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Updated: 2/13/2011 7:03 PM Every effort is made to keep this information current. Please check the organization’s web site via the hyperlink provided for the most current information on the event. Please check with the event sponsor before travelling long distances, due to possible cancelations. Most of these events are free, however, check hyperlink for information regarding any costs. Submit your calendar items to [email protected]

Date & Location February 16, 2011 7:00 p.m. 2820 South 80th Street Omaha, NE 68124 February 17, 2011 Nebraska History Museum 131 Centennial Mall North Lincoln, Nebraska February 19, 2011 9:15 a.m. – Noon Mormon Trail Center 3215 State Street Omaha, Nebraska

February 19, 2011 1:30 p.m. West Nebraska Family Research and History Center 1602 Avenue A Scottsbluff, NE March 4, 2011 7:00 p.m. LDS Family History Center 11027 Martha St Omaha, Nebraska

Description Greater Omaha Genealogical Society Regular meeting at Crown Pointe Retirement Center. Speaker will be Lawson McDowell. He is the author of “Omaha Gold," a story about the building of the Union Pacific Railroad. Nebraska State Historical Society Brown Bag Lecture Series Presenter: Lela Shanks African Americans as Seen by the Press Greater Omaha Genealogical Society Vital Records & Substitutes: Vital records are some of the best & most essential records for a good, documented family history, but in the US, most vital records didn’t start until the early 20th century. What are common records that you can use before that time to serve the same purpose? West Nebraska Family Research & History Center Forum

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March 8, 2011 7:15 p.m Lower Level Theater Dick Admin. Bldg. Union College Campus 3800 So. 48th St. Lincoln, Nebraska

March 8, 2011 7:00 pm – 9:00pm LDS Family History Center 3000 Old Cheney Road Lincoln, Nebraska March 15, 2011 7:00 pm – 9:00pm LDS Family History Center 3000 Old Cheney Road Lincoln, Nebraska March 16, 2011 7:00 p.m. Crown Pointe Retirement Center 2820 South 80th St Omaha, Nebraska March 17, 2011 12:00 Noon Nebraska History Museum 15th and P Sts Lincoln, Nebraska March 19, 2011 9:15 a.m. – Noon Mormon Trail Center 3215 State Street Omaha, Nebraska March 19, 2011 1:30 p.m. West Nebraska Family Research and History Center 1602 Avenue A Scottsbluff, NE

Lincoln – Lancaster County Genealogical Society: Preserving Photos If you're able to locate photos belonging to other family members and would like to safely copy them or have discovered some of your own genealogical records in need of TLC, join us for a presentation on copying, restoring and preserving photos and documents. Karen Keehr, Curator of the Visual and Audio Collections at the Nebraska State Historical Society will present practical advice for preserving, labeling and storing those treasured items. Beginning Genealogy – Organization Free class

What is in the Family History Center Free class

Greater Omaha Genealogical Society: Irish Genealogy and Research Presenter: Chuck Real

Nebraska State Historical Society Brown Bag Lecture Series: Mildred Brown and the Omaha Star Presenter: Amy Forss

Greater Omaha Genealogical Society: Making Sense of the Census: Learn to use the essential records for US research (and many foreign countries), and how to put pieces together by using all of the censuses available. West Nebraska Family Research & History Center Forum

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March 22, 2011 7:00 pm – 9:00pm LDS Family History Center 3000 Old Cheney Road Lincoln, Nebraska March 26, 2011 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Nebraska History Museum 15th and P Sts Lincoln, Nebraska

Communication in Genealogy Free class

Nebraska State Historical Society: Picture Perfect and Beyond! How to Care for and Identify Your Family Photographs Morning session: Heirloom photograph types and preserving, organizing and digitizing; presented by Karen Keehr, NSHS Curator of Visual and Audio Collection. Afternoon session: Identifying and dating photographs through historical fashion by Kay Cynova, Director of Interpretation, Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer. Q & A: Attendees can bring up to three photographs for evaluation

