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SUMMARY:DPL: Meals & Memories: a Community Tasting for Black History Month
DESCRIPTION:In-person Only \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYears of history and tradition are contained in the food we eat every day. Celebrate Black History Month with food\, community\, and conversation. Enjoy a selection of small plates created by Chef Tish Crear of Recipe Oak Cliff. \n\n\n\nBring your family photos and recipes and get a chance to use Dallas Public Library’s mobile Vivid-Pix Memory Station –  a place to scan\, restore and record your family memories. Participants will get a free USB of their digitized memories. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeals and Memories is a series of FREE programs designed to the honor family history & genealogy preserved in our ancestral foodways through food\, conversation\, and preservation. This series is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library and the General Levi Casey Chapter\, NSDAR.
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-meals-memories-a-community-tasting-for-black-history-month-2/
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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SUMMARY:DPL: Preserving Family Memories: Scanning
DESCRIPTION:In-person Only \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDo you have photos\, scrapbooks or slides that you want to digitize? Join Genealogy & History Manager Stephanie Bennett to learn about the ins and outs of family history scanning and digitization and how the Heritage Lab located on the 8th floor of the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library can help you achieve your family history preservation goals! \n\n\n\nThe Creative Spaces: Heritage Lab is a place to digitize irreplaceable family memories and create new ways to celebrate them. It is generously supported by the Dallas Genealogical Society\, the Friends of the Dallas Public Library and the General Levi Casey Chapter\, NSDAR.
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-preserving-family-memories-scanning-3/
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:20240208T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240208T203000
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SUMMARY:Cedar Hill Genealogy Society Monthly Program
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Dr. Terry M Turner\, Dallas Genealogy Secretary \n\n\n\nTopic: Finding Your African American Ancestors \n\n\n\nOur Meeting begins at 7:00pm Thursday\, November 9th but please join us on Zoom at 6:30 PM for socializing. Admission is free and guests are always welcome. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/cedar-hill-genealogy-society-monthly-program-15/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240207T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240207T150000
DTSTAMP:20260619T074018
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SUMMARY:DPL: Utilizing Marriage Records in Genealogy Research
DESCRIPTION:In-person & Virtual Event \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarriage records — the most romantic of the vital records — can be difficult to locate\, but once found\, can provide important clues for your family history research. Learn about the different types of marriage records\, where to search for them\, and what to do if you can’t find one! \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-utilizing-marriage-records-in-genealogy-researchdpl-free-and-open-access-genealogy-resources/
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:20240127T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240127T150000
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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. \n\n\n\nAfter the program\, staff are available to assist beginning researchers on library computers.  \n\n\n\nNo registration required!
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-get-started-with-your-genealogy-2/
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:20240124T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240124T150000
DTSTAMP:20260619T074018
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SUMMARY:DPL: Free and Open Access Genealogy Resources
DESCRIPTION:In-person & Virtual Event \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGenealogy can be an expensive habit. Between subscription costs\, DNA tests\, and all of those miscellaneous costs like costs of copies and printouts and potential travel costs\, it can be unsustainable for most of us at an individual level. Harness the power of free and open access resources to stretch your dollar\, while doing your genealogy and family history research! \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-free-and-open-access-genealogy-resources/
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:20240111T183000
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SUMMARY:Cedar Hill Genealogy Society Monthly Program
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Barbara Coakley\, Dallas Genealogy Seminar Administrator \n\n\n\nTopic: Introduction to DNA \n\n\n\nOur Meeting begins at 7:00pm Thursday\, November 9th but please join us at 6:30 PM for socializing. Admission is free and guests are always welcome. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/cedar-hill-genealogy-society-monthly-program-14/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240109T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240109T150000
DTSTAMP:20260619T074018
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231231T200602Z
UID:33339-1704808800-1704812400@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DPL: Printed Photo Organization Made Easy
DESCRIPTION:In-person & Virtual Event \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn partnership with Vivid-Pix Education\, Genealogy & History staff presents Printed Photo Organization Made Easy with Cathi Nelson\, author and founder of The Photo Managers. In this abbreviated course\, learn step-by-step how to organize your family photo collection using techniques developed by the 1000-member professional Photo Managers and get introduced to the best tools to simplify the process. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-printed-photo-organization-made-easy/
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:20231212T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231212T150000
DTSTAMP:20260619T074018
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SUMMARY:DPL: Researching Holiday Traditions
