Check Upcoming Events for updates, schedule modifications, and registration links.
Regular Programs
Second Saturdays are held at 1:00PM on the … you guessed it … second Saturday of the month, September through May on Zoom. Speakers present a lecture followed by a question-and-answer period. Some presentations may be recorded and available to members. Check the Members Home page of this website for recordings.
Virtual Sundays feature a presentation followed by Q&A and is held on Zoom at 1:00PM on the third Sunday of the month. Speakers may repeat (or revise) a tried-and-true lecture or test a new one and ask for feedback from participants. Either way, it’s bound to be illuminating. Members may share their own research.
Brags and Bricks is a weekly gathering for genealogy-related chat. Participants share their recent successes (brags) and challenges (brick walls) in a casual setting. We meet every Monday from 10:00 to 11:30AM on Zoom.
Tech Tuesday is an informal consult time on DNA, hardware, software, any genealogy-related issues. Tech Tuesdays occur the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 10:00AM to 11:00AM on zoom. All are welcome, especially beginners.
Seminars
Twice per year we offer a multi-day deep-dive on a singular topic or around a special theme. Look for announcements on the upcoming events calendar and eNews!
Special Interest Groups
We offer discussion groups that cover multiple aspects of genealogy, including technology, research skills and ethnic and geographic locations.
Field Trips
Recent trips have included a walking tour of Seattle’s Denny Regrade, and the Civil War veterans’ cemetery; a behind the scenes tour of Special Collections at the University of Washington Library; and a tour of the Northwest African American Museum. All require a modest reservation fee. Look for meetings on the upcoming events calendar and eNews!
Classes
Our regular offerings include Beginning Genealogy, DNA for Beginners, Organizing for Genealogy, and the Certification Discussion Group (CDG Series).
Membership Meetings
SGS members meet several times per year to present successes, plans, Board candidates, election results, and review progress and activities. Announced on website calendar and eNews!
Volunteer Teams
Join a volunteer team for SGS. Our member teams make our services available. It’s fun to work together toward our common purpose.
- Archiving [help identify and preserve donated items]
- Indexing [project for SGS Library, database functionality, possible AI training]
- Publicity team [helps get the word out so more people can find us]
- Field Trip [plan, organize, host field trips of genealogical interest]
- Hospitality at the SGS Library [front desk volunteer]
- Community Outreach [team provides speakers for retirement communities introducing them to genealogy and SGS]
- Board service [collegial group dedicated to wise governance and realizing our mission]
- Technology [supports savvy use and safety of our technology hardware and software]
- Website [support website maintenance and announcements]
- Library trustee [team meets several times per year and advises Board of needs of Library]
- Admin [support Board and website in administrative details]
- Membership chair [support process and communication for new and renewing members]
- Assistant to any role [support an existing volunteer and learn the job for your future]
Outreach Programs
The Seattle Genealogical Society offers speakers for small and large groups. Please contact the Education Director to learn more and/or to schedule a speaker.
Genealogy Drop-In at Seattle Branch Libraries
Find your ancestors at a Seattle Public Library near you!
This fall and winter SGS Volunteers will be available monthly to answer questions and get you started.
Suggest a program
Do you have an idea for a program or class you’d like to see? Or perhaps you have a program or research finding you would like to present? Send your suggestions to the Director of Education.
Make a $10.00 donation for a program you enjoyed or plan to attend.