VIRGINIA BEACH GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
Navigating the Records from The War of 1812 - 11 May 2023 - monthly meeting - handout
presented by Brian Rhinehart
presented by Brian Rhinehart
Essential Genealogical Practices part 1 - beginning with a research question
presented by Diana Quinn and Carmen Cross - 2 Oct 2023 how-to-class - handout
presented by Diana Quinn and Carmen Cross - 2 Oct 2023 how-to-class - handout
14 How-to Group, 7pm on Zoom
Essential Genealogical Practices – Part 2: Making a Plan, presented by Carmen Cross and Diana Quinn
Essential Genealogical Practices – Part 2: Making a Plan, presented by Carmen Cross and Diana Quinn
16 Writers Group, 7pm on Zoom
Writing with Style, presented by Carol Johnson
18 Computer User Group, 5:30pm, hybrid
Must use Resources at FamilySearch.org Part 2 – Finding People, presented by Diana Quinn
A hands-on session; practice using the Catalog and Research Wiki to find deed, court, and other records.
28 Social Event, 2 pm
Elmwood Cemetery Tour, Chilling Tales from Beneath the Ground
238 E Princess Anne Rd, Norfolk, VA 23510. Cost is $5, cash only.
Writing with Style, presented by Carol Johnson
18 Computer User Group, 5:30pm, hybrid
Must use Resources at FamilySearch.org Part 2 – Finding People, presented by Diana Quinn
A hands-on session; practice using the Catalog and Research Wiki to find deed, court, and other records.
28 Social Event, 2 pm
Elmwood Cemetery Tour, Chilling Tales from Beneath the Ground
238 E Princess Anne Rd, Norfolk, VA 23510. Cost is $5, cash only.
13 How-to Group, 7pm on Zoom
and Records Part 3: Tools and Techniques for Finding Your Ancestor's Land, presented by Sara Kidd
and Records Part 3: Tools and Techniques for Finding Your Ancestor's Land, presented by Sara Kidd
8 Monthly Meeting, 5:30pm, hybrid, VB Central Library and Zoom
The Gutsy Germans, presented by Isabelle Hallam Note: This is our annual business meeting. Elections will be held, awards presented, and annual reports given for the Society. Isabelle's presentation will be about 1/2 hour in length.
The Gutsy Germans, presented by Isabelle Hallam Note: This is our annual business meeting. Elections will be held, awards presented, and annual reports given for the Society. Isabelle's presentation will be about 1/2 hour in length.
25 Computer User Group, 5:30pm (hybrid) VB Central Library Folio Room and Zoom
RootsMagic - Lisa Louise Cooke video
RootsMagic - Lisa Louise Cooke video
22 Writers Group, 7pm on Zoom
Cite What You Write, presented by Carol Johnson
Cite What You Write, presented by Carol Johnson
2 How-to-Group, 7pm, Zoom only
50+ Free Genealogy Resources, presented by Diana Quinn
50+ Free Genealogy Resources, presented by Diana Quinn
27 Computer User Group, 5:30pm (hybrid) VB Central Library Folio Room and Zoom
AirTable, part 2, presented by Craig Fenton
AirTable, part 2, presented by Craig Fenton
24 Writers Group, 7pm on Zoom
Writing Like the Professional Genealogists, presented by Carol Johnson
Writing Like the Professional Genealogists, presented by Carol Johnson
13 Monthly Meeting, 5:30pm (hybrid), VB Central Library and Zoom
Tic Marks and Number Counts: Understanding and Using the Slave Schedules, presented by Renate Yarborough Sanders
Tic Marks and Number Counts: Understanding and Using the Slave Schedules, presented by Renate Yarborough Sanders
20 Writers Group, 7pm on Zoom
Reaching Your Intended Audience, presented by Carol Johnson
Reaching Your Intended Audience, presented by Carol Johnson
9 Monthly Meeting, 5:30pm (hybrid), VB Central Library and Zoom
Colonial American Migration Routes and Modes of Travel
presented by Annette Burke Lyttle with Heritage Detective
Colonial American Migration Routes and Modes of Travel
presented by Annette Burke Lyttle with Heritage Detective
23 Computer User Group, 5:30pm, on Zoom only due to renovations at the library
Researching North Carolina Online - (presented by Diane Fenton
Researching North Carolina Online - (presented by Diane Fenton
23 Tour, 1 pm, downtown Norfolk
A guided tour of the MacArthur Memorial in downtown Norfolk, led by Captain Lee Duckworth, retired USN
Watch your email for more information and to reserve your spot!
