Events

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."

Collin County Genealogy Meeting

Haggard Library 2501 Coit Road, Plano, TX, United States

Join Patti Huff Smith, Director of Marketing, Dallas Genealogical Society presenting "Using Social Media to Find & Attract Descendants of our Ancestors."

Cedar Hill Genealogy Society Monthly Program

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

Join Jim Thornhill as he discusses all 16 censuses and what you can learn from them in his presentation: Take a Deep Dive in the U.S. Census.

2023 TxSGS Family History Conference

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.

German Genealogy Group

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

Bernard N. Meisner presents: Using Hansen’s Map Guides To Locate Your Ancestor’s Parish Records.

Hansen’s Map Guides to Parish Registers simplify the process of locating the parish registers containing the records of your ancestors. 

DPL: Veterans Oral History Project at Dallas Public Library

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

The 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.

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

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: Tell Your Family Stories

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

In partnership with Vivid-Pix Education, the Genealogy & History Division presents Tell your Stories with Laura Hedgecock, President of GeneaBloggers.

DGS General Meeting

Dallas Public Library: White Rock Hills Branch 9150 Ferguson Road, Dallas, Texas

Special Meeting Location! Our December meeting will be held at the Dallas Public Library White Rock Hills Branch! Join us over Zoom or in person for our monthly meeting as Kevin Klaus discusses Genealogy Research at the Texas General Land Office.

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: Researching Holiday Traditions

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

Opening presents the night before Christmas, eating grapes on New Year's Eve...what can your family's holiday traditions tell you about your heritage?

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.

DGS General Meeting

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

We are meeting on the 7th floor to hear Jen Baldwin discuss "Pledging Brotherhood: An Introduction to Fraternal, Benevolent, and Secret Societies."

DPL: Printed Photo Organization Made Easy

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

In partnership with Vivid-Pix Education, Genealogy & History staff presents Printed Photo Organization Made Easy with Cathi Nelson, author and founder of The Photo Managers.

German Genealogy Group

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

The focus of this group is Germans who emigrated to various parts of the United States from the 1700’s through the 1900’s.

Jewish Special Interest Group

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

For anyone with actual (or suspected) Jewish ancestral lines.