April 9, 2022 10:30 am – 11:30 am The Detre Library and Archives at the Heinz History Center contains many useful resources for genealogists researching Western Pennsylvania. Please join us as Sierra Green, an archivist at the History Center, talks about some of the most valuable hidden gems in the collection. This is planned as…
March 12, 2022 10:30 am – 11:30 am David Haugaard from the Historical Society of Pennsylvania uses examples from 18th century Pennsylvania sources to describe how genealogists can learn about the life, not just the vital statistics, of their ancestors. This will be a virtual program. Please click here to register.
February 12, 2022 10:30 am – 11:30 am Virtual As we look forward to the release of the 1950 Census in April 2022, we have the opportunity to prepare to research. Marilyn Cocchiola Holt, MLS, will discuss what’s new for the 1950 schedules and some strategies to prepare for this great day! Please click here to…
September 11, 2021 10:30 am – 11:30 am Virtual Event In this month’s program, we will share the new and exciting changes to our website. We will show you how to find all of your favorite free and members-only content, as well as some tips for navigating our shop and learning more about Western Pennsylvania genealogy….
July 14, 2021 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Angie Bush will present “Tales from the Research Genealogical Trenches.” At the heart of genealogical research is answering questions of kinship and identity to make connections with our ancestors and cousins. Angie Bush makes hundreds of these connections using DNA and historical records every year. Learn some of the…
June 23, 2021 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Hear about the real-life adventures and encounters of a Forensic Genealogist. Hear how the estate is established as valid, and how the resources of the 21st century are used right along with good old-fashioned genealogy to determine the rightful heirs to an unclaimed estate. This program will…
March 13, 2021 10:30 am – December 22, 2024 12:00 pm Virtual Meeting at 10:30 am Eastern Time. If you've thought about visiting your ancestral homeland, as a tourist or to further your genealogy research, planning is essential. Barry Atkins will share what he learned from organizing his own trip to Slovakia so that you can…
March 14, 2020 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Main Branch, JCEC (Second floor) **Out of an abundance of caution, WPGS will postpone this event. This class will be rescheduled for Fall 2020.** fold3 is a valuable resource to research your ancestor’s military records – and more! Join WPGS to learn more about…
July 22, 2020 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Virtual Presentation. The handout for this program will be available until August 15, 2020. This free evening lecture was sponsored by the Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society, in conjunction with GRIP.
June 24, 2020 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Virtual Presentation: Please see below for the registration link. The Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society is sponsoring this very interesting speaker in conjunction with GRIP courses being taught that week. Description. Understanding the convoluted land history and related records enables researchers to find kinship information buried in these records. Discover the…
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