Events

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.

Family Research Half-day Workshop

Learn how to discover your family’s history! Come to a free family research workshop presented by Donna Toups on Saturday, April
15, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., at the Main County Library in Canton.

DPL: How the Weather Affected Your Ancestor

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

Genealogy Specialist Ari Wilkins will present on how to use weather events described in newspapers to document the social history of your ancestors.

Coppell Genealogy Special Interest Group

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

Formed to assist Coppell residents who have an interest in researching their family history. This is an in person meeting.

Research and the Law: Legal Knowledge Needed to Find Your Ancestors

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

Research and the Law: Legal Knowledge Needed to Find Your Ancestors featuring Judy G. Russell, The Legal Genealogist!. Join us for the hybrid (in-person and Virtual) day of fun and learning.

Fort Worth Genealogical Society

Fort Worth History Center 501 E. Bolt St., Fort Worth, Texas, United States

Listen to Janice Blakely discuss Adoption Research.

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.