WELCOME!
To the Lincoln-Lancaster County Genealogical Society!
Our mission:  Preserve the Past for Future Generations.
We are a volunteer organization dedicated to promoting genealogy,
engaging members, and preserving records. Whether you have Lancaster
County connections or not, join us as you explore your family history.
Genealogy Library Hours
 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday, 1-3 p.m. 
 
If you are visiting the area, please stop in and see us.
Non-members welcome!
Contact: library@llcgs.info  or call 531-249-5939 
2900 'O' Street, Lower Level
 
If the Lincoln Public Schools are closed due to weather,
the library will also be closed.
 
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MEMBERSHIP Dues Highlights
To become a member or retain membership with LLCGS the following applies:
Member(one person) - $20
Family/Household (more than one person at residence) - $25
Payment can be made by check or by PayPal(payment with PayPal will include
ecommerce fees).
Current members will receive a reminder email from Sinda Dux, our VP for
Membership, prior to the month of the anniversary date so they can pay their dues
on time.
If you want to become a new member, please go to the Membership menu option
on the left side of this page.  When the new window opens, below Membership
on the left will be four options:
Join Online, Renew Online, Join by Mail and Renew by Mail. 
Questions can be forwarded to (duxs2001@yahoo.com or contact@llcgs.info ).
As a volunteer organization, we are dependent on membership dues and donations
for our sustainability and you are always welcome to make a donation to the Society.  
This can be done through Paypal by choosing the “Donate” button at the bottom of
this page or you can send a check to LLCGS, 2900 "O" Street, Suite LL2, Lincoln, NE  
68510-1485.
 
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If you are making an ONLINE DONATION to LLCGS, you may wish to
cover associated fees with this kind of transaction.  Using PayPal to donate,
fees include a fixed cost of $.49 and a percentage of the donated amount at
1.99%.  For example if you wish to donate $10 to LLCGS, consider making your
online transaction $10.70.  This ensures LLCGS receives the full $10 amount
for about the added cost of a first class postage stamp.
Other donation upside calculations as a helpful tool:
$20 - $20.91
$25 - $26.01
$30 - $36.21
$40 - $41.31
 
       
     
 
         
            
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Upcoming Events
Thursday, Jul. 24th
Deciphering Nordic Records
Join us for insights and research tips with Phyllis Ericson! Whether you're a beginner or experienced, this supportive group will share valuable research experiences.   In this session, we'll tackle the challenge of foreign-language records with tools like Google Translate and AI to make researching Nordic ancestors easier.  This is a Zoom-only ...
Friday, Jul. 25th
Time Travelers Writing Group
Writing "Memories into Memoirs for Posterity"   Are you interested in writing your memoirs or your ancestor’s stories?  This group meets twice monthly to share their short stories. New members welcome.
Wednesday, Jul. 30th
55th Annual AHSGR Convention
COURTESY POSTING Descendants and researchers of Germans from Russia are poised to enrich their understanding and forge new connections at the 55th Annual American Historical Society of Germans from Russia (AHSGR) Convention, set to take place in Lincoln, Nebraska, from July 30th to August 1st, 2025. A roster of over ...
Tuesday, Aug. 5th
German Research Special Interest Group
Welcome German researchers!  Join our discussion group via Zoom with your questions and experience.     Topic:  TBD   Register here to attend:  CLICK HERE
Friday, Aug. 8th
Time Travelers Writing Group
Writing "Memories into Memoirs for Posterity"   Are you interested in writing your memoirs or your ancestor’s stories?  This group meets twice monthly to share their short stories. New members welcome.
Sunday, Aug. 10th
Special Program
Journey to Freedom -- Uncovering the Grayson Sisters' Escape from Nebraska Territory With Gail Shaffer Blankenau who is a professional genealogist, historian, speaker, and author. She holds an MA degree in history from the University of Nebraska–Kearney and in 2023 she received the James L. Sellers prize for her article about the ...