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Wednesday, April 2
Q & A: Let's Talk Genealogy! (Calendar of Events)
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm Zoom meeting
SCGS members and non-members gather monthly via zoom for an open discussion group.
In March the group discussed their favored and "must have" genealogy references that they keep in their personal libraries. Lists were shared within the group. In April we will discuss experiences using PERSI and other sources that are sometimes overlooked. Invitational links for the zoom meeting will be sent a day before the actual meeting. If you would like an invitation and are not already signed up please sent a request to: carolhedlund@gmail.com and place SCGS in the subject line, or Send an email request to programs@scgsdelaware.org.
Please note that other general questions and comments are always welcome!
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Saturday, April 26 through Saturday, April 26
Twnty First Century Italian Genealogy (Calendar of Events)
10:00 am to 12:30 pm Lewes Library Lewes DE
OUR SPEAKER :
Michael Cassara is a professional genealogist and speaker, based in New York City. He has conducted extensive research on his Italian/Sicilian/Irish/German ancestors and frequently speaks at genealogy conferences, including 5 years of presentations at RootsTech in Salt Lake City, the 2018 APG PMC, FGS, and multiple presentations at the New York State Family History Conference, as well as dozens of talks for societies throughout the United States.
He is the Past President of the Italian Genealogical Group, and a graduate of ProGen 43 and the BU Certificate in Genealogical Research program (OL19). In his "other life", Michael is a leading casting director for theatre and film; he started doing genealogical research at the age of 8 and it remains his passion.
21st Century Italian Genealogy There has never been a better time to do Italian genealogical research! With more and more records now online, this talk provides a strong overview for the beginning researcher, while including some lesser-known resources that will be of interest to even the most advanced researchers.
please sign on to the Lewes Library website and go to events to obtain a zoom or room seat reservation.
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Monday, April 28 through Monday, April 28
Family Tree Maker Special Interest Group (Calendar of Events)
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm Held via Zoom
Join a discussion about using the Family Tree Maker genealogy database software. Meetings include feature discussions, and open question & answer discussions. These meetings are held via Zoom every other month on the 4th Monday of the month at 2:00p. The meetings are open to both SCGS members and non-members.
To receive notification of the meetings please send an email to programs@scgsdelaware.org
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Saturday, May 17 through Saturday, May 17
"1742 The True Story of th Nanticoke Indians Plot to Unite the Tribes ..." (Calendar of Events)
10:00 am to 12:30 pm Lewes Library Lewes DE
Our Speaker and Author of "1742 The True Story of the Nanticoke Indians Plot to Unite the Tribes, Massacre the English and Take Back the Eastern Shore":
Chris Slavens lives in Laurel, Delaware. He is the author of The Roofed Graves of Delmarva and Peninsula Roots; has contributed to numerous publications including the News Journal, the Epoch Times, and the Laurel Star; and has been featured on WBOC's DelmarvaLife. Currently, Chris serves on the board of directors of the Laurel Historical Society, and produces the society's newsletter. He is also a member of the Archaeological Society of Delaware and the Independent Book Publishers Association.
please sign on to the Lewes Library website and go to events to obtain a zoom or room seat reservation.
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In 2020, Chris founded Bald Cypress Books, a small publishing imprint dedicated to the history and folklore of the Delmarva Peninsula, and has since published seven titles including four historical reprints. In addition to writing and publishing, he enjoys collecting books, raising backyard chickens, gardening, hunting, and playing bass guitar.
The Book:
"Mr. Slavens began researching the near uprising in 2013, excited to discover that it had occurred near his home at Whaley’s Crossroads, he said, several miles east of Laurel.
In addition to the prominent involvement of the Nanticoke tribe, the book also traces the history of other local tribes, including the Askecksy or Indian River Indians, who lived in a 1,000-acre settlement on the southeast side of the town of Millsboro. They are believed to have been affiliated with the Assateague chiefdom before migrating, over the course of years or decades, from the Berlin, Md., area to the Indian River, spending time on today’s Dirickson Creek along the way." Taken from an article of the Coastal Press , Mike Smith, Staff Reporter September 21 2023.