A guided tour of the MacArthur Memorial in downtown Norfolk, led by Captain Lee Duckworth, retired USN
Watch your email for more information and to reserve your spot!
26 Computer User Group, 5:30pm (Zoom only)
Lisa Louise Cooke's YouTube Video Genealogy Organization and Work Flow that Works
Lisa Louise Cooke's YouTube Video Genealogy Organization and Work Flow that Works
16 Writers Group, 7pm on Zoom
Writing Successes and Conundrums, presented by Carol Johnson
Writing Successes and Conundrums, presented by Carol Johnson
12 Monthly Meeting, 7pm on Zoom
Connecting Faces Through Time – How Related Faces Can Help Identify Unknown People in Old Photos
presented by Tina LaFreniere with Related Faces
Connecting Faces Through Time – How Related Faces Can Help Identify Unknown People in Old Photos
presented by Tina LaFreniere with Related Faces
8 Monthly Meeting, 5:30pm, hybrid, VB Central Library and Zoom
21 Writers Group, 7pm on Zoom
“Framing” and Sharing a Diary or Journal Entry, or a Memoir, presented by Carol Johnson
“Framing” and Sharing a Diary or Journal Entry, or a Memoir, presented by Carol Johnson
Oct. 19: Computer User Group 5:30 - 6:30 pm, meeting in the Libris room at the Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Topic: Lisa Louise Cooke's Beginning and Restarting Genealogy Research
Stay afterwards to help break down your brick walls!
Topic: Lisa Louise Cooke's Beginning and Restarting Genealogy Research
Stay afterwards to help break down your brick walls!
17 Oct: Writers Group 7:00 - 8:15 pm, on Zoom.
Topic: "Framing" and Sharing a News Article
Topic: "Framing" and Sharing a News Article
Oct. 12: Monthly Meeting, 5:30 pm, hybrid
Topic: Show and Tell
NOTE: This is a Wednesday!
Topic: Show and Tell
NOTE: This is a Wednesday!
Oct. 1: VBGS Virtual Conference, Improving Your Research Skills,
9:00 am - 4:30 pm on Zoom.
9:00 am - 4:30 pm on Zoom.
Oct. 4: How-to Class, 7:00 pm on Zoom.
Speaker: Sheree Budge, Reference Librarian for Local History and Genealogy, LOC
Topic: Library of Congress digital sources and the online catalog.
Speaker: Sheree Budge, Reference Librarian for Local History and Genealogy, LOC
Topic: Library of Congress digital sources and the online catalog.
Sep. 19: Writers Group 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm, on Zoom.
Topic: "Framing" and Sharing an Old Letter
Topic: "Framing" and Sharing an Old Letter
Sep. 8: Monthly meeting, 5:30 p.m. in-person ONLY at VB Central Library.
Topic: Meet Marye Bucke from Jamestown as portrayed by Rebecca Suerdieck, a second generation Colonial Williamsburg Educator.
Topic: Meet Marye Bucke from Jamestown as portrayed by Rebecca Suerdieck, a second generation Colonial Williamsburg Educator.