March 28, 2011 7:00 p.m Stromsburg Library 320 Central St Stromsburg, Nebraska March 29, 2011 7:00 pm – 9:00pm LDS Family History Center 3000 Old Cheney Road Lincoln, Nebraska April 1, 2011 7:00 p.m. LDS Family History Center 11027 Martha St Omaha, Nebraska

Registration: Free, but seating is limited. You must register by phone 402.471.4785 or by email. Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak Video conference via Skype Stromsburg Library Census Records Free class

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April 6 – 20, 2011 WEDNESDAYS 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Southeast Community College Continuing Education Center 301 S. 68th St Place Lincoln, Nebraska

Beginning Genealogy: Where to Start With Your Family History Taught by Marcia Stewart and Cynthia Monroe Fee:$35 SCC Course Catalog (see page 21)

April 7, 2011 7:00 pm – 9:00pm LDS Family History Center 3000 Old Cheney Road Lincoln, Nebraska April 9, 2011 Location To Be Announced Omaha

April 12, 2011 7:15 p.m. Lower Level Theater Dick Admin. Bldg. Union College Campus 3800 So. 48th St. Lincoln, Nebraska

April 14, 2011 7:00 pm – 9:00pm LDS Family History Center 3000 Old Cheney Road Lincoln, Nebraska

Czech Records Free Class

Greater Omaha Genealogical Society Spring Conference Scheduled speakers are: Mary Lyons-Barrett: Irish History Kevin Cassidy, Irish research Neil Greenalgh Tom Bassett, who will tell you about any antique treasures you bring with you to the workshop. More information about the conference will be posted here as it becomes available. Lincoln – Lancaster County Genealogical Society Courthouses, a Source of Old Records LLCGS survey results indicated an interest in locating naturalization records, land records, vital records, school records etc. Many of them can be found in courthouses. Learn about the history of courthouses in Nebraska from UNO Professor and Nebraska Humanities Council speaker, Dr. Oliver Pollak. In addition we'll have helpful information to take home for doing research at courthouses. We'll also plan a visit to local sites with records for a "hands on" experience in finding records. Migration Free Class

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April 16, 2011 9:15 a.m. – noon Mormon Trail Center 3215 State Street Omaha, Nebraska

April 16, 2011 1:30 p.m. West Nebraska Family Research and History Center 1602 Avenue A Scottsbluff, NE April 20, 2011 7:00 p.m. Crown Pointe Retirement Center 2820 South 80th St Omaha, Nebraska April 21, 2011 12:00 Noon Nebraska History Museum 15th and P Sts Lincoln, Nebraska April 21, 2011 7:00 pm – 9:00pm LDS Family History Center 3000 Old Cheney Road Lincoln, Nebraska April 28 – 30, 2011 Fort Robinson State Park West of Crawford, Nebraska

Greater Omaha Genealogical Society Part 1: Worldwide Records and the Family History Center: Learn how to use widespread US & International records without leaving Omaha, and in some cases, without leaving the comforts of home. Part 2: Internet Genealogy possibilities: Once thought to be primarily the tool of business & science, genealogists are taking over the internet. What’s out there? West Nebraska Family Research & History Center Forum

Greater Omaha Genealogical Society J. L. Schmidt will be giving his lecture on “Telling your Heritage Story” which is about writing your oral histories.

Nebraska State Historical Society Brown Bag Lecture Series: Hispanics in Nebraska Presenter: Dr. Thomas Sanchez

Land Records #1 Free Class

Nebraska State Historical Society and Nebraska Game and Parks Commission: Civil War Conference The conference will explore ways the Civil War affected the history of Nebraska and the American West. Papers by scholars of the military and political history of the Civil War will be presented. They will also conduct a bus tour taking conferees to the site of Fort Mitchell and Mud Springs Station. The 4th U.S. Artillery Regimental Brass Band will present a concert of Civil War-era music. Scheduled presenters and their topics include:Dr. Douglas D. Scott -- "The Battle of Mud Springs, Nebraska, February 1865" Dr. Richard W. Etulain -- "Abraham Lincoln and the

