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
December 8, 2025 - Our annual holiday social for members of WGS, 2-4pm at the Pavilion in Pioneer Park in Ferndale. Members are encouraged to bring sweet or savory treats to share. Questions? Please contact Lynda Lucas.
January 2026 - Winter Break - No meeting
February 9, 2026 "Ten Steps to Writing and Publishing Your Family History" with Rhonda R. McClure.
Whether you are just starting your research or wrapping up years of genealogical investigation, you're probably thinking about how to share your findings with family, the greater genealogical community, and generations to come. Consider writing a book! This lecture will give a brief overview of the key steps to writing and publishing your family history.
Rhonda is a nationally recognized professional genealogist and lecturer. Before joining American Ancestors/NEHGS in 2006, she ran her own genealogical business for 18 years. She was a contributing editor for Heritage Quest Magazine, Biography magazine and was a contributor to The History Channel Magazine and American History Magazine. In addition to numerous articles, she is the author of twelve books including the award-winning The Complete Idiot's Guide to Online Genealogy, Find your Famous and Infamous Ancestors, and Digitizing Your Family History. She is also the editor of the currently available 6th edition of the Genealogist's Handbook for New England Research. Her areas of expertise include: immigration and naturalization, Late 19th and early 20th Century urban research, New England, Mid-West, Southern, German, Italian, Scottish, Irish, French Canadian, and Atlantic Canadian research.
March 9, 2026 To be determined
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 To be determined.
June 8, 2026 Have a family history puzzle? Need help with technology? Have a summer reunion or research trip planned? Let's talk about it at this hands-on meeting. Feel free to bring your paperwork and/or laptop to this interactive meeting!
July and August 2026 - summer break - no meetings
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