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    • 19 Mar 2024
    • 7:00 PM

    10 Free Tools for Researching Your Polish Ancestors

    • Presenter: Alina Khuda
    • Date: Tuesday, March 19, 2024
    • Time: 7:00 PM Central
    • Webinar Description: We aim to provide an overview of the archives, repositories, online databases and type of sources available in Poland to kickstart or to continue with your Polish ancestral research no matter what was the religion of your ancestor. We will discuss changes of boarders, as it depends either the resources for your ancestors can be found in Poland, or in the neighbouring countries – Ukraine or Belarus. We aim to cover online and onsite research opportunities. Case-study and tips/challenges will be provided. We aim to discuss the methodology and working research strategies how to research your Ancestors in the Polish Archives. The audience can be well prepared to research in that geographic region and know what to expect while dealing with local Archives. As well we will build realistic expectations on what can be found, which sort of documents are public and private (can be accessed with a PoA)..
    • Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/306190234588148317
    • 6 Apr 2024
    • 10:00 AM
    • Union Presbyterian Church located at 2707 5th Street

    The Green County Genealogical Society will hold its April 6 meeting at 10 a.m. at the Union Presbyterian Church located at 2707 5th Street. Please note the change in location.

    Craig Pfannkuche will present “Analyzing 19th Century Photographs for Family History Data.”

    Some of us are lucky enough to possess old photographs of our ancestors. Many times, these photographs do not have any identifying names on them. This presentation will focus on how a family history researcher might be able to identify such individuals. Additionally, suggestions will be made as to how “unnamed “photographs, even if they can not be identified, can be used to add interesting material to one’s history.

     Craig Pfannkuche has been President of Memory Trail Research, Inc. since 1993, and is the Genealogical Archivist for the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad Historical Society since 1984. He is on the Board of Directors of the McHenry County, Illinois Genealogical Society & the Chicago Genealogical Society. He has presented numerous workshops in history, historical & genealogical research & archaeological techniques at both the local and national level.

     For any questions about the meeting or presentation, call Donna at 608-921-1537. The GCGS Research Center (located in the lower level of the Monroe Public Library) is closed to the public for research. The center is undergoing renovations and will reopen in April.

    • 6 Apr 2024
    • 1:30 PM

    “Find a Grave® Tips & Tricks; Using Find a Grave® for Genealogical Researchwith Jerry Moors

    This seminar will discuss what Find a Grave® is and how it can be used to further your family research.  (In person and Zoom)

    • 14 Apr 2024
    • 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
    • 5530 Lacy Road Fitchburg, WI 53711

    Sunday,  April 14, 1:30 pm-3:30 pm

    Exploring Fitchburg's Rich Archaeological Record

    Fitchburg Public Library

    5530 Lacy Road

    Fitchburg, WI 53711

    Elizabeth Leith and Luther J. Leith

    Come learn about the rich archaeological record that provides insight into people living here from at least the end of the last ice age. We are excited to announce Elizabeth Leith, Department of Anthropology, University of Wisconsin, and Luther J. Leith, museum Archaeology Program, Wisconsin Historical Society as the presenters for our spring program. This presentation will discuss the deep history of the greater Fitchburg area from the earliest evidence of occupation to the period of European and American immigration into the area. They will discuss the archaeological evidence related to the different lifeways practiced, as well as some of the key technological innovations which allowed the transition from a mobile to a sedentary lifestyle.A brief business meeting will precede the program.
    • 16 Apr 2024
    • 7:00 PM

    Wisconsin in 1950 – Analysis & Findings from the 1950 Census

    • Presenter: Scott Norrick
    • Date: Tuesday, April 16, 2024
    • Time: 7:00 PM Central
    • Webinar Description: This presentation paints a picture of what life was like in 1950 Wisconsin as told through the stories captured in the 1950 census records.  It draws upon significant research on 35 Wisconsin counties.  Some of the more interesting data that will be covered includes: Birth and parent birth locations – this highlights immigration patterns that differ dramatically by community; Occupations – while there are some predominant industries from 1950 that are still around today, we will explore how many have shifted since 1950; Incomes – these differ dramatically between the cities and rural areas; Suburbs – this was the start of their growth, fueled by the end of WWII and the baby boom.  It was a dynamic time in the US and Wisconsin, and we will see how cultural and economic shifts reveal themselves in the 1950 Wisconsin census.
    • Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8089859547009815385
    • 27 Apr 2024
    • 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • Virtual (online workshop)

    Wisconsin Historical Society Virtual Workshops

    Spring 2024

     

    Workshop 3

    Date of Event: Saturday, April 27

    Start Time: 9:00 a.m. CT

    End Time: 3:00 p.m. CT

    Event Title: Genealogy: It’s A Trip!

