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St. Louis Genealogical Society @stlgs.bsky.social · 2h

The Society has updated several datasets this month. A full list is at stlgs.org/new-on-this-...

St. Louis Genealogical Society @stlgs.bsky.social · Sep 25

📜Uncover your ancient roots! Join the STLGS Irish Special Interest Group for a fascinating journey with Dr. Thomas J. Finan of St. Louis University.

🗓️ October 25, 2025, 1:00 PM Central

🍀Details & Registration: stlgs.org/about-us-2/s...

#IrishGenealogy #History #StLGS #FamilyTree

Registration information for Irish SIG meeting on October 25.

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St. Louis Genealogical Society @stlgs.bsky.social · Sep 15

📢Genealogy Resources at St. Louis Public Library – StLGS Monthly Meeting
📅 Saturday, 11 Oct. 2025 | ⏰ 10:00 a.m. CT
📍 In-person at Clark Family Branch
💻 Or join us via Zoom

Join Preston Petermeier for an overview of resources available at the Central Library.

📌 Details/registration: stlgs.org

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St. Louis Genealogical Society @stlgs.bsky.social · Sep 6

It was wonderful to meet lots of new people today at the Local History Expo. Thanks for joining us!

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St. Louis Genealogical Society @stlgs.bsky.social · Aug 30

Join us for our German SIG meeting to learn more about St. Louis Freie Gemeinde:

📅 Date: Saturday 20 September 2025
📍 Location: STLGS Office & Online
🎤 Featured Speaker: Robin McDonough
🔗 Register now if attending online: stlgs.org/about-us-2/s...

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St. Louis Genealogical Society @stlgs.bsky.social · Aug 28

Our office is normally open on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays but we will be closed this Saturday, August 30, for the holiday weekend.

St. Louis Genealogical Society @stlgs.bsky.social · Aug 13

Join us for the Local History Expo in St. Louis!

The St. Louis Genealogical Society will be there to share how we help people connect with their roots, preserve family stories, and explore the rich history of our region. Stop by our table to learn more about our resources, programs, and membership.

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St. Louis Genealogical Society @stlgs.bsky.social · Aug 12

Join us on Sunday, August 24 at 1 PM (Central Time) for “Understanding Jewish Cemeteries.” Led by Ilene Murray, the session will demystify the rich symbolism of Jewish tombstones—think stars, pitchers, trees halved, lambs, urns, and more.

Register for Zoom or plan your visit now! www.stlgs.org

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St. Louis Genealogical Society @stlgs.bsky.social · Aug 12

🪦 What Did They Die From? – StLGS Monthly Meeting
📅 Saturday, 13 Sept. 2025 | ⏰ 10:00 a.m. CT
📍 In-person at Clark Family Branch
💻 Or join us via Zoom

Join Ilene Murray as she unpacks the illnesses our ancestors faced—and how “cures” sometimes made things worse.

📌 Details/registration: stlgs.org

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St. Louis Genealogical Society @stlgs.bsky.social · Aug 12

Help Preserve Veteran Land Bounty Records!

StLGS endorses this worthwhile effort. These valuable documents will continue to deteriorate without genealogists stepping up to digitize them and preserve them for the future.
Learn more and find out how to donate at: stlgs.org/help-preserv...

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St. Louis Genealogical Society @stlgs.bsky.social · Aug 11

🎉 Join Us Sept. 27 for an All-Day Hands-On AI Workshop for Genealogy!

Space is limited so sign up today. Prior technology experience is recommended. See registration link for more details: stlgs.org/all-day-hand...

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St. Louis Genealogical Society @stlgs.bsky.social · Jul 30

It was pointed out to me that this should say CDT instead of CST. Sorry about that! Either way, 10:00 in St. Louis! 🕰️

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St. Louis Genealogical Society @stlgs.bsky.social · Jul 30

St. Louis Genealogical Society will be available at the Local History Expo on Saturday, 6 September 2025. We hope to see you there! www.slcl.org/events/local...

Local History Expo | St. Louis County Library

Connect with the history of your family and community! Representatives from over 35 St. Louis-area local historical societies and repositories will be available to discuss their work in documenting, p...

www.slcl.org

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St. Louis Genealogical Society @stlgs.bsky.social · Jul 30

🔍 Dig deeper into the National Archives!

Join StLGS on Aug 9 @ 10 a.m. CST for a free talk with Nancy Schuster on hidden genealogical resources.

📍Clark Family Branch or
💻 via Zoom.

