Presented by Gaston County Public Library / Main Branch
 

We invite anyone interested in genealogy and family history research, whether you are an experienced genealogist or just beginning your journey. 

The Genealogy Club meets on the second Tuesdays of each month. Meetings begin at 10:30 AM upstairs in the Multipurpose Room near the Local History and Genealogy Section. Our volunteer librarian Anne Gometz leads the meetings.This meeting is free and In-Person.

For details see gastonlibrary.org/31/Calendar

Join us to hear Sarah Carrier, NC Research & Instructional Librarian at UNC Special Collections, tell us about the resources available in this library.

 

 

On the dawn of the 250th anniversary of the birth of our nation, the Manatee Genealogical Society invites you to join their virtual annual seminar, featuring four nationally recognized speakers.

Highlights:
• Engaging presentations from leading genealogical experts
• Opportunity to win prizes from major genealogical companies
• 30-day access to seminar recordings for registered attendees
• Special pricing available for Society members

Registration Details:
• Registration begins: November 24, 2025
• Early Bird Drawing: Register by December 31, 2025 for a chance to win
• Final Registration Deadline: 5:00 PM, Friday, January 23, 2026
• Register Here: mgsfl.org

Cost for the seminar: Members: $35; Non-members: $50

Program speakers and topics:

For details see mgsfl.org

The National Archives (NARA) holds a treasure trove of records that can help us uncover the stories of our ancestors. Genealogist Annette Burke Lyttle will help us navigate this treasure trove of records. This presentation covers the types of records NARA holds, how our ancestors would have interacted with the federal government, how the records are organized, how to use the online catalog, and how to access the records.

 

Mark your calendars and save the date for RootsTech 2026!

RootsTech is the premier event to celebrate your heritage through a deeper understanding of family history and genealogy. This extremely popular hybrid event covers all the latest technology applicable to family researchers.

For details see www.RootsTech.org

Joe McGill is the author of Sleeping with the Ancestors, an account of The Slave Dwelling Project and his experiences sleeping in old, still extan slave quarters. He will describe how this project gave him a deeper understanding of the lives of the enslaved.

As the nation begins to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, we also reflect on the individuals who contributed to the cause. Join us as staff genealogists from the National Society Daughters of the Amerian Revolution (DAR) and the National Society Sons of the American Revolutions (SAR) explore how to go about researching your Revolutionary War ancestor. Learn about what qualifies as service (spoiler: it's not just military service), how to go about finding these records, and what genealogical standards are expected when applying to these lineage societies.

Registration required. Go to www.spartanburglibraries.org for more information.

 

 

Join the Mecklenburg Historical Society to begin the series celebrating 250+ years of American Independence. Tom Phlegar will discuss the Revolutionary Campaigns of Charlotte and the Carolinas.

Social time begins at 6:30. The program starts at 7:00pm.

RSVP at meckdeck.org.

 

 

Mecklenburg Histoical Society presents Andrew Waters to speak about the Backcountry War. Over the past several decades, the history of the American Revolution in the South has undergone a transformation to better incorporate regional events into the greater narrative of the war. Among these events was the vicious “backcountry” war from the Georgia border, across the South Carolina wilderness, to the North Carolina Piedmont between rebel Americans and loyalist and British forces. Centered in South Carolina, this running battle saw some of the most intense and continuous fighting of the war, and from its skirmishes, feints, and sieges, three key leaders emerged: American partisans Francis “Swamp Fox” Marion and Thomas “Gamecock” Sumter, and British Legion commander Banastre “Bloody Ban” Tarleton

The conference will shine a light on the stories, communities, and research strategies that help us understand the nation’s past. It also will focus on how genealogists can preserve our family histories for the future.

This conference will deliver the exceptional programming, expertise, and camaraderie you’ve come to expect from NGS. It will also offer participants the opportunity to pursue their research at one of the most significant genealogical destinations in the country, the Allen County Public Library and its renowned Genealogy Center.

 

Mark your calendars now to attend the 2026 Fall North Carolina Genealogical Society.

Mecklenburg Historic Society presents Sarah Sue Hardinger and Laura Elliott to launch their latest book, Good Soil, the stories of the ten pre-Revolutionary churches in our area. 

Mecklenburg Historic Society will present Amenda Brantly – Executive Director of the Reed Gold Mine Historic Site. She is to talk about the gold rush in Charlotte and NC.