Got DNA results but not sure what they mean? 🧬
DNA Tuesday is your chance to get help, share strategies, and learn how to turn matches into meaningful family connections.
✨ Ask questions
✨ Learn new techniques
✨ Collaborate with others
Join us and unlock your DNA clues.
📧 sigs@azwvgs.org
🌎 Let’s map our research together!
Where in the world are your ancestors from?
Share the towns, counties, or countries you’re researching right now 👇
You might find a connection—or even a research buddy!
Want access to 14 FREE genealogy webinars? 🎓
WVGS members enjoy exclusive learning opportunities with nationally-recognized expert Thomas MacEntee.
👉 Not a member yet? This is your sign to join!
🔗 azwvgs.org/education/gensocsoup/
📍 Location Roll Call!
Which towns, counties, or countries are you researching right now? Share below and see who else might be tracing roots in the same places! 🌍
#Genealogy #FamilyHistory #ResearchRoots #WVGS
📍 Location Roll Call!
Where is your research taking you right now?
Drop the towns, counties, or countries you’re exploring in the comments 👇
You never know—someone else here might be researching the same place! 🌍
Where British Isles ancestry comes together.
Join our British Isles Special Interest Group and connect with others researching roots in England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales.
📧 sigs@azwvgs.org
✍️ Write the stories. Save the legacy.
Join our Writing Family History Special Interest Group and learn how to turn your research into meaningful stories your family will treasure for generations.
📧 sigs@azwvgs.org
Feeling overwhelmed by your genealogy research? Let’s fix that.
You’ll learn how to organize your files, streamline your workflow, and finally feel in control of your family history research.
Get organized. Get confident. Get back to discovering your family story.
https://azwvgs.org/store/classes/
Do your ancestors come from regions that shifted between Germany and Poland? 🇩🇪🇵🇱
Join us to learn how to navigate historical borders, uncover records, and piece together your family story.
✔ Research strategies
✔ Shared resources
✔ Supportive community
📧 sigs@azwvgs.org
🛍️ Show your WVGS pride with our latest items:
🥪 Insulated lunch bags – $20
💧 17 oz. stainless steel tumblers – $15
🎗️ WVGS lanyards – $5 (yellow or green)
Shop online under “Specials” or purchase in person at the library or monthly meetings.
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📣 Happening Today!
“Paper Trails Across Borders” with Denee Rodriguez is happening today—don’t miss your chance to learn how immigration and border records can unlock your family history.
Join us and take your research to the next level!
🚂 Did You Know?
Many U.S. border crossing records from Canada and Mexico (1895–1956) include details like occupation, last residence, and even the name of a relative in the home country.
👉 What surprising detail have you discovered in a record?
📄 Every record tells a story.
Join our Document Trail Special Interest Group and learn how to trace your ancestors’ lives through the documents they left behind.
From census records to hidden gems, discover how each piece fits into your family story.
📧 sigs@azwvgs.org
🍁 Exploring your Canadian roots starts here!
Join our Canada Special Interest Group as we dive into records from provinces to parishes and uncover the stories of your ancestors.
Whether your family is from Quebec, Ontario, or beyond, this group is here to support your journey.
📧 sigs@azwvgs.org
⏳ Only a few spots left!
Struggling to trace ancestors before 1850? You’re not alone—and this class is designed to help.
💻 Attend live or watch the recording (available for 2 weeks)
⏰ Register by April 8 at 5 PM (AZ time)
Don’t wait—this class will fill quickly!
📂 Getting organized is the key to successful genealogy!
Join us for Novice Genealogy Workshop #2 and learn how to bring order to your research so you can find what you need—when you need it.
👥 Limited to just 9 students—reserve your spot today! https://azwvgs.org/store/classes/
Discover your Scandinavian roots—one record at a time.
Join our Scandinavian Special Interest Group and connect with others researching family history from Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and beyond.
Whether you're just beginning or digging deeper into your ancestry, all are welcome!
📧 sigs@azwvgs.org
Have you hit a dead end in your immigration research? 🚧
You might be missing one of the most valuable resources in genealogy:
🧬 Alien Registration Files (A-Files)
🌎 Border crossing records
👇 Tell us in the comments:
Do you know when your ancestors entered the U.S.?
April 26 is your next chance to make real progress on your family history. Bring one goal, one question, or one brick wall to the WVGS in-person Research Afternoon at the library for hands-on help and clear next steps.
👉 https://azwvgs.org/education/research-afternoons/
#Genealogy #FamilyHistory
🌍 Behind every border crossing record is a story of courage and new beginnings. Discover how immigration records reveal your family’s journey in Paper Trails Across Borders.
#Genealogy #FamilyHistory #WVGS
What stories are waiting in your family’s immigration records? 🌎
📅 Looking for your next genealogy class or event?
From special interest groups to workshops and seminars, there’s always something happening at WVGS!
Explore our full calendar and find the perfect event for your research journey.
👉 Visit: azwvgs.org
Have you checked out our FREE webinar series yet? 👀
WVGS members get access to 14 expert-led sessions by Thomas MacEntee—covering everything from AI tools to publishing your family history.
✨ Stay current with genealogy technology
Don’t miss out on this incredible member benefit!
Ready to make sense of your DNA results? 🧬
Our DNA SIG brings members together to share insights, ask questions, and discover new ways to use DNA in family history research.
✨ Learn from others
✨ Get help with your results
✨ Discover new connections
Join us virtually!
🧬 Explore genealogy with GenSocSoup! WVGS members get 14 free webinars from Thomas MacEntee—AI, Google tools, census records & more. Each is ~30 minutes with a handout.
Log in → Education → GenSocSoup
https://azwvgs.org/education/gensocsoup/
💬 Got a question about immigration records or tracing ancestors across borders? Drop it below—we may cover it in our upcoming general meeting!
Looking to take your genealogy research further? Our study group offers a collaborative space to learn, share, and grow—together.
✨ Open to WVGS members
✨ Small group setting (space is limited)
✨ Supportive, hands-on learning
📧 Request to join: libsigscalendar@gmail.com
Every family has a story—come discover yours. 🌺
Our Hispanic Genealogy SIG brings together a community passionate about tracing roots, preserving culture, and sharing histories across generations.
Let’s connect the past to the present—together.
Ready to take your early American research to the next level?
No need to have attended Part 1—everyone is welcome!
To Register: www.google.com/url
🌿 Legacy Family Tree Users—this one’s for you!
Join our Legacy Special Interest Group for guidance, tips, and support to help you get the most out of your genealogy software. Whether you're just starting or looking to sharpen your skills, you’ll find a helpful community here.
📧 sigs@azwvgs.org