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Friday, July 28 through Sunday, July 30
International Germanic Genealogy Conference (Conferences & Seminars)
Minneapolis Marriott Northwest, 7025 Northland Drive North, Brooklyn Park, MN
The German-American Genealogical Partnership (GAGP) is sponsoring their innaugural conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota on July 28 - 30, 2017. The theme of the conference is "Connections: International. Cultural. Personal. Visit their website or the flyer below. |
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Saturday, July 29 through Sunday, July 30
71st Annual Scottish Highland Games and Clan Gathering (Special events)
Enumclaw Expo Center, 45224 284th Ave. SE, Enumclaw, WA
You don't have to be Scottish to enjoy the games and gathering. Fun for all. For more information, visit their website. |
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Saturday, July 29
Federal Way Library class (Conferences & Seminars)
11:00 am to 12:30 pm 34200 1st Way South, Federal Way, WA
The Federal Way Library will offer a free class: “Discover Your Family History: an Introduction to Genealogy” by Claudia Breland on Saturday, July 29, from 11 am to 12:30 pm. Interested in tracing your family history but don’t know where to start? Learn from genealogist and author, Claudia Breland, on how to begin with pedigree charts and interviewing relatives before you sit down at the computer to discover free sources online and of course all the resources at the library! For more information, visit the library website or call (253) 838-3668. |
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Tuesday, August 1
Puget Sound Genealogical Society (Local society meetings)
10:30 am to 12:30 pm Kitsap Regional Library, 1301 Sylvan Way, Bremerton, WA
The program at the Puget Sound Genealogical Society's meeting on August 1 is "Working in Burned Counties in Virginia" with Jewell Dunn. Learn how to find and work with alternative records such as personal property and land tax records, legislative petitions and more. For more information, visit the PSGS website. |
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Saturday, August 5
Genealogical Forum of Oregon (Conferences & Seminars)
9:30 am to 12:00 pm GFO Library, 2505 S.E. 11th Ave., Suite B-18 Portland, OR
The Genealogical Forum of Oregon is sponsoring a "Tips, Tricks & Pitfalls" workshop with Pam Vestal on Saturday, Aug. 5. For more information, including registration, visit the GFO website. |
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Thursday, August 10
Lower Columbia Genealogical Society (Local society meetings)
7:00 pm Somerset Retirement Apartments, 2025 Tibbetts Drive, Longview, WA
The program at the Lower Columbia Genealogical Society's meeting on August 10 is "The Patriot War of 1837 - 1838, the Forgotten Conflict" with LCGS Vice President Larry Turner. For more information, visit the LCGS website. |
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Saturday, August 12
Grays Harbor Genealogical Society (Local society meetings)
12:00 pm Hoquiam, WA
The Grays Harbor Genealogical Society is hosting its annual Summer Potluck on Saturday, August 12, beginning at noon. Visitors are welcome. Email Info@GraysHarborGenealogy.com for more information. |
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Wednesday, August 16 through Saturday, August 19
Northwest Genealogy Conference (Conferences & Seminars)
Byrnes Performing Arts Center, 18821 Crown Ridge Blvd., Arlington, WA
The theme of the 4th annual Northwest Genealogy Conference is "Where Does Your Story Begin?" Kenyatta Berry, one of the hosts of the PBS hit "Genealogy Roadshow," will be one of the many outstanding presenters. Registration is open by visiting the NWGC website.
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Wednesday, August 30 through Saturday, September 2
Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) (Conferences & Seminars)
David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, PA
Register now for the Federation of Genealogical Societies' conference "Building Bridges to the Past." The program is available online. For more information, visit the FGS website. |
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Saturday, September 9
Okanogan Genealogy Society (Local society meetings)
8:30 am Okanogan PUD Auditorium, 1331 2nd Avenue N., Okanogan, WA
Donna Potter Phillips of Spokane will be speaking at the Okanogan Genealogy Society meeting on Sept. 9. For more information, visit the Okanogan Genealogy Society website. |
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Saturday, September 9
Genealogical Forum of Oregon (Conferences & Seminars)
9:30 am to 12:00 pm GFO Library, 2505 S.E. 11th Ave., Suite B-18 Portland, OR
The Genealogical Society of Oregon is sponsoring a half-day workshop called "Finding Your People Past and Present" with Mary Kircher Roddy. For more information, including registration, visit the GFO website. |
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Saturday, September 9
Eastern Washington Genealogical Society (Local society meetings)
12:30 pm to 3:00 pm Spokane Public Library Auditorium, Spokane, WA
The Eastern Washington Genealogical Society invites you to hear "A Boy in the American Revolution and the Birth of the U.S. Army" with Bob Asbury. For more information, visit the EWGS website. |
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Saturday, September 16
Northeast Washington Genealogical Society Fall Seminar (Conferences & Seminars)
Ambulance Shack, north end of Colville, WA
The Northeast Washington Genealogical Society is hosting its 36th annual Fall Seminar on 16 Sep in Colville. The featured presenter will be William Dollarhide. Topics for the seminar include:
- American Migration Routes, 1750-1800
- Using Deeds to Trace the Trails of Your Ancestors
- You Know About Census Records But What About Census Substitutes?
