Events

DNA Workshop

DNA Workshop - Between the Lines: What your ancestors didn't tell you!
Understanding and making the most of your DNA results presented by Patti Huff Smith, Dallas Genealogical Society Vice President!

DPL: The Garsole in 20th Century Texas Mexican Dress and Culture

8th Floor - Genealogy Section, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, United States

Learn from Genealogy Librarian Kat about what life in Texas might have been like in the mid-20th century for your female ancestor, and how you can use your ancestor's social history to better connect with your family's past.

Annual DGS Awards Luncheon

7th Floor - O'Hara Hall - J. Erik Jonsson Central Library 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, United States

This meeting will highlight those who have contributed to the genealogical community. The awards include Award of Merit, Heritage Preservation Award, Lloyd DeWitt Bockstruck Distinguished Service Award and Volunteer of the Year.

Arlington Genealogical Society

Arlington Public Library 100 South Center Street, Arlington, TX, United States

Emily Richardson (speaking remotely) discusses "Changing Your Mindset to Breakdown Your Genealogical Wall."

Collin County Genealogy Meeting

Virtual Event

Join DGS Director of IT Tony Hanson presenting "Why Finding Atlantic Shipping Records Is Challenging" - Zoom only meeting.

Cedar Hill Genealogy Society Monthly Program

Zula B. Wylie Public Library 225 Cedar Street, Cedar Hill, TX, United States

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.

German Genealogy Group

6th Floor - Classroom D, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, United States

Join Brenda Watlington who discusses "German and Eastern European Research on FamilySearch."

Coppell Genealogy Special Interest Group

Cozby Library and Community Commons 177 N. Heartz Drive, Coppell, TX, United States

Learn how to find Military Records with Patti Huff Smith, Vice President of Dallas Genealogical Society.

DNA Special Interest Group

Virtual Event

The DNA Special Interest Group explores the use of DNA as a genealogical tool. The goal is to help individuals understand and incorporate current DNA testing strategies and standards into their personal genealogy. Meeting are open to all.

African American Genealogical Interest Group

1st Floor - Community Showcase Room, J. Erik Jonsson Central Library 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, United States

This will be a Hybrid meeting: You can join us in-person at the Library or you can participate remotely using Zoom.

Bay Area Genealogical Society Meeting

Join Patti Smith, Dallas Genealogical Society VP as she present "Thrulines: Maximize Your Ancestry DNA Results." Register to attend via Zoom.

Van Zandt County Monthly Meeting

Van Zandt County Sarah Norman Library 317 First Monday Lane (Hwy 859), Canton, Texas

The program for the meeting will be "Becoming a Genealogy Detective,” by Tamara Hallo, MLS. This presentation will show genealogists how to freshen up their approach to researching their family, by applying the methods Sherlock Holmes would use to solve a crime.

DPL: Preserving Family Memories: Scanning

8th Floor - Genealogy Section, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, United States

Learn about the ins and outs of family history scanning and digitization with Genealogy & History Manager Stephanie Bennett.

NGS 2023 Family History Conference

Greater Richmond Convention Center 403 N 3rd St, Richmond, Virginia, United States

The National Genealogical Society 2023 Family History Conference, 31 May-3 June in Richmond, Virginia, at the Greater Richmond Convention Center.

Grand Prairie GS Monthly Meeting

Grand Prarie Memorial Library 901 Conover Drive, Grand Prarie, TX, United States

Join the Grand Prairie Genealogical Society in person or virtually as Peter Sime, Library Director, provides the history of the library and answers questions about the many programs and services offered.