    Location of Event: Virtual (online workshop)

    Presenter Name: Patricia Glover-Howard

    Description of Event:

    Buckle up for a genealogy road trip of a lifetime! In this workshop with genealogist Patricia Glover-Howard, you will learn how to plan a successful family history research trip, using library catalogs, timelines, and more to stay organized and make the most out of your travel time.

    Topics include: 

    • -          Making a List and Checking It Twice: Genealogy Catalogs to Explore
    • -          Planning a Family History Trip: Using Timelines and Technology for Organization
    • -          Where Can I Look? Visiting Libraries, Archives, and Museums
    • -          Got Evidence? Share Your Findings with Other Seekers Using GPS

    Can’t attend live? That’s OK! This workshop will be recorded and the recording will be made available to all registrants for 30 days.

    The registration deadline is Thursday, April 25th at 12:00 p.m. CT. Don’t wait…register today to save your seat!

    Website Link: https://shop.wisconsinhistory.org/genealogy-is-a-trip

    • 4 May 2024
    • 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • Virtual (online workshop)

    Wisconsin Historical Society Virtual Workshops

    Spring 2024

     

    Workshop 4

    Date of Event: Saturday, May 4, 2024

    Start Time: 9:00 a.m. CT

    End Time: 3:00 p.m. CT

    Event Title: Researching HERstory: Finding and Writing About Our Female Ancestors

    Location of Event: Virtual (online workshop)

    Presenter Name: Gena Philibert-Ortega

    Description of Event: Your female ancestors might be hiding in plain sight! While historical records have often overlooked women's lives and downplayed their contributions, Gena Philibert-Ortega will show you how to uncover the hidden narratives of your female ancestors through underused resources and research strategies.

    Topics include: 

    ·         Unveiling Herstory: Tracing Our Female Ancestors

    ·         I'm in the Book: Finding Women in Historical Directories

    ·         Her Hidden Threads: Tracing 20th-Century Women's Work

    ·         Unveiling Herstory: Tracing Women's Material Culture

    If you can’t attend live, this workshop will be recorded and the recording will be made available to all registrants for 30 days.

    The registration deadline is Thursday, May 2nd at 12:00 p.m. CT. Don’t wait…register today to save your seat!

    Website Link: https://shop.wisconsinhistory.org/researching-herstory

     

    • 4 May 2024
    • 1:30 PM

    Italian Heritage in Rockford – Steven Salvato

    Learn how the history of the Italians inpacted Rockford.  (In person and Zoom)

    • 21 May 2024
    • 7:00 PM

    Ten Reasons Why History Resources Solve Our Genealogical Puzzles

    • Presenter: Paula Stuart-Warren
    • Date: Tuesday, May 21, 2024
    • Time: 7:00 PM Central
    • Webinar Description: Many of the answers we seek in our family history research can be solved with use of historical background and details. It could answer why your family moved to that new place, why they moved in a specific year, which church they attended, why they married in a different state, why they aren’t on a certain census, or what happened to Granduncle Elias..
    • Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3837225647702482009
    • 6 Jun 2024
    • 6:00 PM

    Swedish Heritage with Maureen Brady

         Swedish immigration. (Via Zoom)

    • 18 Jun 2024
    • 7:00 PM

    Wisconsin Revolutionary War Pensioners

    • Presenter: Craig R. Scott
    • Date: Tuesday, June 18, 2024
    • Time: 7:00 PM Central
    • Webinar Description: Examines the records created during and after the Revolutionary War for the approximately sixty Revolutionary War pensioners who received their payments from Wisconsin pension agencies.
    • Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2225309715545679709
    • 16 Jul 2024
    • 7:00 PM

    Using U.S. Land Records in Genealogy

    • Presenter: Karen A. Fortin
    • Date: Tuesday, July 16, 2024
    • Time: 7:00 PM Central
    • Webinar Description: Land records are an important part of your genealogical toolkit. This presentation will provide an overview of common terms and concepts, explore how land records can help your research, and assist you in locating these valuable resources. The presentations will also share examples showing how to go from finding a deed to finding the land described in it on the modern landscape.
    • Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5736257051220492384
    • 1 Aug 2024
    • 6:00 PM