- Civil War Genealogy
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Thursday, September 21 through Saturday, September 23
Montana Genealogical Society Annual Conference (Conferences & Seminars)
Big Horn Resort, Billings, Montana
The Montana State Genealogical Society and the Yellowstone Genealogy Forum are co-hosting the state's annual conference on Sept. 21 - 23 in Billing, MT. Keynote speakers are CeCe Moore and Thomas W. Jones. For more information, visit the Montana State Genealogical Society's conference website. |
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Saturday, September 23
WSGS Board Meeting (WSGS - sponsored)
Yakima Valley Genealogical Society Library, 1901 S. 12th Avenue, Union Gap, WA
Visitors are welcome to attend the WSGS Board Meeting. For more information, email Info@wasgs.org. |
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Friday, October 6 through Saturday, October 7
Yakima Valley Genealogical Society Fall Workshop (Conferences & Seminars)
Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, 7809 Tieton Drive, Yakima, WA
The featured speaker at YVGS's Fall Workshop will be Pam Vestal. She will be presenting
- Tips and Tricks: Finding What You Need and Making the Most of What You Find
- Voting Records: Genealogy's Best Kept Secret
- Pits I Have Fallen Into and How to Avoid Them
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Saturday, October 7
Eastern Washington Genealogical Society Fall Workshop (Conferences & Seminars)
Country Homes Christian Church, 8415 North Wall St., Spokane, WA
Kent Aggers, Dolly Webb and Renata Wilde will be the featured presenters at the EWGS Fall Workshop, focusing on German research. For more information, visit the EWGS website.
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Saturday, October 14
Tri-City Genealogical Society (Conferences & Seminars)
9:00 am to 3:30 pm Shalom United Church of Christ, 505 McMurray Street, Richland, WA
The Tri-City Genealogical Society is sponsoring an " Understanding Your DNA" seminar featuring leading DNA expert Diahan Southard. Cost is $40 which includes the semiinar, buffet lunch and syllabus. Registration begins 01 June. For more information, visit the TCGS website. |
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Saturday, October 14 through Sunday, October 15
Genealogical Forum of Oregon (Conferences & Seminars)
10:30 am to 4:30 pm Milwaukie Center, 5440 SE Kellogg Creek Dr., Milwaukie, OR
The Genealogical Forum of Oregon is sponsoring its Fall DNA Seminar and Workshop with leading DNA expert CeCe Moore. For more information, including registration, visit the GFO website. |
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Saturday, October 21
Columbia Gorge Genealogical Society Genealogy Jamboree (Conferences & Seminars)
Columbia Gorge Discovery Center, 5000 Discovery Drive, The Dalles, OR
The Columbia Gorge Genealogical Society is hosting a Genealogy Jamboree on Saturday, Oct 21 with a free admission event. The special guests will be Champoeg Founders Day Celebration coordinator Deborah Guinther and Jan Bony from OrGenWeb who will give a presentation on the event that will take place on May 2, 2018. This is an open forum day with tables representing different areas of research and several computers set up for demonstrations and display purposes.
The public is welcome. Whether you are new to genealogy or an old pro, come take advantage of the information and resources available.
For more information, visit the CGGS website. |
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Saturday, October 21
Seattle Genealogical Society Fall Seminar (Conferences & Seminars)
To be announced
The Seattle Genealogical Society will be hosting Dick Eastman for their Fall Seminar on 21 Sep 2017. Author of the “Eastman Online Genealogy Newsletter,” Dick Eastman has been involved in genealogy for more than 35 years. He has worked in the computer industry formore than 40 years in hardware, software, and managerial positions. For more information about the Seminar, visit the SGS website. |
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Saturday, November 4
Autumn Fest (Conferences & Seminars)
Emerald Queen Ballroom and Conference Center, 5700 Pacific Highway E., Fife, WA
Heritage Quest Research Library's annual Autumn Fest will be held 04 Nov 2017. The featured speaker will be Paula Stuart Warren. More information will be available soon or visit the HQRL website. |
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Saturday, November 4
Eastern Washington Genealogical Society (Local society meetings)
12:30 pm to 3:00 pm Spokane Public Library Auditorium, Spokane, WA
The Eastern Washington Genealogical Society invites you to hear "Placing Your Ancestor in Historical Context Using NARA" with Carol Buswell. For more information, visit the EWGS website. |
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Sunday, February 25, 2018
Genealogical Society of Oregon (Conferences & Seminars)
GFO Library, 2505 S.E. 11th Ave., Suite B-18 Portland, OR
The Genealogical Society of Oregon is sponsoring a half-day Civil War era workshop with Kate Eakman. For more information, visit the GFO website. |
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Wednesday, February 28, 2018 through Saturday, March 3, 2018
RootsTech 2018 (Conferences & Seminars)
Salt Palace Convention Center, Salt Lake City, Utah
Attend the largest global genealogy conference to learn more about your family history, interact with new technology or share your innovative ideas with the world. For more information, visit the Rootstech website.
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Saturday, April 14, 2018 through Saturday, April 15
Genealogical Society of Oregon (Conferences & Seminars)
TBA
The Genealogical Society of Oregon is sponsoring its Spring Seminar and Workshop on military records with Michael Strauss. For more information, visit the GFO website. |
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Friday, April 20, 2018 through Saturday, April 21, 2018
Qualicum Beach Family History Society (Conferences & Seminars)
The Beach Club Resort, 181 Beachside Drive, Parksville, British Columbia, Canada
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Saturday, May 19, 2018
Seattle Genealogical Society Spring Seminar (Conferences & Seminars)
To be announced
The Seattle Genealogical Society will be hosting D. Joshua Taylor for the Spring Seminar on 19 May 2018. As host of the popular series Genealogy Roadshow (PBS) he crisscrosses the United States – solving longstanding family history mysteries and uncovering genealogical treasures at every turn. Since February 2016, Joshua has been the President of the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society (NYG&B), America’s second oldest genealogical organization, headquartered in New York City. For more information, visit the SGS website. |
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