Events

The Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society will be hosting their DNA Special Interest Group Meeting. The discussion group focuses on various topics regarding the use of DNA testing in genealogy. Prior to this meeting we will watch the webinar Cousins, Clusters, and Clues: Using MyHeritage DNA for Your Genealogical Mysteries available for free on Legacy Family Tree Webinars at: https://familytreewebinars.com/webinar/beginning-with-dna-painter.

The Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society is hosting its Genealogy Chat. Please join us and let's chat! Discussion starter topic – open discussion. This is a monthly opportunity to connect with others and talk about anything and everything genealogical. The value of this meeting increases with the participation of each person that attends and contributes to the conversations. This is your chance to celebrate the breaking down of a brick wall in your research or ask questions of others that can help you find records or relatives. Everyone, members, and guests are welcome and encouraged to attend and participate.

Heritage Quest Research Library is sponsoring a class "Genealogical Research in Missouri: The Basics" with Bill Eddleman. Bill's presentation teaches about the thousands of documents available in archives across Missouri. Record survival has been excellent, with French records dating back to the mid-1700's.The class is virtual and in-person (2102 E. Main St., Suite 105, Puyallup). To register, go to hqrl.com and go to HQRL Store.

The Seattle Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolutions and the Rainier Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution are hosting a viewing of the movie “The American Miracle” on June 14, 2026. The author and nationally syndicated commentator Michael Medved and the movie's executive producer Ralf Augstroze will introduce the movie and provide perspective on its meaning and the making of the movie. Before and after the movie, guests will be able to tour the Rainier Chapter House, a replica of George Washington's beloved Mount Vernon home, that was built in 1925 by the Daughters of the American Revolution. Historical artifacts and an extensive flag exhibit will be on display along with a number of displays by the SAR, DAR, CAR, and Girl Scout. Tickets: Admission is free but please sign in for the event at Eventbrite  or use the QR code shown on the attached flier.