Farmington Genealogical Society

04/03/2025

Barbara J Brown Family History Seminar
Friday, May 9, 2025
4:20 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Session 4a. New Updates to Michiganology (hybrid)
There are many exciting changes on Michiganology! Archives of Michigan staff will highlight these updates and share information about future improvements coming this summer.
Session 4b. Behind-the-scenes tour of the Archives of Michigan (onsite only)
Are you curious about where records are kept in the archives? Join staff at the Archives of Michigan for a behind-the-scenes look of the archives and its holdings.
Every year the Archives of Michigan and the Michigan Genealogical Council host a seminar to promote family history awareness and teach genealogy research skills. The event is generously supported by the Abrams Foundation in loving memory of Barbara J. Brown. We are delighted to be hosting Kelvin L. Meyers, who will be joining us onsite in Lansing and via Zoom.
The Archives of Michigan is pleased to continue offering this flagship annual gathering as a hybrid event. In addition, the Archives of Michigan will offer the following additions to this year’s seminar:
A free pre-seminar session on military records on Friday, May 9 at 10 a.m. (for online access, please register separately).
A continental breakfast for onsite attendees on both Friday and Saturday at no additional charge.
Lunch for onsite attendees on both Friday and Saturday at no additional charge.
Extended research hours in the Archives of Michigan reading room.
Recordings of seminar sessions available to registrants for 30 days following the event.
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02/27/2025

The Polish Genealogical Society of Michigan's next webinar will be March 15. The topic is "Digitizing Michigan Probate Records - Wayne County and Beyond." This webinar is free and open to the public.

We would appreciate it if you would publicize this flyer to your members through your newsletter, website, page, and/or other means.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Thank you,
Mary Gryka Ammar
Corresponding Secretary, PGSM

02/24/2025

Join APG on 2 March for a FREE webinar about the importance of the U.S. National Archives in our profession, how congressional appropriations impact operations, and how YOU can effectively engage with legislators to support archival access; panelists will be Rebecca Koford, Gen-Fed Director & APG Advocacy Committee members Renée K. Carl & Rich Venezia. Open to all; registration required: https://bit.ly/4hPJXRg. This presentation is underwritten by Civil War Records

01/20/2025

Due to the extremely low temperatures, our meeting for Tuesday, 21 January 2025, has been cancelled. Stay warm. Stay Safe.

01/07/2025

📅 Did you know the Genealogy Center offers free virtual programs twice a week?! 🤯
Check our events calendar and sign up!

🌐 Explore your family history with us: https://www.acpl.lib.in.us/genealogy

11/07/2024

Registration is now open for the Michigan Genealogical Council 2024 Fall Family History Event, a one-day seminar co-sponsored by the Archives of Michigan and the Library of Michigan.

The featured speaker is genetic genealogist Angie Bush of Ancestry ProGenealogists in Salt Lake City. Her third presentation in the seminar is titled "Practical Applications and Case Studies."

Join us November 16 for this exciting session and more, either in-person at the Michigan Library and Historical Center or online from home! More information and registration available at https://mimgc.org

10/31/2024

Have you registered yet? Early bird registration discount ends November 2!

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