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
November 9, 2026
"Read All About It: Using Online Newspapers for Genealogical Research."
Newspapers are valuable in genealogical research because you can find information about births, marriages, deaths, moves, business, naturalizations, court cases, and more. Millions of pages of the world's newspapers are now accessible online, but there is no one place to find them all. This class provides an overview of what is available online and techniques to help improve your chances of finding information about your relatives.
Janice M. Sellers is a professional genealogist and international speaker whose grandparents told her she is related to actor Peter Sellers and to John of Gaunt, son of a king and father of a king. Unfortunately, they were wrong, but that’s why she has researched her family for 50 years and now helps others find the right pieces to fit their genealogy puzzles. She specializes in Black, Jewish, forensic, and newspaper research. She has done research and appeared on camera for the television series The Dead Files. Her site is ancestraldiscoveries.com.
December 14, 2026 Annual Holiday Gathering, 2-5pm
Join us to celebrate the holiday season, share stories and some of our favorite family treats. This year we will be gathering at the WECU Ferndale Education Center, 5659 Barrett Road. Thank you to WECU for sharing your space!
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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