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If you would like your upcoming genealogy-related event listed in this calendar, please e-mail the title of the event, date(s), start and end times, names of speakers, location, sponsoring organization name, contact information, and an URL to link to for more information (if available), to wsgs@wsgs.org. Please see the bottom of the calendar listing for other Society Calendar Links
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WSGS members can register for genealogical classes and workshops offered by the Wisconsin Historical Society at WHS member prices! Just indicate on your registration form that you are a WSGS member. 
April 2012
April 23Polk County Genealogical Society presents Russ Hanson speaking on the Internet with hands on help. Begins at 2:00 at the Luck Historical Museum Main Street in Luck. April 25Waukesha County Genealogical Society, Eric D. Vanden Heuvel from the Waukesha County Museum will be presenting Local Resources for Genealogy. Brief business meeting at 6:45 p.m. with presentation beginning at 7 p.m. St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 300 Carroll St, Waukesha.April 27-28
2012 Wisconsin State Genealogical Society Gene-A-Rama, You're Invited to the Social (Media)! at the Hyatt Hotel and KI Convention Center, Green Bay, Wisconsin. The featured speaker will be Thomas MacEntee of High Definition Genealogy and Geneabloggers.com.
April 27-28
Central and Eastern European Genealogy Conference, sponsored by The Minnesota Genealogical Society, The Czechoslovak Genealogical Society International, The Germanic Genealogy Society, The Polish Genealogical Society of Minnesota, The Pommern Regional Group of Minnesota, and The Romanian Interest Group. Featured speaker: John Philip Colletta. Inver Hills Community College, Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota.
2012 Wisconsin State Genealogical Society Gene-A-Rama, You're Invited to the Social (Media)! at the Hyatt Hotel and KI Convention Center, Green Bay, Wisconsin. The featured speaker will be Thomas MacEntee of High Definition Genealogy and Geneabloggers.com.
April 27-28
Central and Eastern European Genealogy Conference, sponsored by The Minnesota Genealogical Society, The Czechoslovak Genealogical Society International, The Germanic Genealogy Society, The Polish Genealogical Society of Minnesota, The Pommern Regional Group of Minnesota, and The Romanian Interest Group. Featured speaker: John Philip Colletta. Inver Hills Community College, Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota.
May 1
Walworth County Genealogical Society - The 1940 Census-Newly Released and How To Use It presented by Marshall Wren. 1:00 p.m.
May 1
Northern Waters Genealogical Society - Norwegian and Danish Genealogical Research presented by Judy Groh. At Boulder Junction Library from 7:00-9:00.
May 3
Blue Hills Genealogical Society-Barron County, Inc. will hold its second FREE Beginners Genealogy Class. This is a two night event, held on the first Thursday of two consecutive months (May & June). It is FREE to members and non-members of BHGS. Class begins promptly at 4:30 pm at the Society Research Room, Room #130, Barron County Office Complex, 410 East LaSalle St., Barron, WI. Entrance to the building for this class is by the back door in the parking lot area by buzzing doorbell on the door frame. Registration is required for this limited seating class by calling Denise at 715-458-4165 or emailing to dervasti14@gmail.com.
May 3
Dane County Area Genealogical Society - Speaker TBA. Meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (chapel), 4505 Regent St., Madison.
May 5
Wisconsin Historical Society-Library Archives- Genealogy: Organizing Your Research by Rick Pifer, Director of Public Services, Wisconsin Historical Society. This workshop will help you organize your genealogical research and analyze what you have collected so you can get more stories out of it. 728 State Street, Memorial Library Room 126 in Madison, WI. See site for registration info.
May 8
Marathon County Genealogical Society - Meeting begins at 6:30 at the Marathon County Historical Society, 410 McIndoe Street, Wausau.
May 8
Heart O'Wisconsin Genealogical Society- meeting at 6:30 pm at McMillan Memorial Library in Wisconsin Rapids. Phil Brown of the South Wood County Historical Society has agreed to provide his bus tour to take members on a tour of Grand Rapids and Centralia. More info to come!
May 8
Grant County Genealogical Society, Program to be announced but held at 7pm at the Senior Citizen Center 55 S Court, Platteville.
May 9-12
National Genealogical Society 2012 Family History Conference, Cincinnati, Ohio.
May 10
Taylor County Genealogical Society, Meeting, in the large conference room of the Francis L. Simek Memorial Library, Medford, WI at 7:00 p.m. Annual Meeting--Election of Officers.
May 12
Wisconsin Historical Society-Library Archives- Genealogy: Writing Your Family History by Lori Bessler, Reference Librarian, Wisconsin Historical Society. This class will show you ways to present your family history. 728 State Street, Memorial Library Room 126 in Madison, WI. See site for registration info.
