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Wisconsin STate Genealogical Society

Time Warp Genealogy

 

 Our presenters!

     
 Dr. Daniel Hubbard
 Mary Risseeuw
                                                   

 

 

Friday & Saturday October 10-11, 2025
The Inn on Maritime Bay, Ascend Hotel Collection

101 Maritime Drive, Manitowoc, WI, 54220, US
(920) 682-7000 

The Hotel
The WSGS Fall Conference will be held on Friday and Saturday, October 10-11, 2025 at The Inn on Maritime Bay, Ascend Hotel Collection, Manitowoc, WI. Room rate- NQQ- 2 queen beds- Single and double $139. Extras $10. The hotel room link is https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/WE80C8 and will expire on September 11 - so to make sure you get a room, book your room well before that date!

The Inn on Maritime Bay, Ascend Hotel Collection® is located in the heart of downtown Manitowoc, WI, and on the vibrant shores of Lake Michigan. With breath-taking views of Lake Michigan in every direction, guests will enjoy the comfort of our newly renovated guest rooms with a modern nautical feel and updated facilities. We offer a complimentary light breakfast, indoor heated swimming pool and spa, an on-site lounge for evening cocktails and a game of pool as well as a game room for the kids.

Many of our guest rooms include remarkable views of Lake Michigan with unforgettable sunrises. Also available are our 2 room suites and mini suites which offer a spacious living area. All rooms include a coffee maker, microwave and mini-fridge as well as a comfortable work desk with ergonomic chair.

September 11 - Key deadline date!

September 11 is the “received by” dates for forms and checks mailed in. September 11- Early bird registration deadline for members and non-members to get discounted rate; Vendor registrations due; If you want to have lunch with the group on Saturday, you must order your luncheon meal by September 11; If you want a printed syllabus, you must order it by September 11. The hotel rate ends on September 11 (we suggest making it prior to that to insure a room).

After Sept 11- You can still register up to or at the conference but not for meals!

NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED AFTER SEPTEMBER 11, 2025

 

Friday Pre-Conference- Friday, October 10, 2025
• 11:30 AM - Registration opens
• 12:00 PM- Session 1- Mary Risseeuw- “Michigan, Iowa, and Wisconsin: Dutch colonies in the mid-1800s”
• 2:00 PM- Break
• 2:15 PM- Session 2- Mary Risseeuw- “Tragedy of the Phoenix: A Ship Disaster in Lake Michigan”

Friday night dinner on your own- https://www.visitmanitowoc.com/restaurants/

• 6:30 PM- Session 3- WSGS Certificate programs- WSGS board member Gini Nichols will review the Pioneer/Century Certificate Program and other WSGS Board Members will discuss other programs and activities WSGS offers.

Saturday Fall Conference- Saturday, October 11, 2025:
• 8:00 AM Registration and Vendor Exhibits Open
• 9:00 AM Welcome- John Fassbender, WSGS President; Presentation of Wisconsin Historical Society/WSGS Family History/Genealogy Book Award
• 9:30 AM Session 1- Dr. Daniel Hubbard- Space-Time for Family Historians, Timewarps and Curved Space aren’t just for Physicists
• 10:30 AM Break/Vendor Exhibits Open • 11:00 AM Session 2- Dr. Daniel Hubbard- DNA, From A to B
• 12:00 PM Lunch /Vendor Exhibits • 1:30 PM Session 3- Dr. Daniel Hubbard- Developing a Sixth Census: finding more in “the Census” than meets the eye
• 2:30 PM Break/Vendor Exhibits Open • 3:00 PM Session 4- Dr. Daniel Hubbard- Where the Murderers Roam
• 4:30 PM WSGS Board Meeting

Host- Manitowoc County Genealogical Society

The Manitowoc County Genealogical Society was formed in 1976 by seven family historians interested in helping each other in their research. They also had a desire to increase the genealogical reference material available for Manitowoc County. Forty-nine years have passed and we are still in the business of guiding others in their genealogical research, promoting educational experiences, and aiding in the preservation of genealogical and historical records and media for use by future generations. Our Mission: To help educate, promote genealogical research, and aid in the preservation of genealogical and historical materials for future generations.

https://manitowoccountygenealogicalsociety.wordpress.com/


Click here for the Registration Brochure

 

For more information, and to register for the Fall Seminar, please see the attached brochure. You may register via check payable to WSGS via U.S. mail or online with a credit or debit card via PayPal. Reduced registration rates are available for WSGS members and by registering early. Attendees will receive an electronic syllabus a day or two before the conference.


 

Online Registration

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Don't want to travel?  If you would be interested in viewing a live stream of the Pre-Conference or the Conference,

in the drop down list, select the virtual option.  The cost would be the same. You will register the same for each day.  On the morning of, you will get an email with the Live Stream link. The recording will be viewable for 3 days only.


Early bird rates are in effect through September 11, 2025.

Syllabus and Luncheon must be ordered by September 11, 2025.  If you order the printed syllabus, it will be waiting for you to pick up at the conference. If you are attending virtually, it will be mailed but may not arrive before the conference.


Friday Pre-Conference
Regular
Registration

Non-Member Rate


Friday Pre-Conference
WSGS Member Registration

Member Rate
 Saturday Conference
Regular Registration
Non-Member Rate

Saturday Conference
WSGS Member Registration

Member Rate

Printed Syllabus

Printed Syllabus

Saturday Luncheon

Saturday Lunch


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WSGS Membership
 
 

When registering through PayPal or with a credit card, please allow 7-10 business days for processing.

You will receive a confirmation e-mail from our office.

 

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