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Saturday, September 20 through Saturday, September 20
Finding Forgotten Family Through Vintage Samplers (Calendar of Events)
10:00 am to 12:30 pm Lewes Library Lewes DE
Cynthia Steihoff , will take us through the steps she uses to find family and history through collecting and researching vintage samplers.
Have you ever wondered about the people who created the detailed samplers in your back closet or through the ones you purchased at an antique store? Cynthia will not ony share her collection of samplers as welll as the steps she took to find the people whose name only appears on the samplers. History meets art meets research meets family and suprises along the way.
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Saturday, October 18 through Saturday, October 18
"How Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help you with your Genealogy" (Calendar of Events)
10:00 am to 12:30 pm Lewes Library Lewes DE
Jon Smith, a member of our organization, as well as a member of many DNA organizations, will discuss and demonstrate some of the ways to begin and use AI for the research of DNA questions in our family.
Jon serves on the Board of 4 different genealogical societies:
- He is the Secretary and the Education Chair for the North Carolina Genealogical Society.
- He is the Education Chair for the Howard County (Maryland) Genealogical Society.
- He is the Education Chair for the Sussex County (Delaware) Genealogical Society.
- He is the Genealogist for the North Carolina Cline Family Association.
He continues to serve as an Instructor of Genealogy for Howard Community College. He lectures regularly to North Carolina local societies and is a frequent contributor to North Carolina genealogical blogs and Facebook groups. His focus areas for genealogical research include endogamy, artificial intelligence, and analytical tools.
He works in a group with 7 cousins and his father on his personal tree, as all 16 parts of his family line were present in western North Carolina by 1790 in 2 neighboring counties, and stayed, with all but 1 of his 15 and 1/2 First Cousins still living in the same geographic area. Their consolidated tree exceeds 500,000 names and also includes all of the spouses of the 7 cousins. The group finds it very difficult to locate individuals in the Hickory, Lenoir, Morganton triangle area that are not cousins!
please sign on to the Lewes Library website and go to events to obtain a zoom or room seat reservation.
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Saturday, November 15 through Saturday, November 15
WW1 and WW2 REcords. when you have No OFMP? No Problem!! (Calendar of Events)
10:00 am to 12:30 pm Lewes Library Lewes DE
Sara Cochran
The Skeleton Whisperer
Sara is a full-time professional genealogist with thirty years of research experience. Her research has taken her to nearly every state in the USA and Ireland. She especially enjoys breaking down brick walls, discovering the stories of black sheep ancestors, and helping individuals preserve their photographic legacy. Sara holds a Boston University Genealogical Research Certificate, a Bachelor's Degree in Library Science, and is an alum of the ProGen Study Group.
No OMPF? No Problem!
Researching 20th Century veterans is especially difficult as a fire destroyed millions of Official Military Personnel Files in 1973. This class will look at other ways to find the stories of the WWI and WII veterans in our families.
please sign on to the Lewes Library website and go to events to obtain a zoom or room seat reservation.
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Saturday, December 13 through Saturday, December 13
End of Year Holiday Celebration (Calendar of Events)
10:00 am to 12:30 pm Lewes Library Lewes DE
Our Yearly Holiday Celebration to Share our Family Findings and Knocked Down or Chipped Away Brick Walls!
Bring your treasures and family heirlooms to show and share with our group.
Bring any of the information you have found through the year which has brought a smile to your face and a fmaily to your tree! You might even help one of us with a clue or two..
We ask that your bring a covered dish to share with us all to make it even a more festive occasion.
please sign on to the Lewes Library website and go to events to obtain a zoom or room seat reservation.
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Saturday, January 17, 2026 through Saturday, January 17, 2026
The Erie Canal, It's History, Creation and Implortance to America (Calendar of Events)
10:00 am to 12:30 pm Lewes Library Lewes DE
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Saturday, February 21, 2026 through Saturday, February 21, 2026
Early California Population Proect (Calendar of Events)
10:00 am to 12:30 pm Lewes Library Lewes DE
Steven Hackel, PHD in American History fro Cornell, and a PBA from Stanford
"The Early California Population Project" |
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