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| Monthly on 2nd Thursday | NARA Seattle "Lunch at the BRICK WALL"
(FREE)
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! |
| through Jan 30, 2010 | Kent Historical Society Kent Religious Histories
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. |
| November 3, 2009 | South King County Genealogical Society Beginning Genealogy Research Session 1, 7:00 pm at the Burien Library, 400 SW 152nd Street, Burien, 98166, 206-243-3490. Instructor: Char Kibbie |
| November 4, 2009 | Fiske Genealogical Library Travel to a Cemetery
John Wise |
| November 7, 2009 | Clark County Genealogical Society Fall Seminar
ABCs of Email and the Net, CCGS Library Annex, 715 Grand Blvd, Vancouver, WA |
| November 7, 2009 | Museum of History & Industry MOHAI Oral History
Workshop
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. |
| November 10, 2009 | South King County Genealogical Society Beginning Genealogy Research Session 1, 10:00 am at the Auburn Senior Center, 808 9th St SE, Auburn, WA 98002-6233, 253-931-3016. Instructor: Char Kibbie |
| November 10, 2009 | South King County Genealogical Society Beginning Genealogy Research Session 1, 7:00 pm at the Fairwood Library, 17009 140th Ave S.E ., Renton, 98058, 425-226-0522. Instructor: Char Kibbie |
| November 11, 2009 | Fiske Genealogical Library Getting it Right
Mary Slawson |
| November 12, 2009 | Puget Sound Civil War Round Table
Cynthia Wilson will discuss the military and family life of several of the 26 African American soldiers buried in Washington. |
| November 14, 2009 | Clallam County Genealogical Society GENEALOGY
JAMBOREE
An ALL-DAY FREE local event presented by the Family History Center, Monroe Rd Port Angeles, "Dear Myrtle" is the keynote speaker via satellite. |
| November 14, 2009 | Family History Expo
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. |
| November 14, 2009 | Heritage Quest Research Library Animap
Jim Johnson |
| November 14, 2009 | Museum of History & Industry MOHAI An Introduction
to Nearby History
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 |
| November 14, 2009 | Museum of History & Industry MOHAI Puget Sound
Maritime Historical Society Annual Book Sale
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. |
| November 17, 2009 | South King County Genealogical Society Beginning Genealogy Research Session 2, 7:00 pm at the Burien Library, 400 SW 152nd Street, Burien, 98166, 206-243-3490. Instructor: Char Kibbie |
| November 18, 2009 | Fiske Genealogical Library Rhode Island Research
Gary Zimmerman |
| November 19, 2009 | Museum of History & Industry MOHAI Warship under
Sail: Special Presentation by Dr. Lorraine McConaghy
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. |
| November 19, 2009 | Seattle Public Library Tour the Genealogy Section at the Central Library
5:30 – 7pm, The tours are free. Registration is required. Beginning October 15, sign up for the tour by calling 206-386-4636. |
| November 24, 2009 | South King County Genealogical Society Beginning Genealogy Research Session 2, 7:00 pm at the Fairwood Library, 17009 140th Ave S.E ., Renton, 98058, 425-226-0522. Instructor: Char Kibbie |
| December 1, 2009 | South King County Genealogical Society Beginning Genealogy Research Session 2, 10:00 am at the Auburn Senior Center, 808 9th St SE, Auburn, WA 98002-6233, 253-931-3016. Instructor: Char Kibbie |
| December 10, 2009 | Puget Sound Civil War Round Table
The great Civil War Quiz Contest, with all participants and no spectators. |
| January 9, 2010 | NARA Seattle National Archives
Workshops
10:00-11:30 AM The National Archives Online 1:00-2:30 PM Overview of the National Archives |
| January 14, 2010 | Puget Sound Civil War Round Table
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. |
| Jan. 24 - Jan. 31, 2010 | National Genealogical Society 2010 NGS Research Trip to Salt
Lake City
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| February 11, 2010 | Puget Sound Civil War Round Table
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. |
| March 2, 2010 | South King County Genealogical Society Beginning Genealogy Research Session 1, 7:00 pm at the Federal Way 320th Library, 848 S. 320th St., Federal Way, 98003, 253-839-0257. Instructor: Char Kibbie |
| March 9, 2010 | South King County Genealogical Society Beginning Genealogy Research Session 1, 7:00 pm at the Covington Library, 27100 164th Ave. S.E., Covington, 98042, 253-630-8761. Instructor: Char Kibbie |
| March 11, 2010 | Puget Sound Civil War Round Table
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. |
| March 16, 2010 | South King County Genealogical Society Beginning Genealogy Research Session 2, 7:00 pm at the Covington Library, 27100 164th Ave. S.E., Covington, 98042, 253-630-8761. Instructor: Char Kibbie |
| March 23, 2010 | South King County Genealogical Society Beginning Genealogy Research Session 2, 7:00 pm at the Federal Way 320th Library, 848 S. 320th St., Federal Way, 98003, 253-839-0257. Instructor: Char Kibbie |
| April 8, 2010 | Puget Sound Civil War Round Table
Michael B. Ballard will describe Grant's time of trial, after Shiloh to the end of 1862. |
| Apr. 28 - May. 1, 2010 | National Genealogical Society NGS Family History
Conference
Follow Your Ancestral Trail |
| May 13, 2010 | Puget Sound Civil War Round Table
Tom O'Connell will discuss Confederate President Jefferson Davis, comparing his performance to that of his adversary, Abraham Lincoln. |
| July 10, 2010 | NARA Seattle National Archives
Workshops
10:00-11:30 AM Overview of the National Archives 1:00-2:30 PM The National Archives Online |
| July 11-16, 2010 | International Conference on Jewish Genealogy 30th IAJGS International Conference The 30th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy will be held in Los Angeles, California at the brand new L.A. LIVE conference center. |
| July 21-25, 2010 | Germans from Russia Heritage Society 2010 International Convention
Bismarck, North Dakota, additional information to follow at a future date. |
| August 18-21, 2010 | Federation of Genealogical Societies 2010 FGS Conference
"Rediscovering America's First Frontier" Knoxville Convention Center, Knoxville, TN |
| September 18, 2010 | Washington State Genealogical Society
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. |
| April 6-10, 2011 | New England Regional Genealogical Conference
Springfield, Massachusetts |
| September 7-10, 2011 | Federation of Genealogical Societies 2011 FGS Conference
Springfield, Illinois |
| Other Calendars | AKCHO - Association of King County Historical Organizations Calendar |
| Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition Centennial Events & Activities | |
| A-Y-P Exposition Community Calendar The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition Community website Calendar includes heritage and arts activities open to the public, as well as grant application deadlines, relevant conferences for the heritage and arts communities, and publication dates for A-Y-P Exposition material. | |
| EOGN's List of Upcoming Events Eastman's Online Genealogy Newsletter List of Upcoming Events | |
| Federation of Genealogical Societies Calendar of Events | |
| Fiske Genealogical Library Fiske Genealogical Library Fall Classes | |
| Heritage Quest Research Library Event Calendar | |
| Jewish Genealogical Society of Washington State Meetings | |
| Museum of History & Industry MOHAI Calendar of Exhibits and Programs | |
| National Genealogical Society Conferences & Events | |
| New England Historic Genealogical Society Programs & Events | |
| Puget Sound Civil War Round Table Speaker Schedule | |
| Renton History Museum Adult and Family Programs Speaker Program | |
| Washington State Genealogical Society Genealogical Events Calendar | |
| Washington State History Museum Events and Programs | |
| White River Valley Museum Events Calendar |
Members, other societies, and organizations may submit events to be considered for inclusion by emailing the webmaster.
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