Category Archives: Events

I received the following press release from FGS this morning.  With the 2015 FGS Conference right around the corner, they are looking for people to help spread the word.  The FGS Ambassador program was started in 2013 for the conference in Ft. Wayne.  Bloggers, social media gurus, writers, and the like are invited to become ambassadors (benefits are listed below).  You do not have to have a blog or plan to attend the conference to participate.  I participated in 2013, but with my chaotic life over the last several months, […]

Weekly column sharing genealogy-related things that I’ve found, such as new blogs, interesting posts/articles, useful websites and resources, and of course upcoming webinars.

This morning I received the following press release, announcing the formation of Virtual Institute of Genealogical Research (VIGR).  I think it’s a really interesting concept, with some great benefits.  First, you don’t have to travel—all the courses are offered online.  Second, for a reasonable price, you get to attend four 90-minute sessions online AND you get the digital video recording and the syllabus.  And finally, unlike traditional genealogical institutes, where you only get to work on one topic for the week, VIGR offers various courses at different times throughout the […]

Weekly column sharing genealogy-related things that I’ve found, such as new blogs, interesting posts/articles, useful websites and resources, and of course upcoming webinars.

Just received news that registration is now open for the 2015 FGS Conference.  Yes, you read that correctly…see, next year, the conference will be held in February instead of the usual  late summer timeframe.  See details in the press release below.

Weekly column sharing genealogy-related things that I’ve found, such as new blogs, interesting posts/articles, useful websites and resources, and of course upcoming webinars.

Weekly column sharing genealogy-related things that I’ve found.

Weekly column sharing genealogy-related things that I’ve found.