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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Join us along with Connie Lizak as she presents her program "Using Indirect Evidence to Prove Lineage." When direct evidence isn't available, indirect evidence documents can be combined to prove the link. In this session, we will discuss when to use a Proof Argument using indirect evidence, how to prepare and write one, and provide several […]
Join us along with Sue Styx as she presents her program "Passing the Baton." What will happen to your genealogy research and family treasures when you’re gone? This class explores practical steps genealogists can take now to preserve their work. Learn how to organize research, select a genealogy heir, manage digital accounts, and use tools […]
Join us along with Karen Fortin as she presents her program "Dead Men Do Tell Tales: Recreating Life in a Community using Death Certificates." Death certificates can tell us a lot about how our ancestors lived and died. When looked at as a group they can also tell us about life and death in their communities. […]
Join us for a 50th Anniversary Celebration as we watch AI and Genealogy: Using AI to Create Better Family Stories and Narratives with Thomas MacEntee. Transform genealogical facts into engaging family stories using AI responsibly and ethically. Learn to overcome writer’s block, improve narrative flow, and bring ancestors to life in family history books, blog […]
Hiding the Past by Nathan Dylan Goodwin - A forensic genealogist investigates Peter Coldrick's mysterious past, uncovering dangerous family secrets spanning World War II to the present day. Book 1 of the Forensic Genealogist Series. Discuss the book with other LCGS members who appreciate family history. Consider how the themes in this book may relate […]