May 12
Genealogical Research Society of Eau Claire presents Judy Gilles & Rusty. Meeting held at the Chippewa Valley Museum Library.
Genealogical Research Society of Eau Claire presents Judy Gilles & Rusty. Meeting held at the Chippewa Valley Museum Library.
May 14
Langlade County Genealogical Society - There will be a Native American speaker. Topic to be announced. 6:00 p.m. Langlade County Historical Society Museum.
May 14
Blue Hills Genealogical Society-Barron County, Inc. will hold their regular monthly meeting at the Barron County Office Complex, 410 East LaSalle, Barron Wisconsin. The meeting takes place in the second floor Conference room, with Hospitality at 6pm, a short business meeting and announcements at 6:30 pm and the program for the evening at 7 pm. Entrance to the building for the meeting is the front door at the corner of 4th and LaSalle Streets. The May program will be Planning a Genealogy Research Trip and Attending a Norwegian Stevne. The program will be presented cooperatively by Denise Ervasti, President of BHGS & WSGS Northwest District Rep. with Robert Fossum, Tronderlag of America President and member of BHGS.
May 18
Wisconsin Historical Society-Library Archives- Genealogy: Cemetery Monuments Restoration by Jason Church, National Center for Preservation, Technology and Training and Chip Brown, Wisconsin Historical Society. One day workshop will focus on cemetery documentation, condition assessment, master plans and proper cleaning techniques. This trainings is targeted to the nonprofessional, such as church sextons, genealogists, local historians and family members. class will show you ways to present your family history. Horticulture Hall 330 Broad St and Pioneer Cemetery Lake Geneva, WI. See site for registration info.
May 19
BIGWILL, Michael John Neill will present "Courting Your English Ancestors". For more information please see their website at www.bigwill.org. Preregistration before May 10 requested. This event will be held at the Richmond-Burton Community High School NOT the Community Church. This event is from 8:30-3:30.
May 23
Waukesha County Genealogical Society, George Findlen, CG, will present Crossing the Border: How to Track an Ancestor into Quebec from the Upper Midwest. Brief business meeting at 6:45 p.m. with presentation beginning at 7 p.m. St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 300 Carroll St., Waukesha.
May 26
Lower Genealogical & Historical Research Center, tour Larry Larson's Ice House. Social hour at 9 a.m. with the program to begin at 9:30 a.m. Meet in The Meeting Room of Century Hall, Wauzeka.
May 28
Polk County Genealogical Society, presents Field trip to Minnesota Genealogy Society House on Concord Street in South St. Paul, MN. Carpooling will be available.
Polk County Genealogical Society, presents Field trip to Minnesota Genealogy Society House on Concord Street in South St. Paul, MN. Carpooling will be available.
June 2012
June 2
Wisconsin Historical Society-Library Archives- Genealogy: Military Records by Jim Hansen, Reference Librarian, Wisconsin Historical Society. Come to this class to learn how to research your veteran's experience in the military. 728 State Street, Memorial Library Room 126 in Madison, WI. See site for registration info.
June 2
Northern Waters Genealogical Society - The Joy of Swedish Research presented by Kathy Meade. At Boulder Junction Community Center from 10:00-2:00.
June 7
Blue Hills Genealogical Society-Barron County, Inc. - Will hold the second part of its Beginners Class..This is a two night event, held on the first Thursday of two consecutive months (May & June). It is FREE to members and non-members of BHGS. Class begins promptly at 4:30 pm at the Society Research Room, Room #130, Barron County Office Complex, 410 East LaSalle St., Barron, WI. Entrance to the building for this class is by the back door in the parking lot area by buzzing doorbell on the door frame. Registration is required for this limited seating class.
June 7
Dane County Area Genealogical Society - Speaker TBA. Meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (chapel), 4505 Regent St., Madison.
June 9
Wisconsin Historical Society-Library Archives- Genealogy: Ancestry.com by Lori Bessler, Reference Librarian, Wisconsin Historical Society. This is a computer lab, and you will have hand-on experience with Ancestry.com. 728 State Street, Memorial Library Room 231 in Madison, WI. See site for registration info.
June 10-15
Institute of Genealogy & Historical Research (IGHR), Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama.
June 11
Langlade County Genealogical Society - Kris Beisser Matthies, Certified Genealogist, Green Bay. Topic to be announced. Nominating Committee shall be appointed (3 members) 6 p.m. at the Langlade County Historical Society Museum.
