South King County Genealogical Society

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Come bring your brown-bag lunch and your "impossible genealogy problem" and our knowledgeable staff will brainstorm possible solutions!

Step into Kent’s spiritual past with our new museum exhibit. Over 100 years of Kent church history are featured in this collection of artifacts, timelines and photographs which help tell the story of religious beginnings in Kent—from 1855 to 1947. Exhibit features a church replica, circa 1900. The exhibit Runs now through January 30, 2010 at the Kent Historical Museum, 855 E Smith St. Wed-Sat, 12-4pm. Call 253-854-4330 for more information. Admission by donation.

John Wise

ABCs of Email and the Net, CCGS Library Annex, 715 Grand Blvd, Vancouver, WA

Join us for a day-long training in the practice of recording oral history interviews. What are the options for recording? What are the ethical and legal considerations in interviewing? What is transcription? What are your options for preserving your audio and video oral history interviews? How can you get the best interview? What are some ethical considerations in interviewing? What is transcription? How can you get the best interviews? Please bring your lunch with you. Registration available at www.BrownPaperTickets.com, (1-800-838-3006) $40 MOHAI members/$50 general, $5 day-of fee.

Mary Slawson

Cynthia Wilson will discuss the military and family life of several of the 26 African American soldiers buried in Washington.

An ALL-DAY FREE local event presented by the Family History Center, Monroe Rd Port Angeles, "Dear Myrtle" is the keynote speaker via satellite.

The Family History Expo will be held at the Redmond Stake Center located across from the Redmond High School at 10115 172nd Ave in Redmond. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Keynote Speaker: Mary Slawson, "What's New in Family History". There is no charge for classes or registration.

Jim Johnson

Join us for a day-long training in the practice of recording oral history interviews. What are the options for recording? What are the ethical and legal considerations in interviewing? What is transcription? What are your options for preserving your audio and video oral history interviews? How can you get the best interview? Please bring your lunch with you. Registration available at brownpapertickets.com, $40 MOHAI members/$50 general, $5 day-of fee

Saturday, Nov, 14, 10 a.m.-3 pm. Once a year, Puget Sound Maritime Historical Society sorts through their extensive Maritime book collection and offers duplicate volumes for sale at unbelievably low prices. There will also be a selection of maritime photographs for sale.

Gary Zimmerman

Thursday, November 19, 7:00 p.m. MOHAI is pleased to present our resident public historian, Dr. Lorraine McConaghy, as she reads from her newly-released book, Warship under Sail: The USS Decatur in the Pacific West. Tickets available at www.brownpapertickets.com or 800.838.3006. Advance registration is strongly recommended. Free for MOHAI members with advanced registration. $7 for general public or at the door.

5:30 – 7pm, The tours are free. Registration is required. Beginning October 15, sign up for the tour by calling 206-386-4636.

The great Civil War Quiz Contest, with all participants and no spectators.

10:00-11:30 AM The National Archives Online

1:00-2:30 PM Overview of the National Archives

Larry Jones will tell the story of Dealton Tichenor, a Wisconsin lawyer and political leader who served in his 40s in the 31st and 36th Wisconsin.

Larry Cenotto will talk about Gettysburg, the greatest battle fought on the continent, in the stifling heat of July 1863: what led Lee and Meade there, what shaped their tactics and strategy, and what the outcome on the field meant for the war.

Gregory J. W. Urwin will discuss Glory and Me, an insider's view of the making of that famous Civil War film about the 54th Massachusetts.

Michael B. Ballard will describe Grant's time of trial, after Shiloh to the end of 1862.

Follow Your Ancestral Trail
The 2010 NGS Family History Conference will be held at the Salt Plaza Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Tom O'Connell will discuss Confederate President Jefferson Davis, comparing his performance to that of his adversary, Abraham Lincoln.

10:00-11:30 AM Overview of the National Archives

1:00-2:30 PM The National Archives Online

The 30th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy will be held in Los Angeles, California at the brand new L.A. LIVE conference center.

Bismarck, North Dakota, additional information to follow at a future date.

"Rediscovering America's First Frontier" Knoxville Convention Center, Knoxville, TN

2010 WSGS Annual Conference and Business Meeting; the conference will be hosted by the Lewis County Genealogical Society and the Lower Columbia Genealogy Society, and will be held in the Chehalis area. Details will be posted as they become available.

Springfield, Massachusetts

Springfield, Illinois