    Family Search, Hands On with Maureen Brady

    Bring your laptop.for hands on experience. (Via Zoom)

    • 20 Aug 2024
    • 7:00 PM

    Mysterious Codes: Passenger Manifests Letters and Numbers

    • Presenter: Christine Cohen   
    • Date: Tuesday, August 20, 2024
    • Time: 7:00 PM Central
    • Webinar Description: What do those letters, numbers, stamps, and pencil marks mean on Immigration Passenger Manifests? Does your ancestor have the letter "D" or "X" next to their name? Do you know what V/L, # 404, USB, Transit, CL, N.O.B, C/A, LPC, SI, NQIV, BSI, PV or C-XXXXX mean? We will learn if and when to contact the US National Archives or USCIS to get more genealogical information from these codes.  Plus what insight we can learn about your ancestor's immigration experience based on these notations.
    • Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6267092469017748315
    • 7 Sep 2024
    • 1:30 PM

    DNA Behind the Scenes with Dan Hubbard  
    DNA testing has become part of genealogy but what does it really mean? What are the different tests? Why do they tell us different things? (Via Zoom)

    • 17 Sep 2024
    • 7:00 PM

    The Art of Slow Genealogy

    • Presenter: Tara Shymanski
    • Date: Tuesday, September 17, 2024
    • Time: 7:00 PM Central
    • Webinar Description: Are you a genealogy tortoise or a hare? The hare rushes to find new documents and add to its tree but genealogy tortoises slow down create more accurate, thorough family trees. This method suggests ways to slow down by using a research log to enter all your findings, reading and transcribing records, citing your sources, analyze the records. As you slow down and consider each finding you will build a more accurate family history
    • Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2209934144942973533
    • 5 Oct 2024
    • 1:30 PM

    "Italian-American Immigrants and the Chicago Mafia Connections in Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin" with Vick Hahn

    Learn more about Italian-Americans immigration to the United States, the organization of the Mafia, overcoming the difficult search for genealogy of its members, the influences it had on local history, and its connections to people in area communities.  (In person and Zoom)

    • 15 Oct 2024
    • 7:00 PM

    Navigating Maritime Internet Research Resources: Uncovering Wisconsin's Seafaring
    Ancestors

    • Presenter: Peter McCracken
    • Date: Tuesday, October 15, 2024
    • Time: 7:00 PM Central
    • Webinar Description: Navigate Wisconsin's maritime history with Peter McCracken, co-founder of ShipIndex.org. This webinar unveils the significant role of maritime resources in understanding migration and economic patterns, and how these enrich genealogical research. McCracken will demonstrate how to uncover ship records and personal narratives using ShipIndex.org and various online tools. Beyond ShipIndex.org, the journey expands to include strategies for comprehensive maritime research, ensuring a full exploration of your ancestors' seafaring histories. Concluding with a Q&A, this session is an opportunity to deepen your understanding of maritime history and broaden your genealogical toolkit. Join us to set sail into the past and discover your history like never before.
    • Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/798574631250661720
    • 2 Nov 2024
    • 1:30 PM

    Newspapers Research with Jean Lythgoe

         Learn the ins and outs of researching with Newspapers.com and GenealogyBank.  (In person and Zoom)

    • 19 Nov 2024
    • 7:00 PM

    400,000 German POWs in the U.S.: How did they affect your community and family?

    • Presenter: Mary Risseeuw
    • Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2024
    • Time: 7:00 PM Central
    • Webinar Description: For millions of rural Americans, farmers and owners of small businesses, POW labor was a life-saver for a country where a labor shortage had been created by the war.  Abandoned Civilian Conservation Corps camps built during the Depression were the sites of the first camps as boat loads of German POWs were brought to the U.S.  There were over 700 camps established throughout the country.  This had a huge affect on the communities where these camps were located.  The stories of the interactions between prisoners and civilians and their impact were not talked about for decades.  The stories are still being uncovered.
    • Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2651988396843855199
    • 17 Dec 2024
    • 7:00 PM

    The American Revolution Beyond the US: French Canadian Patriots

    • Presenter: Bryna O’Sullivan
    • Date: Tuesday, December 17, 2024
    • Time: 7:00 PM Central
    • Webinar Description: The battle for control of the American colonies went beyond the current US colonies and into what we now know as Canada. This presentation will introduce the history of the French Canadian patriot and describe how to document their service
    • Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/392482106596505182

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