Member Meetings & Programs
The Western New York Genealogical Society hosts a minimum of six member meetings a year. These meetings are generally held on the third Saturday of the month during March, April, May, September, October and November (unless special opportunities or conflicts arise). Occasionally, bonus webinars, trips, and workshops may be offered during the year.
As a special benefit for members, videorecordings and digital handouts are made available whenever possible.
Upcoming Programs
Sat, Jul 13Calvin K. Richards Community CenterJul 13, 2024, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM EDTCalvin K. Richards Community Center, 7000 Lockport Rd, Niagara Falls, NY 14305, USAJoin us as we travel to Niagara County to learn more about cemeteries. This full-day event will take place at two locations - Calvin K. Richards Community Center & Witmer Cemetery (both in Town of Niagara, NY).
Sun, Sep 08Zoom (Virtual Event)Sep 08, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM EDTZoom (Virtual Event)Was your home moved, damaged by fire or enlarged to accommodate a growing family? Tina will provide strategies for researching the history of your home by using government records, newspapers, phone directories, maps and other resources. Every home tells a story, what does yours say?
Sat, Oct 05Michael's BanquetsOct 05, 2024, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM EDTMichael's Banquets, 4885 Southwestern Blvd, Hamburg, NY 14075, USA50th Anniversary Founders Luncheon - A full-day conference featuring presentations by world renown genealogical experts, Thomas W. Jones, PhD, CG, FASG, FUGA, FNGS & Karen Mauer Jones, CG, FGBS, FUGA
Advanced registration is required for all programs.
After registering for an online program, you will receive a Zoom confirmation email containing the meeting link.
Sept 8, 2024 September Program: Brick by Brick Download Flyer
Oct 5, 2024 50th Anniversary Founders Celebration Download Flyer
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Past Programs
2024 Programs
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2023 Programs
Nov 18 2023: Annual Society Business Meeting & Election
Oct 28 2023: "Spotlight on Wyoming County" - Panel Discussion
Sept 16 2023: "Death Records By A Different Name" presented by Diane L. Richard [Flyer]
May 20 2023: "How to Write Ancestral Stories Your Relatives Will Want to Read" with Pam Vestal [Flyer]
Apr 15 2023: "Technology to the Rescue: Free Tools Every Genealogist Needs in their Toolbox" with Linda Debe [Flyer]
Mar 18 2023: "Using Historical Literature to Explore Your Ancestors Lives" with Karen A. Fortin [Flyer]
Feb 18 2023: "Maps Galore: Finding & Using Online Maps from the Library of Congress" with Annette Burke Lyttle [Flyer]
Jan 21 2023: "Mysterious Codes: Passenger Manifests Letters and Numbers” with Christine Cohen [Flyer]
Apr 20 2024: Members Meet-Up - Rochester Genealogical Society's "Genealogy in Bloom" Conference with Jeanette Sheliga
Mar 16 2024 "Chautauqua County Poor Farm & the Emigrant Train" presented by Michele Henry
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Feb 17 2024: "Using AI for Genealogy" presented by Margaret M. McMahon [Flyer]
Jan 20 2024: "Wide World of Passports" presented by Debra Dudek [Flyer]
Prior Programs (2019-2022)
Additional information on past member programs and trips here.
Member Program Photo Gallery
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