Other Society Events
UPCOMING CLASSES, SEMINARS AND OTHER EVENTS!
Check out these upcoming opportunities to expand your genealogy knowledge! Please check the website for each Society for more details and to register. The list of Genealogical Societies in Colorado is at the end.
OCTOBER 2021
Topographical and Cultural Journey Across Sweden
Saturday, October 2, 9:30 am
Presented by Ingela Eilert Haaland from Lund, Sweden for the Swedish Genealogical Society of Colorado
Where our Ancestors went to marry
Tuesday, October 5, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Presented by Sylvia Tracy- Doolos for the Highlands Ranch Genealogical Society
Using Tree Information Provided by DNA Testing Companies
Tuesday, October 5, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Presented by Glenn York for the Boulder Genealogical Society
Prepare to Research at the Family History Library (Workshop)
Thursday, October 7, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Presented by Noel Ferre for the Castle Rock Colorado Genealogical Society
Researching The Eastern German Diaspora
Saturday, October 9, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Presented by Mark Rabideau for the Colorado Chapter Palatines to America
Donating your Family Papers? How, When, Where and Why and New Strategies in German Jewish Research (Programs)
Sunday, October 10, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Presented by Karen S. Franklin for the Jewish Genealogical Society of Colorado
Genetic Genealogy 102: Using Ancestry DNA Testing in Your Genealogy Research
Tuesday, October 12, 7:00 pm
Presented by Jeane Berry for the Broomfield Genealogy Society
Did I Get Everything? Creating a Checklist For Genealogy Research
Tuesday, October 12, 100 pm
Presented by Thomas MacEntee for the Columbine Genealogical & Historical Society
Momento Mori Halloween Wake, Dead or Alive?
Wednesday, October 13, 1:00 pm
Presented by Linda Pearce for the Longmont Genealogical Society
The WPA Era: Free Records Boon from the Government
Wednesday, October 13, 6:30 pm
Presented by Paula Stuart-Warren, CG for the Pikes Peak Genealogical Society
Arvada Family History Day
Saturday, October 16, 8:30am - 12:00 pm
7080 Independence St. Arvada, CO
Sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints
To View the Event Flyer, click on the following link: Ever Wonder How Your Ancestors Survived the Last Pandemic
Click on the Facebook Event Link for Registration: https://fb.me/e/2Db0P14KL
Using Maps to Add Direction to Your Genealogy
Saturday, October 16, 9:30 am – 12)00 pm
Presented by Carol Darrow for the Colorado Genealogical Society
Breaking through Brick Walls, Part II, Taking the Long Way Around
Monday, October 18, 6:30 PM
Presented by Greg Liverman for the Broomfield Genealogy Society
Find Your Ancestors with Fire Insurance Maps
Wednesday, October 20, 7:00 pm
Video Presentation by Elizabeth M O'Neal for the Adams County Genealogical Society
Advanced Research in Passenger Arrival Records with Julie Miller
Thursday, October 21, 6:30 pm
Presented by Julie Miller for the Larimer County Genealogical Society
Black Genealogy Search Group Heritage Festival “From Whence We Came”
Saturday, October 23, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Keynote presentation: The Hand and the Glove…Researching Ancestors in Wills, Land and Property Records presented by Sharon Batiste Gillins
Also: How to Optimize Your Ancestry DNA Results presented by Shannon S. Christmas and Tips on Writing Your Story presented by Carlotta Walls LaNier.
Introduction to Genetic Genealogy and DNA Testing
Saturday, October 23, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Presented by Glenn York for the Larimer County Genealogical Society
Why Can’t I Find My Celtic Ancestors?
Saturday, October 23, 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Presented by Megan Reilly Koepsell for Wales Ireland Scotland England Family History Society (W.I.S.E.)
