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SGS Writing Contest
"My Story is America's Story"
In 2026, the United States will celebrate its semiquincentennial – the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.
In celebration of the America 250 milestone SGS is sponsoring a writing contest.
Tell the story of your family, individuals in your community, an event in history, an immigrant movement or some other aspect of personal experiences set against the backdrop of America's story. Up to 3000 words, submit by Septermber 1st - cash prizes!
More details and guidelines for submission here.
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Visit the SGS Library
Photo credit: Chris Robinson
The SGS Library is located in
4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Seattle WA 98103
The SGS Library is staffed by member volunteers and is open for research Tuesday through Saturday. To be sure that the library is open, give us a call before you come: (206) 522-8658.
Tuesday through Saturday
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
EVENING HOURS: 6:00 to 8:00 PM on the 3rd Wednesday of the month
In addition to the library's collection of books and maps, access to the Internet is provided by five in-house computer workstations and a wireless network for portable computers. FamilySearch Affiliate records may be viewed on any Internet-connected computer within the library. Subscription databases, available only on library computers, include: Ancestry, Fold3, Newspapers Extra, American Ancestors FindMyPast (UK), Archion (Germany), ArkivDigital (Sweden) and Historygeo, a database of historical maps and landowners covering 29 US states and pre-statehood Texas. Unique SGS Databases and digital Scanning Workstation are also available.
Genealogy Drop-In at SPL Branch Libraries
Find your ancestors at a Seattle Public Library near you!
Genealogy Drop-In will continue through the summer.
SGS Volunteers will be available monthly to answer questions and get you started.
SGS 2026 Fall Seminar Nov 7th - Save the Date!
Want to see the big picture? Take a look:
 Seattle Genealogical Society and Library4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Suite 302, Seattle, WA 98103-6955
sgs@seagensoc.org (206) 522-8658
Seattle Genealogical Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, charitable organization.
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August 17
10:00 am Brags and Bricks (Virtual)
Join us for an informal social gathering. Share your recent genealogical successes and challenges or just come to chat with other genealogists. Meets ...
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August 19
7:00 pm Write It Up! (Virtual)
Are you looking for inspiration to write up your family history research? This group meets online the third Wednesday of the month. Join us ...
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August 24
10:00 am Brags and Bricks (Virtual)
Join us for an informal social gathering. Share your recent genealogical successes and challenges or just come to chat with other genealogists. Meets ...
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August 25
10:00 am Tech Tuesdays (Virtual via Zoom)
Need a helping hand? Drop in (virtually) on Tech Tuesdays, the popular informal consult time on DNA, hardware, software, and virtually all genealogy-related issues. ...
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August 27
7:00 pm Eastern Europe SIG
Eastern Europe is a region with a rich and complex history and diverse ethnic groups. Its frequent border changes, language barriers, and influences ...
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