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Tuesday, July 22
Creating an Ancestor Sketch (Monthly Meetings)
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm ZOOM
Presenter: Thomas MacEntee
Face it: most genealogists never get around to publishing that family history book based on their genealogy research. How about a different approach: producing short 3-5 page “sketches” about an ancestor? You’ll learn how to include a cover, photos, facts, family stories, source citations and more! And guess what, once you get a few of these ancestor sketches done, you can compile them together for one big book!
Join us! Free and Virtual!
* Please register by 4pm day of meeting
* Please save your passcode and link for ease of entry at start time.
* Presentation starts promptly at 6:30 pm.
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Tuesday, August 26
Military Collection at the NC Archives (Monthly Meetings)
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm ZOOM
Presenter: Ashley Latta, Military Collections Archivist
The mission of the Military Collection at the State Archives of North Carolina is to document and preserve records detailing the State of North Carolina’s rich military history, from the state’s period as a British colony in the seventeenth century to the present day. Join us for this informative program on how to use the Military Collection at the NC archives.
Join us! Free and Virtual!
* Please register by 4pm day of meeting
* Please save your passcode and link for ease of entry at start time.
* Presentation starts promptly at 6:30 pm.
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Tuesday, September 23
Revolutionary War: Moore's Creek Battleground and the Scots-Irish in NC (Monthly Meetings)
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm ZOOM
Presenter: John Miles
The Revolutionary War battle of Moore's Creek Bridge, NC occurred in 1776 as a group of Scottish Loyalists comprising the 84th Royal Highland Emigrant Regiment were trying to execute a link-up with British Amphibious Forces approaching Wilmington. Patriot forces got intel about the planned link-up and set up a blocking position at a bridge across Moore's Creek (the last significant obstacle on the way to Wilmington). The 84th Regiment then attempted a frontal assault on the Patriot defensive position using the traditional Scottish tactic of a Highland Charge.
Join us! Free and Virtual!
* Please register by 4pm day of meeting
* Please save your passcode and link for ease of entry at start time.
* Presentation starts promptly at 6:30 pm.
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Tuesday, October 28
Reconstruct your Ancestor's World with Google (Monthly Meetings)
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm ZOOM
Presenter: Lisa Louise Cooke
A wide variety of rich resources are available for free through Google. But it’s not just Google search that can lead you to genealogy gems. Google’s empire includes a great collection of free online tools that are all powered by the same Google search engine, and many are brimming with historical information. In this case study session, we will flesh out the story of a family tree by using a variety of Google tools, and bring it all together in a compelling video that can be shared with your family.
Join us! Free and Virtual!
* Please register by 4pm day of meeting
* Please save your passcode and link for ease of entry at start time.
* Presentation starts promptly at 6:30 pm.
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Tuesday, December 2
Become a Power User of DigitalNC.org (Monthly Meetings)
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm ZOOM
Presenter: Taneya Koonce
Unlock the full potential of DigitalNC.org! This invaluable resource offers North Carolina researchers access to a vast collection of historical newspapers, yearbooks, photographs, and more. In this session, you'll learn expert techniques to navigate the site efficiently, uncover hidden gems, and maximize your discoveries. Whether you're searching for ancestors, exploring local history, or piecing together family stories, mastering DigitalNC.org will take your genealogical research to the next level. Don't just browse—become a power user and make every search count!
* Please register by 4pm day of meeting
* Please save your passcode and link for ease of entry at start time.
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Tuesday, January 27, 2026 through Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Getting Started in Genealogical Research (Monthly Meetings)
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm ZOOM
Presenter: Renate Y Sanders
This presentation provides a comprehensive introduction to genealogy research! It guides participants through the crucial initial steps of gathering existing family knowledge and documents. You'll learn fundamental research methodology, emphasizing a systematic approach to researching your ancestry. The class also covers a range of suggested resources, both digital and physical, along with an overview of the key types of records essential for successful genealogical exploration. It aims to equip beginners with the foundational skills and knowledge to confidently embark on their personal journey of family history discovery, and to remind experienced genealogists of the basics. Join us!
* Please register by 4pm day of meeting
* Please save your passcode and link for ease of entry at start time.
* Presentation starts promptly at 6:30 pm.
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Tuesday, April 28, 2026 through Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Researching Your Mom: Don't overlook researching your immediate family! (Monthly Meetings)
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm ZOOM
Presenter: Diane L Richard
Think you know your mom? Our research skills aren't just for researching the long-ago deceased; they can be used for 20th-century research into a loved one. By the time one is an adult, we often assume that we know all there is to know about, say a mother, father, or grandparents. How wrong we might be. As genealogists, we sometimes get so focused on researching the long-ago deceased that we kind of skip over the individuals we lived with or frequently visited. Don't wait! This talk shares Diane’s research into her mother after she died relatively young and before grandchildren, and bereft of memorabilia. It yielded some fun surprises about her youth; this research is a work in progress.
* Please register by 4pm day of meeting
* Please save your passcode and link for ease of entry at start time.
* Presentation starts promptly at 6:30 pm.
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