Upcoming Meetings & Events

Speaker: John Manning, Country School Genealogist

Most people wouldn’t immediately think about connecting genealogy with quilting. When we talk about genealogy, we usually picture stacks of records—birth, marriage, and death certificates; immigration stories; military service; occupations; and all the places a family has lived over time. But quilts can tell stories too. They’re an often-overlooked source of family history. The fabrics, patterns, stitching, and even handwritten inscriptions can reveal personal narratives that never made it into official documents.      So when you look at it that way, it makes perfect sense: genealogy and quilting can work hand in hand, each adding depth and color to the story of a family’s past.

Speaker: Retta Whinnery

Have you ever wondered how people who are adopted and have no access to paper records can figure out who their biological parents are? Taking a DNA test could be the key. There are DNA Search Angel groups who help people who are adopted, or donor-conceived, or have taken a DNA test and learned that they are not related to half of their known family. DNA Search Angels are genetic genealogists who can work with your DNA matches to build genetic networks to solve biological mysteries.

Genealogical Resources of the Kansas Historical Society

Presented by Adam Hodge, PhD, Head of Reference, Kansas Historical Society

The state archives at the Kansas Historical Society in Topeka hold a rich trove of resources for those seeking to work on their family history. Doing one’s genealogy can be a daunting task, so this presentation aims to give those wanting to work on their family history in Kansas a grasp of the resources available online, on microfilm, and on hard copy at the state archives.