June 11
Blue Hills Genealogical Society-Barron County, Inc. will hold its regular monthly meeting. The Society will not be meeting at its regular location for this meeting. As a group, the Society volunteers will be again working out in a cemetery to photograph and abstract the information from tombstones as a preservation project for the county. The cemetery for this night and will be St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, on county Road SS/Main Street, in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. Come in outdoors clothing. We need people with digital cameras to help with this project. This could be the last night in this cemetery and it will then be ready for the final creation. Watch the society webpages for details. Alternative program (because of weather will be announced.
June 12
Marathon County Genealogical Society - Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Marathon County Historical Society, 410 McIndoe Street, Wausau.
June 14 & 15
Blue Hills Genealogical Society-Barron County, Inc. will be holding its Second Annual Thrift and Plant Sale. The Sale will be held at the Turtle Lake pavilion, on Highway 8, in Turtle Lake, Wisconsin. This is the one major Fund Raiser per year, that the Society has implemented to support its goals and mission. Watch for details on the society web pages.
June 30
Wisconsin Historical Society-Library Archives- Genealogy: Ancestry.com by Lori Bessler, Reference Librarian, Wisconsin Historical Society. This is a computer lab, and you will have hand-on experience with Ancestry.com. 728 State Street, Memorial Library Room 231 in Madison, WI. See site for registration info.
June 2
Wisconsin Historical Society-Library Archives- Genealogy: Military Records by Jim Hansen, Reference Librarian, Wisconsin Historical Society. Come to this class to learn how to research your veteran's experience in the military. 728 State Street, Memorial Library Room 126 in Madison, WI. See site for registration info.
June 2
Northern Waters Genealogical Society - The Joy of Swedish Research presented by Kathy Meade. At Boulder Junction Community Center from 10:00-2:00.
June 7
Blue Hills Genealogical Society-Barron County, Inc. - Will hold the second part of its Beginners Class..This is a two night event, held on the first Thursday of two consecutive months (May & June). It is FREE to members and non-members of BHGS. Class begins promptly at 4:30 pm at the Society Research Room, Room #130, Barron County Office Complex, 410 East LaSalle St., Barron, WI. Entrance to the building for this class is by the back door in the parking lot area by buzzing doorbell on the door frame. Registration is required for this limited seating class.
June 7
Dane County Area Genealogical Society - Speaker TBA. Meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (chapel), 4505 Regent St., Madison.
June 9
Wisconsin Historical Society-Library Archives- Genealogy: Ancestry.com by Lori Bessler, Reference Librarian, Wisconsin Historical Society. This is a computer lab, and you will have hand-on experience with Ancestry.com. 728 State Street, Memorial Library Room 231 in Madison, WI. See site for registration info.
June 10-15
Institute of Genealogy & Historical Research (IGHR), Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama.
June 11
Langlade County Genealogical Society - Kris Beisser Matthies, Certified Genealogist, Green Bay. Topic to be announced. Nominating Committee shall be appointed (3 members) 6 p.m. at the Langlade County Historical Society Museum.
June 11
Blue Hills Genealogical Society-Barron County, Inc. will hold its regular monthly meeting. The Society will not be meeting at its regular location for this meeting. As a group, the Society volunteers will be again working out in a cemetery to photograph and abstract the information from tombstones as a preservation project for the county. The cemetery for this night and will be St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, on county Road SS/Main Street, in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. Come in outdoors clothing. We need people with digital cameras to help with this project. This could be the last night in this cemetery and it will then be ready for the final creation. Watch the society webpages for details. Alternative program (because of weather will be announced.
June 12
Marathon County Genealogical Society - Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Marathon County Historical Society, 410 McIndoe Street, Wausau.
June 14 & 15
Blue Hills Genealogical Society-Barron County, Inc. will be holding its Second Annual Thrift and Plant Sale. The Sale will be held at the Turtle Lake pavilion, on Highway 8, in Turtle Lake, Wisconsin. This is the one major Fund Raiser per year, that the Society has implemented to support its goals and mission. Watch for details on the society web pages.
June 30
Wisconsin Historical Society-Library Archives- Genealogy: Ancestry.com by Lori Bessler, Reference Librarian, Wisconsin Historical Society. This is a computer lab, and you will have hand-on experience with Ancestry.com. 728 State Street, Memorial Library Room 231 in Madison, WI. See site for registration info.
July 2012
July 5
Dane County Area Genealogical Society - Speaker TBA. Meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (chapel), 4505 Regent St., Madison.
July 7
Northern Waters Genealogical Society - Polish Genealogy Where to Start? presented by Steve Szabados. Isle Community Center from 10:00-2:00.
