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Eastern Washington Genealogical Society Germans From Russia

by Charles Hansen

Germans From Russia

 Date: May 02, 2026

Time: 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM (Doors Open at 12:30)

Zoom link and Lecture handouts will be available on the website the day prior to the event. EWGSi.org

Please print your handouts at home.

  Location: The Hive (Door Code: 985426#)

Germans From Russia

Speaker: Richard Scheuerman

’WILL BE GLAD TO MEET’—The Germans from Russia-CIS Archives & Genealogical Records Project” • explores the origins of a remarkable historical records research project that took place in the wake of the Cold War. The effort, which began in 1990 and has continued in various forms ever since, involved building relationships of trust between members of the US-based American Historical Society of Germans from Russia and historians and archivists in the Soviet Union and later Russian Federation and Ukraine. • By 1994 the work had yielded approximately 10,000 pages of documents related to Germans from Russia family records, settlement, colonial development, and emigration to North and South America.

Cookies and Coffee

Raffles

$50/50$

  Free Table

Eastern Washington Genealogical Society America at 250 Spring Seminar

by Charles Hansen

Registration is required (see information below)

Scholarships are available

(more information about scholarships will be sent to you shortly)

Date: April 04, 2026

Time: 09:00 AM to 03:00 PM

      Location: South Side Senior and Community Center

 3151 E 27th Ave Spokane

DOORS OPEN AT 8:30 A.M.

David Allen Lambert- Friend or Foe?

• Nearly 250 years ago, America declared its independence from the British Empire, changing the course of history. While many took up the cause and supported revolution, others remained loyal to the British government—turning friends into foes and pitting neighbor against neighbor. • In this lecture, Chief Genealogist David Allen Lambert will discuss how to research your colonial ancestors and determine if—and how—they may have served the cause of the American Revolution.

Stan Wills- Flags, Uniforms & Weapons: The Making of a Revolution

This is a presentation you don’t want to miss!  Stan will have actual-in-person items to see and touch.

  Dolly Webb- The Rest of the Story: An Exploration of the Loyalist Perspective

A challenge to the traditional ‘traitor’ narrative by examining how Loyalists—driven by a sophisticated ideology of constitutional restraint and fear of mob rule—sought to preserve the benefits of the British Empire while navigating the chaos of a civil war. We will explore the diverse makeup of the Loyalist population, ranging from enslaved individuals seeking freedom to Native Americans protecting land claims, to demonstrate that loyalty to the Crown was often a  choice for survival . Then there were the Quakers and “fence sitters” caught in the middle of a revolution not of their choosing.

Registration is required

Please register on the EWGSi.org website

$40 (lunch included) for EWGS members

$50 (lunch included) for non-members

$20 for zoomers

Deadline to register is March 31st

. NO REFUNDS AFTER MARCH 31st

. IF you pay by check: Please include your email address so we can contact you and provide any handouts for this event.

Deadline if you pay by check is March 27th

. EWGS yearly Book Sale

Door Prizes

Quilt Raffle: Quilt created by EWGS members especially for America 250

  Other Freebies just for attendees.

Eastern Washington Genealogical Society Finding Irish Origins

by Charles Hansen

Please Join Us for 

Using U.S. Records to Find Irish Immigrant Origins

A presentation by Pamela Holland

Using U.S. Records to Find Irish Immigrant Origins

  Pam will help us with

• Discovering an Irish ancestor’s place of origin in Ireland is a much sought-after goal.

  • Successful research in Irish records first starts with thorough research in US records.

  • Learn what sources to examine, identify overlooked records,

and explore strategies to locate that elusive Irish location for your ancestor.

Date: Saturday March 07, 2026

Time: 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM

Location: The Hive 2904 E Sprague, Spokane, WA 99202 

Door Code: 985426#

Handouts and Zoom Link will be on the website the day prior to this event. EWGSi.org

DOORS OPEN AT 12:30 P.M.

Come Join Friends old and new.

Coffee   Cookies   Raffles   $50/50$   Free Table   

Please bring your book donations for the April Seminar Book Sale!

Eastern Washington Genealogical Society FamilySearch: Tools, Tricks, and Tech Connections

by Charles Hansen

Plug In to FamilySearch: Tools, Tricks, and Tech Connections

Presented by our very own: Margie Beldin

Plug In to FamilySearch: Tools, Tricks, and Tech Connections

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced researcher, you will learn new things today! 

Margie will discuss Family Search tools and explore FamilySearch features and activities that you may not be aware of. Printable charts and research helpers, as well as games and interactive activities that make family history fun. You’ll discover new ways to research, share your findings, and involve your relatives of all ages.  

Date: February 07, 2026

Time: 12:30 PM to 03:00 PM

Location: THE HIVE 2904 E Sprague Ave. Spokane, WA 99202

Zoom link and Program Handouts will be available on the website the day prior to the event. (EWGSi.org)

Raffles  

$50/50$ 

Coffee and Cookies 

Free Table

Please remember that EWGS Ways & Means is always accepting items for future

 Book Sales and Auctions, so bring them with you!

Eastern Washington Genealogical Society Annual Volunteer Appreciation

by Charles Hansen

Please come Celebrate Us! 

Cookies…Coffee…Friends!!!

(due to the increasing cost of venues and catering, this year’s appreciation meeting will be held at The Hive)

Date: January 03, 2026

Time: 01:00 PM to 03:00 (Doors open at 12:30)

Location: THE HIVE E. 2904 Sprague Spokane, WA 99202

Hive door code: 985426#

Zoom Link will be on the EWGSi.org website prior to the meeting

ANNUAL VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION

Please join us to recognize our hardworking volunteers!

