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Sunday, June 22
Kde Domov Můj (LLCGS Event)
2:00 pm to 3:15 pm LLCGS Library and Zoom
Kde Domov Můj – Where is my (Czech) home? How to locate your ancestral village and navigate the Czech Archives and other valuable genealogical resources. The talk will focus on resources and methods to locate and research your ancestral Czech village, its history and your family’s origins. A variety of resources are available online and in print to help identify, locate and research the village, parish and estate that your Bohemian and Moravian ancestors called home.
Presentation by Jason Cadek who is a semi professional genealogist from Omaha, NE, and the current president of the Czechoslovak Genealogical Society International. Jason has had a passion for genealogy for more than 30 years, researching his own family, as well as communities in Central Nebraska and Omaha. His paternal grandfather’s family came to Nebraska from three regions of the Czech lands in the 1880s. He is a member of the Great Plains Chapter of APG, GOGS and LLCGS, as well as the Bohemian Cemetery Association, Sokol Omaha, and Omaha and Lincoln Czech Clubs.
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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 Great Migration 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 13 - Historical Writing (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!
When writing a narrative genealogy or family history, you will decide how you want to recount the event. A chronological approach is easy to interpret by the reader. Stating facts clearly and putting them in context makes an interesting narrative. Including photos personalizes the stories. What will you do?
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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