Details: stlgs.org/events/meeti...

#Genealogy #FamilyHistory #StLGS #NationalArchives

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St. Louis Genealogical Society @stlgs.bsky.social · Jul 22

Every family has stories—some inspiring, some mysterious, and some that sound too good to be true. 🧐 Learn to separate fact from fiction using practical techniques that every genealogist should know!

📅 23 August 2025
🧑‍🏫 Instructor: Judy Belford, StLGS librarian
🔗 Register: stlgs.org/education/cl...

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St. Louis Genealogical Society @stlgs.bsky.social · Jul 12

Today at 10AM! Attend in person or sign up to attend online at stlgs.org/events/meeti...

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St. Louis Genealogical Society @stlgs.bsky.social · Jun 19

Are you just starting family history? We now use more online records, but is there a best-use method? How do we find additional records? Let’s refocus on the basics and adapt to our ever-changing circumstances! Join us for our monthly meeting on July 12. www.stlgs.org

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St. Louis Genealogical Society @stlgs.bsky.social · Jun 19

Join us for our Irish SIG meeting to learn more about Irish naming conventions.

📅 Date: Saturday 26 July 2025
📍 Location: STLGS Office & Online
🎤 Featured Speaker: Susan McKee
🔗 Register now if attending online: stlgs.org/about-us-2/s...

Irish SIG meeting; register at stlgs.org

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St. Louis Genealogical Society @stlgs.bsky.social · Jun 12

German genealogy friends!

Sat, Jun 21 • 1 pm CT—“Status Designation in German Church Records: A Mirror of Local Society” with genealogist Ute Brandenburg. Free hybrid meeting (in person @ StLGS Maplewood or on Zoom—register).

Details 👉 stlgs.org/about-us-2/s...

German SIG meeting on June 21 @STLGS in St. Louis

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St. Louis Genealogical Society @stlgs.bsky.social · May 17

Join us for our monthly meeting in June to learn more about Special Places in St. Louis.

📅 Date: Saturday, 14 June, 2025
📍 Location: Clark Family Branch, SLCL & Online
🎤 Featured Speaker: Chris Naffziger

🔗 Register now if attending online: stlgs.org/events/meeti...

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St. Louis Genealogical Society @stlgs.bsky.social · May 17

Please join us for a free StLGS class; Navigating Ancestry.com; Finding the Treasures While Avoiding the Minefields. You do not need an Ancestry subscription to take this class, but you should have some familiarity with the site. Registration is at stlgs.org/education/classes/current-stlgs-classes

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St. Louis Genealogical Society @stlgs.bsky.social · May 17

Join us for our monthly meeting in June to learn more about Special Places in St. Louis.

📅 Date: Saturday, 14 June, 2025
📍 Location: Clark Family Branch, SLCL & Online
🎤 Featured Speaker: Chris Naffziger

🔗 Register now if attending online: stlgs.org/events/meeti...

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St. Louis Genealogical Society @stlgs.bsky.social · Apr 22

✨ Don't miss out on our Irish Superstitions and Curses session!✨
Explore ancient beliefs from your Irish ancestry with Gabrielle Ni Mheachair Woeltje.
Date: April 26, 2025
Time: 1:00 p.m. CST
Attend in-person or virtually
Sign up to dive into your family’s mystical past!
🔗 stlgs.org/.../sigs.../...

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St. Louis Genealogical Society @stlgs.bsky.social · Apr 12

Let your past meet the future! Join us May 3 at the STLGS Family History Conference and hear from featured speaker Steve Little, AI Program Director for NGS & co-host of The Family History AI Show.
🎟️ Register: www.stlgs.org/events/family-history-conference
#STLGS2025 #FamilyHistoryAI

Family History Conference - St. Louis Genealogical Society

53rd Annual Family History Conference: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and DNA: Tools for Unlocking Your Past Featuring Steve Little Jim Brewster, and Josiah Schmidt Saturday, 3 May 2025 9:00 a.m. ...

www.stlgs.org

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St. Louis Genealogical Society @stlgs.bsky.social · Apr 1

🌿✨ Join us for an enchanting exploration into Irish Superstitions and Curses! ✨🌿

📅 Date: 26 April 2025
⏰ Time: 1:00 p.m. CST
🖥️ Attend virtually or in person!

🔮 Featured Speaker: Gabrielle Ni Mheachair Woeltje
💻 Register: StLGs Website

#IrishSuperstitions #Genealogy #IrishCurses #StLGS

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