Only 6 more days to buy your tickets! PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS through May 24th! SCAN THE QR CODE or CLICK HERE to PURCHASE TICKETIf you need help purchasing a ticket or have questions, please call the library at 253-863-1806, Mon-Sat 10am to 4pm As we celebrate the history of our great country and help raise critical funds for the library, come meet Vern Frykholm portraying George Washington who served as the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), leading the colonies to independence from Great Britain. You don’t want to miss it! We look forward to seeing you there! |
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Category Archives: Society News
Heritage Quest Research Library Find Irish Births and Naturalizations in American Records
Explore the Exceptional Genealogy Classes at HQRL! Join us online via Zoom or in person at HQRL and connect with fellow genealogy enthusiasts who share your curiosity and drive—together, we can explore the fascinating world of family history! JOIN US for our next class on May 21, 2026! Don’t miss out, sign up today! Click Here to See All of Our 2026 Classes! Visit our blog for great tips & hints exploring your family story! HQRL.com / Classes & Events / Contact |
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Tri-City Genealogical Society Repatriation of MIA/KIA using DNA
Please join us for Tri-City Genealogical Society’s General meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13th. The presentation will be at the Richland FamilySearch Center located at 1314A Goethals Dr. Entrance is down the ramp from the parking lot north of Dairy Queen. The presentation will also be on Zoom so you can join in from your home. See below for the Zoom link for the May presentation.
And, on May 13th, longtime TCGS member and TCGS Librarian, Sandra Meacham Floberg, will discuss “Repatriation of MIA/KIA using DNA.”
On June 10th, another longtime TCGS member, Margie Beldin, will be speaking on “Power-Up Your Research: FamilySearch Tools, Tips and 3rd Party Connections”
Thank you to everyone who has already joined TCGS for 2026. For those who would like to join, the online application can be found at https://tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/q/join/join_renew/ and a printable application can be found at https://tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/q/wp-content/uploads/2023TCGSBrochure.pdf .
Topic: Tri-City Genealogical Society May 13 General Meeting
Time: May 13, 2026 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 870 3152 7594
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Wenatchee Area Genealogical Society Cousin Baiting

Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society Monthly Education Meeting May 26

Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society Monthly Educational Meeting
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, starting at 6:00 pm
This month Tim Ward will be presenting “You’ve Opened the Boxes, Now What? – How to Preserve and Share your Family History” This presentation covers the steps and tools for digitizing your inherited family history items, storing and sharing your family history items. There is a multipage hand out that goes with the presentation.
This month’s meeting will be Zoom Only until we can find a new physical location to meet in person.
Attend virtually via Zoom:
Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.
Monthly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZIqduGpqjgsHtBNs9zc8CGna6R-KHlcz5so/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGuqToiG9CWth2DRpwAB4j4WevwiHZdgrd_sgy8GSMLQST4N7Rwf5lXHNvK
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 867 1814 3644
Passcode: 630507
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Lower Columbia Genealogical Society Preserving and Dating Photographs
Maggie Cogswell
Washington State Archivist

Her topic is
Preserving and Dating Photographs
The speaker at the Lower Columbia Genealogical Society’s May 14th, 2026 zoom meeting will be Maggie Cogswell. Her topic is Preserving and Dating Photographs
Virtual meeting doors will open at 9:30 am
Speaker’s program will begin at 10:00 am
The public is invited to attend.
Please consider joining our society for $20/yr.
For a link to join the meeting or to join the society contact lcgsgen@yahoo.com 24hrs prior to the event
Stillaquamish Valley Genealogical Society Annual Meeting, Potluck & Silent Auction

Stillaquamish Valley Genealogical Society
Annual Meeting, Potluck & Silent Auction
Tuesday, May 12th
Potluck starts at Noon
SVGS Library
6111 188 PL NE
Arlington, WA
The Stillaguamish Valley Genealogical Society will hold a Potluck prior to our Annual Meeting (includes Election of Officers), and Silent Auction.
Everyone is welcome!
The money raised from the silent auction will be applied to the operating expenses of our society. We have a lot of great items to bid on! The society does not have the ability to take credit cards so be sure to bring your checkbook.
What to bring for the Potluck? (maybe from an old family recipe)
If possible, we would like you to bring an item based on the following parameters.
If your last name begins with:
A to I Dessert
J to R Salad/Side Dish
S to Z Main Course
Another option that anyone may choose is to bring is an Appetizer or Beverage.
Immediately following the Potluck, at approximately 1PM the SVGS Annual Meeting will begin. Members please stay and vote on the upcoming 2026-2027 budget, the Election of Officers and announcement of winners of the fund-raising Silent Auction.
For more information visit stillygen.org
Kootenai County Genealogical Society Census Records The Next Step

Whatcom Genealogical Society Technology and Methodology Help Session

Heritage Quest Research Library Beginning Your Family History
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PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS through May 24th! SCAN THE QR CODE or
As we celebrate the history of our great country and help raise critical funds for the library, come meet Vern Frykholm portraying George Washington who served as the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), leading the colonies to independence from Great Britain. You don’t want to miss it! We look forward to seeing you there!
Explore the Exceptional Genealogy Classes at HQRL! Join us online via Zoom or in person at HQRL and connect with fellow genealogy enthusiasts who share your curiosity and drive—together, we can explore the fascinating world of family history!
