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Kalamazoo Valley Genealogical Society -- Kalamazoo, MI
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2025 National Genealogical Society Family History Conference - REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
Friday, May 23 through Monday, May 26
2025 National Genealogical Society Family History Conference - REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN  (Other Genealogical Events)
Louisville, KY and Virtual Access

 

The Kalamazoo Valley Genealogical Society is a member of the National Genealogical Society and is pleased to provide information on their upcoming family history conference.

 

Ready to take your family history research to the next level? Tales & Trails, the NGS 2025 Family History Conference, will bring leading speakers, essential education, and amazing networking opportunities with 1,000+ friends and colleagues to Louisville, Kentucky.

 

Join fellow historians and genealogy organization leaders from across the country for four energizing days of shared discoveries and fresh perspectives. Connect with passionate researchers like yourself while gaining new skills and insights to help you uncover, preserve, and share your ancestors' stories.

 

Pre-conference tours, workshops, and genealogy organization activities are on 23 May. The main conference begins on the evening of 23 May with the Expo Hall opening reception and continues through evening events on Sunday, 25 May. Stay through Monday to join us for a special Memorial Day event on 26 May.

 

For additional information and to register, visit https://conference.ngsgenealogy.org/.

 

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Virtual registration starts April 28 


Board Meeting
Monday, June 2
Board Meeting  (KVGS Events)
4:00 pm to 5:30 pm
Zoom
 
Monthly board meetings are open to members. Come see the Board in action. Currently, the Board is meeting by Zoom.  If you want to attend, contact Pam Cassino (info@mikvgs.org) to be added to the list of attendees.
 
 


Family Tree Maker User’s Group (SIG)
Wednesday, June 4
Family Tree Maker User’s Group (SIG)  (KVGS Events)
10:00 am
Zoom
 
Meets once a month on the first Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. on Zoom. New users and experienced users of the software gather to help each other with their questions and problems. Tips and discoveries are shared. Join the group by requesting a Zoom link from Bev Grambau at kazoobev@gmail.com.
 


KVGS General Meeting / Program - John Pierce,
Monday, June 16
KVGS General Meeting / Program - John Pierce, "Understanding Full-Text Search in FamilySearch.org"  (KVGS Events)
7:00 pm
Portage District Library, 300 Library Lane, Portage, MI and by Zoom
 
Please join us at 7 pm on June 16 for our June general meeting. Immediately following the business meeting, John Pierce will present "Understanding Full-Text Search in FamilySearch.org."
 
This event is hybrid (Portage District Library, 300 Library Lane, Portage, MI, and on Zoom). Socializing and refreshments begin at 6:30 pm at the library.
 
Join us in person or online via Zoom. We hope to see you!
 
Register in advance if attending on Zoom:
 
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with login information. Please keep your confirmation in a convenient location and use it to log into the meeting about 10 minutes before it starts.
 


Independent Washington, DC Research Trip (Sept 21-27) - Informational Zoom Meeting #1
Wednesday, July 9
Independent Washington, DC Research Trip (Sept 21-27) - Informational Zoom Meeting #1  (KVGS Events)
7:00 pm
Zoom
 
Register to join a Wednesday, July 9 Zoom meeting for details about the Washington, DC research trip, Sept 21-27, 2025.  Trip details are listed under the RESEARCH tab on the KVSG website: http://mikvgs.org.
 
 
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. You can save your confirmation and use it to join the meeting about 10 minutes before it begins.
 
 
 
 


Independent Washington, DC Research Trip (Sept 21 - 27) - Informational Zoom Meeting #2
Thursday, August 7
Independent Washington, DC Research Trip (Sept 21 - 27) - Informational Zoom Meeting #2  (KVGS Events)
7:00 pm
Zoom
 
Register to join a Thursday, August 7 Zoom meeting for details about the Washington, DC research trip, Sept 21-27, 2025.  Trip details are listed under the RESEARCH tab on the KVSG website: http://mikvgs.org.
 
 
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. You can save your confirmation and use it to join the meeting about 10 minutes before it begins.
 
 
 
 


Drop-in Genealogy Help Sessions
Thursday, September 18
Drop-in Genealogy Help Sessions  (KVGS Events)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Heritage Room at Portage District Library - 300 Library Lane, Portage, MI 49002
 
 
Need help with a genealogy research problem? Wondering what to do next in your family history search? Bring your questions and problems to discuss with KVGS volunteers at the Portage District Library Heritage Room from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Just drop in and see what another point of view can do to help solve your problem.
 


INDEPENDENT Washington, D.C. Research Trip
Sunday, September 21 through Saturday, September 27
INDEPENDENT Washington, D.C. Research Trip  (KVGS Events)
Washington, D.C.

Join other genealogists for five days of research in the nation's capitol – and bring along your non-genealogical friends who would like to tour DC and the area!  Click on RESEARCH TRIPS in the left-side navigation panel for details. The trip is open to anyone who wants to join.