 2025 Genealogy Presentations & Learning Opportunities Looking to expand your genealogy knowledge in 2025? Whether you're a beginner or an experienced researcher, I’ll be speaking at several genealogy events this year—many of them free and open to the public! Below is my current schedule, and I’ll be adding more events as the year progresses. Upcoming Genealogy Presentations
Special Webinars with Legacy Family Tree & MyHeritage I’m thrilled to be presenting for Legacy Family Tree Webinars and once again, MyHeritage! These webinars are free to attend live and available for free replay for up to seven days. Start Your Family History Journey for Free with MyHeritage Discover how to begin your family history research without spending a dime! Learn how to build a basic family tree, explore free records, and utilize MyHeritage’s free tools and features to uncover your roots. 📅 Date: March 25, 2025 🔗 Register Here: Legacy Family Tree Webinars – Upcoming Webinars Filipino Genealogy: Tracing Your Filipino Roots Have Filipino ancestry but don’t know where to start? This session covers the challenges of Filipino genealogy, key resources, and the best strategies for tracing your Filipino roots. This presentation is also for anyone wanting to branch out with their research skills and knowledge in other geographical areas. 📅 Date: August 13, 2025 🔗 Register Here: Legacy Family Tree Webinars – Upcoming Webinars Register for any of over 80 new presentations this year at Legacy Family Tree Webinars Register for upcoming webinars here: 2025 Upcoming Webinars Download the 2025 PDF Schedule here: 2025 Schedule Stay Updated! I’ll be adding more events throughout the year, so be sure to check back for updates. Whether you prefer in-person, virtual, or hybrid events, there are plenty of opportunities to learn and enhance your genealogy skills in 2025! Let’s make this year a great one for family history research. Hope to see you at an event! More Genealogy Events and EducationStay tuned for more genealogy events and education under the Genealogy Events and Genealogy Presentations categories, as well as the always updated Speaking Events Coming Up page.
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 2025 Legacy Family Tree Webinars Series Exciting news, genealogy enthusiasts! MyHeritage’s Legacy Family Tree Webinars—the leading genealogy and DNA webinar series in the world—has just announced its 2025 lineup, and registration is officially open! This year marks the 15th anniversary of this incredible educational series, which offers 173 classes taught by 132 speakers from 17 countries. Among the highlights for 2025 are two brand-new members-only series:
 All the Wonderful 2025 Legacy Family Tree Webinars Speakers! I’m Honored to Be a Speaker! I’m thrilled to share that I’ll be part of this fantastic series again this year! I’ll be presenting two sessions:
Both topics are designed to provide practical tools, insights, and inspiration for genealogists at all levels. Why Register? All live webinars are free to attend, and recordings are available for free during the first week after each event. A webinar membership ($49.95/year) unlocks even more, including:
Ready to Register?Don’t miss out on this unparalleled opportunity to learn from genealogy’s leading educators! Whether you register for one class or all of them, you’ll gain valuable tools and strategies to enhance your family history research. 👉 View the full lineup and register here. 👉 Download PDF of 2025 full lineup here. Join me and many other passionate genealogists as we celebrate another year of advancing family history research through Legacy Family Tree Webinars. I look forward to seeing you there! More Genealogy Events and EducationStay tuned for more genealogy events and education under the Genealogy Events category.