23 May 2022 - VBGS Writers Group - 7 pm on Zoom
Main topic: A Travel Story
Mini-lesson: Form and Function
Main topic: A Travel Story
Mini-lesson: Form and Function
23 Jun 2022 - VBGS Computer User Group - 7 pm until 8:30 pm, Zoom
Topic: Family Tree Maker
Presenter: Mark Olson, Family Tree Maker Ambassador
Topic: Family Tree Maker
Presenter: Mark Olson, Family Tree Maker Ambassador
9 Jun 2022 - Monthly Meeting - 5:30 pm (hybrid: in-person at the VBCL and via Zoom)
Topic: His story/Her story: Telling Your Family Tale
Presenter: Nancy Guy
Topic: His story/Her story: Telling Your Family Tale
Presenter: Nancy Guy
7 Jun 2022 - VBGS How-to Class - 7 pm on Zoom
Using Air Table for genealogy
Using Air Table for genealogy
21 May 2022 - VBGS Social Event - 11:30am (note: corrected from 11am)
Ferry Plantation Tour
Ferry Plantation Tour
19 May 2022 - VBGS Computer User Group - 7 pm hybrid: Virginia Beach Central Library and Zoom
How to use an All-In-One Printer
How to use an All-In-One Printer
11 May 2022 - Genealogy Day at the Beach - 3:30 pm - 7:30 pm
A fun and free event that leads up to the Monthly Meeting. Join us for vendors, half-hour mini lessons, and social time!
A fun and free event that leads up to the Monthly Meeting. Join us for vendors, half-hour mini lessons, and social time!
11 May 2022 - VBGS Monthly Meeting - 5:30 pm - Virginia Beach Central Library and Zoom
Voting Records: Genealogy/s Best Kept Secret, speaker: Pam Vestal
Voting Records: Genealogy/s Best Kept Secret, speaker: Pam Vestal
3 May 2022 - VBGS How-to Class - 7 pm on Zoom
Using OneNote for genealogy
Using OneNote for genealogy
30 Apr 2022 - VBGS Social Event - 11am
Hermitage Museum Tour
Hermitage Museum Tour
21 Apr 2022 - VBGS Computer User Group - 7 pm hybrid: Virginia Beach Central Library and Zoom
How to Convert Slides
How to Convert Slides
18 Apr 2022 - VBGS Writers Group - 7 pm on Zoom
Main topic: A Birth or Naming Story. (also a mini lesson)
Main topic: A Birth or Naming Story. (also a mini lesson)
21 Mar 2022 - VBGS Writers Group - 7 pm on Zoom
Main topic: A War Story. (also a mini lesson)
Main topic: A War Story. (also a mini lesson)
15 Mar 2022 - VBGS Computer User Group - 7 pm on Zoom
Digital Preservation Library of Congress
Digital Preservation Library of Congress
* 12 Mar 2022 - Fairfax Genealogical Society Spring Fair
9:00 am to 4:00 pm, in-person and on Zoom, more info here
Celebrate Your Shamrock Roots: Irish and Scots-Irish Research
9:00 am to 4:00 pm, in-person and on Zoom, more info here
Celebrate Your Shamrock Roots: Irish and Scots-Irish Research
10 Mar 2022 - VBGS Annual Banquet at Honey Bee Golf Club, more info here
Speaker: Kelly McMahon, CG
Using Land Holdings to prove Kinship: Deeds, Patents, and Maps - A Valuable Genealogical Source
(note - this replaces the monthly meeting for March, there is no Zoom option)
Speaker: Kelly McMahon, CG
Using Land Holdings to prove Kinship: Deeds, Patents, and Maps - A Valuable Genealogical Source
(note - this replaces the monthly meeting for March, there is no Zoom option)
5 Mar 2022 - VBGS Social Event - 11am
A 1.5 hour private tour of the Sargeant Memorial Collection at the Slover Library in Norfolk by Troy Valos.
A 1.5 hour private tour of the Sargeant Memorial Collection at the Slover Library in Norfolk by Troy Valos.
