Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society

Genealogy Events Calendar

• 11 June 2012 - Mercer Island, Washington
  The Jewish Genealogical Society of Washington State
  Speaker: Mary Kozy
  Topics: Genealogy Gadgets for the 21st Century
  Location: Auditorium, Stroum Jewish Community Center, 3801 East Mercer Way, Mercer Island, WA. Doors open at 7:00 pm. Program begins promptly at 7:30 pm. The JGSWS library will be available. WiFi will be available (bring your laptops).
  Registration: Free admission for JGSWS members and one guest per year, $5.00 for non-members.
  Additional Information: JGSWS Monthly Meetings
  
  
• 14-16 June 2012 - Indianapolis, Indiana
  Palatines to America National Conference
  German Research Meets Methodology & Technology
  Speakers: Michael John Neill & F. Warren Bittner
  Michael's Topics: Crossing the Pond
              Germanic Research with Ancestry.com
              What's New for German Researchers on FamilySearch
              German Genealogy Websites
              Online Search Techniques
              Creating Your Own Blog
              Determining Your Own Migration Chain
  Warren's Topics: Impossible Immigrant: I Know Everything About the Man—Except his Name
              Understanding Illegitimacy: The Bittner Bastards of Bavaria
              Elusive Immigrant: The Search for Dora Luhr
              "Beat the Children with a Fresh Birch Stick" or Reading to Put Your Family Into Historical Context
              German Gothic Handwriting: Anyone Can Read It; In-Depth Research and Writing Practice
  Location: Indianapolis Marriott East Hotel, 7202 East 21^st St, Indianapolis, IN.
  Registration: Members $160; Non-Members $190. Includes: lectures, handouts, CD syllabus, Friday lunch and banquet, Saturday lunch and gratuity.
  Additional Information: Pal-Am National Conference 2012
  
  
• 22-27 July 2012 - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh
  Speakers: Paula Stuart-Warren, Thomas W. Jones, D. Joshua Taylor, John T. Humphrey
  Tracks: Intermediate Genealogy: Tools for Digging Deeper
               Advanced Research Methods
               Beneath the Home Page: Problem Solving with Online Repositories
               German Genealogical Research
  Location: LaRoche College, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  Registration: Limited space is still available in three courses: German Research, Intermediate, and Problem Solving with Online Repositories. “Advanced Research Methods” with Dr. Thomas W. Jones, CG, CGL, FASG, has filled. A waiting list is available.
  Additional information: G.R.I.P. 2012
  
  
• 29 August-1 September 2012 - Birmingham, Alabama
  Federation of Genealogical Societies with local host The Alabama Genealogical Society present A Conference for the Nation's Genealogists
  Indians, Squatters, Settlers and Soldiers in the "Old Southwest"
  Speakers include: D. Joshua Taylor, Jay L. Verkler, and many more
  Location: Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex
  Additional information: FGS 2012 Conference
  
  
• 7-8 September 2012 - Port Angeles, Washington
  Washington State Genealogical Society 2012 Conference: Armchair Genealogy from the Pacific Northwest with local host Clallam County Genealogical Society
  Keynote Speaker: Brian W. Hutchison
  Location: Elk’s Naval Club Facility, 131 Front Street, Port Angeles, WA
  Additional Information: As it becomes available.
  
  
• 11 September 2012 - Tacoma, Washington
  Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting
  Location: Bates Technical College, South Campus, 2201 South 78th St, Tacoma, WA. Meetings begin at 7:00 pm, preceded by a social, educational, "cookies & coffee" time which begins at 6:00 pm. Guests are always welcome! Meetings are generally adjourned at 9:00 pm.
  Registration: Admission is free. Come and bring your friends!
  Additional Information: TPCGS Monthly Meetings
  
  
• 6 October 2012 - Port Orchard, Washington
  Puget Sound Genealogical Society presents "Digging Up Granny" . . . Tracking Your Elusive Female Ancestors
  Keynote Speaker: Tames Alan, presents living history lectures in costume
  Topics: Intrepid Vctorian Traveler
               Soldiers in Petticoats: The Struggles of Suffragettes
  Eight additional topics to choose from for a full day of classes
  Location: First Christian Church, 4885 SW Hovde, Port Orchard, WA. 8 am to 3:30 pm.
  Registration: As it becomes available.
  Additional Information: PSGS 2012 Genealogy Seminar
  
  
• 13 October 2012 - Sumner, Washington
  Heritage Quest Autumn Quest 2012
  Speaker: Lisa Louise Cooke
  Topics: Get the Scoop on Your Ancestors with Newspapers
               Google Earth for Genealogy
               How to Save Your Research from Destruction & Ensure It's Future Survival
               Tap Into Your Inner Private Eye: 8 Strategies for Finding Living Relatives
  Location: Faith Covenant Church, 1915 Washington St., Sumner, WA. 8:15 am to 3:30 pm.
  Registration: $35 before October 5, 2012; $40 after October 5, 2012. Lunch is $10.00 for the soup and sandwich bar.
  Additional Information: HQRL Autumn Quest 2012
  
  
• 27 April 2013 - Tacoma, Washington
  Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society 2013 Spring Seminar
  Speakers: William Dollarhide & Leland Meitzler
  Location: La Quinta Inn and Suites, 1425 East 27th St, Tacoma, WA. A limited number of rooms will be available at a special rate for seminar attendees. Registration 8:00 am to 8:45 am. Programs 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
  Additional information: As it becomes available.
  
  
• 8-11 May 2013 - Las Vegas, Nevada
  National Genealogical Society 2013 Family History Conference
  Building New Bridges
  Location:LVH-Las Vegas Hotel & Casino
  Additional information: As it becomes available.