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Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society Monthly Educational MeetingTuesday, July 14, 2026, starting at 6:00 pm This month’s presentation: Free RootsTech 2026 video presented by David Ouimette titled FamilySearch Full-Text Search – Your Golden Path to Ancestral Discovery. “In this session, we show how FamilySearch applies generative AI to read historical handwriting and produce complete transcripts…

Thursday, July 23HQRL ClassNorwegians in America 11:00 am to 12:00 pmHeritage Quest Research Library (Classroom & Zoom)Join Eleanor Brinsko to learn about Norwegian immigrant ports of entrance, newspapers, Norwegian settlements in America and strategies to trackyour ancestors.Register in the HQRL Store, $20+tax and $25+tax for non-members.HQRL classroom in-person (limit of 8 persons) or via zoom –…

Tonight, watch the premiere of the 30-minute ABC News special “American Story: The Hands That Built the White House,” which features a groundbreaking research discovery made by the 10 Million Names team at American Ancestors! Host Robin Roberts will uncover the extraordinary human story behind one of the nation’s most iconic landmarks: the White House. In…

base image by Colin O’Brien / Unsplash montage by Sheyna Watkins HOW WAS YOUR FAMILY IMPACTEDBY MOMENTS IN AMERICAN HISTORY?In 2026, the United States will celebrate its semiquincentennial — the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence — on July 4, 1776. In celebration of the America 250 milestone SGS is sponsoring a writing contest.  The…

As we approach American250! celebrations cumulating on July 4, 2026, Washington State Genealogical Society has launched a special blog feature to honor the legacy of those who shaped our nation’s history. This new feature invites members to share their personal connections to the American Revolution by spotlighting their patriot relatives.  We are still accepting your…

The speaker at the Lower Columbia Genealogical Society’s June 11th, 2026, zoom meeting will be Sara Cochran. Her topic is Reward! Locating Widows, Spinsters and Bachelors. Virtual meeting doors will open at 9:30 am Speaker’s program will begin at 10:00 am The public is invited to attend Please consider joining our society for $20/yr. For…

This Memorial Day, MyHeritage is opening free access to all 213 million U.S. military historical records from May 22–26, 2026. As the United States celebrates its 250th year, it’s a meaningful time to explore the stories, service, and sacrifices of the ancestors who helped shape the nation across generations of military history. Search U.S. Military…

Explore the Exceptional Genealogy Classes at HQRL! Join us online via Zoom or in person at HQRL and connect with fellow genealogy enthusiasts who share your curiosity and drive. Together, we can explore the fascinating world of family history! JOIN US for our next class on May 21, 2026! Don’t miss out, sign up today!…

Date: May 14, 2026Time: 07:00 PM to 08:30 PM Location: Zoom or in-person May 2026 General Meeting Billie Stone Fogarty: Researching American Indian Ancestry Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1925 Boulevard Rd SE, Olympia, WA. A link to the 7:00 pm Zoom meeting (starts at 6:30 pm for social time) will be posted here on the day…

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