The Utah Genealogical Association (UGA) is hosting its 53rd annual Summit of Excellence, a must-attend event for genealogists of all levels. This year’s virtual conference, running from September 5-7, 2024, promises to deliver top-notch genealogical education with presentations from distinguished speakers across the field. One highlight of this year’s conference is my presentation, “A Closer Look at the 1850-1950 U.S. Census Records in Genealogy.” This session will delve into the U.S. Census records from 1850 to 1950, a vital resource for genealogists. Whether you’re new to census research or have been using these records for years, my presentation will offer fresh insights, tips, and a closer examination of details you may have missed. The Summit of Excellence is designed to cater to a wide range of genealogical interests and expertise levels. On Thursday, their FREE “Getting-Started” day, September 5th, beginners can get started with foundational courses. My presentation, though part of the Getting-Started track, is tailored for intermediate researchers looking to deepen their understanding of census records. On Friday, September 6th, the focus shifts to DNA, records, ethnic research, and writing, with sessions for all skill levels. The conference wraps up on Saturday, September 7th, with topics on technology, international research, migration, and military records. One of the great benefits of this virtual conference is the flexibility it offers. If you miss any sessions, you’ll have access to digital recordings until December 31, 2024, allowing you to revisit or catch up on presentations at your own pace. Registration has been open since May 1st, and there’s still time to secure your spot. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your genealogical skills and knowledge. To view the full schedule and register, visit the UGA Website, under Summit of Excellence. I look forward to seeing you at the conference and sharing my insights on U.S. Census records with you! UGA Summit of Excellence 2024 SummaryDay 1:
8/25/2024 Unlock the Secrets of Genetic Genealogy with the Southern California Genealogical Society's DNA Interest GroupRead Now Southern California Genealogical Society's DNA Interest Group for expert insights into genetic genealogy Exploring the DNA Interest Group Host, the Southern California Genealogical SocietyFounded in 1964, the Southern California Genealogical Society (SCGS) has been a strong and reliable resource for genealogical research, education, and community. As the largest genealogical society in Southern California, SCGS serves a diverse and dynamic membership, providing invaluable resources and support for those delving into their family histories. The Society’s mission is to help individuals understand and appreciate the unique histories, cultures, and traditions of our diverse communities, fostering an appreciation for the collective contributions to society. With an extensive library of over 40,000 volumes, including 6,000 family histories, SCGS offers a wide variety of research resources that go beyond regional boundaries to include materials from every state and several countries. The DNA Interest Group: Pioneering Genetic Genealogy EducationIn 2005, SCGS formed the DNA Interest Group, one of the first of its kind in the United States, dedicated to educating and assisting members in understanding the complexities of DNA testing and interpreting their results. This group, a cornerstone of SCGS’s educational offerings, has become an essential resource for anyone interested in genetic genealogy—a field that has revolutionized the way we explore our ancestry and connect with biological relatives. DNA analysis and genetic genealogy are powerful tools that have not only helped countless individuals discover previously unknown relatives but have also been important in solving historical mysteries and even aiding criminal investigations. The SCGS DNA Interest Group provides a community where members can learn about the latest developments in DNA testing, discuss their results, and receive personalized assistance in interpreting their data. Hybrid Meetings: A Blend of Learning and Personalized HelpThe DNA Interest Group holds quarterly hybrid meetings on the 5th Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. These meetings offer a unique blend of education and personalized support. Typically, each meeting features a speaker or lecture on a relevant topic, followed by dedicated time for individualized help, where attendees can work with experts to better understand their DNA results and genealogical research. The next meeting, scheduled for Saturday, August 31, 2024, promises to be particularly enlightening. The event will be held at the SCGS Library in Burbank, with both in-person and online participation available, reflecting the Society’s commitment to accessibility and community engagement. Upcoming Presentation: "Who Is That Mystery DNA Match?" by Diane HenriksThis quarter’s featured speaker is me, Diane Henriks, a professional genealogist specializing in solving for unknown parentage and brick walls, which heavily incorporates genetic genealogy. I will present "Who Is That Mystery DNA Match? Solving a Genetic Genealogy Brick Wall" from 10:10 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. My presentation will tackle one of the more perplexing challenges in genetic genealogy—identifying unexpected DNA matches. Many individuals are surprised when they encounter a DNA match they can’t immediately place within their known family tree. My presentation will equip attendees with a comprehensive methodology for investigating these mystery matches. I will demonstrate how to incorporate various resources—such as matches across different DNA testing platforms, photographs, public records, Google searches, social media, and geographical locations—into a cohesive strategy for uncovering the identity of these unknown relatives. Following the presentation, there will be a Q&A session, allowing attendees to engage directly with me and gain further insights into their own genealogical puzzles. The Value of Attending DNA Interest Group Meetings Attending a DNA Interest Group meeting at SCGS offers numerous benefits for anyone interested in genetic genealogy, whether you are a beginner or an experienced researcher. Participants gain access to:
Join Us on August 31, 2024 Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from me, Diane Henriks, at the next DNA Interest Group meeting on Saturday, August 31. Whether you attend in person at the SCGS Library in Burbank or join online, this event is sure to provide you with the tools and insights needed to tackle your most challenging DNA matches. For more information about the Southern California Genealogical Society, the DNA Interest Group, or to register for the upcoming meeting, visit the SCGS website. Join us and unlock the mysteries hidden within your DNA! More Genealogy ResourcesLearn about more family history and genealogy resources under the Genealogy Resources category and on my dedicated Genealogy Resources page.
