Fred Hart Williams Genealogical Society - Detroit, MI

01/08/2026

Attention Detroit-area history buffs! Registration is NOW OPEN for the 68th Annual Michigan in Perspective: Local History Conference, held again this year at Oakland University. Join us on March 27-28, 2026, for a weekend jam-packed with fascinating historical content of all kinds with fellow history buffs from all over the area.

We have a ton of great content slated for this year’s conference—five keynote sessions, including “The Gales of November: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald” and “A Conversation with Jim Hoffa Jr.,” and 20 illuminating breakout sessions. Join us and take a deep dive into topics such as the myths of Eloise Asylum, The Great Detroit Fire of 1805, Essie Woods and the First Black All-Women Battalion, the life of John DeLorean, a century of Hockeytown, Detroit and the 1925 Sweet Trials, Isle Royale’s Wolf-Moose Project, art and fashion in Indigenous politics, and many more. There will also be an optional exclusive evening reception at Rochester Hills Museum—add-on ticket required—a robust hall of history vendors, and more. We can’t wait to see you there!

Explore the full conference booklet and take advantage of early-bird savings by saving your seat TODAY at https://hsmichigan.org/programs/conferences/michigan-perspective-local-history-conference

01/07/2026

Discover how Artificial Intelligence can streamline the management of your genealogical society. This session covers practical tools for generating social media content, creating automatic meeting transcripts, and drafting member communications. Learn how to save time and increase engagement through...

12/11/2025

This presentation highlights that changes that have taken place in 21st century genealogy — who is engaging in family history and family heritage pursuits,…

11/14/2025

Robyn recommends and provides brief highlights from Melvin Collier's new book, From Fragments to Foundation.

11/13/2025

10/24/2025

The Michigan Genealogical Council is proud to announce the 2025 Fall Family History Event, featuring Curt Witcher, in collaboration with our partners, the Archives of Michigan and the Library of Mi…

09/18/2025

Mary Crosby is the newsletter editor for the award-winning AAHGS News, the quarterly publication of the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society. She is also the founder and editor of DetroitGospel.com, a thriving hub for the gospel music community. Mary’s passion for genealogy has earned her the Michigan Genealogical Council Pioneer Certificate, and she is an active member of numerous genealogy societies across the U.S. and abroad.

A sought-after speaker, Mary is widely recognized for her innovative use of Airtable in genealogy cluster research. She has presented locally, nationally, and internationally, including at the 2023 virtual AAHGS National Conference and the 2024 Ontario Genealogical Society Conference. Beyond her genealogy work, Mary transitioned from a successful career in automotive supply chain management at Stellantis to her current role at the University of Michigan, where she continues to blend her professional expertise with her passion for history and research.

Catch her at the AAHGS 2025 National Conference:

Using Airtable for Cluster Research: Interactive Workshop and Case Study
October 10, 2:45–3:45 PM

Register today: https://aahgs.org/annualconference

08/23/2025

IN PERSON ONLY Meeting: Sept 20th, Delta Township District Library's Elmwood Room at 10 am

LAAAGS is thrilled to welcome honored guest speaker Deborah Jones. Debbie is the Granddaughter of Earl & Louise Little; daughter of Yvonne Little-Jones Woodward; niece of Malcolm X (Little), and his 7 siblings. She is one of the torchbearers of the history of The Little Family and the history of the African American Resort area of Woodland Park, MI. Debbie resides in Grand Rapids, MI. In observance of Malcolm X (Little's) 100th Birthday, Debbie's topic will be the remarkable Little Family.

07/12/2025

06/24/2025

https://www.ngsgenealogy.org/james-worris-moore-leadership-academy/