Learn about the ins and outs of family history scanning and digitization with Genealogy & History staff. *In-person attendees will get a tour of the Heritage Lab - a space for DIY scanning & digitizing available for all J. Erik Jonsson Central Library visitors.
Join Patty Huff Williams for an afternoon of using your DNA results to accelerate your family history discoveries.
Genealogy often takes us across borders—and into documents written in languages we can’t read.
This program introduces powerful tools to help bridge the gap, from Google Lens for quick on-the-spot translations to platforms like Transkribus that can transcribe and interpret historical handwriting.
Join Kate Penney who will present "Filling in Those Pesky Blanks: Solving Maternal Surname Mysteries."
Emily Coffman Richardson, Ed.D. presents "Resources for Women – Are You Using All of Them?"
A day of INSPIRATION, INNOVATION, and HANDS-ON LEARNING! Whether you're just starting your family tree or deep into DNA triangulation, this conference offers something for everyone.
Before the advent of the internet, written communication was one of the only forms of keeping up with families who migrated to other parts of the world. If you are lucky, your family might have kept letters, cards or other examples of their handwriting.
Celebrate Family History Month with the Dallas Public Library, Dallas Genealogical Society and the Genealogy Network of Texas (GNT), a state-wide initiative to connect libraries/genealogical societies and provide educational and research opportunities! Seven FREE programs will be live streamed from genealogy speakers in Texas and throughout the U.S.
Tired of listening to podcasts about crimes that involved people you've never heard of? Do you know a sordid story of salacious secrets retold by relatives around the reunion tables? Tune in this week to True Crime Through Time and learn about the records, resources, and research techniques available to help you turn those twice told tales of family criminal drama into documented genealogical fact!
Renowned genealogist Peggy Clemens Lauritzen, AG, FOGS, shines a light on the women who make up half of every pedigree chart, yet often leave behind only faint traces in the historical record.
This virtual event includes TxSGS Live! on Friday and Saturday, plus an On-Demand program of pre-recorded sessions available for up to 90 days
Join Thomas MacEntee presenting "Creating an Ancestor Sketch."
The addition of the Society Leadership Forum in 2025 encourages speakers to consider offering programming ideas, marketing, communications and leadership concepts designated for the leaders of genealogical societies. More information and Registration...
Have you hit a brick wall finding your family tree? Are you just starting the search for ancestors and don’t know how to start? Do you just want a refresher on family history research?
Cedar Hill society volunteers can help!
This program will share successful research tips to help you make the most of Fold3, including how to browse collections, refine and customize search results, and even add your own stories and photos to honor those who served.
Potluck lunch and Show and Tell story time. Please bring your family memorabilia and share their story along with something for the Potluck.
Professional genealogist Katy Bodenhorn, B.A. in Family History & Genealogy and former director at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, will equip researchers without Spanish fluency with practical tools to decode the wealth of information in Spanish-language records.
Join to watch a Mark Lowe recording of his talk "Let There Be Light: Using Church Related Periodicals" available as a TxSGS Partner Society Webinar.
Join Roberto Zuniga, AICP as he presents "¡Viva Monterrey! Your Next Great Escape!"
Patti Gillespie presents "Taking a Genealogy Trip – Ready, Set, Let’s Go!"
