A Talk & Walking Tour of Calvary Cemetery, Oct. 25Join us on Saturday, Oct. 25, at 1 p.m. at Calvary Cemetery in Seattle for a rare opportunity to step behind the scenes of one of our region’s most historic Catholic cemeteries.

Our guide will be Marty Murphy, Superintendent of Calvary Cemetery, who will share insights from his decades of cemetery management. This special program combines a fascinating talk with a guided walking tour, covering:

• The History of Calvary Cemetery and other Catholic cemeteries in the Seattle area
• The Evolution of Grave Markers and what they reveal about cultural and religious traditions
• Genealogy in Cemeteries—how to access and use cemetery records in your family history research
• A Superintendent’s Perspective—stories and experiences from caring for this historic Seattle site

Whether you’re the family historian or simply curious about Seattle’s past, this event offers a unique chance to connect with the people and stories that shaped our community’s history.

Don’t miss this meaningful blend of history, heritage, and personal storytelling—right here in Seattle’s historic Calvary Cemetery.

Optional lunch gathering to follow at University Village location nearby.

Pre-registration required.  $15 and $10 for SGS members. Limited to 25 people.

Join the Tour

Unity Day is coming up in Germany, and to mark the occasion, MyHeritage is offering free access to all German historical records from October 2–6, 2025!

Explore the German records for free

It’s a fantastic opportunity for anyone with German family history to dig into their roots and make new discoveries. MyHeritage hosts 283 million records across 77 German collections, including vital, church, and emigration records. Some collections from key regions like Prussia, North Rhine-Westphalia, Hesse, and southwestern Germany are exclusive to MyHeritage. 

Join Skagit Valley Genealogical Society Saturday, October 11, 2025, 1pm at the Burlington Public Library for “The Role of Convents and Monasteries in the 15^th-19^th Centuries and How They Affected Our Ancestors” with Milan Pohontsch, President, Federation of Eastern European Family History Societies. Learn about the social and economic impacts of monasteries and how the lives of those that lived and worked on monastic estates differed from peasants under noble rule.  Can’t make it to the Burlington Library, request a zoom link by emailing [email protected].

EWGS Fall Seminar: Civil War Research 

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!!  

There are many attendees already registered, so don’t miss out!  Go to the website to register now! 

$40 – MEMBERS (attending in person) $50 – NON-MEMBERS (attending in person) $20 – ZOOMERS

Date: October 04, 2025

Time: 09:00 AM to 03:00 PM (Doors open at 8:30)

Location: Southside Community Center – 3151 E 27th Ave, Spokane, WA 99223

 Hybrid-Zoom available for this event 

From Muster Rolls to Family Roles: 

Discovering Civil War Histories Researching Your Civil War Ancestor – by Craig R. Scott

    Oh Yes, I Went to the Front!: Women in the Civil War – by Melanie McComb   

Refugees, Claims, and Pardons: 

Reconciliation during the Reconstruction Era – by Michael L. Strauss

Handouts will be emailed to registered attendees 2-3 days PRIOR to the event. (please print your handouts at home)

In-Person Attendance includes:  lunch, snacks, dessert, coffee, tea, and possibly door prizes!

Deadline for mailing checks is SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 BY 5:00 P.M. 

NOTE:  IF YOU WISH TO REGISTER VIA WRITTEN CHECK: Write your check for the correct amount (see above),

MAIL TO: EWGS 9116 E SPRAGUE AVE., #438   SPOKANE VALLEY, WA 99206

Cancellation for this event AND TO RECEIVE A FULL REFUND deadline is SEPTEMBER 26TH BY 5:00 P.M.

Exciting new vendors

 Book sale of donated Civil War books and many others!

Free Table

If you feel that you cannot afford the tuition fee for this seminar, please apply for a scholarship.  

Sign in to EWGS as a member. Click on Events and Choose Scholarship Grant Forms.  

Zoom Registration required:      https://tinyurl.com/h8kb39ah 

More information: Visitors are always welcome. Our website is 

https://gig.eastsidegenealogicalsociety.org