Thousands of resources. One place. Your next breakthrough might be on one of these shelves. Visit the Hoffman Research Library at the MGS and see what's waiting.  When was your last visit to see us? #MinnesotaGenealogy #GenealogyResearch #FamilyHistory #HoffmanResearchLibrary

During American Archives Month, we celebrate the libraries, volunteers, and donors who preserve family history resources. The Hoffman Research Library helps keep these materials accessible for future generations. #AmericanArchivesMonth #HoffmanResearchLibrary

Tracing ancestors who left Ostfriesland? Join OGSA on Zoom October 22, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Central, for a demonstration of its new Emigration Database search system followed by an open question period. Registration is required: https://www.ogsa.us/eventListings.php?nm=53 #GermanGenealogy

OGSA Events

This page provides a list of events sponsored by the OGSA for its members.

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Family traditions live on in the kitchen! Join us Oct. 24, 1:30–3 p.m., at the Minnesota Genealogy Center for The Art & History of Making Lefse. Gary Legwold will demonstrate lefse-making, share its Norwegian roots, and offer samples. Guests: $10. Register:

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Are you refreshed and ready to start discovering your family's history? MGS Library Manager Jeanne Bielke-Rodenbiker will provide you with tips and tools to make 2026 the year you find out. A useful handout and library tour are included. And it is free!

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Have an Irish genealogy question or discovery to share? Drop into IGSI’s free Social Gaggle on Zoom October 20, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Central. No registration is required. Join the conversation:

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Have a lingering question from Saturday's webinar... or story to share? Drop in and network with friends! After brief introductions (as you choose), a short presentation or demo will be offered. Then we open the floor to discussion & sharing.

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A piece of history is now helping MGS share history! Our new antique lobby display case is celebrating North Star 2026 with a delightfully frightful exhibit. What family treasure would you display? Register: https://mngs.org/event-6609331 #NorthStar2026 #FamilyHistory

From new research methods to family history stories, North Star has featured many memorable presentations over the years. Do you have a favorite session or speaker from a past conference? #NorthStarGenealogyConference #GenealogyEducation

North Star 2026 is more than lectures—it’s a chance to meet speakers, visit vendors, ask questions, and connect with fellow researchers in person at the Eagan Community Center. Join us: https://mngs.org/north-star-2026 #NorthStar2026

How did Irish-born soldiers shape the American Revolution? Join IGSI online October 17, from 10:30 a.m. to noon Central, as Michael Strauss explores Irish Patriots, Loyalists, and Redcoats. Members: $15 | Nonmembers: $20 Register:

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Genealogist and military historian Michael Strauss will discuss wide-ranging and complex roles Irish-born soldiers served on all sides of the conflict. Irish identities, migrations, and loyalties helped to shape the character of the colonies and the revolution.

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Behind every book & organized shelf is a volunteer who made it happen. Our volunteers are the heart of MGS, and we're grateful for every hour they give. Want to help? Fill out our volunteer form! 👉 https://f.mtr.cool/bsx2aojjkp

What stories lived beyond the photograph? This circa 1910 portrait of Sofia Moisescu reminds us that ancestors passed down beliefs, customs, and traditions too. Hear Vicki Young Albu at North Star 2026: https://mngs.org/northstar-registration

Can’t visit the MGS Library? Our Document Retrieval Service can scan & email pages from our collection. $15 non-members / $10 members (up to 4 pages). Index/TOC available to help you choose. Learn more & get started! 👉 https://f.mtr.cool/uywubfx32v

How did immigrants make their way west—and to Minnesota? Today at 10 a.m., Elizabeth Williams Gomoll presents “West by Water, West by Wheel” at the McLeod County Historical Society in Hutchinson. Free program. #MinnesotaHistory #Genealogy

The Hoffman Research Library is open today from noon–4 p.m. for Second Sunday hours. Explore 30,000+ genealogy resources covering Minnesota, all 50 states, and beyond. What research question would you bring? #HoffmanResearchLibrary #GenealogyResearch

