Events

African American Genealogical Interest Group

6th Floor - Classroom B, J. Erik Jonnson 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.

DPL: Meals & Memories – a Community Tasting for Hispanic Heritage Month

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

Years 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.

DPL: Introducing the Vivid-Pix Memory Station

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

Dallas 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.

Learn about this new technology, how to utilize it for photo recognition therapy, and to share your family history & traditions.

North Texas Giving Day / Family History Event

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

Join the Dallas Genealogical Society for a special event to learn about our goals for the 2023 North Texas Giving Day and how that translates into helping you with your family history! The event is part of our 2023 North Texas Giving Day campaign to raise $6,500 to provide library patrons with access to NewspaperArchive.com…
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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.

Van Zandt Genealogical Society Fall Seminar!

Join the Van Zandt Genealogical Society and Emily Richardson for a day of learning an fun! Topics: A Foundational Step in Research Strategy-What is the Research Question * Same Name Same Location – Which One is Mine? * 20 Websites Every Genealogist Should Be Using * Military Records: Revolutionary War through the Civil War

The Twentieth Century Wars: Military Records and Research

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

Join us for "The Twentieth Century Wars: Military Records and Research" featuring Michael Strauss. This will be a hybrid (in-person and virtual) event. Recording will be available to registered participants following the event.

DPL: Getting the Most Bang for Your Buck Out of the Library

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

October is Family History Month, and we're showing you the wealth of library resources you can use to find YOUR family's history!

DGS General Meeting

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

Join us as Gustavo “Gus” Hinojosa, President of HOGAR and Director-At-Large of DGS discusses Hispanic Heritage.

DPL: Scanning Saturday with Vivid-Pix

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

After the DGS general meeting on October 7, join library staff and Vivid-Pix CEO Rick Voight for a Scanning Saturday! No registration required.

Cedar Hill Genealogy Society Monthly Program

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

Joy Oria will show 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.

MacGen Reunion Group

Virtual Event

Come join us and bring your questions, dilemmas, and suggestions to our gatherings as we discuss all things Mac, getting the most out of your genealogical research! The meetings are free and open to the public and are held in a round-table, open discussion format with a facilitator.

DPL: Genealogy Research using Funeral Home Records

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

October is Family History Month, and we're showing you the wealth of library resources you can use to find YOUR family's history!

Funeral 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.

DPL: Family History Day at Dallas Public Library

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

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.

African American Genealogical Interest Group

6th Floor - Classroom B, J. Erik Jonnson 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.

All Day DNA Seminar for the Bell County Genealogical Society

Join our own Patti Huff Smith, Director of Marketing at Dallas Genealogical Society as she puts on an all day DNA Seminar for the Bell County Genealogical Society titled "Between the Lines: What Your Ancestors Didn't Tell You! (Making the MOST of your DNA Results)."

DPL: Preserving Your Family Recipes

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

Recipes hold history—histories of our family, the lands they come from, and of survival. Collecting 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.

DGS General Meeting

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

Join Retired Captain Catherine “Kay” Bauer US Navy discuss "Skies over Vietnam - Oral History Project."