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SUMMARY:NGS 2023 Family History Conference
DESCRIPTION:The National Genealogical Society 2023 Family History Conference\, 31 May-3 June in Richmond\, Virginia\, at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. \n\n\n\nVirginia: Deep Roots of a Nation \n\n\n\nRegister either for attendance in Richmond or Online at Home. The in-person conference features three days of concentrated learning for everyone interested in family history from beginners to professional genealogists. Online at Home will offer ten lectures\, live-streamed (five each day) on Friday and Saturday\, 2–3 June. Everyone who registers for the in-person program will receive complimentary access to Online at Home. \n\n\n\nConference Program \n\n\n\nDescriptions of sessions\, speakers\, events\, exhibitor and sponsor information\, and more are on the conference website now. Detailed information with the full conference schedule will be available as a PDF later in January. \n\n\n\nCOVID-19 and Registration PoliciesNGS is committed to protecting the health and safety of attendees\, speakers\, exhibitors\, sponsors\, volunteers\, and staff and has updated its COVID-19 policies for 2023. Please review all registration policies on the conference website.  \n\n\n\nYouth and Organization Member RegistrationA discounted registration is available for all full-time students up to the age of twenty-three. NGS organization members can register up to three leaders at the discounted individual member rate for the full conference and FOCUS even if those people are not NGS members. Please contact registrar@ngsgenealogy.org for details and to register using these discounts.
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/ngs-2023-family-history-conference/
LOCATION:Greater Richmond Convention Center\, 403 N 3rd St\, Richmond\, Virginia\, 23219\, United States
CATEGORIES:National Conferences,Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230601T180000
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SUMMARY:Rockwall County Genealogical Society
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Patti Smith\, VP DGS \n\n\n\nTopic: Mothers: Generation-to-Generation \n\n\n\nRockwall County Library (Genealogy section)1215 E. Yellow Jacket Ln.Rockwall\, TX 75087 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Patti \n\n\n\nPatti is currently serving on the Board of Directors for the Dallas Genealogy Society (since 2017). In December 2019\, she was awarded\, “Volunteer of the Year.” She also holds membership at: Angelin County\, Hill County\, Johnson County\, Navarro County\, Central Texas (Waco)\, Texas State Genealogical Society and the National Genealogical Society. She’s a member of the Coppell Historical Society and formed a monthly Coppell Genealogy Special Interest Group in January 2020. Patti completed the 15 week Certificate of Genealogy Research through the Boston University – December 22\, 2020  \n\n\n\nAlso\, she completed the YourDNA Guide – 5-week “The Academy DNA Skills Workshop” with Diahan Southard – February 2021.
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/rockwall-county-genealogical-society-2/
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230601T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230601T203000
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SUMMARY:Grand Prairie GS Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:In-person & Virtual Event \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker: Peter Sime\, Grand Prairie Library Director \n\n\n\nProgram: A Night With Peter Sime\, Grand Prairie Library Director \n\n\n\nJoin us as Peter Sime\, Library Director\, gives us the history of the library and answers questions about the many programs and services offered. \n\n\n\nEverything you always wanted to know about the Grand Prairie Memorial Library and its many resources. \n\n\n\nThere will be a Meet and Greet at 6:30 pm with the program beginning at 7:00 pm. Masks are optional. \n\n\n\nIf you are planning to request a link to the Virtual or Zoom Meeting\, please do so as soon as possible so that the link can be given to each person in a timely manner. \n\n\n\nTo register\, please send an email to info@gpgstx.org \n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker:  Peter has worked for the library for 24 years\, starting as a part-time library aide. He received his Masters in Library Science from TWU in 2012 and became Library Director in May of 2022. Before starting a career in libraries\, he worked in the film and television industry in the DFW area.
