StLGS August Meetings AND Registration for the Fall Speaker Series Opens!

We usually refer to the hot, humid, days of August as the "dog days of summer." But that doesn't mean you should be deprived of exciting genealogy events! Join us for these upcoming August meetings that should allow you to stay cool and learn at the same time! And registration is now open for our exciting hybrid Fall Speaker Series. Read on for all the details . . .

August StLGS Hybrid Monthly Meeting

Saturday, 12 August 2023

"The Battle of St. Louis During the American Revolution" presented by Judy Belford, StLGS librarian; 10:00 a.m. (Central); free and open to all. 

In-person meeting will be held at the Thornhill branch of the St. Louis County Library, 12863 Willowyck Drive, St. Louis, MO 63146

Over the years, a number of books and articles have been written about the bloody attack on St. Louis during the American Revolution, but most people today are surprised about that part of our history. This talk will share the story.

Registration is not required for in-person attendees; however, if you plan to attend via Zoom, you must register. More details and instructions are on the StLGS website.

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August StLGS SIG Meeting (via Zoom)

StLGS Jewish Special Interest Group (SIG) Meeting: Sunday, 27 August 2023

"East Side Mishpachah: Jewish History and Family in Southwestern Illinois," presented by Will Shannon, executive director of the St. Clair County Historical Society; 1:00 p.m. (Central)

Learn about the Jewish communities in East St. Louis and Belleville in this new presentation. You'll also get tips and resources on researching your family's roots in southwestern Illinois. Special Interest Group meetings are free and open to all, but registration for Zoom is required. More details and instructions for registering are on the Jewish SIG page on the StLGS website.

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Upcoming StLGS Hybrid Class

Classes for StLGS members are hybrid. You may attend in-person at our office in Maplewood or via Zoom. 

The next scheduled class, "Citations: You Hate Them, but You Need Them!" presented by StLGS Projects Director Carol Whitton, CG, will be on Saturday, 19 August 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at the StLGS office or by Zoom.

Check out the website to register for this and upcoming classes. Classes are currently only open to StLGS members, so why not join StLGS to get free access to our live and recorded classes!

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Announcing the Fall 2023 Hybrid Speaker Series!

 St. Louis Through the Ages: Exploring the City of Your Ancestors

Featuring Emily Jaycox and Dennis Northcott

from the Missouri History Museum's Library and Research Center

Saturday, 16 September 2023

9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. (Central)

St. Louis Genealogical Society Office

Lectures will be recorded and available to view for one day only on 1 October 2023. 

For those attending in-person: box lunch optional to purchase, StLGS sales table, printed syllabus.

Those attending remotely will receive an electronic syllabus.

 Lectures include:

• "St. Louis History Through Maps"
• "Finding Your Ancestors at the Library & Research Center"
• "Depression-Era St. Louis: Legacies on the Landscape"
• "If These Walls Could Talk: Researching Your House's History"

All of the information you need to register for the Speaker Series is on our website. You can download a registration booklet and/or register through our secure online store. If you are a member of StLGS, be sure to log into the store first so you can receive your member discount.

Questions? Send an email to programs@stlgs.org.