Meet the new 2026 Board Members

 and Recognize the outgoing 2025 Board members 

Eastern Washington Genealogical Society Holiday Customs Around the World

by Charles Hansen

EWGS Holiday Customs Around the World

Date: December 6th, 2025

Time: 12:30-3:00

Location: The Hive (Door Code for the Hive: 985426#)

Zoom Link will be available on the website the day of the event. (EWGSi.org)

Our members will present the customs of: 

Kwanza, Jewish, Luxembourg, Germany, Belgium

Wear your best Holiday Outfit

Bring an unwrapped toy for the Toy Drive

You can still drop off toys by contacting:

Carol Anderson, Lynn Krogh, Lola McCreary, Jennilyn Weight

Bring a couple dozen cookies to share and bring your recipe too!

Your will head home with some delicious new recipes and treats.

Zip Locks will be provided by Dianne and her team.

Bring Cash for $50/50$ and for raffles

Be sure to bring some new items for the Genealogy Free Table 

Y’All Better Be Good Before our Special Guest Arrives!

Eastern Washington Genealogical Society Christmas Around the World

by Charles Hansen

Holiday Customs Around the World 

Date: December 06, 2025

Time: 12:30 PM to 03:00 PM

Location: The Hive (Door code for the Hive: 985426#)

Zoom Link will be available on the website the day of the event. (Ewgsi.org)

We will hear about the customs of: Luxembourg, Germany, Belgium, Kwanza, Jewish.

And there will be a visit from someone very special! 

Wear your Holiday Sweater, be it ugly or adorable.

Bring an unwrapped toy for the Toy Drive. 

Or you may contact one of the drop off sites to deliver.

Lola-East

Carol-South

Jennilyn-North

Lynn-West

Cookies, Cookies, Cookies (And Coffee Too)

  Please bring a couple dozen cookies to share, and be sure to bring the recipe

  You will be going home with cookies for sure!

Zip locks will be provided by our Hospitality Team 

Please remember some cash for $50/50$ and raffles.

Bring any items to add to Jeanne’s Genealogy Free Table

Eastern Washington Genealogical Society Siblings, Friends & Enemies Collateral Research

by Charles Hansen

Siblings, Friends & Enemies: Collateral Research

Presented by Pamela Bell Dallas

Pamela will teach us some proven techniques for successful collateral research.

Date: Saturday November 01, 2025

Time: 12:30 PM to 03:00 PM

Location: The Hive (Door Code: 985426#)  

Zoom link and Handouts for this presentation will be on the website the day prior.

 at EWGSi.org

Please print your handouts at home.  

Cookies and Coffee

Free Table

Raffles

$50/50$

Eastern Washington Genealogical Society October Civil War Seminar

by Charles Hansen

EWGS Fall Seminar: Civil War Research 

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!!  

There are many attendees already registered, so don’t miss out!  Go to the website to register now! 

$40 – MEMBERS (attending in person) $50 – NON-MEMBERS (attending in person) $20 – ZOOMERS

Date: October 04, 2025

Time: 09:00 AM to 03:00 PM (Doors open at 8:30)

Location: Southside Community Center – 3151 E 27th Ave, Spokane, WA 99223

 Hybrid-Zoom available for this event 

From Muster Rolls to Family Roles: 

Discovering Civil War Histories Researching Your Civil War Ancestor – by Craig R. Scott

    Oh Yes, I Went to the Front!: Women in the Civil War – by Melanie McComb   

Refugees, Claims, and Pardons: 

Reconciliation during the Reconstruction Era – by Michael L. Strauss

Handouts will be emailed to registered attendees 2-3 days PRIOR to the event. (please print your handouts at home)

In-Person Attendance includes:  lunch, snacks, dessert, coffee, tea, and possibly door prizes!

Deadline for mailing checks is SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 BY 5:00 P.M. 

NOTE:  IF YOU WISH TO REGISTER VIA WRITTEN CHECK: Write your check for the correct amount (see above),

MAIL TO: EWGS 9116 E SPRAGUE AVE., #438   SPOKANE VALLEY, WA 99206

Cancellation for this event AND TO RECEIVE A FULL REFUND deadline is SEPTEMBER 26TH BY 5:00 P.M.

Exciting new vendors

 Book sale of donated Civil War books and many others!

Free Table

If you feel that you cannot afford the tuition fee for this seminar, please apply for a scholarship.  

Sign in to EWGS as a member. Click on Events and Choose Scholarship Grant Forms.  

Eastern Washington Genealogical Society Diseases Our Ancestors Faced and How Those Illnesses Changed Our World

by Charles Hansen

Eastern Washington Genealogical Society Presents: 

“Diseases Our Ancestors Faced and How Those Illnesses Changed Our World” 

Presented by: Dr Gregory Gardner MD, MACP

Date: September 06, 2025   Time: 12:30 PM to 03:00 PM

Location:  IN PERSON at the HIVE 2904 E Sprague, Spokane (Door Code: 985426)

 AND VIA ZOOM (Zoom link will be on the website the day prior to the presentation)

Doors open at 12:30 p.m. for light refreshments and social time, with the program beginning promptly at 1:00 p.m. 

The event is free and open to all who are interested in genealogy, history, or public health. 

Please print your handouts prior to the event. (available on the website 9/5/25)

Dr. Gardner, a respected physician and educator, will explore several of the major diseases that struck fear in past generations—illnesses that shaped family histories, migration patterns, and even global events. Drawing from death records, historical documents, and modern research, this talk will illuminate how our ancestors’ experiences with disease influenced the world we live in today. 

This is part of EWGS’s ongoing mission to provide engaging and educational programs to support family history research. EWGS is proud to be celebrating its 90th anniversary in 2025, continuing a long tradition of connecting people through genealogy.

Raffles   $50/50$   Cookies   Free Table