May Genealogy Events

Thanks to everyone who made our Family History Conference such a great success. If you missed the in-person event, you can still register to watch the recordings. The May monthly meeting should be of interest to those who have Native American heritage, early Missouri ancestors, or just enjoy learning about history. We have a new class coming up very soon, and registration is open for our annual research trip to Salt Lake City. Read on for more! 

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.