Pavilion, Pioneer Park, Ferndale, Washington
WGS holds monthly meetings, except for January, July, August, and December.
Our meetings are held at 2:00pm in the Pioneer Pavilion at Pioneer Park, 2007 Cherry Street, Ferndale, Washington. Doors open at 1:30pm. There are no stairs to navigate and plenty of free parking.
Visitors are always welcome!
Upcoming Meetings
July and August 2026 - Summer break - no meetings
September 14, 2026
"Back to School" - Summer reports and a review of what's coming up. Join us to share what you worked on over the summer and to learn what the society has planned for you.
October 12, 2026
"Finding your Ancestor's Origin Story: Strategies for US Immigration Records." This month we will watch a 2024 RootsTech presentation by Alyssa Gamble Martinez who is a Research Specialist on the US and Canada team at the FamilySearch Library.
November 9, 2026
"Read All About It: Using Online Newspapers for Genealogical Research."
Newspaper research is a frequently requested topic from our members. Join us for this presentation by Janice Sellers of Ancestral Discoveries.
December 2026
Annual Holiday Gathering - check back later in the year for date and time.
January - Winter Break - no meeting
February 8, 2027
"Roots and Routes: Tracing How Families Came to Washington" with Crystal Hicks, Head of Collections for the Washington State Library. This presentation traces the waves of migration that built our communities and introduces the free library resources, historic newspapers, and government publications that can help you uncover your family's journey.
March 8, 2027
"Grandma Nellie's Scrapbook. Identifying and Interpreting Historic Photographs"
Most of us have inherited or collected family photographs, but do you know who all of those people in the photos are? Join us for a presentation by Tina Beaird where she will offer solutions for identifying lost family members in those photos.
April 12, 2027
"AI and Family History: Foundations and First Steps: Mastering AI Basics for Genealogy" a 2026 RootsTech presentation by Steve Little, AI Program Director for the National Genealogical Society, founder of AI Genealogy Insights, and co-host of The Family History AI Show podcast with Mark Thompson. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is all the rage in genealogy these days. Join us to watch this helpful presentation to see how AI can be a part of your genealogy tool kit.
May 10, 2027 - to be determined
June 14, 2027 - to be determined
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