Connecticut Society of Genealogists, Inc.

05/06/2026

📣TOMORROW: There's still time to register for the Mini-Workshop for CSG Members.

“It’s in the Deed! – Using Land Records” with Edwin W. Strickland II
📅 May 7 | 7–8 PM EDT

Land Records are much more than the transfer of a piece of real estate. They can reveal neighbors, spouses, children, and in-laws. Included are eight case studies to illustrate.

✨ This workshop is a benefit of CSG membership and is available exclusively to members. We’d love to have you join us if you’re not already part of the CSG community.

Register: https://csginc.org/event/zoom-monthly-mini-workshop-more-than-metes-the-eye-using-land-records-with-edwin-w-strickland-ii/

05/04/2026

What if the American Revolution depended on what was buried beneath Connecticut soil?

Before battles were fought at sea, iron pulled from the ground in Salisbury, CT was secretly transformed into cannon and anchors in Norwich—despite British laws forbidding it.

Join guest speaker James King, at our in-person Annual Meeting, for a fascinating, fully interactive presentation where history comes alive. Explore real rock and mineral samples and follow the journey from raw earth to the tools that helped fuel the American Revolution.

📅 Saturday, May 16, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM
📍 Connecticut Society of Genealogists Annual Meeting
Hilton Garden Inn Wallingford
1181 Barnes Road, Wallingford, CT 06492

🎤 “Geology, Decrees & Deposits: Connecticut Unrest Beyond the Thames”

James King—archaeologist, geologist, and historic mining expert—has studied Colonial mines in Connecticut for over 40 years, beginning with the Wallingford Copper Mine, the oldest commercial mine in America.

History you can see, touch, and experience—don’t miss it!
REGISTER: https://csginc.org/csg-annual-meeting/

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05/01/2026

🏡 What can land records reveal about your ancestors? More than you think.

Join us for our May Zoom Mini-Workshop:
“It’s in the Deed! – Using Land Records” with Edwin W. Strickland II
📅 May 7 | 7–8 PM EDT

Land Records are much more than the transfer of a piece of real estate. They can reveal neighbors, spouses, children, and in-laws. Included are eight case studies to illustrate.

✨ This workshop is a benefit of CSG membership and is available exclusively to members. We’d love to have you join us if you’re not already part of the CSG community.

💻 Join us on Zoom
🔗 Learn more and register: https://csginc.org/event/zoom-monthly-mini-workshop-more-than-metes-the-eye-using-land-records-with-edwin-w-strickland-ii/

04/29/2026

“Family Traditions Through Generations”

🌷 April is a season of traditions.

Whatever the ethnic, cultural, or faith-based celebrations you have been celebrating so far this spring, these moments all have meaning to your family story.

As genealogists, traditions can be clues:
• Recipes passed down
• Holiday locations
• Religious practices
• Family roles and customs

💬 What traditions have been passed down in your family?

04/27/2026

Stuck on a research problem? Let’s solve it together!

Join a May Zoom Research Help Session hosted by the Connecticut Society of Genealogists. The sessions are free and you do not need to be a CSG Member to sign up for a help session.

Bring your questions and get support from experienced genealogists who are ready to help you move forward.

🔗 See schedule: https://csginc.org/event/research-help-zoom-second-thursday/2026-05-14/

Have you heard about our Free Research Help Sessions via Zoom? CSG offers 45-minute help sessions with experienced researchers 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month (except for holidays) to help you with your research. Questions about brick walls, where to find sou...

04/24/2026

📷 Then & Now: Connecticut Through Time

Do you have an old photo of a Connecticut town, home, or ancestor?
Pair it with a modern version!

Below is Gad Lane Tavern, Suffield, Connecticut in 1921 and then in 2017.

Read more about the Tavern at Lost New England: https://lostnewengland.com/category/connecticut/suffield-connecticut/

💬 Drop your photos in the comments or tell us where your CT roots are.

04/23/2026

If you've been wanting a one-on-one in-person consultation to help you with your family research, our colleagues at the Connecticut Professional Genealogists Council, Inc. are holding one of their Ancestor Road Shows this Saturday, April 25 from 1 PM to 4:30 PM in Plymouth, CT. Consultations are free, but registration is required.

PLYMOUTH — Terryville Public Library, in partnership with the America250 — Plymouth, CT Committee, is offering a free “Ancestor’s Road Show.”

04/22/2026

🍞 Food is Family History

Cookbooks, handwritten recipes, and kitchen traditions can tell us so much about our ancestors.

💬 Do you have a family recipe that’s been passed down?

04/21/2026

📅 Register for our Annual Meeting on May 16th!
Hilton Garden Inn Wallingford
1181 Barnes Road, Wallingford, CT 06492

Join us for:
✨ “Geology, Decrees & Deposits: Connecticut Unrest Beyond the Thames” with James King
💡Short Business Meeting
🏆Fun Door Prizes
🤝 Connecting with fellow genealogists

🔗 Details & registration: https://csginc.org/event/in-person-csg-annual-meeting-with-james-king/

Connecticut Society of Genealogists Annual Meeting “Geology, Decrees & Deposits: Connecticut Unrest Beyond the Thames” with James King Saturday, May 16, 2026 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM $40 Per Person *Hilton Garden Inn Wallingford 1181 Barnes Road, Wallingford, CT 06492 Open to

04/18/2026

If you have Irish ancestors, the 1926 Irish Census is now live!

04/17/2026

📣Free Upcoming Zoom Program: "Rochambeau’s March Across Connecticut" with Bruce Clouette.

TOMORROW:Saturday, April 18 at 1:00 PM

Join us for a fascinating presentation with Bruce Clouette exploring Rochambeau’s march across Connecticut — a pivotal moment in the journey that led to the victory at Yorktown, ending the American Revolution.

💻 Live on Zoom
🔗 Register here:

Saturday, April 18, 2026 – 1:00 P.M. EST The Connecticut Society of Genealogists, Inc. presents "Rochambeau's March Across Connecticut" with Bruce Clouette Registration Information: This event will take place virtually on Zoom. The event is FREE, but registration is required. Please click on the Z...

04/16/2026

Check out the latest NERGC - New England Regional Genealogical Conference E-zine!

📣 **New NERGC E-zine Now Available!**

The April 2026 issue (E-zine 4) is here—and we’ve officially reached the **ONE-YEAR countdown to NERGC 2027 in Portland, Maine, April 14-17, 2027!** 🎉

📥 Read and download the full E-zine here:
https://nergc.org/e-zines/

✨ Inside this issue:

🔹 **Speaker Spotlight Begins**
Get a look at the first half of our sponsored-speaker lineup, which showcases the depth and diversity of genealogical expertise you can expect at NERGC 2027.

🔹 **Plan Your Portland Visit**
Start exploring what to see while you’re in town! The Hospitality Committee shares highlights like Portland’s iconic historic lighthouses and coastal views.

🔹 **Hotel Reservation Reminder**
Reservations for booking your stay at the Holiday Inn by the Bay open June 1, 2026.