Library of Congress Resources for Illinois Local History and Folklife We are also pleased to announce that librarians from the Library of Congress's History & Genealogy Section and American Folklife Center have prepared a 33 minute presentation for the Fox…
Join us IN PERSON for our 30th Fall Conference! Saturday, 28 September 2024 Doors Open 8:00 am (CT) | Conference concludes 4:30 pm REGISTER HERE TODAY! Download the Conference Brochure Join us IN PERSON on Saturday, 28 September 2024 (8:30 am-4:30…
TAKE CARE & SHARE: Organize and Archive Your Genealogy Materials LIVE KEYNOTE by Scott Fisher of "Extreme Genes:" Join us LIVE ONLINE on Saturday, 23 Sep 2023, as we kick off our virtual Fall Conference with a keynote by Scott…
Gathering and scanning family photos is an important step in building a Family Photo Archive, but what’s next? Learn best practices from a professional photo organizer for organizing your photos, following industry standards, to ensure your photos are safe and…
This discussion, facilitated by local author Barbara Brabec, will kick-off our “Writers Series”, which includes programs on April 9th and May 14th. This discussion will also share knowledge acquired at our FVGS writers’ groups. Barbara Brabec gained recognition as one…
Learn how to find and use newspapers to find information about your ancestors as well as the times they lived in. Some of the items to be found in newspapers includes obituaries, marriage and engagement announcements, birth announcements, legal cases,…
All are welcome to share family history artifacts and/or stories with other genealogy enthusiasts at our 'Show & Tell' event. This is a great time to learn about the stories and discoveries of fellow family historians.
Local histories are often maligned as inaccurate sources. However, used correctly, these local histories can be very helpful by providing clues for further research. This program will be presented by professional genealogist, Kimberly Nagy, MD PLCGS.
The program focuses on the rich symbolism displayed in cemeteries of the Victorian Era. Headstone art during this time period was carefully chosen by family members to properly represent the deceased. Many clues about the lives of the dearly departed…
Come hone your genealogy knowledge the fun way by playing “Geneopardy!”. The categories will include: ‘Grandpa’s Sister’, ‘Cite Your Source’, ‘Write It Down’, ‘Stand Up’, ‘Be Counted’, ‘Taking a Count’, ‘Marriage’, ‘Add It Up’, and ‘FVGS Firsts’.