Monthly Meetings

Social Media          Bob Goode, Ilene Murray, Laura Mackinson More and more communications are relying on social media. Come learn from our experts about Facebook, blogs, and Twitter. Even if you think you have no interest, you do.

     Using City and County Directories Larry Franke, Reference Librarian, St. Louis County Library History & Genealogy Dept. City directories contain more information than just names and addresses. Discover how to find and research directories in print, on microfilm and digitally.

   The Homefront V-Mail to Email Mike Venso, Museum Curator for St. Louis County Parks & Recreation This talk explores the evolution of the homefront experience in the Saint Louis region from WWII till today.

Don’t Forget Their House! Researching the Homes of our Ancestors                  LaDonna Garner The homes of our ancestors are often disregarded in family stories. With a little footwork, the homes of the past can be brought forward and placed within the family tree.  

Rooting Through Regional Periodicals Jake Eubanks Assistant Manager, St. Louis County Library History & Genealogy Department Regional periodicals are among the most under-utilized resources held by genealogical libraries. Three case studies will explore how local newspapers and genealogical society publications can be used in chorus with the census, military, land and other local records to […]

Non-Genealogical Websites for Genealogy     Bob Goode Think outside the box. How many go to the same few genealogical websites over and over again? This presentation will provide you with an incentive to explore more of the worldwide web for genealogical information to enrich your family history.

    Cities of the Dead for the Living: The Rural Cemetery Movement Jeff Smith, Lindenwood University “Cities of the Dead for the Living” explores the origins and history of the rural cemetery movement in the 19th century and the ways these burial sites were intended to be used by the living, as well as the […]

    Missouri History Museum Library and Research Center Dennis Northcott, Associate  Archivist, Missouri History Museum Library and Research Center Missouri History Museum and Library is a treasure trove of genealogical materials. Come and learn about this unique collection of records.

     Special Census Schedules  Ted Steele Are you aware of census enumerations other than the decennial federal population census? Learn about other federal enumerations and state census enumerations.

Meet us in St. Louis. Meet us at the Fair! Learn some of the fascinating stories of the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis through visitors’ eyes, courtesy of items from the Missouri Historical Society collections. Registration for this meeting will open soon on the Monthly Meeting page.