A Community Thrives Fundraiser
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO DONATED TO THIS FUNDRASING CAMPAIGN. TOGETHER, WE RAISED $5,425!
LIBRARY RE-OPENING!
We have some great news! Our library will be returning to our regular operating hours beginning August 2, 2021! We will be open Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 1-4pm, and Saturday Noon - 3pm. Please feel free to stop by and do a little family history research!
or fifty years, the Topeka Genealogical Society has been promoting and supporting family history interests in Shawnee County and northeast Kansas. Whether you are just wondering how to get started in learning about your ancestors, or are an experienced researcher, we offer resources and learning opportunities to assist you in the fascinating process of discovery that we call genealogy.
Our library, located at 2717 SE Indiana Avenue, houses a large and growing collection of more than 12,000 books and 700 genealogical periodical titles. In addition to an outstanding collection of Shawnee County materials, the library offers resources pertaining to almost all U.S. states and many foreign nations. Whether your ancestors lived in Kansas or elsewhere, we are likely to have something useful to you in your research.
Our educational offerings are equally diverse. We offer monthly programs featuring local speakers, an annual conference featuring a nationally recognized speaker, and an array of classes, workshops, interest groups and research trips offered throughout the year to meet the varied needs and interests of our members and the community.
Membership in the Topeka Genealogical Society also offers fun opportunities to get to know other genealogists, to learn from and share with other members, or to get involved in one or more of our many activities and projects.
We invite you to explore our website and learn about TGS and the many resources and opportunities that we offer.
Welcome to the Topeka Genealogical Society!
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Tuesday, September 7th
Foundations of Family History Interest Group
PRESENTATION TOPIC: to be announced Whether you are brand new to genealogy, or have been researching for quite a while, there's always something new to learn! Having a better understanding of research methods and source materials can help you to avoid mistakes and improve your chances of research success. In this group, we will take a brief look at a different method or source material each month, and then leave time for questions, answers and discussion on any genealogy-related topic. Facilitated by Barb LaClair Participation in this group is free, and open to the public. If you would like to participate, contact Barb LaClair at tgstopeka.president@gmail.com at least 2 days in advance to receive a link to the meeting.
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Thursday, September 9th
TGS Board Meeting
All Board meetings are open to TGS members.
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Thursday, September 16th
Monthly Program - Topeka's Hidden History Goldmine
Presenter and Program Topic Topeka's Hidden History Goldmine: The Topeka Genealogical Society Library. Presented by Barb LaClair Join us to learn about one of the best-kept secrets in Topeka - the Topeka Genealogical Society Library! Located at 2717 SE Indiana Avenue in Topeka, this facility is overflowing with treasures just waiting to be found. A strong local history collection, original courthouse books and records, Columbian Title Abstract records, City Directories, school yearbooks, cemetery records, indexes and finding aids to make your search easier are just some of the things you will find here. In addition to local resources, the broad library collection includes genealogical research materials pertaining to nearly all U.S. States. The library is open to the public and welcomes visitors. Discover your family history at the Topeka Genealogical Society Library! Monthly Programs, featuring local speakers on topics of genealogical and historical interest. Programs are free, and open to the Public. No registration required.
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