DESCRIPTION:In-person & Virtual Event \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpening presents the night before Christmas\, eating grapes on New Year’s Eve…what can your family’s holiday traditions tell you about your heritage? The way a family gives gifts and celebrates the winter holiday season holds important stories written in between the lines of our genealogy. Learn more about documenting your family’s holiday traditions and where to hunt for clues on their meaning. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-researching-holiday-traditions/
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:20231128T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231128T150000
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UID:33144-1701180000-1701183600@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DPL: Tell Your Family Stories
DESCRIPTION:In-person & Virtual Event \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn partnership with Vivid-Pix Education\, the Genealogy & History Division presents Tell your Stories with Laura Hedgecock\, President of GeneaBloggers. In this abbreviated course\, learn how to choose family photos to help tell a story\, use guided reminiscence to elicit stories from loved ones\, and hone your storytelling skills. Learn how to recall\, retell\, and share the moments that matter and tell your family stories in a way that will engage future generations.   \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-tell-your-family-stories/
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:20231114T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231114T150000
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SUMMARY:DPL: Veterans Oral History Project at Dallas Public Library
DESCRIPTION:In-person & Virtual Event \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Dallas Public Library Genealogy & History Division is proud to launch a regional Veterans Oral History Project for the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. U.S. military veterans\, support staff and veteran family members are invited to share their firsthand experiences in order to preserve their stories for future generations.  Learn about this new project and how military service experiences can add depth to your family history research. \n\n\n\nParticipants will receive their video interview on a DVD or USB and have the option of adding their interview to the Dallas Public Library’s Oral History Collection and the Veterans History Project at the Library of Congress. \n\n\n\nThe Veterans Oral History Project at Dallas Public Library is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library and the General Levi Casey Chapter\, NSDAR. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-veterans-oral-history-project-at-dallas-public-library/
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:20231110T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231111T170000
DTSTAMP:20260619T074018
CREATED:20230713T225854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230823T195623Z
UID:32270-1699603200-1699722000@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:2023 TxSGS Family History Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join us virtually for the 2023 TxSGS Family History Conference\, where we focus on Roots and Branches: Climbing Your Family Tree.  On Friday and Saturday\, November 10-11\, 2023\, TxSGS Live! features ten presentations by some of the top speakers in genealogy on research techniques\, records\, DNA\, and more.
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/2023-txsgs-family-history-conference/
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231109T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231109T203000
DTSTAMP:20260619T074018
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231105T181151Z
UID:33140-1699554600-1699561800@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Cedar Hill Genealogy Society Monthly Program
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Jim Thornhill \n\n\n\nTopic: Take a Deep Dive in the U.S. Census \n\n\n\nThis is a thorough look at all 16 censuses and what you can learn from them. Includes the non-population schedules\, enumeration district maps and real-life examples. \n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker: Jim Thornhill has been researching his family’s history for 15 years\, three of those as a professional genealogist.  \n\n\n\nOur Meeting begins at 7:00pm Thursday\, November 9th but please join us at 6:30 PM for socializing\, free genealogy help\, and snacks. Admission is free and guests are always welcome.
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/cedar-hill-genealogy-society-monthly-program-13/
LOCATION:Zula B. Wylie Public Library\, 225 Cedar Street\, Cedar Hill\, TX\, 75104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231108T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231108T203000
DTSTAMP:20260619T074018
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SUMMARY:Collin County Genealogy Meeting
DESCRIPTION:In-person & Virtual Event \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Patti Huff Smith\, Director of Marketing\, Dallas Genealogical Society  \n\n\n\nTopic: Using Social Media to Find & Attract Descendants of our Ancestors \n\n\n\nLearn how to use social media for genealogy research and connect with livingdescendants of your ancestors. \n\n\n\nRegister in advance for the meeting. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPatti Huff Smith is the Director of Marketing at the Dallas Genealogical Society and holds her membership there. She is also a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists\, National Genealogical Society\, Texas State Genealogical Society\, and counties in Texas where her roots run deep: Bosque\, Hill\, Johnson\, Navarro\, and Central Texas Genealogical Society in Waco\, Texas. Patti uses traditional genealogy research skills and the latest tools in genetic genealogy technology. She manages 62 DNA kits for her immediate and extended family. Using DNA\, she has solved some of her own family’s mysteries. She has also located biological families for clients using their DNA combined with research and DNA matching tools from Ancestry.com and GEDmatch.com. \n\n\n\nPatti has developed 12 genealogy and DNA-related programs to inspire audiences in their genealogy journey and help others understand and make sense of their DNA results.  \n\n\n\nPatti received the “Volunteer of the Year” award from Dallas Genealogical Society in 2019.