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April 28, 2011 7:00 pm – 9:00pm LDS Family History Center 3000 Old Cheney Road Lincoln, Nebraska May 5 – 12, 2011 THURSDAYS 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Southeast Community College Continuing Education Center 301 S. 68th St Place Lincoln, Nebraska

American West" Dr. Douglas W. Owsley -- "Forensic Investigation of the Civil War Casualties" Dr. Michele Butts -- "The Galvanized Yankees" John D. McDermott -- "The 1865 Powder River Expedition" James E. Potter -- "Horses: The Army's Achilles Heel in the Indian War of 1864-65" Randy Kane -- "Soldiers at Fort Union" Dr. Mark Van de Logt -- "The Pawnee Scouts" To request conference registration information when available e-mail [email protected] or call 402-471-3272. Thanks to Ruby Coleman for this information. Land Records #2 Free class

Intermediate Genealogy: Research Your Family Tree Taught by Marcia Stewart and Cynthia Monroe Fee:$25 SCC Course Catalog (see page 21): note: the catalog incorrectly lists this as a morning class.

May 6, 2011 7:00 p.m. LDS Family History Center 11027 Martha St Omaha, Nebraska

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May 6 – 7, 2011

Nebraska State Genealogical Society Annual Conference Featured speaker: Gail Blankenau Sessions: Introduction to German Parish Records Keeping Up With the Jones …and Smiths Using Land Records Rich Resources for Poor Ancestors Also on the program: Dr. Sara Crook - She will be portraying Barbara Kagi Mayhew and discussing the Mayhew family's activities with the Underground RR. A tour of the Mayhew cabin museum will be part of the Friday evening activities. Curt Wolbert – Research at the Nebraska State Historical Society Dean Podell – Notable Nebraskans During the Civil War $75 for both days; $40 for single day admission

May 10, 2011 7:15 p.m. Lower Level Theater Dick Admin. Bldg. Union College Campus 3800 So. 48th St. Lincoln, Nebraska

May 18, 2011 7:00 p.m. Crown Pointe Retirement Center 2820 South 80th St Omaha, Nebraska

Download a flyer and registration form Lincoln-Lancaster County Genealogical Society: Tour the LLCGS Library, a treasure worth exploring. LLCGS members have added useful resources that are being combined with gifts from the Nebraska State Historical Society and placed among Union College references available at the Ella Johnson Crandall Memorial Library. Bring along a notebook to jot down references you'll want to come back and check after our tour. We'll divide up into groups to facilitate group sizes where everyone can see and hear. We'll learn about books, periodicals, atlases, indexes and a variety of resources. Greater Omaha Genealogical Society Program to be announced

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May 19, 2011 12:00 Noon Nebraska History Museum 15th and P Sts Lincoln, Nebraska May 21, 2011 9:15 a.m. – noon Mormon Trail Center 3215 State Street Omaha, Nebraska May 21, 2011 1:30 p.m. West Nebraska Family Research and History Center 1602 Avenue A Scottsbluff, NE June 3, 2011 7:00 p.m. LDS Family History Center 11027 Martha St Omaha, Nebraska June 14, 2011 7:15 p.m. Lower Level Theater Dick Admin. Bldg. Union College Campus 3800 So. 48th St. Lincoln, Nebraska

June 14, 2011 7:00 pm – 9:00pm LDS Family History Center 3000 Old Cheney Road Lincoln, Nebraska June 15, 2011 7:00 p.m. Crown Pointe Retirement Center 2820 South 80th St Omaha, Nebraska

Nebraska State Historical Society Brown Bag Lecture Series: The Nebraska Supreme Court Presenter: Dr. James Hewitt

Greater Omaha Genealogical Society Part 1: Black & White and Read all over: Using newspapers and interlibrary loan to research your family. Part 2: Jumping the Water: Hints for finding just where in the old country your ancestors came from, using US records. West Nebraska Family Research & History Center Forum

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Lincoln-Lancaster County Genealogical Society: Finding and Documenting Resources was a high interest topic on our survey. Learn tips from researchers on what to take with you and how to search efficiently through records, microfilm and old newspapers. Then discover ways to document and save findings whether on paper or electronically. We'll also make plans for a research opportunity at the Nebraska State Historical Society on the following Saturday morning, June 18. Preparing for a Research Trip Free Class