 Genealogy Education: Top 10 Legacy Family Tree Webinars for May 2024 I am honored to have made the Top 10 Legacy Family Tree Webinars for May 2024, with my presentation “A Closer Look at the 1850-1950 U.S. Census Records, with a Little Extra Help”! Legacy Family Tree Webinars is the world’s most popular webinar website for genealogy and DNA testing, in which you can purchase a subscription to access thousands of genealogical education webinars and syllabi, for a nominal fee, from top speakers in the field. They also have plenty that you can access for free as well, such as the one mentioned above. Top 10 Legacy Family Tree Webinars for May 2024 See other top 10 Legacy Family Tree Webinars, along with the runners-up, the 2nd runners-up, and the #1 rated webinar in May 2024 here. FREE Genealogy Webinar  A Closer Look at the 1850-1950 U.S. Census Records, with a Little Extra Help Watch “A Closer Look at the 1850-1950 U.S. Census Records, with a Little Extra Help” for FREE! This presentation takes a closer look at the 1850 to 1950 U.S. Census records as vital genealogy resources, while looking into details you may have missed, along with benefits to and tips in using these records and a little extra help from MyHeritage! Join Legacy Family Tree Webinars here.
9/2/2023 UGA Summit of Excellence 2023: Learn Almost Everything in Genealogy All in One Event!Read NowAre you looking for an event with fantastic presentations on a variety of genealogical subjects all in one spot? UGA’s 52nd Summit of Excellence is coming up in just a couple of more weeks, and you don’t want to miss out!
The Summit of Excellence, is the Utah Genealogical Association’s annual virtual conference that provides premier genealogical education. Scanty family history? Unknown parents or other relatives? Learn how to document and follow every single clue to build your family tree! Register for UGA’s 52ndt Summit of Excellence, and come hear “It’s All in the Clues!”, under their Methodology and Problem Solving track! Distinguished genealogical speakers from all over; including from FamilySearch, Brigham Young University, the Board for Certification of Genealogists, the Family History Library, and more, will be giving presentations on a wide range of topics given over a three-day event, from September 21-23, 2023. Thursday, September 21st, will include getting started courses for beginners. On Friday, September 22nd, there will be international, immigration, methodology and problem solving, and technology courses for all levels. Saturday, September 23rd, topics will include DNA, records, writing, organization, and source citing courses for all. The best thing about a virtual conference is that you can still attend sessions that you’ve missed and will have access to the digital recordings of the sessions for several months after! You won’t want to miss out, and still have time to register! Register here!: Register View the schedule here to see all the premier genealogical presentations being offered this year!: Summit of Excellence 2023 Conference Schedule Follow more on the UGA Summit of Excellence 2023 here: Utah Genealogical Association's blog and Utah Genealogical Association Website 9/3/2022 UGA Summit of Excellence 2022: Learn Almost Everything in Genealogy All in One Place!Read NowSummit of Excellence 2022 | Publishing Your Family History| Who Is That Mystery DNA Match?: Solving a Genetic Genealogy Brick Wall | Diane Henriks
Are you looking for an event with fantastic presentations on a variety of genealogical subjects all in one spot? UGA’s 51st Summit of Excellence is coming up in just a couple of more weeks, and you don’t want to miss out! The Summit of Excellence is the Utah Genealogical Association’s annual virtual conference that provides premier genealogical education. Register for UGA’s 51st Summit of Excellence, and come hear “Publishing Your Family History”, under their Writing and Storytelling Track, and "Who Is That Mystery DNA Match?: Solving a Genetic Genealogy Brick Wall", under their DNA Track, with me, along with so many other fantastic, useful and interesting topics! Distinguished genealogical speakers will be giving presentations on a wide range of topics given over a four-day event, from September 14-17, 2022, with 50 lectures in all! On Wednesday, September 14th, they will have a "Basecamp Day". This day is FREE, and will be on beginning genealogy; that will include such topics as introduction to record types, beginning research methods, tools for online research, and more. Thursday, September 15th will include methodology, writing/storytelling, and European research. On Friday, September 16th, there will be presentations on DNA, records, and cultural research. Saturday, September 17th, topics will include more methodology, online research, and immigration and migration. The best thing about a virtual conference is that you can still attend sessions that you’ve missed, and you will have access to the digital recordings of the sessions for several months after! You won’t want to miss out, and still have time to register! View the schedule here to see all the premier genealogical presentations being offered this year!: Summit of Excellence 2022 Conference Schedule Register here!: Summit of Excellence 2022 Registration Follow more on the UGA Summit of Excellence 2022 here: Publishing Your Family History and Who Is That Mystery DNA Match?: Solving a Genetic Genealogy Brick Wall Utah Genealogical Association's blog Learn about more fantastic genealogy events, classes and presentations in Genealogy Events.  Legacy Family Tree Webinars is hosting their 3rd annual Webtember!
