Seven Special Interest Groups meet at WVGS this August: Legacy, Italy, DNA, Hispanic Genealogy, AI, Germany/Poland, and the Document Trail. No fee, no registration. Non-members welcome. Dates and times: azwvgs.org/education/sigs

💻 New to Family Tree Maker — or a longtime user? The WVGS FTM SIG is your monthly meet-up for tips, troubleshooting, and getting more from the software. Sep–May. Next meeting at https://f.mtr.cool/kasrnuvonq #FamilyTreeMaker #genealogysoftware #familyhistory

It's heat wave outside. It's 72 in here, and full of ancestors. Arizona's largest genealogy library: 20,000+ books, maps and microfilm, plus free Ancestry, Fold3, Newspapers.com and MyHeritage in the lab. No membership needed to walk in. Youngtown, AZ. azwvgs.org

📜 Vital records, deeds, wills, pensions, court papers — every document tells part of the story. The WVGS Document Trail SIG meets monthly (hybrid) to help you read the trail your ancestors left behind. Details at https://f.mtr.cool/dezfijdzxq #genealogyresearch #recordsresearch #familyhistory

What have you discovered in your family history research this month—or what challenge has you stuck? Share your breakthrough or research roadblock in the comments. Someone in the WVGS community may have a helpful idea!

From WVGS President Joyce VanDeVeire Voss: Her father, George W. Van De Veire, served in the Illinois National Guard from 1932–1935, training at Camp Grant and the Elgin armory. What military story in your family deserves to be remembered? #WVGS

🧬 DNA in person, with people who get it. The WVGS DNA Tuesday SIG meets at the library to work through matches, mysteries, and breakthroughs together. Nov–May. Find the next date at https://f.mtr.cool/ldzmrnkskv #DNAgenealogy #geneticgenealogy #genealogyresearch

WVGS member Karen P. Lee’s summer goal is to prepare an Open House project on her father’s military service and a WWI grand-uncle. She also hopes to find her Swedish great-grandfather’s probate records in Bellingham, WA. Pictured: Karen’s dad in service. #WVGS #Genealogy

From WVGS President Joyce VanDeVeire Voss: This “Visitors Day” photo at Camp Grant shows family, service, and courtship with the Illinois National Guard. Joyce colorized the image. Are you including a military ancestor in the WVGS fall project? #WVGS

🧬 Got DNA results and questions? You're not alone. The WVGS DNA Virtual Saturday SIG meets online monthly — bring your matches, your mysteries, and your curiosity. Virtual only, year-round. Join from anywhere: https://f.mtr.cool/jvddaavjdc #DNAgenealogy #geneticgenealogy #DNAmatches

As the weather warmed, many ancestors traveled for work, migration, military service, or family visits. What resource or research tip has helped you trace an ancestor’s movements during the warmer months? Share it in the comments!

The WVGS Canada SIG is a hybrid group for genealogists researching ancestors in Canada — Loyalists, French Canadians, immigrants, and beyond. Meets Oct–Apr. Next meeting: https://f.mtr.cool/dqlezxgtsl #CanadianGenealogy #FrenchCanadianGenealogy #familyhistory

The WVGS British Isles SIG is your monthly meet-up for researchers tracing ancestors across the UK and Ireland. Records, strategies, breakthroughs — all shared together. Meets Sep–May. Details at https://f.mtr.cool/owbisimsjx #BritishIslesGenealogy #UKgenealogy #IrishGenealogy

This summer, WVGS member Stephanie is focusing on the military experiences of some of her ancestors as part of her contribution to the Veterans Project for our Open House next fall. Are you researching a veteran in your family tree? Tell us who you’re hoping to learn more about. #FamilyHistory

AI is changing how we research our ancestors. 👩🏼‍💻 The WVGS AI SIG is where curious genealogists swap tips on ChatGPT, photo restoration, transcription tools, and more — together. Hybrid meetings, monthly. Find the next one at https://f.mtr.cool/mmplqgliny #genealogy #familyhistory #AIgenealogy

Have you discovered a Revolutionary War ancestor in your family tree? Share a resource, record collection, website, or research tip that helped you learn more about their story. Your suggestion may help another researcher make a meaningful discovery!

From WVGS President Joyce VanDeVeire Voss: Her father, George W. Van De Veire, served in the Illinois National Guard from 1932–1935, training at Camp Grant and the Elgin armory. What military story in your family deserves to be remembered? #WVGS

The WVGS Writing Family History SIG is a thoughtful, supportive monthly group for genealogists who want to write — books, essays, memoirs, tributes. Sep–May. Details at https://f.mtr.cool/jhtcpfyjsa #FamilyHistoryWriting #writeyourstory #familystories

🔎 Occupation Roll Call! From farmers and teachers to railroad workers and shopkeepers, our ancestors’ occupations can reveal fascinating details about their daily lives and communities. What jobs have you discovered in your family research? Share one in the comments!

From WVGS President Joyce VanDeVeire Voss: This “Visitors Day” photo at Camp Grant shows family, service, and courtship with the Illinois National Guard. Joyce colorized the image. Are you including a military ancestor in the WVGS fall project? #WVGS

The WVGS Scandinavia SIG (hybrid) meets monthly to share research strategies, archive tips, and the joys of Nordic genealogy. Oct–Apr. Details at https://f.mtr.cool/zrrkpcjnnl #ScandinavianGenealogy #NordicAncestry #familyhistory

WVGS will collect aluminum cans and clear plastic bottles only at the library on July 18, 9–11 a.m. Please no plastic cups, jugs, or other containers. Thanks to your May donations, WVGS received $61! #WVGS #RecycleForACause

💻 The WVGS Legacy SIG meets monthly to share tips, tricks, and troubleshooting for one of genealogy's most beloved software programs. Year-round. Details at https://f.mtr.cool/cdaepfpnsb #LegacyFamilyTree #genealogysoftware #familyhistory

Discover your family history with a community that learns, shares, and helps one another. Visit the WVGS website to explore our resources, programs, and welcoming genealogy community. www.azwvgs.org

Sarah Maxwell is spending the summer researching the military service of five family members for WVGS recognition at our October Open House. Every name, record, and service detail helps preserve a family legacy. Are you honoring a veteran in your family tree this year? #Genealogy#VeteransProject

Italian ancestors? Benvenuti! The WVGS Italy SIG meets monthly to share strategies on Antenati records, Italian civil registrations, regional traditions, and more. Year-round. Find the next meeting at https://f.mtr.cool/orugudlidq #ItalianGenealogy #genealogiaitaliana #familyhistory 

WVGS will collect aluminum cans and clear plastic bottles only at the library on July 18, 9–11 a.m. Please no plastic cups, jugs, or other containers. Thanks to your May donations, WVGS received $61! #WVGS #RecycleForACause