Greater Omaha Genealogical Society Program to be announced

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June 16, 2011 12:00 Noon Nebraska History Museum 15th and P Sts Lincoln, Nebraska June 18, 2011 9:15 a.m. – noon Mormon Trail Center 3215 State Street Omaha, Nebraska June 18, 2011 1:30 p.m. West Nebraska Family Research and History Center 1602 Avenue A Scottsbluff, NE June 21, 2011 7:00 pm – 9:00pm LDS Family History Center 3000 Old Cheney Road Lincoln, Nebraska June 28, 2011 7:00 pm – 9:00pm LDS Family History Center 3000 Old Cheney Road Lincoln, Nebraska

Nebraska State Historical Society Brown Bag Lecture Series: Nebraska Baseball Presenter: Jon Hamilton

Greater Omaha Genealogical Society Uncle Sam Wants you: Using military records for getting to know our ancestors. Part 2: Where There’s a Will: Discussing wills and probate records to learn more about the family. What are other records that may be available if there was no will? West Nebraska Family Research & History Center Forum

Church Records Free class

Digital Records Free class

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July 8 – 9, 2011 Knight Museum and Sandhills Center 908 Yellowstone Alliance, Nebraska Becci Thomas, director 308-762-2384

Remembering The Civil War. . .150 Years Later Two day conference to celebrate the Sesquicentennial of the Civil War. There will be two days of classes, lectures and programs. Twenty four learning events will take place with professional genealogy and history speakers. This will be a great opportunity for family genealogists with Civil War ancestors as well as for those interested in the history of the Civil War. Early registration cost for the two days will be $45/both days. This will include lunch on both days to be served on site at the museum. There will also be two free Humanities programs, one offered at the end of each day. Speakers will include: James Potter, Nebraska State Historical Society David Wells, independent civil war historian Dr. Daniel Holtz, professor-historian-musician Ruby Coleman, Association of Professional Genealogists Susan Weber, Nebraska Quilters Association. Museum staff Guy Hielscher, historian/collector Maurine Roller, independent scholar Wally A, Seiler, independent scholar Knight Museum and Sandhills Center More information: Cheri Hopkins [email protected]

July 12, 2011 7:15 p.m. Lower Level Theater Dick Admin. Bldg. Union College Campus 3800 So. 48th St. Lincoln, Nebraska July 16 – 17, 2011 Truman Center Southeast Community College 4771 W Scott Rd Beatrice, Nebraska

Thanks to Cheri Hopkins for this information. Lincoln-Lancaster County Genealogical Society: Civil War Research Ed Zimmer, PhD, returns to present a view of the Civil War through the lens of Wyuka Cemetery. We'll also have materials and resources about the Civil War that will assist in researching ancestors involved in the Civil War. Genealogy and Land Records Symposium More information will be posted when available. Download a flyer

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July 16, 2011 1:30 p.m. West Nebraska Family Research and History Center 1602 Avenue A Scottsbluff, NE July 21, 2011 12:00 Noon Nebraska History Museum 15th and P Sts Lincoln, Nebraska July 29 – 30, 2011 August 9, 2011 7:15 p.m. Lower Level Theater Dick Admin. Bldg. Union College Campus 3800 So. 48th St. Lincoln, Nebraska August 18, 2011 12:00 Noon Nebraska History Museum 15th and P Sts Lincoln, Nebraska August 20, 2011 1:30 p.m. West Nebraska Family Research and History Center 1602 Avenue A Scottsbluff, NE September 13, 2011 7:15 p.m. Lower Level Theater Dick Admin. Bldg. Union College Campus 3800 So. 48th St. Lincoln, Nebraska

September 15, 2011 12:00 Noon Nebraska History Museum 15th and P Sts Lincoln, Nebraska

