Westchester County Genealogical Society

02/03/2026

02/03/2026

There is a charge:

This online course will provide a century-by-century look at the resources and research strategies that are essential to exploring your Massachusetts roots.

02/03/2026

https://www.ypl.org/event/genealogy-101-how-trace-your-roots-98552

In this workshop, participants will learn how to begin researching their ancestors. Presented by Dennis Richmond Jr, author of "He Spoke At My School".

02/03/2026

https://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/blog/essential-resources-african-american-research-nygb-website

Those researching African American families will want watch our webinars on this subject, and to read the numerous articles about it in The Record.

01/30/2026

Local friends, tomorrow (Saturday) the Yonkers Public Library is having a Genealogy Research Workshop at its Riverfront location. Several WCGS members will be in attendance. Hope to see you there! Registration is free.

The Daughters of the American Revolution and Sons of the American Revolution are committed to discovering and promoting the history of the African Americans, Native Americans and women who helped create our nation. Learn about Revolutionary resources, and about genealogy resources available through....

01/25/2026

Thanks to Ari Wilkins for making our first meeting of 2026 a success! Also thanks to Philomena for our group photo.

01/22/2026

We had a great January meeting, where we welcomed Ari Wilkins, FTxSGS, to hear her presentation regarding Enslavement in the North and Gradual Emancipation. It was a wonderful presentation! During the conversation afterward, the Debra Bruno book "A Hudson Valley Reckoning Discovering the Forgotten History of Slaveholding in my Dutch American Family" was mentioned. It turns out that our friends at the The New York Genealogical & Biographical Society - NYG&B are having a free talk on this on March 2! Registration details are available on their website.

Join us for a look at A Hudson Valley Reckoning: Discovering the Forgotten History of Slaveholding in My Dutch American Family.

01/19/2026

1 pm, January 31st at Riverfront Library in Yonkers:

The Daughters of the American Revolution and Sons of the American Revolution are committed to discovering and promoting the history of the African Americans, Native Americans and women who helped create our nation. Learn about Revolutionary resources, and about genealogy resources available through....

01/19/2026

3 pm January 31st:

Join RISEUP leaders Dr. Robert Baskerville and Harold McKoy, learn about using library resources to trace family histories, and uncover stories of Black civic leaders in early Westchester. Explore the legacy of John Edward "Grit" Bruce and the pioneering orgainzations he helped build, including the....

01/19/2026

https://www.ypl.org/event/african-american-genealogy-90413

Join RISEUP leaders Dr. Robert Baskerville and Harold McKoy, learn about using library resources to trace family histories, and uncover stories of Black civic leaders in early Westchester. Explore the legacy of John Edward "Grit" Bruce and the pioneering orgainzations he helped build, including the....

01/19/2026

https://www.ypl.org/event/hold-genealogy-program-finding-your-patriot-87701

The Daughters of the American Revolution and Sons of the American Revolution are committed to discovering and promoting the history of the African Americans, Native Americans and women who helped create our nation. Learn about Revolutionary resources, and about genealogy resources available through....