FHC 2026 a Big Success Thanks to Our Wonderful Supporters!

Our in-person 2026 Family History Conference, "A Genealogical Journey Through Missouri History," is now a beautiful memory! Although it started as a cold, windy day, the hundred or so people who joined us at the Maryland Heights Community Center were happy and excited to be spending the day enjoying their favorite hobby. And, good news! It really isn't over, since registration for the conference includes a copy of our electronic syllabus and access to all six of the digital recordings. That means if you didn't register at all, you can still do so and watch all of the lectures. All the information you need is below the photos.

The StLGS Online Store Has Expanded!

With the introduction of our newly rebuilt online store, we can now offer some extra perks for our friends and members online! We frequently have people asking to purchase gift certificates for StLGS membership, products, and events. Until recently, we've only been able to provide those in-person or via mail. But that is now changing! In addition, we have greatly expanded our selection of books for sale by adding the gently used history and genealogy books in our Trading Post to our online store. We are excited to share the details with you!

Did our Ancestors Have Chocolate for the Spring Holidays?

This past weekend saw the overlapping of the Jewish Passover and the Christian Easter, and most of us celebrated by sharing special holiday meals and treats with our friends and families. Our ancestors likely did the same, but they may have approached their indulging in chocolates in different ways. One of the traditions you probably enjoyed with the children in your family was filling an Easter basket with chocolates or munching on specially prepared chocolate chip coconut macaroons after a Passover meal. Chocolate has always been special and for many reasons, which we will take a look at this week.

April Genealogy Events and a Look Back at Trivia Night

The month of March has gone by in a busy blur, and we now look forward to an Irish SIG meeting and a new class for you to attend, either in-person or via Zoom, coming up soon. Registration is open for our annual Family History Conference featuring John Dougan and Christina Miller from the Missouri State Archives. Remember that early registration ends on Saturday, 4 April! By registering before that date, you save some money and help us plan more efficiently. In addition, one of the events we look forward to most each year is our annual research trip to Salt Lake City, and registration is now open for that. Read on for more!

In Memoriam: Ann Carter Fleming

We say a heartbreaking farewell this week to our friend and one of the backbones of StLGS, Ann Carter Fleming, who passed away on 22 March 2026. Ann’s accomplishments as a genealogist were legendary, and, perhaps more importantly, she was a patient mentor to a generation of us who were always learning from her skills as a researcher, writer, and editor. Ann was a perfectionist, and she demanded it from others. Her attention to detail and her ability to organize were apparent in everything she did.

Time for the StLGS Annual Family History Conference: "A Genealogical Journey Through Missouri History"

March and April have been filled with exciting StLGS genealogy events. After three very busy weekends of Open House, our monthly meeting, and our fabulous, exciting Trivia Night, we can't wait to welcome you to our next powerhouse event, our annual Family History Conference, Saturday, 18 April 2026. This all-day seminar, planned in celebration of America's 250th birthday, features archivist for the state of Missouri, John Dougan, and reference services director for the Missouri State Archives, Christina Miller, along with three local speakers: Andrew Hahn, Ilene Murray, and Carol Whitton. Registration is open now. Here's what you need to know.

Lullabies Have Soothed Millions of Us to Sleep

Babies, no matter where they are born or what they look like, come to us without language or social norms. They need our love and nurturing to grow and our soothing voices and touch to calm their fears. For centuries, parents around the globe have sung and hummed to their little ones, and as spring approaches with its promise of new life, we thought we'd share with you the origins of some of the lullabies we've raised our babies with for centuries. So, hum away as you read more about where those iconic tunes came from, why so many refer to unpleasant situations, and why we have them in the first place.