West Nebraska Family Research & History Center Forum

Nebraska State Historical Society Brown Bag Lecture Series: Nebraska and the Civil War: Why the Story Matters Presenter: Jim Potter Family History Expo Lincoln-Lancaster County Genealogical Society: An LLCGS "Family Reunion" 35 Years Let's celebrate our heritage. We'll review the genealogy of LLCGS and its membership since 1976. Then we'll do what our "LLCGS ancestors" did in 1976 and take time to find out what genealogical interests and goals everyone has and learn more about our current LLCGS family. Nebraska State Historical Society Brown Bag Lecture Series: 50 Years of History from the Archives of Nebraska Educational Television Presenter: Ron Hull West Nebraska Family Research & History Center Forum

Lincoln-Lancaster County Genealogical Society: Internet Research (Our 35 Favorites) How can we use the internet to help do research? What are your favorite websites, message boards, blogs, query lists, free and commercial sites? We'll highlight sites used and recommended by our members. Watch the newsletter and emails for requests to share your favorite sites before the September meeting so we can use them in the presentation. Nebraska State Historical Society Brown Bag Lecture Series Theater Ghosts Presenter: Dale Bacon

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September 17, 2011 1:30 p.m. West Nebraska Family Research and History Center 1602 Avenue A Scottsbluff, NE October 2, 2011 7:15 p.m. College View Seventh Day Adventist Churdh 48th & Prescott Lincoln, Nebraska

October 15, 2011 1:30 p.m. West Nebraska Family Research and History Center 1602 Avenue A Scottsbluff, NE October 20, 2011 12:00 Noon Nebraska History Museum 15th and P Sts Lincoln, Nebraska November 8, 2011 7:15 p.m. Lower Level Theater Dick Admin. Bldg. Union College Campus 3800 So. 48th St. Lincoln, Nebraska

West Nebraska Family Research & History Center Forum

Lincoln-Lancaster County Genealogical Society: Family History Month Fair (Note change of date and location.) Organizing and preserving our work was a topic receiving many votes on our survey. We'll collect favorite techniques and display them at a fair for genealogists to exchange ideas during Family History Month. We'll also obtain some legal advice regarding ideas for preserving our work when we've become an "ancestor". To facilitate a display of various techniques, we needed another location so we're meeting nearby at College View Seventh - Day Adventist Church at 48th and Prescott where there is ample, convenient meeting space and parking. And, to make it easier for our own members and visitors from other societies in the area to attend, we're meeting before dark on a Sunday afternoon. West Nebraska Family Research & History Center Forum

Nebraska State Historical Society Brown Bag Lecture Series– George Norris Presenter: Linda Hein

Lincoln-Lancaster County Genealogical Society: “They Went West” Early U.S. Migration Routes by Water, Trails, and Rails. Did you ever find the ultimate book containing your family’s history – only to discover that your branch “went west” and there was no other information provided? Such is the case for many of our families that left eastern states to travel across this vast country to finally settle in the plains states. Phyllis Ericson will lead an exploration of the reasons for migration, the main routes used, and strategies for tracing the migrations of our ancestors.

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November 17, 2011 12:00 Noon Nebraska History Museum 15th and P Sts Lincoln, Nebraska November 19, 2011 1:30 p.m. West Nebraska Family Research and History Center 1602 Avenue A Scottsbluff, NE December 13, 2011 7:15 p.m. Lower Level Theater Dick Admin. Bldg. Union College Campus 3800 So. 48th St. Lincoln, Nebraska December 15, 2011 12:00 Noon Nebraska History Museum 15th and P Sts Lincoln, Nebraska December 17, 2011 1:30 p.m. West Nebraska Family Research and History Center 1602 Avenue A Scottsbluff, NE

Nebraska State Historical Society Brown Bag Lecture Series: History of Nebraska Public Power Presenter: Don Schaufelberger

West Nebraska Family Research & History Center Forum

Lincoln-Lancaster County Genealogical Society: Will DNA Records Help Us Find Answers? What answers can be discovered by DNA studies? Where do genes fit in genealogy?

Nebraska State Historical Society Brown Bag Lecture Series: Treasures from the Collections Presenter: Deb Arenz

West Nebraska Family Research & History Center Forum

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