Cystal Hicks, Head of Collections for the Washington State Library, will be our guest speaker. From historic newspapers and  local city directories, to maps and tribal histories, the Washington State Library has materials to aid you in your family history research. Come learn how we can access these materials despite the library's closure to the general public due to budget cuts.

 

For those unable to attend in person, join us via Zoom using the link below. Please try to log in before 1:00.

 

Guest Speaker-Steve Riggan. When it comes to couisnhood, the relationships are endless. Your number of grandparents double with each generation. What makes someone a cousin? Steve will be explaining the answer to this question. You may discover you are related to a President, King or even a Queen. The list goes on!!!

This year we celebrate the 250th birthday of America and we felt it was appropriate that our annual seminar focus on that important event. Do you know where your ancestors were in 1776? Our seminar may help you find out. This is the third year that NeWGS has partnered with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) to present an entirely free seminar for anyone interested in attending. It also includes a free lunch! We do ask that you pre-register to help us plan for sufficient food and handouts for all attendees. Please download the flyer (which is presented here in two parts, pg 1 and pg 2). Return pg 2 to us using one of the ways listed on pg 1. This should be a fun and informative day and we hope to see you all.

(Note that this is an in-person event only)

Guest speaker will be Curt Otto, from the Cottonwood office of the BLM. He will be explaing how to navigate the website for the BLM and what we can gleam from it. He will explain how our ancestors obtained the land and other important facts.

Guest speakers will be ALL of us celebrating our Veteran Ancestors. Bring and share your familly stories.