Seattle Genealogical Society & Library

08/26/2026

Just a few more days to submit your entries for the SGS America 250 writing contest! There's still time. Review the conference submission guidelines and submit your entry by the September 1 deadline. https://seagensoc.org/cpage.php?pt=180

08/01/2026

We're just one month away from the deadline – Tuesday, September 1 – for submissions for the SGS America 250 Writing Contest! This is a great opportunity to share your family's story *and* there are prizes! Please share with other groups you are connected with.

The theme is “My Story is America’s Story”. The history of America is interwoven with the unique and diverse narratives of all those who have lived here. Entries are invited that tell the story of your family, individuals in your community, an event in history, an immigrant movement, or some other aspect of personal experiences against the backdrop of America’s story. The theme is as broad as the 250-year history of our country!

All entries meeting the guidelines will be considered. Entries will be judged on their relevance to the theme, writing style and clarity, and research accuracy. Winning entries will be published in the Journal of the Seattle Genealogical Society. Entries are open to all; membership in SGS is not required.

For details, see dev.seattlegenealogicalsociety.org/events/america-250/?occurrence=2026-09-01

06/22/2026

06/12/2026

Join us tomorrow at 1:00 p.m. PT; click here to learn more and register: https://bit.ly/43sjnIl

05/29/2026

Three amazing SGS members are giving presentations at the NGS conference in Fort Wayne, IN. Thanks for representing SGS so well and for sharing your knowledge with others so we can all learn!

Mary Roddy
Carolyn Ladd
Jill Morelli

05/19/2026

Legacy Family Tree Users — Let’s Connect!

Join us to discuss forming a Legacy Family Tree Special Interest Group at SGS.

Thursday, May 21st
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Via Zoom, register here https://bit.ly/4uhNKNd

This initial meeting is an opportunity to gauge interest, get to know one another, and decide together when and how often the group will meet.

Legacy Family Tree 10 introduced a number of new features, including FAN Club reporting, mapping tools, DNA tracking, enhanced reports, and more.

05/15/2026

Sunday, May 17th at 1:00 PM Pacific (virtual)
We will watch a recorded demonstration from Storied and discuss how we might incorporate its features into our own research, storytelling, and collaboration. Whether you are curious about the platform or want to explore new tools, this will be a relaxed and collaborative discussion. Register here: https://bit.ly/43gbEg4

05/09/2026

For more information visit: https://seagensoc.org/cpage.php?pt=169

05/08/2026

Join SGS tomorrow for Second Saturday with Nancy Loe as she shares practical strategies for organizing and preserving your digital family photographs and records. Learn how to scan and save master images, create an effective filing system, use metadata and tagging to make images searchable, and implement reliable backup practices so your family history materials remain accessible for generations to come.

Nancy is a professional genealogist and archivist who specializes in search strategies, information management, and U.S. and European research.

Saturday May 9th at 1:00 p.m. Pacific time
Register here: https://bit.ly/42kjUeO

04/25/2026

SGS members are reminded to vote for next year's SGS leaders. Your ballot was emailed on April 14. Voting closes soon.