Please join us for our October general meeting at 7:00 pm on October 21. Immediately following the business meeting, Kris Rzepczynski, Senior Archivist at the Archives of Michigan, will present Researching Your Family's History at the Archives of Michigan. Kris will make his presentation in person at Portage District Library.

 

This program will introduce you to the Archives of Michigan and explore its genealogical collections, including original source records, published resources, and online tools at Michiganology. One of the larger family history collections in the United States, the Archives' holdings emphasize Michigan, the Great Lake states, New England, the Mid-Atlantic region, and Ontario and Quebec.

 

Kris Rzepczynski is a Senior Archivist at the Archives of Michigan, specializing in family history and Michigan research. He has worked in the genealogical community for nearly 25 years. He is a former Vice President of Membership for the Federation of Genealogical Societies and Past President of the Mid-Michigan Genealogical Society.

 

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.

 

 

 

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.

 

 

Please join us on Saturday, October 26, at the Michigan History Center in Lansing, MI, for an enjoyable day of research and exploration at the Michigan History Museum ($), the Library of Michigan (free to visit), and the Archives of Michigan (free to visit).

 

 

All sites have regular Saturday hours of 10 am—4 pm. A special tour of the Archives of Michigan will begin at 9 am. Tour participants are asked to meet near the main entrance of the Michigan History Center by 9 am. 

 

So that you know, no food service is available. The cafeteria provides tables and chairs for "bring your own" food and beverages.

 

For additional information about the trip destinations, see the following websites:

 

Michigan History Center:  https://www.michigan.gov/mhc

 

Library of Michigan:  https://www.michigan.gov/LibraryofMichigan

 

Archives of Michigan:  https://www.michigan.gov/mhc/archives

 

Please contact us at info@mikvgs.org with questions.

 

We hope you will join us!

 

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.

 

 

 

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.

 

 

Join KVGS members as they research their ancestors who lived in MI before Dec. 31, 1880 to apply for the Michigan Pioneer Certificate.  Contact Janine Cotugno (janinecotugno@yahoo.com) if you'd like to join the group. 

 

 

The Kalamazoo Valley Genealogical Society is a member of the Michigan Genealogical Council and is pleased to provide you with information about the 2024 MGC Fall Family History Seminar with Angie Bush, MS.

 

Every Fall, The Michigan Genealogical Council presents an outstanding Fall Family History Seminar. This one-day event is one you will not want to miss! More information, including registration, will be available this fall.

 

For current information on Angi Bush, MS, and her presentation,  see: https://mimgc.org/event/2024-mgc-fall-family-history-event-with-angie-bush-ms/

 

For all MGC Calendar events, visit: https://mimgc.org/events-calendar/

 

Please join us on November 18 at 7:00 pm for our November general meeting. Immediately following the business meeting, Annette Burke Lyttle, CG, will present Quaker Resources in the Family History Library and Other Archives. 

 

Quakers were among the earliest settlers in North America, and as they moved west, they were of the earliest settlers in the newly-opened territory. The Quakers were amazing record-keepers. The Family History Library in Salt Lake City has hundreds of resources for Quaker research, some of which have been digitized. In addition, a number of archives at Quaker institutions of higher learning contain sizable collections of Quaker resources. The Friends Historical Library at Swarthmore College, the Quaker Archives at Guilford College, the Friends Collection at Earlham College, and many more offer major learning opportunities about our Quaker ancestors. Learn to find and use these resources to further your research.

 

Annette Burke Lyttle, CG, owner of Heritage Detective, LLC, provides professional genealogical services in research, education, and writing. She speaks on a variety of genealogical topics at national, state, and local levels and loves helping people uncover and share their family stories.

 

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:

 

 

 

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.

 

 

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.

 

 

 

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.

 

 

Join KVGS members as they research their ancestors who lived in MI before Dec. 31, 1880 to apply for the Michigan Pioneer Certificate.  Contact Janine Cotugno (janinecotugno@yahoo.com) if you'd like to join the group. 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

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.

 

 

Join KVGS members as they research their ancestors who lived in MI before Dec. 31, 1880 to apply for the Michigan Pioneer Certificate.  Contact Janine Cotugno (janinecotugno@yahoo.com) if you'd like to join the group. 

 

 

January general meeting. Watch the website and The Kalamazoo Valley Heritage newsletter for program details.

 

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:

The Zoom link will be forthcoming.

 

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.

 

 

 

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.

 

 

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.

 

 

 

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.

 

 

Join KVGS members as they research their ancestors who lived in MI before Dec. 31, 1880 to apply for the Michigan Pioneer Certificate.  Contact Janine Cotugno (janinecotugno@yahoo.com) if you'd like to join the group. 

 

 

February general meeting. Watch the website and The Kalamazoo Valley Heritage newsletter for program details.

 

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:

The Zoom link will be forthcoming.

 

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.

 

 

 

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.

 

 

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.

 

 

 

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.

 

 

Join KVGS members as they research their ancestors who lived in MI before Dec. 31, 1880 to apply for the Michigan Pioneer Certificate.  Contact Janine Cotugno (janinecotugno@yahoo.com) if you'd like to join the group. 

 

 

March general meeting. Watch the website and The Kalamazoo Valley Heritage newsletter for program details.

 

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:

The Zoom link will be forthcoming.

 

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.

 

 

 

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.

 

 

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.

 

 

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.

 

 

 

Join KVGS members as they research their ancestors who lived in MI before Dec. 31, 1880 to apply for the Michigan Pioneer Certificate.  Contact Janine Cotugno (janinecotugno@yahoo.com) if you'd like to join the group. 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

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.

 

 

 

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.

 

 

Join KVGS members as they research their ancestors who lived in MI before Dec. 31, 1880 to apply for the Michigan Pioneer Certificate.  Contact Janine Cotugno (janinecotugno@yahoo.com) if you'd like to join the group. 

 

 

May general meeting and annual meeting. Watch the website and The Kalamazoo Valley Heritage newsletter for program details.

 

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:

The Zoom link will be forthcoming.

 

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.

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

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.

 

 

Join KVGS members as they research their ancestors who lived in MI before Dec. 31, 1880 to apply for the Michigan Pioneer Certificate.  Contact Janine Cotugno (janinecotugno@yahoo.com) if you'd like to join the group. 

 

 

June general meeting. Watch the website and The Kalamazoo Valley Heritage newsletter for program details.

 

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:

The Zoom link will be forthcoming.

 

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.