Here is the information for the first six of our Winter 2026 virtual classes
Happy New Year!
Kenneth V. Peterson
Education Coordinator
Fiske Genealogical Library
Wednesday, January 7
10:00 am to 11:15 am Pacific Time – Fiske Genealogical Library, Seattle (Virtual Class)
Travel Your Tree: Walking in Your Ancestors’ Footsteps
Presented by Lisa Vogele
For links to join the meeting and get class notes, select https://fiskelibrary.org
Explore the world of family history travel beyond the confines of television shows like
Finding Your Roots. Discover how you can personally trace your ancestors’ paths,
whether it’s visiting battlefields where your forebears fought, exploring ancestral
villages, or connecting with distant relatives. Join us to uncover expert tips for
planning your journey and forging meaningful connections along the way.
Wednesday, January 14
10:00 am to 11:15 am Pacific Time – Fiske Genealogical Library, Seattle (Virtual Class)
How to Leave Your Genealogy
Presented by Lisa S. Gorell
For links to join the meeting and get class notes, select https://fiskelibrary.org
What will happen to all your genealogy research, both in paper form or as digital files, when you pass on? You might have a relative that will continue the research, or you might be able to donate it to a library or an historical society. Now is the time to make a plan to increase the chance that your work is saved for future generations.
Wednesday, January 21
10:00 am to 11:15 am Pacific Time – Fiske Genealogical Library, Seattle (Virtual Class)
Organizing for Genealogy
Presented by Susan McKee
For links to join the meeting and get class notes, select https://fiskelibrary.org
Successful organization starts with organizing ourselves. Over the course of four sessions we will look at why and how we research, building the foundation of an effective personal organizational system. Questions about who, what, where, and when we research clarify how best to apply our time, energy, and resources. This enables us to create and maintain a system of organization that best supports our needs as we engage in genealogical research.
Wednesday, January 28
10:00 am to 11:15 am Pacific Time – Fiske Genealogical Library, Seattle (Virtual Class)
AI for Genealogy Research – Best Practices
Presented by Claire Smith
For links to join the meeting and get class notes, select https://fiskelibrary.org
Find out how to use powerful new AI tools to work more effectively on your genealogy research without compromising the quality of your work. Learn how to use AI for cross-document querying, indexing, and analysis, translating / transcribing documents, enhancing images and photos, and more.
Wednesday, February 4
10:00 am to 11:15 am Pacific Time – Fiske Genealogical Library, Seattle (Virtual Class)
Where Does This Go? Organizing Your Genealogy Gems
Presented by Sara Cochran
For links to join the meeting and get class notes, select https://fiskelibrary.org
Whether you’re just starting to climb the family tree or you’re an experienced researcher, come learn practical tips to organize your genealogy treasures and create an easy-to-maintain system that lasts!
Wednesday, February 11
10:00 am to 11:15 am Pacific Time – Fiske Genealogical Library, Seattle (Virtual Class)
Browsing & Clustering with MyHeritage DNA Tools
Presented by Beth Swartz
For links to join the meeting and get class notes, select https://fiskelibrary.org
Examine how the DNA Tools in MyHeritage currently work, in preparation for the new features coming in RootsTech 2026.