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/collin-county-genealogy-meeting-7/
LOCATION:Haggard Library\, 2501 Coit Road\, Plano\, TX\, 75075\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231028T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231028T160000
DTSTAMP:20260619T074018
CREATED:20230820T173339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230820T173340Z
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SUMMARY:DPL: Preserving Your Family Recipes
DESCRIPTION:In-person Only \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNo registration required! Recipes hold history—histories of our family\, the lands they come from\, and of survival. \n\n\n\nCollecting family recipes preserves our family history and give context to the lives our families lived\, helping us create richer histories beyond your basic genealogy research. \n\n\n\nUsing a specially-created zine workbook\, participants will be guided through best practices by Genealogy & History staff for preserving their family recipes. Everyone will leave with a plan before winter holidays and gatherings\, of how to best capture your favorite family recipes. \n\n\n\nThis event is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library and the General Levi Casey Chapter\, NSDAR.
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-preserving-your-family-recipes/
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:20231028T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231028T153000
DTSTAMP:20260619T074018
CREATED:20231018T184507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T185416Z
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SUMMARY:All Day DNA Seminar for the Bell County Genealogical Society
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Patti Huff Smith\, Director of Marketing at Dallas Genealogical Society –  \n\n\n\nProgram: Between the Lines: What Your Ancestors Didn’t Tell You! (Making the MOST of your DNA Results) \n\n\n\nLocation: Temple Public Library\, McLane Room\, 100 W. Adams\, Temple\, TX – 3rd Floor \n\n\n\n\nSession I: Getting Started with DNA \n\n\n\nSession II: Maximize Your Ancestry DNA Results with Ancestry ThruLines\n\n\n\nSession III: GEDmatch.com – Taking Your DNA Results to the Next Level with Integrated DNA Tools\n\n\n\nSession IV: DNA Case Study from 1818 – Pulling all these components together using traditional genealogy\, Ancestry DNA results\, GEDmatch.com\, FindaGrave and a bit of good luck to confirm my 4th great grandparents! \n\n\n\n\n$35 Registration by Thursday October 19 to guarantee lunch (from Schlotzsky’s) \n\n\n\nContinental Breakfast included. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION FLYER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/all-day-dna-seminar-for-the-bell-county-genealogical-society/
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231020T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231020T165000
DTSTAMP:20260619T074018
CREATED:20230820T172804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T112245Z
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SUMMARY:DPL: Family History Day at Dallas Public Library
DESCRIPTION:In-person & Virtual Event \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCelebrate 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. \n\n\n\nFamily History Day Live-Stream Schedule  \n\n\n\n\n9:10 AM – 10:25 a.m. Secrets to Successful Writing & Publishing Angela Breidenbach\, Executive Director IIGS\n\n\n\n10:35 a.m. – 11:25 a.m. Linking the Generations with Court and Land Records Judy Russell\, The Legal Genealogist   \n\nSponsored by the Texas Research Ramblers Genealogical Society.\n\n\n\n\n\n11:35 a.m. – 12:25 p.m. Tame the Chaos Tiger: Organize Your Records and Research Susan Ball\, President TxSGS\n\n\n\n12:35 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. Genealogy Basics: Start Searching for Your Ancestors Today Irene B. Walters\, Librarian\, HPL\n\n\n\n2:00 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. Uncover Your Family’s Story Using the Periodical Source Index (PERSI) Elizabeth Hodges\, Senior Librarian\, ACPL Genealogy Center \n\n\n\n3:00 p.m. – 3:50 p.m. Placing Your DNA Matches on Your Tree Ryan Russell\, Genetic Genealogist\, Open Door Genetics\n\n\n\n4:00 p.m. – 4:50 p.m. Checking on Czech Immigrants to the United States Heather Mecham\, Researcher\, FamilySearch\n\n\n\n\nAs a bonus\, all registrants will get access to watch Visiting the Hill College Texas Heritage Museum with John Versluis\, Dean of the Texas Heritage Museum at Hill College. \n\n\n\nThe Genealogy Network of Texas is spearheaded by the Genealogy Center of the Waco-McLennan County Library. Co-sponsors include the Central Texas Genealogical Society\, The Genealogy Center and the Texas State Genealogical Society. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-family-history-day-at-dallas-public-library/
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:20231017T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231017T150000
DTSTAMP:20260619T074018
CREATED:20230820T171739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230820T171740Z
UID:32512-1697551200-1697554800@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DPL: Genealogy Research using Funeral Home Records
DESCRIPTION:In-person & Virtual Event \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOctober is Family History Month\, and we’re showing you the wealth of library resources you can use to find YOUR family’s history! \n\n\n\nFuneral home records are often overlooked or forgotten when looking for genealogical information. However\, funeral home files can reveal important clues that can help build your extended family tree and find your ancestor’s friends\, loved ones and neighbors. Learn about where to find funeral home collections\, what they may contain\, and how you can learn more about your family’s past. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-genealogy-research-using-funeral-home-records/
