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2026 SCGS Webinar Series

SCGS Webinars 

Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings
And They're Free!  
 

SCGS presents webinars featuring the nation’s leading genealogical speakers, facilitated by SCGS board member and Webinar Series Coordinator Adrian Foushee. Sessions typically run about an hour, with some programs extending longer depending on the topic, and often include time for audience questions and discussion. Subjects span a wide range of interests, including DNA analysis, research methodologies, and organizing your genealogical collections.

Past speakers include Peggy Clemens Lauritzen, Nicka Sewell-Smith, Sara Cochran, Daniel Horowitz (MyHeritage), Diane L. Richard, Michael Strauss, and Janice Lovelace.

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Best of all, our monthly webinars are free. SCGS members enjoy the added benefit of access to archived webinar recordings in the members-only section of our website. Membership is just $40 per year. Archived sessions are typically available about one week after each live webinar. Please consult the SCGS calendar for upcoming programs and updates.

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Registration Information​

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  • You must register to participate.

  • Register through our partner platform, GoToWebinar.com

  • Select the webinar you wish to attend

  • Enter your name and email address and complete the brief registration questions

  • A confirmation email will be sent to you upon registration

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Registered participants will receive reminder emails prior to the webinar. These emails will include the most up-to-date information and instructions for accessing any available handouts.

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On the day of the webinar, simply click the link in your email invitation to join the live session via GoToWebinar.

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Time Zone Information

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Not sure what time the webinar starts in your time zone? Use TimeZone Converter or World Clock to confirm your local start time.

 

2026 SCGS Webinar Speakers

Make plans now to virtually attend one—or all—of our upcoming Webinars for 2026!

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Jean Wilcox Hibben, Ph.D.

"Conflation: Is that a Single Story or a Combination?"

Wednesday, Aug. 19
6 to 7:30 p.m. PDT

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Bryna O'Sullivan

"More Than Just Dates and Places: Building Historical Context"

Saturday, Sept. 5
10 to 11:30 p.m. PDT

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Suzanne E. Greco

"What's New: Italian Catholic Parish Records Preservation and Accessibility"

Saturday, Oct. 3
10 to 11:30 p.m. PDT

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Diane L. Richard

"Uncovering Masonic Connections: Records and Resources"

Wednesday, Oct. 21
6 to 7:30 p.m. PDT

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Kathy Meade

"Swedish-American Church Books – Great Genealogical Resource!"

Saturday, Nov. 7
10 to 11:30 p.m. PST

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Allyson Maughan

"Too Many Birthdays for Sarah: Finding Birth Records"

Wednesday, Feb. 18
6 to 7:30 p.m. PST

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Susan Skilton

"Wealth and Loss in the Land of Ranchos: Family Stories from Alta California"

Saturday, March 7
10 to 11:30 a.m. PST

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Diane L. Richard

"Women's Clubs: Empowering Female Ancestors to Create Lasting Impact in Their Communities"

Wednesday, March 18
6 to 7:30 p.m. PST

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Laura Hedgecock

"Navigating Sensitive Topics: Writing about Difficult Chapters of the Family's History"

Wednesday, April 15
6 to 7:30 p.m. PDT

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Seema-Jayne Kenney

"Leaving Liverpool: Emigration from Britain in the 19h Century"

Wednesday, Nov. 18
6 to 7:30 p.m. PST

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Karen A. Fortin

"Recreating Life in a Community Using Death Certificates"

Saturday, May 2
10 to 11:30 a.m. PDT

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Mark Cross

"Don’t Forget Your Home Sources: Fabulous Finds With Family And What They Can Lead To"

Wednesday, May 20
6 to 7:30 p.m. PDT

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Mark Cross

"Straight Razors: How Our Ancestors Shaved Their Whiskers"

Wednesday, June 17
6 to 7:30 p.m. PDT

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Diane L. Richard

"Beyond the Obvious: Exploring Lesser-Known Civil War Records"

Wednesday, July 15
6 to 7:30 p.m. PDT

Past Webinars
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Mark Cross
"Indexing Errors: How to Find Records When You Can't Find Records."
February 7, 2026

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Kate Townsend
"Court Records Research Without the Law Degree"
Feb. 21, 2024

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Edward Swierczewski
"Enhancing Genealogical Writing with Artificial Intelligence."
March 19, 2025

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Sara Cochran
"National Archives at Riverside:
A Virtual Tour"

July 19, 2023

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Linda Debe
"Genealogy in the Digital Age: Leveraging Free Tools to Work Smarter, Not Harder."
April 5, 2025

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