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/grand-prairie-gen-soc-monthly-meeting-7/
LOCATION:Grand Prarie Memorial Library\, 901 Conover Drive\, Grand Prarie\, TX\, 75051\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230609
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230612
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SUMMARY:International German Genealogy Partnership Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join us June 9-11\, 2023 in Fort Wayne\, Indiana\, USA for the next International German Genealogy Partnership Conference! Our co-host is the Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center.  Volunteers are needed to help plan this in-person conference as well as its virtual components.\n\nVolunteer today! info@iggp.org. Read the news release and share the save the date flyer. (English)
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/international-german-genealogy-partnership-conference/
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230617
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SUMMARY:Texas Institute of Genealogical Research
DESCRIPTION:Registration is Open!\n\n\n\nThe Texas State Genealogical Society (TxSGS) is excited to announce that registration will open Thursday\, March 2\, 9:00 a.m. central time for our upcoming week-long Texas Institute for Genealogical Research (TIGR)! \n\n\n\nHeld virtually\, TIGR 2023 takes place June 12-16\, 2023. \n\n\n\nWhat is TIGR?TIGR promotes learning in an instructional classroom atmosphere\, taking each attendee’s skills to another level. A course coordinator and instructors lead students for five days in the same virtual classroom on a progression of topics on the same subject. This format provides a hands-on learning experience during the week along with great discussions with your instructors and classmates. Learn more about TIGR here! \n\n\n\nTIGR RegistrationRegister during early bird registration (now through midnight April 15\, 2023) and save. TxSGS members automatically receive an additional discount. Not a member? Join now! \n\n\n\nDon’t delay – seating is limited and courses fill up fast. \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCoursesTIGR 2023 has expanded to seven courses that create a unique learning experience for those researching ancestors. \n\n\n\n\nCourse 1 – “A Walk Through a Texas Courthouse\,” led by Kelvin L. Meyers\n\n\n\nCourse 2 – “Moving Up to Glory Land – The Southern States After Reconstruction towards the New Century” led by J. Mark Lowe\, FUGA\n\n\n\nCourse 3 – “Legally Texas: Advanced Legal Research in the Lone Star State” led by Judy G. Russell\, CG®\, CGL(sm)\n\n\n\nCourse 4 – “Fundamentals of Forensic Genealogy” led by Catherine Desmarais\, CG®\n\n\n\nCourse 5 – “Researching Families of Mexican Descent on Both Sides of the Border” led by Colleen Robledo Greene\, MLIS\n\n\n\nCourse 6 – “Researching African Americans Before and After the Civil War in the U.S.“ led by Ari Wilkins\n\n\n\nCourse 7 – “Intermediate and Advanced DNA for Genealogists“ led by Paul Woodbury\n\n\n\nEach of these courses includes sessions taught by nationally-recognized faculty who are experts in their genealogical fields.\n\n\n\n\nTo learn more\, see the TIGR 2023 course descriptions\, which includes links to the course schedules and faculty.
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/texas-institute-of-genealogical-research-2/
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230613T140000
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SUMMARY:DPL: Writing your Immigrant Ancestor's Story
DESCRIPTION:In-person & Virtual Event  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune is Immigrant Heritage Month – an annual celebration recognizing immigrants’ experience\, contributions and achievements throughout our country’s history. Genealogy & History Manager Stephanie Bennett will take you step-by-step how she started writing the story of her immigrant grandmother\, a Lebanese entrepreneur and business owner for over 40 years. Learn how to incorporate family research\, oral histories\, photos\, and more into your own family’s immigration story. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-writing-your-immigrant-ancestors-story/
LOCATION:8th Floor – Genealogy Section\, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library\, 1515 Young Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230613T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230613T200000
DTSTAMP:20230420T035052Z
CREATED:20230420T035051Z
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SUMMARY:Arlington Genealogical Society
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: O.K. Carter \n\n\n\nTopic: All Things Arlington
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/arlington-genealogical-society-2/
LOCATION:Arlington Public Library\, 100 South Center Street\, Arlington\, TX\, 76010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230614T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230614T203000
DTSTAMP:20230614T175954Z
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SUMMARY:Collin County Genealogy Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Cheryl Smith\n\n\n\nGenealogy Center: How it can help you with your Family Research\n\n\n\nFind out what the Center can provide you through books\, maps\, microfilm and databases. The collection includes Collin County and an excellent collection of books for the United States from the East to West coast. Additionally many reference books for beginners to advanced researchers to guide you in the process of searching for your family. Take a behind the scenes tour of the Genealogy Center and Archives. Genealogy Center website \n\n\n\nThe meeting will take place in the Genealogy Center. \n\n\n\nRegister in advance for the meeting. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/collin-county-genealogy-meeting-5/
LOCATION:Haggard Library\, 2501 Coit Road\, Plano\, TX\, 75075\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230617T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230617T110000
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SUMMARY:FamilySearch Texas Connect
DESCRIPTION:FamilyTree DNA – More than just Ethnicity \n\n\n\nHow Y and MTDNA can help your research! \n\n\n\nLearn how to reach your ancestors beyond the 5th or 6th generation threshold. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\nZOOM CALL\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJanine Cloud \n\n\n\n\nJanine is a 5th generation Texan and a registered member of the Cherokee Nation. She began working at FamilyTreeDNA in 2011. She currently serves as the Group Projects – Events Manager for FamilyTreeDNA\, a company that is one of the top 5 DNA companies in the country\, based here in Texas\, and the only one that does specialized testing.
