Akron-Summit County Public Library - Main Library - Meeting Room 3
Interested in starting your own family tree journey? Join us for an introductory talk on how to get started in genealogy.
Saturday, February 21
FamilySearch - What a Wonderful Resource (Chapter Meetings)
10:30 am to 12:30 pm
FamilySearch Center - 106 E Howe Road, Tallmadge, OH 44278
We will spend the morning learning about FamilySearch, the website, as well as the wonderful resources available at our local FamilySearch Center at 106 E. Howe Road, Tallmadge, OH 44278.
Thursday, March 5 through Saturday, March 7
RootsTech 2026 (Special Event)
Salt Lake City, Utah and online at RootsTech.org
RootsTech 2026 early bird registration is open
RootsTech, hosted by FamilySearch, is the world's largest family history conference. It will be held March 5-7. Register now for the event, which is just $99 for a 3-day, in-person pass, or free online.
RootsTech.org
Saturday, March 21
Software for Your Family Tree (Chapter Meetings)
10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Akron-Summit County Public Library - Main Library - Special Collections
Join us as various members will talk about the different softwares available to keep track of the data we find on our families. The 3 main software titles will be discussed: Family Tree Maker, Legacy Family Tree, and RootsMagic. We will speak about 10-15 minutes about each program and then possibly break up into small groups for whichever program you use or may think about using.
Saturday, April 18
Chronicling America - A Newspaper Site for Everyone (Chapter Meetings)
10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Akron-Summit County Public Library - Main Library
Join us as Dana Palmer, CG (R) CGL joins us via Zoom. Using online search engines can be tricky! Learn some techniques to find your elusive ancestors in the newspapers on Chronicling America.
In-Person Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road, Sharonville, OH 45246-4002
Speakers include: Kelli Bergheimer, Sunny Jane Morton, Karynne Moses, and Dana Palmer!
OHIO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
Samuel D. Isaly Library, 611 State Route 97 West, Bellville, OH 44813-8813
Telephone 419-886-1903
https://www.ogs.org
Saturday, May 16
Cemetery Invasion (Chapter Meetings)
To Be Determined
Weather permitting we will get together at a local cemetery chosen by our Cemetery Chair. This was a successful event in 2024 and we are bringing it back! Time will be determined as well. We may meet earlier if a beautiful, sunny day.
Saturday, June 20
Cemetery Invasion - Day 2 (Chapter Meetings)
To Be Determined
Weather permitting we will get together at a local cemetery chosen by our Cemetery Chair. This was a successful event in 2024 and we are bringing it back! Time will be determined as well. We may meet earlier if a beautiful, sunny day.
This program could be outside in a cemetery or meeting at the library to work on the computer end of getting things completed. More information to come.