Sometimes one idea from a conference can change the way we approach our research. What’s one tip, resource, or strategy you picked up at a past North Star event that you still use today? #NorthStarGenealogyConference #GenealogyResearch

Some stories have been waiting almost 100 years to be found. Come find yours at the Hoffman Research Library. What's the oldest record you've ever discovered? 👇 #MinnesotaGenealogy #HoffmanResearchLibrary #FamilyHistory

Ready to start your family history? Join our free Beginning Genealogy class Oct. 10, 1–4 p.m. at the Minnesota Genealogy Center. Learn tools, tips, and resources, plus tour the Hoffman Research Library. No registration required. #Genealogy101

Passenger arrivals. Ship lists. Immigration records. If your ancestors came through Pennsylvania, the answers might be right here. What's one immigration mystery you're still trying to solve? 👇 #MinnesotaGenealogy #HoffmanResearchLibrary #FamilyHistory #GenealogyResearch

National Hispanic Heritage Month continues through Oct. 15. Genealogy can trace families across borders through civil, church, immigration, and family records. What place is part of your family’s migration story? #HispanicHeritageMonth #FamilyHistory

Choosing genealogy software can feel overwhelming. At North Star 2026, Rebecca Shamblin will help researchers understand their options and find tools that fit their research style. Take our poll and tell us what you wish genealogy software made easier!

We’re looking back at past North Star Genealogy Conferences! Have you attended before? What do you remember most about the experience? Share a favorite memory with us. #NorthStarGenealogyConference #GenealogyCommunity

Journals, immigrant records, family registers — shelf after shelf of resources you won't find just anywhere. The Hoffman Research Library has what serious researchers need. What ethnic heritage are you currently researching? 👇 #HoffmanResearchLibrary #GenealogyResearch

October is German-American Family History Month and American Archives Month. Choose one family history project: scan photos, interview a relative, organize papers, or research an ancestor. What will you work on this month? #FamilyHistoryMonth #Genealogy

Vicki Young Albu grew up hearing family superstitions and folk traditions. Later, she realized those stories could be genealogical clues. Hear more at the 2026 North Star Genealogy Conference: https://mngs.org/northstar-registration #NorthStarGenealogy

North Star 2026 is one month away! Join us in person Oct. 29–31 in Mendota Heights and Eagan. Review the schedule, register, and invite a friend to Minnesota’s biggest genealogy event of the year: https://mngs.org/north-star-2026 #NorthStar2026

Cemeteries, census, immigration, military history, New England, US States — it's all here at the Hoffman Research Library. So tell us: are you heading down Aisle 5 or Aisle 6 first? 👇 #MinnesotaGenealogy #HoffmanResearchLibrary #FamilyHistory #GenealogyResearch

Join a community dedicated to preserving family and local history. MGS members enjoy publications, Interest Groups, workshop discounts, and Hoffman Research Library resources—all while supporting preservation and education.

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Researching Danish roots? Join us Monday, Sept. 28, from 6:30–8 PM on Zoom for a welcoming session on Danish genealogy, naming customs, records, and culture. Registration required. #DanishGenealogy #FamilyHistory

Just 2 weeks to the 2026 North Star Genealogy Conference! Join us Oct. 30–31 in Eagan, plus an AI pre-conference workshop Oct. 29 with Mark Thompson. Advance registration is open: https://mngs.org/North-Star-2026 #NorthStarGenealogy

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Katherine Willson is a dynamic genealogy educator who presents at regional, national, and international events and is widely regarded for her engaging presentations. Her presentations explore the social, cultural, political, and economic forces that shaped the lives and decisions of past generation...

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The Hereditary Register of the United States, historical maps, federal census guides — the Hoffman Research Library holds resources you didn't know you needed. Have you ever found your family in a hereditary register? 👇 #HoffmanResearchLibrary #FamilyHistory #GenealogyResearch