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Thursday, May 15
Family Tree Maker Discussion Group (Family Tree Maker Int. Group)
10:00 am Zoom Virtual Session
LLCGS' Bob McQuistan is hosting an FTM session, which will include a short presentation followed by discussion and questions. Questions can be submitted ahead of time to programs@llcgs.info.
Register in advance for this session by clicking on the link: FTM Session
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Saturday, May 17
Researching Lincoln House History (Community Presentation)
11:00 am to 12:00 pm Bennett Martin Library Auditorium 136 S 14th Street
Join the Lincoln-Lancaster County Genealogical Society to learn how to research your home! Learn how to find information about when it was built as well as discovering the story of people who have lived there before. The presenter, Becky Martin, will share how she did this with the history of her own 109-year-old house. Learn how to research where you've lived, worked, gone to school, or any other important place in your life. A handout of research sites will be provided.
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Friday, May 23
Time Travelers Writing Group (Discussion Group)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm College View Church, 4801 Prescott Ave, Lincoln, NE, Church Board Room
Writing "Memories into Memoirs for Posterity"
Are you interested in writing your memoirs or your ancestor’s stories?
This group meets twice monthly to share their short stories.
New members welcome.
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Saturday, May 31
Find Your House Story (Library Activity)
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm LLCGS 2900 O Street Lower Level
We’ll help you find that story at our research center located at 2900 O Street Lincoln lower level. LLCGS volunteers will assist you in researching your home, and its stories on Saturday, May 31 from 1:00-3:00. Free parking, accessible including elevator to lower level, and free assistance. |
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Sunday, June 1
Wyuka Cemetery Walking Tour (Community Presentation)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Wyuka Cemetery - 3600 O Street, Lincoln, NE
Meet at Rudge Memorial Chapel.
Local historian, Ed Zimmer, will host a walking tour in the Wyuka Cemetery. Explore the history and beauty that is Wyuka.
Our walk of approximately 90 minutes samples Lincoln's oldest cemetery, established in 1869.
Through this tour we can trace Lincoln's connections to national events from the Civil War to recent conflicts; our community's economy, education, and entertainment sectors; the architecture of the cemetery and art of its monuments.
This event is brought to you by our friends at Wyuka Historical Foundation.
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Tuesday, June 3
German Research Special Interest Group (LLCGS Event)
7:00 pm Online
Welcome German researchers! Join our discussion group via Zoom with your questions and experience.
Topic: We will discuss the database that was begun some time ago which contained members' German states and villages being research. Stop by the library as see the map that accompanies the database -- it's on the north wall.
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Saturday, June 7
Discover Your Roots Session 12 Your Ancestor's Story (Educational Opportunities)
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Zoom and In Person @ LLCGS Library, Lower Level, 2900 O Street
Whether you are new to genealogy, or a seasoned researcher, these topics are for you! How will you write your family history or biography?
For Everyone. Open to the Public.
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Friday, June 13
Time Travelers Writing Group (Discussion Group)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm Zoom or the College View Church, 4801 Prescott Ave, Lincoln, NE, Church Board Room
Writing "Memories into Memoirs for Posterity"
Are you interested in writing your memoirs or your ancestors’ stories?
This group meets twice monthly to share their short stories.
New members are welcome. We have added a Zoom option.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Sunday, June 22
Czech Ancestor Research (LLCGS Event)
2:00 pm to 3:15 pm LLCGS Library and Zoom
More information coming soon!
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Friday, June 27
Time Travelers Writing Group (Discussion Group)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm College View Church, 4801 Prescott Ave, Lincoln, NE, Church Board Room
Writing "Memories into Memoirs for Posterity"
Are you interested in writing your memoirs or your ancestor’s stories?
This group meets twice monthly to share their short stories.
New members welcome.
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Sunday, June 29
The Puritan and Pilgrim Migrations 1620-1640 (British Interest Group)
2:00 pm Zoom Only - Pre-Registration Required
Are you one of the 10% of Americans who have Puritan ancestors? Or are you one of the 3% who have Pilgrim Ancestors? Or maybe you are lucky to have a Mayflower Ancestor!
In this session, we will discover why and how these first British colonists came to America in the 1600s. We’ll consider their motivations, challenges, and connections to their homeland.
Led by Phyllis Ericson, this group welcomes both beginners and experienced researchers.
This Zoom-only session encourages sharing and learning together. Register now and get the details for joining by clicking this link: Register Here
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Saturday, July 5
Discover Your Roots Session 12 (Educational Opportunities)
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Zoom and In Person @ LLCGS Library, Lower Level, 2900 O Street
Whether you are new to genealogy, or a seasoned researcher, these topics are for you! A narrative genealogy or family history is a collection of biographies of people related by blood. In other words, it is an anthology of the life stories of kinfolk. We conclude this series, Discover Your Roots, by exploring the process of constructing and narrating the biography of an ancestor.
For Everyone. Open to the Public.
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Friday, July 11
Time Travelers Writing Group (Discussion Group)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm College View Church, 4801 Prescott Ave, Lincoln, NE, Church Board Room
Writing "Memories into Memoirs for Posterity"
Are you interested in writing your memoirs or your ancestor’s stories?
This group meets twice monthly to share their short stories.
New members welcome.
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Thursday, July 24
Deciphering Nordic Records (Nordic Interest Group)
10:00 am Zoom Virtual Session
Join us for insights and research tips with Phyllis Ericson! Whether you're a beginner or experienced, this supportive group will share valuable research experiences.