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:20231012T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231012T203000
DTSTAMP:20260619T074018
CREATED:20231005T005821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T005822Z
UID:32955-1697135400-1697142600@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Cedar Hill Genealogy Society Monthly Program
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Joy Oria \n\n\n\nTopic: Researching Hispanic Ancestry \n\n\n\nJoy will show us with examples how to identify the place of origin of your ancestor.  The place of origin is key to finding records. She will show us what records we can expect to find and how to read them.  And\, once we’ve found those records\, tips and websites for translating them. Joy will go over research strategies and show us online search sites to help find all about your Hispanic ancestor.
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/cedar-hill-genealogy-society-monthly-program-12/
LOCATION:Zula B. Wylie Public Library\, 225 Cedar Street\, Cedar Hill\, TX\, 75104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231007T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231007T160000
DTSTAMP:20260619T074018
CREATED:20230820T171458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230820T171459Z
UID:32510-1696683600-1696694400@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DPL: Scanning Saturday with Vivid-Pix
DESCRIPTION:In-person Only \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter the DGS general meeting on October 7\, join library staff and Vivid-Pix CEO Rick Voight for a Scanning Saturday! No registration required. \n\n\n\nDo you have photos that you need to scan and memories that you need to record? Reminisce and reconnect with your family treasures by getting hands-on experience with the library’s new Vivid-Pix memory station – a place to scan\, restore and record your family’s memories. \n\n\n\nThis event is part of Family Matters – a national community outreach program brought to you by Vivid-Pix and the National Genealogical Society. \n\n\n\nThe mobile Memory Station is part of the Creative Spaces : Heritage Lab – a place to digitize irreplaceable family memories and create new ways to celebrate them. This genealogy initiative is generously supported by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library and the General Levi Casey Chapter\, NSDAR.
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-scanning-saturday-with-vivid-pix/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231003T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231003T150000
DTSTAMP:20260619T074018
CREATED:20230820T171230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230820T171231Z
UID:32508-1696341600-1696345200@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DPL: Getting the Most Bang for Your Buck Out of the Library
DESCRIPTION:In-person & Virtual Event \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOctober is Family History Month\, and we’re showing you the wealth of library resources you can use to find YOUR family’s history! \n\n\n\nTime and money are a genealogy researcher’s most precious commodities. Even the most experienced researcher can miss the goldmine of unique resources available. Learn to maximize your research visits to local and destination libraries and find valuable\, one-of-kind information about your ancestors. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-getting-the-most-bang-for-your-buck-out-of-the-library/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230923T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230923T160000
DTSTAMP:20260619T074018
CREATED:20230904T162658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230904T163002Z
UID:32654-1695457800-1695484800@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Van Zandt Genealogical Society Fall Seminar!
DESCRIPTION:Join the Van Zandt Genealogical Society and Emily Richardson for a day of learning an fun! Emily is a professional instructor and lifelong genealogist. She grew up with a mother who was a professional genealogist that never used a computer but introduced her to the importance of original documents and necessary footwork (visiting cemeteries and other research places) in the pursuit of family ancestors. \n\n\n\nTopics: \n\n\n\n\nA Foundational Step in Research Strategy-What is the Research Question\n\n\n\nSame Name Same Location – Which One is Mine?\n\n\n\n20 Websites Every Genealogist Should Be Using\n\n\n\nMilitary Records: Revolutionary War through the Civil War\n\n\n\n\n Register\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Emily \n\n\n\nEmily retired from 30 years in higher education to follow her passion for genealogy by operating Kinsearchers\, a family research firm dedicated to helping others find their ancestors and preserve their photos\, documents\, and memorabilia. She is currently the secretary for the Texas State Genealogical Society\, a director-at-large for the Fort Worth Genealogical Society and a member of alogical societies in the DFW metroplex. Emily speaks professionally and teaches courses for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UNT focusing on genealogy. She also serves as a mentor for the NGS course: American Genealogical Studies: Beyond the Basics and as a coordinator the ProGen49.