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/familysearch-texas-connect/
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230617T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230617T120000
DTSTAMP:20230610T142304Z
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SUMMARY:DPL: Talking about Tenth Street: A Juneteenth Event
DESCRIPTION:In-person Only  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n7th Floor O’Hara Hall\, J. Erik Jonsson Central Library\, 1515 Young Street\, Dallas\, TX \n\n\n\nThe Dallas History & Archives Division\, in partnership with the Tenth Street Residents’ Association\, celebrates the rich history of the Tenth Street neighborhood with a morning of activities honoring the historic neighborhood. \n\n\n\n\n11:00 a.m. – Donald Payton\, known as the “unofficial historian of Black Dallas\,” will discuss the history of Tenth Street\, Dallas’ 12th historic district\, one of the only remaining intact Freedman’s Towns in the nation\, as well as the history of The Bottom.\n\n\n\n11:30 a.m. – Musician Stanley Glenn will give a performance of music by blues artist T-Bone Walker. Walker is a famous historical figure from Tenth Street.\n\n\n\n\n*No registration is required*
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-talking-about-tenth-street-a-juneteenth-event/
LOCATION:7th Floor – O’Hara Hall – J. Erik Jonsson Central Library\, 1515 Young Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230624T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230624T150000
DTSTAMP:20230610T142546Z
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SUMMARY:DPL: Get Started with Your Genealogy
DESCRIPTION:In-person Only \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you’ve never taken the plunge to look into your family’s history\, this program will help you know how to get started! Genealogy & History staff take you back to the beginning with step-by-step instructions on how to get started researching YOUR family’s history. Learn how to set reasonable goals for your research\, how to create an online tree and how to navigate popular genealogical websites. After the program\, staff are available to assist beginning researchers on library computers. \n\n\n\n*No registration is required
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-get-started-with-your-genealogy/
LOCATION:8th Floor – Genealogy Section\, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library\, 1515 Young Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230624T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230624T160000
DTSTAMP:20230614T184137Z
CREATED:20230614T181603Z
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SUMMARY:Van Zandt County Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: LaDonna Garner \n\n\n\nTopic: Recording Family Health History \n\n\n\nFamily research is about more than names and dates. It can yield information on one’s health. LaDonna Garner will present “Recording Family Health History.” Knowing one’s health history and passing it on to one’s children and grandchildren–has become a crucial for many families. \n\n\n\nCome learn about this important aspect of genealogy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMs. Garner\, a genealogist and a sought-after speaker\, has a Masters Degree in Historic Preservation\, anddoes consulting work on a wide variety of family research topics. Her business\, Leafseeker Consulting\,provides genealogy and historic preservation services to her clients. See her website at leafseeker.com/.
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/van-zandt-county-monthly-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Van Zandt County Sarah Norman Library\, 317 First Monday Lane (Hwy 859)\, Canton\, Texas
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230627T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230627T150000
DTSTAMP:20230610T143018Z
CREATED:20230610T142932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230610T143018Z
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SUMMARY:DPL: Basic Genealogy Research using HeritageQuest
DESCRIPTION:In-person & Virtual Event  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHeritageQuest® Online\, powered by Ancestry.com\, is an American genealogy database with primary sources\, local and family histories\, research guides\, interactive census maps\, and much more.  Available with your Dallas Public Library card\, HeritageQuest’s over 4.4 billion records can be searched from the comfort of your own living room. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-basic-genealogy-research-using-heritagequest/
LOCATION:8th Floor – Genealogy Section\, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library\, 1515 Young Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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