Webtember 2022: Webtember is a month long, FREE, online genealogy conference that is hosted by Legacy Family Tree Webinars, now a part of MyHeritage. Every Friday, in September, there will be multiple live and pre- recorded webinars on a plethora of topics, by experts in the field! You’ll have till the end of the month to view all the webinars for FREE. There will be LIVE webinars each Friday, along with a few pre-recorded ones, for a total of 31 FREE DNA and genealogy webinars to up your genealogy game! Webtember Genealogy Live Webinars for Friday September 2, 2022: 10 Best Self-Publishing Tips for Family Historians, by Lisa Alzo Changing Places, Changing Borders: Overcoming geographic challenges, by Dave Obee Tracing migrating ancestors: Who, what, where, when, why and how, by Myko Clelland Descendants of the Enslaved and Enslavers – Working Together to Discover Family, by Cheri Hudson Passey and Sharon Batiste Gillins Webtember Genealogy Live Webinars for Friday September 9, 2022: Delivering the Mail: Records of the United States Post Office, by Michael L. Strauss What’s Next When You Are Told Those Records Were “Burnt up”, by J. Mark Lowe An introduction to Filae: the largest source of French archives, by Emmanual Condamine Understanding and Using Scottish Kirk Session Records, by Paul Milner Webtember Genealogy Live Webinars for Friday September 16, 2022: Germany to Pennsylvania: 18th Century Odyssey, by James M. Beidler Using Google Books to Find the Law, by Judy G. Russell The Pros and Cons of Collaboration on Geni.com, by E. Randol Schoenberg Essential Immigration Records for Researching Your Mexican Ancestors, by Colleen Robledo Greene Webtember Genealogy Live Webinars for Friday September 23, 2022: Strategies to Jumpstart Your Research, by Teri E. Flack A Deep Dive into the Map Collections of the Library of Congress, by Rick Sayre Documenting Cemeteries with BillionGraves, by Cathy Wallace Mastering Digital Filing for Genealogists, by Cyndi Ingle Webtember Genealogy Live Webinars for Friday September 30, 2022: The Top Ten DNA Do’s and Don’ts!, by Michelle Leonard Separate Even in Death – Black Funerals and Cemeteries, by Janice Lovelace Controlling Chaos: Managing a Genealogical Project, by Rebecca Koford 50 Mostly “Hot off the Press” Net Sites You Want to Check Out!, by Diane L. Richard Register for FREE Webinars: These Webinars are totally FREE! Register for the ones you are interested in or all of them! You can register here: https://familytreewebinars.com/webtember Interactive Question: Will you be signing up for Webtember?! If so, which webinars are you looking forward to the most? Have you attended Legacy Family Tree Webinars, from MyHeritage, in the past? What are you hoping to learn? Let me know in the comments below; I'd love to see who's going and what you’ve signed up for! More Genealogy Events and Presentations: You can find more genealogy events to join and learn from, under the Genealogy Events category. If you want to see where I’ll be speaking next, you can get updates in my blog, under the Genealogy Presentations category or check out my page dedicated to my upcoming Speaking Events!  Genealogy Jamboree 2022 | Know Who Wears the Genes in Your Family | Diane Henriks One of the largest genealogy events, the Genealogy Jamboree conference and Genetic Genealogy conference, starts next weekend and Know Who Wears the Genes in Your Family will be there! Don’t miss out! Genetic Genealogy Conference: Learn from genetic genealogy experts! The 9th Genetic Genealogy conference will be live on Friday and Saturday August 19-20, 2022, and will have recorded sessions of over 20 renowned speakers in the field!  Genetic Genealogy Conference at Jamboree Genealogy Jamboree Conference: Learn from genealogy experts! The 52nd Jamboree conference will be live on Friday and Saturday, August 26-27, 2022, and will have recorded sessions of close to 50 world class speakers in the field!  