1 Mar 2022 - VBGS How-to Class - 7 pm on Zoom
Intro to U.S. Land Records
Intro to U.S. Land Records
15 Feb 2022 - VBGS Computer User Group - 7 pm on Zoom
WikiTree, led by Wendy Bransom
WikiTree, led by Wendy Bransom
21 Feb 2022 - VBGS Writers Group - 7 pm on Zoom
Main topic: A Love Story. (also a mini lesson)
Main topic: A Love Story. (also a mini lesson)
10 Feb 2022 - VBGS Monthly Meeting - 5:30 pm - hybrid: Virginia Beach Central Library and Zoom
Slover Library Resources, speaker: Troy Valos
Slover Library Resources, speaker: Troy Valos
1 Feb 2022 - VBGS How-to Class - 7pm on Zoom only
Transferring DNA results to other sites
Transferring DNA results to other sites
29 Jan 2022 - VBGS Social Event - cancelled due to uptick in Covid-19 cases
Members Dinner, time and place TBD
Members Dinner, time and place TBD
24 Jan 2022 - VBGS Writers Group
topic: An Immigration Story
mini lesson: Getting started, keeping on and overcoming writer’s block
topic: An Immigration Story
mini lesson: Getting started, keeping on and overcoming writer’s block
18 Jan 2022 - VBGS Computer User Group - 7:00 pm on Zoom
Part 5 of the 5-part series with the Nerd Sidekick, Fred Kelly
Part 5 of the 5-part series with the Nerd Sidekick, Fred Kelly
13 Jan 2021 - VBGS Monthly Meeting - time TBD - Virginia Beach Central Library and Zoom
Melungeon ethnic group of Southwest Virginia, speaker: Kimberly Millering
Melungeon ethnic group of Southwest Virginia, speaker: Kimberly Millering
9 Dec 2021 - VBGS Monthly Meeting - 5:30 pm (5:00 pm for social time) - Virginia Beach Central Library and Zoom
How an Archivist Can Assist in Your Genealogical Research and Organization, Speaker: Tammy Woodward
How an Archivist Can Assist in Your Genealogical Research and Organization, Speaker: Tammy Woodward
7 Dec 2021 - How-to Class - 7:00 pm on Zoom only
Using your Y-DNA Results, presented by Wendy Bransom
Using your Y-DNA Results, presented by Wendy Bransom
2 Dec 2021 - VBGS Computer User Group - 5:30 pm at the Virginia Beach Central Library (recorded for later viewing)
Scanners and printers (hands on lesson)
Scanners and printers (hands on lesson)
29 Nov 2021 - VBGS Writers Group at 7:00 pm, Place TBD
Theme for writing and sharing; One interview with a living family member and what you’ve been able to learn from it.
Mini-lesson: When (and how) to make your story longer, and when (and how) to make it shorter.
Theme for writing and sharing; One interview with a living family member and what you’ve been able to learn from it.
Mini-lesson: When (and how) to make your story longer, and when (and how) to make it shorter.
16 Nov 2021 - VBGS Computer User Group - 7pm on Zoom only
Part 4 of 5, How to Use Windows File Explorer, with the Nerd Sidekick, Fred Kelly
Part 4 of 5, How to Use Windows File Explorer, with the Nerd Sidekick, Fred Kelly
10 Nov 2021 - Monthly Meeting - Ancestors in the U.S. Military: Online & in Military Archives, presented by Dr. Margaret McMahon. NOTE: this is a Wednesday!
6 pm (5:30 pm for social time) - Virginia Beach Central Library and a Zoom option
6 pm (5:30 pm for social time) - Virginia Beach Central Library and a Zoom option
1 Nov 2021 - How-to Class - Using the FamilySearch Catalog, presented by Sara Kidd
7pm on Zoom only
7pm on Zoom only
14 Oct 2021 - Monthly Meeting - DNA for African Americans, presented by Nicka Smith
6 pm (5:30 pm for social time) - Virginia Beach Central Library and a Zoom option
6 pm (5:30 pm for social time) - Virginia Beach Central Library and a Zoom option
5 Oct 2021 - How-to Class - Researching your Irish Ancestors, presented by Diana Quinn
7pm on Zoom only
7pm on Zoom only
9 Sep 2021 - Monthly Meeting - Reconstructing our Family Stories, presented by Annette Burke Lyttle
6 pm (5:30 pm for social time) - Virginia Beach Central Library and a Zoom option
6 pm (5:30 pm for social time) - Virginia Beach Central Library and a Zoom option
7 Sep 2021 - How-to Class - Getting Organized and Staying on Task, presented by Heather Wright (and the Education Committee)
7pm on Zoom only
7pm on Zoom only