Learning the Power of Probate
Tuesday, November 2, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Presented by Diane Barbour for the Highlands Ranch Genealogical Society
Blitzkrieg Genealogy: How Throwing Out Your Research Plan Can Yield Exciting Results
Tuesday, November 2, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Presented by Dina C. Carson for the Boulder Genealogical Society
How to Navigate NARA Research (Class)
Thursday, November 4, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Presented by Craig R Scott for the Castle Rock Colorado Genealogy Society
Swedish Research Case Studies – Fika on Zoom
Saturday, November 6, 9:30 am
Presented by Kjell Andersson for the Swedish Genealogical Society of Colorado
Using Ancestry’s Database, Family Trees, Message Boards, and Other Features
Saturday, November 6, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Presented by Nichelle Barra for the Larimer County Genealogical Society
No You Don't Really Have 7,900 4th Cousins: Getting Started with Ashkenazi Jewish DNA
Sunday, November 7, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Presented by Jennifer Mendelsohn for the Jewish Genealogical Society of Colorado
The Graveyards of Denver
Tuesday, November 9, 1:00 pm
Presented by Phil Goodstein for the Columbine Genealogical & Historical Society
Honoring Longmont's First 150 Years
Wednesday, November 10, 1:00 pm
Presented by Erik Mason for the Longmont Genealogical Society
Swiss, Alsatian, Southern German Amish/Mennonite
Wednesday, November 10, 6:30 pm
Presented by Mark Rabideau for the Pikes Peak Genealogical Society
Railroad History of the Grand Valley
Thursday, November 11, 7:00 pm
Presented by Matt Darling for the Mesa County Genealogical Society
Eureka! How to Find Your California Gold Rush Ancestors
Saturday, November 13, 10:30 am
Presented by Eilene Lyon for the Southwest Colorado Genealogical Society
The Mayflower Society and the 400th Anniversary of the First Thanksgiving
Monday, November 15, 6:30 pm
Presented by Allie Golon for the Broomfield Genealogy Society
Railroads: How They Impacted Our Ancestors’ Lives
Tuesday, November 16, 1:00 pm
Presented by Ann Lisa Pearson for the Columbine Genealogical & Historical Society
Using Emigrant Guides
Wednesday, November 17, 7:00 pm
Presented by Julie Miller for the Adams County Genealogical Society
Locating Records in Archives from Your Couch with Sara Cochran
Thursday, November 18, 6:30 pm
Presented by Sara Cochran for the Larimer County Genealogical Society
DECEMBER 2021
Early Tracks and Trails
Tuesday, December 7, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Presented by J. Mark Lowe for the Boulder Genealogical Society
Indentured Servitude in America: History, Genealogy, Legacy
Wednesday, December 8, 6:30 pm
Presented by Michael Brophy for the Pikes Peak Genealogical Society
JANUARY 2022
Thinking of Visiting Sweden in 2022?
Saturday, January 8, 9:30 am
Presented by SGSC Members Ron Floberg and Cherry Lofstrom
The 1950 Census
Wednesday, January 12, 6:30 pm
Presented by Vickie Smejkal for the Pikes Peak Genealogical Society
List of Genealogical Societies in Colorado
Adams County Genealogical Society - https://sites.google.com/view/adamscountygenealogicalsociety/home?authuser=0
American Historical Society of Germans from Russia - https://www.ahsgr.org/
Aurora Genealogical Society of Colorado - https://auroragenealogysociety.webs.com/
Black Genealogical Search Group - https://bgsgden.org/
Boulder Genealogical Society - https://www.bouldergenealogy.org/
Broomfield Genealogical Society - https://broomfieldgensoc.com/
Castle Rock Colorado Genealogical Society - https://crcgs.org/
Colorado Chapter, Palatines to America (COPALAM) - https://www.copalam.us/
Colorado Genealogical Society - https://cogensoc.us/programs.php
Columbine Genealogical & Historical Society - https://columbinegenealogy.com/
Estes Park Genealogical Society - https://estesvalleylibrary.org/resources/lifetoolkits/estes-park-genealogical-society/
Fore-Kin Trails Genealogical Society - https://montrosecogenealogy.org/
Highlands Ranch Genealogical Society - https://hrgenealogy.wordpress.com/
Jewish Genealogical Society of Colorado - https://jgsco.org/
Larimer County Genealogical Society - https://www.lcgsco.org/
Longmont Genealogical Society - https://longmontgenealogicalsociety.org/
Mesa County Genealogical Society - https://www.mesacountygenealogy.org/
Mountain Genealogists Society - http://www.mountaingenealogists.org/
Parker Genealogical Society - http://sites.rootsweb.com/~copgs/index.html
Pikes Peak Genealogical Society - https://ppgs.org/
Southeastern Colorado Genealogical Society - https://www.secogensoc.org/
Southwest Colorado Genealogical Society - https://www.swcogen.org/
Swedish Genealogical Society of Colorado - https://www.swedgensoc.org/
Wales Ireland Scotland England Family History Society (W.I.S.E.) - https://wise-fhs.org/
Weld County Genealogical Society - http://sites.rootsweb.com/~cowcgs/index.html