We’re very excited to be hosting our first hybrid session at the Chicopee Public Library on Thursday, October 20th. The library now has broadcasting equipment that will allow us to share a presentation with members in the room, as well … Continue reading
Do you need a new way to solve an old research problem? Are you stuck because the vital records you need can’t be found, don’t provide enough information, or perhaps don’t exist for that time period? At our November 2nd … Continue reading
Our first “Share Your Ancestor’s Story” session was such a success that we’re planning to do it again at our November 17th training session. We want to let you know about our plans now, so you'll have time to prepare. … Continue reading
Giving Tuesday is a worldwide campaign to celebrate generosity, share kindness, and help organizations and causes that need support. Last year, WMGS participated in this campaign for the first time, and we were blessed with many tax-deductible contributions from our … Continue reading
It all began with a pile of labeled photos of non-relatives that were mixed in with Kate’s grandparents’ old family pictures. Were they friends? Classmates? War buddies? Neighbors? I was determined to find out. She started poking around genealogy websites … Continue reading
At our December meeting, John Putnam will return to present “The Pilgrims: Persistent and Resilient.” John will discuss the challenges and successes of the Plymouth Colony from its settlement until its merging with the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1692. After … Continue reading
We’re very excited that well-known local historian, Dennis D. Picard, will be presenting “Dashing Through the Snow: The Real History of Christmas in New England” at our virtual holiday event this year. The reality of Christmas in early New England … Continue reading
Popular genealogist and author Sunny Jane Morton will help us kick off the new year! At our January 4th meeting, Sunny will present “Introduction to U.S. Church Records: Why We Care Where Grandma Went to Church.” As Sunny has noted, … Continue reading
We’re excited to share the news with you! Peggy Clemens Lauritzen, one of our favorite presenters, will be teaching “Genealogy 101: A Four-Session Course in Beginning Genealogy” for WMGS members at our monthly training sessions from January through April 2023. … Continue reading