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/van-zandt-gs-fall-seminar/
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230919T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230919T150000
DTSTAMP:20260619T074018
CREATED:20230820T171018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230820T171019Z
UID:32506-1695132000-1695135600@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DPL: Introducing the Vivid-Pix Memory Station
DESCRIPTION:In-person & Virtual Event \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDallas Public Library Genealogy & History Division\, in partnership with Vivid-Pix\, is proud to launch a new mobile memory station – a place to scan\, restore and record your family memories. \n\n\n\nLearn about this new technology\, how to utilize it for photo recognition therapy\, and to share your family history & traditions. \n\n\n\nThe mobile Memory Station is part of the Creative Spaces : Heritage Lab – a place to digitize irreplaceable family memories and create new ways to celebrate them. It is generously supported by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library and the General Levi Casey Chapter\, NSDAR. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-introducing-the-vivid-pix-memory-station/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230916T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230916T183000
DTSTAMP:20260619T074018
CREATED:20230820T170501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230820T170535Z
UID:32503-1694881800-1694889000@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DPL: Meals & Memories - a Community Tasting for Hispanic Heritage Month
DESCRIPTION:In-person Only \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYears of history and tradition are contained in the food we eat every day. Celebrate the City of Dallas’ Welcome Week\, Mexican Independence Day\, and the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month with food\, community\, and conversation. Enjoy a selection of small plates created by Chef Luis Olvera\, of Trompo in Bishop Arts. \n\n\n\nBring your family photos and recipes and get a chance to preview and use Dallas Public Library’s new mobile Vivid-Pix Memory Station –  a place to scan\, restore and record your family memories. Participants will get a free USB of their digitized memories. \n\n\n\nMeals and Memories is a series of programs designed to the honor family history & genealogy preserved in our ancestral foodways through food\, conversation\, and preservation. This series is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library and the General Levi Casey Chapter\, NSDAR. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-meals-memories-a-community-tasting-for-hispanic-heritage-month/
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:20230916T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230916T120000
DTSTAMP:20260619T074018
CREATED:20230820T193414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230820T194524Z
UID:32561-1694860200-1694865600@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Walker County Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Patti Huff Smith\, Dallas Genealogical Society Vice President \n\n\n\nTopic: Finding Your Ancestors in Scholastic Records \n\n\n\nSchool records are a rich way to discover your ancestors whereabouts and who registered them for school.  \n\n\n\nContacts \n\n\n\n\nMrs. Deta Rogillio\, WCGS President. (936) 581-1067.  email: deta_mike@yahoo.com\n\n\n\nClara Malak\, WCGS Vice President.  (936) 295-9483.  email: cmalak@yahoo.com\n\n\n\n\nLocation Huntsville Public Library\, Staggs Community Room1219 13th St\, Huntsville\, TX 77340
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/walker-county-genealogical-society-monthly-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230916T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230916T150000
DTSTAMP:20260619T074018
CREATED:20230820T202212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230820T202315Z
UID:32568-1694856600-1694876400@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Genealogy Friends of Plano Libraries Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Cheri Hudson Passey \n\n\n\nTopic: Adding New Tools to Your Research Toolbox \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat Does That Say? Strategies for Reading Old Handwriting Reading old handwriting in documents can often be a challenge. If we can’t understand what a record says\, how can we glean facts\, clues\, and other information to help us build our family trees? This session will show some of the best strategies to decipher old handwriting so you don’t miss or misunderstand a thing! \n\n\n\n5 Elements for Sound Research: A Guide for Applying the Genealogical Proof StandardWondering if the GPS applies to you or if it’s only for more advanced or professional researchers? This session will show step by step why the standards are for everyone and how to put into practice each of the elements to create a firm foundation for your family history research.  \n\n\n\nThey Lived Where? How to Tackle a New to You Research Location Finding a branch from our tree that lived in a place we have never researched can leave us clueless about where to begin. Learn methods and strategies for understanding the records\, history\, and best practices for tackling a new research location.  \n\n\n\nFinding the Living: Genealogy in ReverseLocating Cousins\, Heirs\, Next of Kin\, and DNA Matches are just some of the reasons to find living people. Discover the tools and techniques used to find and make the connections you are looking for.  \n\n\n\nAbout Cheri \n\n\n\nCheri Hudson Passey is a professional genealogist\, instructor\, writer\, speaker\, and the owner of Carolina Girl Genealogy\, LLC. She is the host of the YouTube genealogy chat show GenFriends and is a genealogical researcher\, subcontracted by Eagle Investigative Services\, Inc.\, for the US Army Past Conflict Repatriations Branch. She is involved in many genealogy societies and organizations and currently serves as National Genealogical Society Vice President of Society & Organization Management.
