Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society

Genealogy Events Calendar

27 April 2013 - Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society 2013 Spring Seminar
Speakers: Leland Meitzler & William Dollarhide
Leland's Topics: Your Ancestor Didn’t Burn in the Courthouse Fire
The X Files – Dealing with Black Sheep in the Family Tree
Bill's Topics: Using Deeds to Trace the Trails of Your Ancestors
Civil War Era Genealogy
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.
Registration: TPCGS Members $35; Non-Members $40; Students $20. $5 late Fee after April 20th. Salad and Sandwich Bar Luncheon $17.
Additional information: TPCGS 2013 Spring Seminar
27 April 2013 - Whidbey Island, Washington
Genealogical Society of South Whidbey Island Spring Seminar
Speaker: Karen Krugman from Michigan
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.
13 May 2013 - Mercer Island, Washington
The Jewish Genealogical Society of Washington State
Speaker: Meredith Hoffman, Professional Genealogist from Boston, MA
Topics: My Grandfather Came from Poison and Who the Heck Is Ida Gerskill: Some Challenges of Researching Jewish Names
Location: Auditorium, Stroum Jewish Community Center, 3801 East Mercer Way, Mercer Island, WA. Doors open early at 6:30 pm. Program begins promptly at 7:00 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 May 2013 - Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting
Speaker: Cyndi Howells
Topic: Evaluating Websites
Pre-Meeting: Genealogy Roundtable
Location: Bates Technical College, South Campus, 2201 South 78th St, Tacoma. Meetings begin at 7:00 pm, preceded by a social "cookies & coffee" time and an informal pre-meeting session lasting 6:00 pm to 6:45 pm.
Registration: Free admission for all.
Additional Information: TPCGS Monthly Meetings
18 May 2013 - Sequim, Washington
Clallam County Genealogical Society Spring 2013 Seminar
Speaker: Mary Kozy
Location: Dungeness Valley Lutheran Church, 935 Sequim Avenue, Sequim
Additional information: As it becomes available.
18 May 2013 - Seattle, Washington
Seattle Genealogical Society Spring 2013 Seminar
Speaker: Judy G. Russell
Topics: How Knowing The Law Makes Us Better Genealogists
            Where There Is — or Isn’t — a Will
            “Don’t Forget The Ladies” or A Genealogist’s Guide To Women And The Law
            Using Court Records To Tell The Story Of Our Ancestors’ Lives
Location: Fairview Christian School, 844 78th St, Seattle, WA. Registration opens at 8:30 am; Programs 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Registration: Pre-Registration through May 8th: $40 SGS Members; $50 Non-members. At the door: $50 SGS Members; $60 Non-members. Box Sandwich Lunch: $12.
Additional information: SGS 2013 Spring Seminar
28-29 June 2013 - Yakima, Washington
Washington State Genealogical Society Conference, hosted by the Yakima Valley Genealogical Society
Researching Rare Apples on Your Family Tree
Featured Speaker: Bret Peterson
Topics Include: Using Newspapers in Research: You sNEWS you Lose
Are You My Mother? — Finding the Maiden Name in Your Tree
The "Shady" Side of the Family Tree — Prison, Criminal, Asylum Records, and More
Location: Howard Johnson Hotel, 9 N 9th Street, Yakima, WA
Additional information: WSGS 2013 Conference
30 July-2 August 2013 - Provo, Utah
2013 History and Genealogical Conference
Keynote Presenters: Allen F. Packer, Dennis C. Brimhall, & J. Mark Lowe
Location: BYU Conference Center, Provo, UT
Additional information: As it becomes available.
21-24 August 2013 - Fort Wayne, Indiana
Federation of Genealogical Societies 2013 Conference Journey Through Generations
Location: Grand Wayne Convention Center, 120 West Jefferson Boulevard, Fort Wayne, IN
Additional information: FGS 2013 Conference
6-8 February 2014 - Salt Lake City, Utah
Rootstech Family History and Technology Conference
Location: Salt Palace Convention Center, 100 SW Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah
Additional Information: As it becomes available.

For even more events, check out Conference Keeper, a website designed to compile all genealogy and family history related conferences in one place.

Ongoing local events:

Classes and "brick wall workshops" at the National Archives, Pacific Alaska Region, 6125 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115-7999

Workshop schedule: http://www.archives.gov/seattle/public/workshops.html

Most classes are free of charge unless otherwise indicated. All suggested donations, if requested, are payable by cash or check at the door. Ample free parking is provided. Advance registration advised. Classes are held on a first come, first served basis. To register, call (206) 336-5115 or e-mail seattle.archives@nara.gov

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