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SGS 2026 Spring Seminar: Pivotal Moments

Records that Changed Lives, Families, and History

 

Join Seattle Genealogical Society for a two-day virtual seminar exploring turning points in American history, the records created, and how they can transform your genealogical research.
Saturday, April 11th 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Pacific 
  • Great Expectations: Union Pacific Land Grants and East–West Expansion presented by Annette Burke Lyttle, CG​​
  • Secrets and Stories Revealed in Civil War Pension Files presented by Mica Anders
Sunday, April 12th 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Pacific
  • U.S. Citizenship: The Law and Records of Naturalization presented by Rich Venezia
  • The New Deal: Putting Your Ancestors to Work presented by Michael Strauss, AG
Plus, we’ll be giving away fantastic door prizes throughout the seminar, including FamilyTree Maker software, Ancestry World Explorer memberships, and AncestryDNA kits. Must be present to win.
 

Local Time

  • Timezone: America/New_York
  • Date: Apr 11 2026
  • Time: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Cost

$60.00

Zoom Meeting