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We Are a Learning Community
Seattle Genealogical Society provides a wide variety of activities and opportunites to build skills and meet with other genealogists. Many events are offered at no cost. Check the Calendar of Events for details.
 Programs, Classes, Workshops
SGS presents a variety of programs to guide the family historian at all levels of experience, from beginner to professional. All are welcome. Programs are offered via Zoom and sometimes at the SGS Library. Check the Calendar of Events for all upcoming programs.
Special Interest Groups
Special interest groups (SIGs) pool the collective knowledge of all participants, are led by experienced volunteers, and may include brief lectures, discussion, and Q&A interaction. SGS has an assortment of SIGs, so you can learn about specific ethnic research, software, technology, and DNA. Learn more about the individual SIGs, and check the Calendar of Events for upcoming meetings. Select "Special Interest Groups" in "Filter by Category."
Online Classes
SGS sponsors classes that are designed to provide an in-depth experience for beginners as well as those considering professional-level certification. Classes are held over multiple weeks and are mostly virtual. These include--
Classes require pre-registration; check the Calendar of Events for these and other scheduled classes.
 Seminars
Seminars feature a recognized speaker(s) over several days. Watch the Calendar of Events. Select "Seminars" in "Filter by Category."
At Our Library
We offer in-person tours, scanning tutorials, and evening hours at our Library, in addition to general research access during all our open hours. See the Calendar of Events.
Field Trips Around Puget Sound
We offer of in-person field trips in the Puget Sound Region about six times per year. They are for small groups and often fill quickly. Check the Calendar of Events. Select "Field Trips" in "Filter by Category."
Regular Virtual Programs
Second Saturdays are held at 1:00PM on the ... you guessed it ... second Saturday of the month, September through May. Speakers present a lecture followed by a question-and-answer period. Some presentations may be recorded and available to members on the website for up to a year. Check the Members Home page of this website for recordings.
Brags and Bricks is a weekly gathering for genealogy-related (usually) chat. Participants share their recent successes (brags) and problem areas (brick walls) in a casual setting. We meet every Monday from 10:00 to 11:30AM. Pets welcome.
Tech Tuesdays is a popular, informal consult time on DNA, hardware, software, and virtually any genealogy-related issues. Tech Tuesday occur virtually the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. All are welcome, especially beginners. No appointment necessary; drop in any time between 10AM and 11AM. No guarantee we can solve your problem, but we sure will try.
Virtual Sundays feature a presentation followed by Q&A and is "virtual" (Zoom), usually held at 1PM (Pacific) on the third Sunday of the month. Speakers may repeat (or revise) a tried-and-true lecture or test a new one and ask for feedback from participants. Either way, it's bound to be illuminating. Members are invited to share their own research by planning a presentation for our community. It can be 10 minutes or an hour or anything in between.
Suggest a program
Do you have an idea for a program or class you'd like to see? Or perhaps you have a program or research finding you would like to present? Send your suggestions to the Director of Education: education@seagensoc.org.
To make a $5.00 donation for a program you enjoyed or plan to attend, click here:
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