Online events for genealogical research that SGES believes may be of interest, listed as a public service only.
These events are not sponsored by SGES, nor do they have any affiliation with SGES unless otherwise noted.
Some events may have a fee, so be sure to check!
Events are listed in date order.
Some events are listed in Central time (CST)
Access to all events will be through GoToWebinar. Instructions and Connectivity Link will be forwarded via email to all registrants upon registration, six days prior and again 1 hour prior to the event. Making the connection is quick and easy only requiring a computer and Internet connectivity
Some events are listed in Central time (CST)
Access to all events will be through GoToWebinar. Instructions and Connectivity Link will be forwarded via email to all registrants upon registration, six days prior and again 1 hour prior to the event. Making the connection is quick and easy only requiring a computer and Internet connectivity from wherever you chose to watch the event. Your questions help drive the meetings, and we will be there to help each other.
RootsTech 2026 Class Topics Announced
March 5-7 2026
The three-day family history celebration is packed with:
Use the scheduling tool to create your personalized RootsTech experience. Then sit back, relax, and get ready for an unforgettable event.
American Ancestors
Free Online Lecture
From Dates to Stories: How Timelines Can Transform Your Family History Research
December 11, 2025, 3–4 p.m. (ET)
Presented by Rhonda R. McClure
Register here
When examining records, it can be easy to make the misstep of simply filling in the dates on our family trees and continuing with our researc
American Ancestors
Free Online Lecture
From Dates to Stories: How Timelines Can Transform Your Family History Research
December 11, 2025, 3–4 p.m. (ET)
Presented by Rhonda R. McClure
Register here
When examining records, it can be easy to make the misstep of simply filling in the dates on our family trees and continuing with our research, or even ignoring some dates all together. In this online lecture, Senior Genealogist Rhonda R. McClure will discuss how dates can contain important clues for your family history research. In particular, she will discuss how examining dates in relation to one another in a timeline can shed light on new insights and stories hidden within your family tree.
Do you want to make real headway in your family history research? If so, we would like to invite you to attend a special Virtual Open House to demonstrate how American Ancestors can help you with your family history research.
Free Webinar
American Ancestors Virtual Open House
Friday, November 21
2–3 p.m. (ET)
Presented by Kathleen Macke
Do you want to make real headway in your family history research? If so, we would like to invite you to attend a special Virtual Open House to demonstrate how American Ancestors can help you with your family history research.
Free Webinar
American Ancestors Virtual Open House
Friday, November 21
2–3 p.m. (ET)
Presented by Kathleen Mackenzie and Rhonda R. McClure
Cost: Free Learn More and Register During the open house you will learn how the databases, genealogists, and millions of unique collections at American Ancestors can help!