Genealogy Jamboree Conference at Jamboree JamboFree: Do you like FREE? I know I do! There will be FREE happenings at their JamboFREE portion of the event that will be live Monday through Wednesday, August 22-August 24, 2022! JamboFree will include ethnic and DNA Round Tables, an Advanced Beginner Class, FREE lectures, a Social Hour, and more!  JamboFREE, Free Learning at Jamboree JamboExpo: Do you like to win prizes or get huge discounts? I know I do! JamboExpo is Jamboree’s virtual exhibit hall, where you can enter for prizes and/or receive some fantastic discounts from vendors such as MyHeritage, Family Tree DNA, Family Tree Maker, ArkivDigital Swedish Records Online, and so many more! You can win prizes for free genealogy research packages, free DNA test kits, free genealogy software, free genealogy site subscriptions, free memberships, free genealogy bling, and so much more!  JamboExpo, Virtual Exhibit Hall at Jamboree How Know Who Wears the Genes in Your Family Is Participating in Jamboree: Know Who Wears the Genes in Your Family will be participating in Genealogy Jamboree in a number of ways!
I hope to see you there!
Meet all the speakers: Meet Our Speakers Jamboree Schedule: View the Schedule for Genetic Genealogy and Genealogy Jamboree here to see all the amazing presentations being offered this year!: Jamboree 2022 Schedule Register for Genealogy Jamboree: Register Now Follow Genealogy Jamboree: If you want to keep up with the happenings on this event, you can read updates and news in their blog and/or sign up to receive updates to the event. You can get to their blog here: Genealogy Jamboree Blog More Genealogy Events and Presentations: You can find more genealogy events to join and learn from, under the Genealogy Events category. If you want to see where I’ll be speaking next, you can get updates in my blog, under the Genealogy Presentations category or check out my page dedicated to my upcoming Speaking Events! Interactive Question: Are you going to the Genetic Genealogy and/or Genealogy Jamboree?! If so, what’s your game plan? What are you the most excited about? What are you hoping to learn? Let me know in the comments below; I'd love to see who's going! Related Content: Fantastic Genealogy Prizes and Discounts at Jamboree's Exhibit Hall! Genealogy Jamboree and Genetic Genealogy 2022 Conferences Have a Great Line Up This Year!  FREE Genealogy Webinars and Conference from MyHeritage!Are you interested in FREE genealogy? MyHeritage has some fantastic Legacy Family Tree Webinars and a genealogy conference coming up this month, and they are FREE! If you’re interested in learning useful techniques to use in your genealogy such as DNA; African American research; genealogical resources; adoptive research; photo editing; Irish genealogy; genealogy records; and more, then check them out! You definitely can’t beat FREE! 😉 FREE Legacy Family Tree Webinars from MyHeritage: When: June 2022 Topics: Varied (see below)
Register here: Upcoming Family Tree Webinars FREE Legacy Family Tree Genealogy Conference from MyHeritage: When: June 25, 2022 Topic: BMDs/vital records
Join on the conference day here: www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com/conference Interactive Questions: Did you know that MyHeritage had these free genealogy classes and conferences? Have you attended any of the Legacy Family Tree Webinars or conferences in the past? If so, what were your favorites? I’d love to hear your comments below in the comment section! More Genealogy Events: Find some more genealogy presentations and events to attend, under the Genealogy Presentations category and the Genealogy Events category. More Genealogy Resources: Learn about more family history and genealogy resources under the Genealogy Resources category and on my dedicated Genealogy Resources page. See more from MyHeritage:
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