    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 […]

  • How to Save Your Research from Destruction & Ensure its Future Survival with Lisa Louise Cooke

    Fort Myers Regional Library - Meeting Rm A & B - Hybrid 1651 Lee Street, Room A & B, Fort Myers, FL, United States

    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 […]

  • Watch Party! Google Tools for Genealogy by Thomas MacEntee

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    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 […]

  • Watch Party! Google Tools for Genealogy by Thomas MacEntee #2

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    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 […]

  • An Introduction to Heraldry for Genealogists with David Appleton ~ Genealogy Workshop (Virtual Only)

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    Join us for a Genealogy Workshop with David Appleton and his program "An Introduction to Heraldry for Genealogists." This presentation is designed to help genealogists and history enthusiasts understand the fundamentals of heraldry — the study of coats of arms, family crests, and heraldic symbols. In this program, Appleton briefly reviews the history of heraldry […]

  • 50th Anniversary Watch Party ~ Getting the Genealogy Records You Need – Privacy Laws and FOIA with Thomas MacEntee

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    Join us for an LCGS 50th Anniversary Watch Party, a member benefit, featuring Thomas MacEntee's program "Getting the Genealogy Records You Need – Privacy Laws and FOIA." Navigate privacy laws, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), and restricted collections to access the records you need. Learn ethical strategies for working with government agencies and archives to […]

  • April Meeting – Preserving Your Memories by Establishing & Following Your Process with Diana Smith

    Fort Myers Regional Library - Meeting Rm A & B - Hybrid 1651 Lee Street, Room A & B, Fort Myers, FL, United States

    Join us along with Diana Smith as she presents her program "Preserving Your Memories by Establishing & Following Your Process."  Getting started is said to be the hardest part of genealogy research – but there are other challenges along the way which have derailed many who started working on their family history and just got […]