February Genealogy Meetings and Class AND Information on Special Upcoming Events!

As we dig out from the massive snow and ice storm this past weekend, we want to remind you that if you missed any of our January genealogy meetings, you can snuggle up on the couch and enjoy some of the recordings posted on our website. Then, you can plan ahead to join us in February. Our annual "Ask Louie at Your Service" meeting started the new year with many interesting questions, and the recording is available on our Monthly Meeting page. The German Special Interest Group (G-SIG) hosted Timo Kracke, a German genealogist, who spoke on databases hosted by German genealogical societies. That recording and Mr. Kracke's handout are available on the G-SIG page. The Irish Special Interest Group (SIG) hosted a Zoom presentation featuring Susan McKee, who provided helpful tips on "Organizing Your Genealogy: Getting Your Research Year Off to a Good Start." The recording of the meeting and Ms. McKee's handout are posted on our Irish SIG page. We hope to see you at our February meetings and our first class for 2026. Read on for details. 

February StLGS Hybrid Monthly Meeting

Saturday, 14 February 2026

"Living on the Frontier: A Look into Missouri and Illinois," by Jeffrey Edison, 10:00 a.m. (Central); free, open to all. The St. Louis area was at the crossroads of expansion. Europeans, Americans, and indigenous tribes all settled in the confluence regions. Learn how these groups shaped the landscape and culture. Details and instructions for registering for the February monthly meeting are on the StLGS website.

February SIG Meeting

  

Jewish Special Interest Group Meeting: Sunday, 1 February 2026

"The Old Deal: Fraternal Societies, Self-Help, and How Our Immigrant Ancestors Built the World We Live in Today," by Dr. John Cline, reference specialist, St. Louis Public Library. This meeting will be via Zoom only. Registration is required. More details and instructions for registering are on the Jewish SIG page on the StLGS website. 

StLGS Upcoming Genealogy Class

All StLGS genealogy classes are free to everyone, regardless of StLGS membership status. Classes are hybrid; you can attend in-person at the StLGS office in Maplewood or via Zoom.

Check out the Current Classes page on our website to register. While you are there, we hope you will explore our website and discover many reasons for joining StLGS to access our excellent membership benefits!

Introducing: A hands-on, self-help class!

Stuck? Ask More Questions!

 

Saturday, 28 February 2026, 1:00 p.m. (Central)

 

Facilitated by Carol Whitton; 1:00 p.m. (Central) Come with a prepared timeline and a question or two that needs an answer. Learn from the instructor and fellow classmates.

More information on preparing for the class and instructions for registering are on the Current Classes page; use the link above to access the page.

Save the Dates!

StLGS Upcoming Special Events

• Annual Open House, Saturday, 7 March 2026, 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
• Details now available on our Open House page.

• Back by Popular Demand: Trivia Night, Saturday, 21 March 2026, 6:00 p.m.
• Details now available on our Trivia Night page.

• Annual Family History Conference, Saturday, 18 April, 9:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.
• Details, a downloadable conference registration booklet, and a link to our secure online registration will be posted soon on our Family History Conference page.