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/genealogy-friends-of-plano-libraries-seminar/
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230914T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230914T203000
DTSTAMP:20260619T074018
CREATED:20230905T141903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T141905Z
UID:32671-1694716200-1694723400@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Cedar Hill Genealogy Society Monthly Program
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Family History Workshop Do you want to know your family’s history? Don’t know how to start your family history? Do you have an ancestor who doesn’t want to be found? Do you have confusing information about an ancestor.
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/cedar-hill-genealogy-society-monthly-program-11/
LOCATION:Zula B. Wylie Public Library\, 225 Cedar Street\, Cedar Hill\, TX\, 75104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230914T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230914T200000
DTSTAMP:20260619T074018
CREATED:20230908T154453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T154552Z
UID:32734-1694716200-1694721600@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Denton County Genealogical Society Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Laura Douglas \n\n\n\nTopic: The Public Library: A Treasure Trove for Genealogy Research \n\n\n\nOne of the best and most overlooked resources for genealogical researchis hidden in plain sight: the Public Library. Denton Public Library’sLaura Douglas will share how and where to find unexpected treasureshidden in local history and genealogy collections\, both in your owncommunity and those where your ancestors lived. After thepresentation\, participants will hunt for their own genealogical treasuresin the DPL Special Collections research area. \n\n\n\nSocial time begins at 6:30pm with the program beginning at 7:00pm. \n\n\n\nhttp://genealogydentontexas.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Laura\n\n\n\nLaura Douglas leads the Special Collections area at the Denton PublicLibrary. She holds a bachelor of science degree in history from TexasWoman’s University and a master of library science degree from theUniversity of North Texas. Over her 33-year career at the library\, Laurahas served in the children’s services\, adult services\, genealogy\, and localhistory areas. She teaches genealogical research classes\, coordinatesgenealogy programming at the library\, and helps patrons search fortheir elusive ancestors.
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/denton-county-genealogical-society-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Emily Fowler Central Library\, 502 Oakland Street\, Denton\, TX\, 76201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230913T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230913T203000
DTSTAMP:20260619T074018
CREATED:20230910T005413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230910T005510Z
UID:32778-1694628000-1694637000@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Collin County Genealogy Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Stephanie Bennett\, Unit Manager\, Dallas Public Library\n\n\n\nTopic: Advanced Genealogy Using FamilySearch.org\n\n\n\nVirtual Only \n\n\n\nIn this presentation\, we take on FamilySearch advanced research and learn just what to do when you can’t find your ancestor despite running every name search possible. Discover the five elusive collections available on FamilySearch that you might not know about. (All levels of experience okay) \n\n\n\nAdvanced Research using FamilySearch.org is an independent program and is not affiliated with\, nor has it been authorized\, sponsored\, or otherwise approved by FamilySearch. \n\n\n\nRegister in advance for the meeting. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/collin-county-genealogy-meeting-6/
LOCATION:Haggard Library\, 2501 Coit Road\, Plano\, TX\, 75075\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230911T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230911T183000
DTSTAMP:20260619T074018
CREATED:20230903T111156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230903T111921Z
UID:32642-1694457000-1694457000@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Mary Donoho – First Anglo Lady of the Santa Fe Trail
DESCRIPTION:Marynell Bryant – first person historic program in period costume.
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/mary-donoho-first-anglo-lady-of-the-santa-fe-trail/
LOCATION:Carrolton Public Library\, 1700 Keller Springs Road\, Carrolton\, Texas\, 75006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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