In this session, we'll tackle the challenge of foreign-language records with tools like Google Translate and AI to make researching Nordic ancestors easier. This is a Zoom-only session. Register now and receive the details for joining by clicking this link: Register Here After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. |
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Friday, July 25
Time Travelers Writing Group (Discussion Group)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm College View Church, 4801 Prescott Ave, Lincoln, NE, Church Board Room
Writing "Memories into Memoirs for Posterity"
Are you interested in writing your memoirs or your ancestor’s stories?
This group meets twice monthly to share their short stories.
New members welcome.
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Tuesday, August 5
German Research Special Interest Group (LLCGS Event)
7:00 pm Online
Welcome German researchers! Join our discussion group via Zoom with your questions and experience.
Topic: TBD
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Friday, August 8
Time Travelers Writing Group (Discussion Group)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm College View Church, 4801 Prescott Ave, Lincoln, NE, Church Board Room
Writing "Memories into Memoirs for Posterity"
Are you interested in writing your memoirs or your ancestor’s stories?
This group meets twice monthly to share their short stories.
New members welcome.
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Sunday, August 17
Member Quarterly Meeting (LLCGS Quarterly Meeting)
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm 2900
Member meeting.
New officers will be installed.
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Friday, August 22
Time Travelers Writing Group (Discussion Group)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm College View Church, 4801 Prescott Ave, Lincoln, NE, Church Board Room
Writing "Memories into Memoirs for Posterity"
Are you interested in writing your memoirs or your ancestor’s stories?
This group meets twice monthly to share their short stories.
New members welcome.
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Sunday, August 24
Those Who Served – Our Ancestors and the Colonial Wars (British Interest Group)
2:00 pm Zoom Only - Pre-Registration Required
Led by Phyllis Ericson, this group welcomes both beginners and experienced researchers.
In this session, we will learn about our ancestors' involvement in the Colonial Wars. We’ll explore how these conflicts may have affected their lives and research methods to trace them.
This Zoom-only session encourages sharing and learning together. Register now and get the details for joining by clicking this link: Register Here
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Thursday, September 11
Family Tree Maker Discussion Group (Family Tree Maker Int. Group)
10:00 am Zoom Virtual Session
LLCGS' Bob McQuistan is hosting an FTM session, which will include a short presentation followed by discussion and questions. Questions can be submitted ahead of time to programs@llcgs.info.
Register in advance for this session by clicking on the link: FTM Session
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Friday, September 12
Time Travelers Writing Group (Discussion Group)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm College View Church, 4801 Prescott Ave, Lincoln, NE, Church Board Room
Writing "Memories into Memoirs for Posterity"
Are you interested in writing your memoirs or your ancestor’s stories?
This group meets twice monthly to share their short stories.
New members welcome.
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Thursday, September 25
Time Travelers Writing Group (Discussion Group)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm College View Church, 4801 Prescott Ave, Lincoln, NE, Church Board Room
Writing "Memories into Memoirs for Posterity"
Are you interested in writing your memoirs or your ancestor’s stories?
This group meets twice monthly to share their short stories.
New members welcome.
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Tuesday, October 7
German Research Special Interest Group (LLCGS Event)
7:00 pm Online
Welcome German researchers! Join our discussion group via Zoom with your questions and experience.
Topid: TBD
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Friday, October 10
Time Travelers Writing Group (Discussion Group)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm College View Church, 4801 Prescott Ave, Lincoln, NE, Church Board Room
Writing "Memories into Memoirs for Posterity"
Are you interested in writing your memoirs or your ancestor’s stories?
This group meets twice monthly to share their short stories.
New members welcome.
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Thursday, October 23
Leave a Legacy (Nordic Interest Group)
10:00 am Zoom Virtual Session
Join us for insights and research tips with Phyllis Ericson! Whether you're a beginner or experienced, this supportive group will share valuable research experiences.
In this session, we'll learn the advantages of writing your ancestor's story as you research. We'll create a meaningful story about your ancestors from just one record to preserve for future generations. This is a Zoom-only session. Register now and receive the details for joining by clicking this link: Register Here After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. |
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Friday, October 24
Time Travelers Writing Group (Discussion Group)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm College View Church, 4801 Prescott Ave, Lincoln, NE, Church Board Room
Writing "Memories into Memoirs for Posterity"
Are you interested in writing your memoirs or your ancestor’s stories?
This group meets twice monthly to share their short stories.
New members welcome.
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Sunday, November 9
Those Who Served – Our Ancestors and the Revolutionary War (British Interest Group)
2:00 pm Zoom Only - Pre-Registration Required
Led by Phyllis Ericson, this group welcomes both beginners and experienced researchers.
In this session, we will explore Revolutionary War records to uncover the stories of our ancestors, whether Patriots, Loyalists, Pacificists, and others, and the war’s impact on their lives.
This Zoom-only session encourages sharing and learning together. Register now and get the details for joining by clicking this link: Register Here
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Thursday, November 13
Family Tree Maker Discussion Group (Family Tree Maker Int. Group)
10:00 am Zoom Virtual Session
LLCGS' Bob McQuistan is hosting an FTM session, which will include a short presentation followed by discussion and questions. Questions can be submitted ahead of time to programs@llcgs.info.
Register in advance for this session by clicking on the link: FTM Session
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Tuesday, December 2
German Research Special Interest Group (LLCGS Event)
7:00 pm Online
Welcome German researchers! Join our discussion group via Zoom with your questions and experience.
Topic: TBD
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