July 9
Blue Hills Genealogical Society-Barron County, Inc. will hold their regular monthly meeting at the Barron County Office Complex, 410 East LaSalle, Barron Wisconsin. The meeting takes place in the second floor Conference room, with Hospitality at 6pm, a short business meeting and announcements at 6:30 pm and the program for the evening at 7 pm. Entrance to the building for the meeting is the front door at the corner of 4th and LaSalle Streets. Tonights program will be an exploration into Google Tools from the first chapters of the book by Lisa Louise Cooke, Google Toolbox. It will be presented by BHGS Society Secretary Linda Barta. We encourage attendees to bring their laptops to participate in a hands-on exploration of many Google tools that could enhance their genealogy.
July 11
Langlade County Genealogical Society - Cemetery and Potluck Picnic. Nominating Committee shall present a slate of officers. 6 p.m. at the Langlade County Historical Society.
July 20-21, 2012
Midwestern Roots 2012: Family History and Genealogy Conference, Indiana Historical Society, Indianapolis, IN. Featured speakers include Dick Eastman, Shamele Jordon, J. Mark Lowe, Dan Poffenberger, Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak, D. Joshua Taylor, Patricia Van Skaik, and Curt Witcher.
July 21
BIGWILL, The Family History Center Portal presented by Maureen Brady. The Community Church, 5714 Broadway St Richmond, IL. 10 a.m. until Noon.
July 22-27
Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh (GRIPitt), La Roche College, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
July 28
Lower Genealogical & Historical Research Center, Field trip to Cunningham Museum in Lancaster. Social hour at 9 a.m. with the program to begin at 9:30 a.m. Meet in The Meeting Room of Century Hall, Wauzeka.
July 31
2012 Family History and Genealogy Conference, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah.
July 5
Dane County Area Genealogical Society - Speaker TBA. Meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (chapel), 4505 Regent St., Madison.
July 7
Northern Waters Genealogical Society - Polish Genealogy Where to Start? presented by Steve Szabados. Isle Community Center from 10:00-2:00.
July 9
Blue Hills Genealogical Society-Barron County, Inc. will hold their regular monthly meeting at the Barron County Office Complex, 410 East LaSalle, Barron Wisconsin. The meeting takes place in the second floor Conference room, with Hospitality at 6pm, a short business meeting and announcements at 6:30 pm and the program for the evening at 7 pm. Entrance to the building for the meeting is the front door at the corner of 4th and LaSalle Streets. Tonights program will be an exploration into Google Tools from the first chapters of the book by Lisa Louise Cooke, Google Toolbox. It will be presented by BHGS Society Secretary Linda Barta. We encourage attendees to bring their laptops to participate in a hands-on exploration of many Google tools that could enhance their genealogy.
July 11
Langlade County Genealogical Society - Cemetery and Potluck Picnic. Nominating Committee shall present a slate of officers. 6 p.m. at the Langlade County Historical Society.
July 20-21, 2012
Midwestern Roots 2012: Family History and Genealogy Conference, Indiana Historical Society, Indianapolis, IN. Featured speakers include Dick Eastman, Shamele Jordon, J. Mark Lowe, Dan Poffenberger, Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak, D. Joshua Taylor, Patricia Van Skaik, and Curt Witcher.
July 21
BIGWILL, The Family History Center Portal presented by Maureen Brady. The Community Church, 5714 Broadway St Richmond, IL. 10 a.m. until Noon.
July 22-27
Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh (GRIPitt), La Roche College, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
July 28
Lower Genealogical & Historical Research Center, Field trip to Cunningham Museum in Lancaster. Social hour at 9 a.m. with the program to begin at 9:30 a.m. Meet in The Meeting Room of Century Hall, Wauzeka.
July 31
2012 Family History and Genealogy Conference, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah.
August 2012
August 1-3
2012 Family History and Genealogy Conference, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah.
August 2
Dane County Area Genealogical Society - Speaker TBA. Meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (chapel), 4505 Regent St., Madison.
August 8
Langlade County Genealogical Society - Annual Meeting & election of officers. New officers take over after meeting. 6 p.m. Langlade County Historical Society Museum.
August 30-September 1
Federation of Genealogical Societies Conference, Birmingham, Alabama.
June 9-14
Institute of Genealogy & Historical Research (IGHR), Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama.
August 1-3
2012 Family History and Genealogy Conference, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah.
August 2
Dane County Area Genealogical Society - Speaker TBA. Meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (chapel), 4505 Regent St., Madison.
August 8
Langlade County Genealogical Society - Annual Meeting & election of officers. New officers take over after meeting. 6 p.m. Langlade County Historical Society Museum.
