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
March 9, 2026 Tips and Tricks for Using Ancestry.com
Are you getting the most out of your searches on Ancestry.com? Join us for this informative meeting where we will learn how to effectively use this wonderful resource.
April 13, 2026 "Using Find My Past" with Steven W. Morrison
Steven Waltz Morrison, MPA was an adjunct faculty for seven years, and the past-president of both the Puget Sound APG Chapter, and the Olympia Genealogical Society.
He has presented to all the genealogical societies across Western Washington. In 2022 he spoke at the NGS conference, and has presented to international audiences in Canada and Ireland - three times.
In 2016, Steven received the Scholar Award from The American Society of Genealogists.
He has coordinated genealogical institute courses on Quakers four times: at the British Institute, the Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh, and at the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy - twice.
In 2026, Steven will co-coordinate the first genealogical institute course focusing on the five Northwest States: Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, & Wyoming. It will be presented by the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy in February to May of 2026, as an online course. Twenty-three topics, with twelve instructors – Research in the US Northwest.
May 11, 2026 Technology and Methodology Help Session
Need help with technology? Not sure how to save images on your computer, and then put them into your favorite desktop software? How can I use my phone as a scanner? How do I create a gedcom file...what is a gedcom, and why would I need to? Maybe you have a theory or question about methodology that you would like to share or discuss. Bring all of your questions (and knowledge) to this meeting and we will share our collective knowledge.
We will also talk about resources available for researching your Revolutionary War ancestors in preparation for the celebration of the United States' 250th anniversary.
June 8, 2026 Our Revolutionary War History
At our last meeting before we break for Summer, and less than a month from America's 250th anniversary, we will come together and share what we've found out about our Revolutionary War ancestors.
Didn't have an ancestor that served in the military, but played a part in the formation of the United States? We welcome to hear those important stories as well.
July and August 2026 - summer break - no meetings
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