Category Archives: Other Conferences & Events

Michael Lacopo will be in my neck of the woods this October for Tazewell County (IL) Genealogical & Historical Society’s annual “Harvest Time for Genealogists” one-day conference.  And by my neck of the woods, I mean, like, up the road from me…nice!  The event will take place on October 4, 2014, from 9 AM until 3 PM at the TCGHS library, located at 719 N. 11th Street in Pekin, Illinois.  Michael is back for a second year and will present the following lectures: Using Tax Records for Genealogical Problem Solving […]

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The annual conference of the Fox Valley Genealogical Society (FVGS) will be held Saturday, September 27, 2014 in Naperville, Illinois.  Lisa Louise Cooke is the featured speaker and will present the following lectures: How to Reopen and Work a Genealogical Cold Case Ultimate Google Search Strategies and Tips Get the Scoop on Your Ancestors with Newspapers Genealogy on the Go With the iPad and Tablets Registration is $35 for FVGS members, $40 for non-members, and $45 for everyone after September 12.  A continental breakfast and lunch are included in the […]

March 28, 2014, marks the 150th anniversary of the Charleston Riot that took place in this Illinois town during the Civil War.  To commemorate and share the history of the Riot, a three-day event has been put together for March 28-30, 2014, in Charleston.  The event is free, with the exception of the Saturday dinner, where tickets are $30 (I heard about a week ago they were close to selling out).  There are a variety of activities planned over the three-day period.  The dinner on Saturday night will feature noted […]

There’s still time to register for the DuPage County Genealogical Society’s 2014 conference, which takes place on Saturday, February 15, 2014, at the Hilton Garden Inn in St. Charles, Illinois.  With sixteen lectures to choose from, including sessions aimed at beginners, there’s something for everyone.  Speakers for this year include: Debra Mieszala Paul Milner Marsha Peterson-Maass Steve Szabados Registration is $45 for members and $55 for non-members (after February 3, it’s $60 for everyone). Visit the DCGS website for additional details or to register. P.S.  If I didn’t have a […]

The Computer Assisted Genealogy Group Northern Illinois is holding its first all-day conference, GeneaQuest, on May 17, 2014, at Elgin Community College in Elgin, Illinois.  According to their website, “GeneaQuest 2014 is a full day of genealogy education, highlighting genealogy technology of the future.” Sessions include the following: Genetic Genealogy Genealogy Apps / Google Tools Flip-Pal and Picasa Family Tree Maker / Ancestry.com Keynote speaker, Thomas MacEntee, will present the morning keynote, a lunchtime program, and a closing session. Registration is $50 for members and $60 for non-members before April […]

I received the following press release today from Hack Genealogy and thought I’d pass it along to my readers.  Genealogy Writing Boot Camp – November 23, 2013 Lisa Alzo and Thomas MacEntee Pool Their TalentsIn Offering a Unique Online Educational Event 14 November 2013 – Chicago, IL. Do you want to write your family history in a compelling format to share with family and friends, but having trouble getting started? Perhaps you need inspiration as to format or you just want to build your writing skills. And what’s up with […]

Maureen Taylor, a.k.a. The Photo Detective, is the featured speaker at the Fox Valley Genealogical Society (FVGS) annual conference, which will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2013 in Naperville, Illinois.  Maureen will present the following lectures: Identifying and Dating Family Photographs Preserving Family Photographs – 1839 to the Present Reading Genealogical and Immigrant Clues in 19th Century Photographs Kodak Moments and Technicolor Dreams: 20th Century Photos and Films in the Family Archive