August 30-September 1
Federation of Genealogical Societies Conference, Birmingham, Alabama.
September 2012
September 10
Blue Hills Genealogical Society-Barron County, Inc. will hold their regular monthly meeting at the Barron County Office Complex, 410 East LaSalle, Barron Wisconsin. The meeting takes place in the second floor Conference room, with Hospitality at 6 pm, a short business meeting and announcements at 6:30 pm and the program for the evening at 7 pm. Entrance to the building for the meeting is the front door at the corner of 4th and LaSalle Streets in Barron. This nights progam will be presented by Greg Kochen, the Archivist of the UWEC Area Research Center of the Wisconsin Historical Society. His presentation is titled "Getting the Most from the WHS & the ARC's: Using ArCat. We encourage people to bring their laptops and get hands on experience in using this extensive resource.
September 27-October 6
Vernon County Historical Society Bus Trip to Salt Lake City, Utah, Bus leaves Viroqua, WI on September 27 at approximately 7 AM and returns to Viroqua at approximately 7 PM on October 6. Cost will be determined by room occupancy: Quad rooms--$915 per person; Triple rooms--$1005; Double rooms--$1145; Single rooms--$1644. Price includes bus, room in Salt Lake City, meals on the road and first evening dinner in Salt Lake City. Free Mormon Tabernacle Choir performance Sunday morning. Reservations due to bus company--$100 deposit by July 27; final payment by August 16. For more information, call Barbara Nelson at 608-637-3452 or e-mail mbnelson@mwt.net.
October 2012
October 5-6
Minnesota Genealogical Society North Star Genealogy Conference, “New Approaches and Old Sources,” featuring D. Joshua Taylor, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota.
October 8
Blue Hills Genealogical Society-Barron County, Inc.will hold its Annual Appreciation & Awards Banquet. Members and their guests, by invitation only.
October 12-13
Got Ancestors? Western Michigan Genealogical Society Annual Seminar, Prince Conference Center, Grand Rapids, Michigan.
September 10
Blue Hills Genealogical Society-Barron County, Inc. will hold their regular monthly meeting at the Barron County Office Complex, 410 East LaSalle, Barron Wisconsin. The meeting takes place in the second floor Conference room, with Hospitality at 6 pm, a short business meeting and announcements at 6:30 pm and the program for the evening at 7 pm. Entrance to the building for the meeting is the front door at the corner of 4th and LaSalle Streets in Barron. This nights progam will be presented by Greg Kochen, the Archivist of the UWEC Area Research Center of the Wisconsin Historical Society. His presentation is titled "Getting the Most from the WHS & the ARC's: Using ArCat. We encourage people to bring their laptops and get hands on experience in using this extensive resource.
September 27-October 6
Vernon County Historical Society Bus Trip to Salt Lake City, Utah, Bus leaves Viroqua, WI on September 27 at approximately 7 AM and returns to Viroqua at approximately 7 PM on October 6. Cost will be determined by room occupancy: Quad rooms--$915 per person; Triple rooms--$1005; Double rooms--$1145; Single rooms--$1644. Price includes bus, room in Salt Lake City, meals on the road and first evening dinner in Salt Lake City. Free Mormon Tabernacle Choir performance Sunday morning. Reservations due to bus company--$100 deposit by July 27; final payment by August 16. For more information, call Barbara Nelson at 608-637-3452 or e-mail mbnelson@mwt.net.
October 5-6
Minnesota Genealogical Society North Star Genealogy Conference, “New Approaches and Old Sources,” featuring D. Joshua Taylor, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota.
October 8
Blue Hills Genealogical Society-Barron County, Inc.will hold its Annual Appreciation & Awards Banquet. Members and their guests, by invitation only.
October 12-13
Got Ancestors? Western Michigan Genealogical Society Annual Seminar, Prince Conference Center, Grand Rapids, Michigan.
May 2013
May 8-11
National Genealogical Society 2013 Family History Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada.
June 2013
May 8-11
National Genealogical Society 2013 Family History Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada.
June 9-14
Institute of Genealogy & Historical Research (IGHR), Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama.
August 2013
August 21-24
Federation of Genealogical Societies Conference, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
August 21-24
Federation of Genealogical Societies Conference, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
June 2014
June 8-13
Institute of Genealogy & Historical Research (IGHR), Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama.
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June 8-13
Institute of Genealogy & Historical Research (IGHR), Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama.
June 2015
June 14-19
Institute of Genealogy & Historical Research (IGHR), Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama.
June 14-19
Institute of Genealogy & Historical Research (IGHR), Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama.
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