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Welcome to the Lincoln-Lancaster County Genealogical Society where our mission is Preserving the Past for Future Generations.
The LLCGS was founded by 4 friends in 1975 over donuts and coffee. We are a volunteer-run organization dedicated to promoting genealogy, engaging members, and preserving records. Whether you have Lancaster County connections or not, we invite you to join us in
exploring your family history.
 



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Upcoming Events
Friday, Feb. 28th
Time Travelers Writing Group
Writing "Memories into Memoirs for Posterity"  Ruth Briney, facilitator.   Are you interested in writing your memoirs or your ancestor’s stories?  This group meets twice monthly to share their short stories.
Sunday, Mar. 1st
Newspapers
Please join us in learning more about using newspapers in our genealogy research.  Members, Corinne Jacox and Pat Mehmken, will discuss newspaper offerings, methodologies and demonstrate how newspapers have furthered their family history story.    This event is free and open to the public.
Monday, Mar. 2nd
Swedish Genealogy Workshop - Early Bird Registration
Enjoy 2 days of Swedish Genealogy education and hands-on practice for beginners and advanced researchers at America's "Little Sweden", Lindsborg Kansas. Learn new research techniques for using ArkivDigital, the primier website for Swedish research. Registration Deadlines for Early Bird rates: March 2 and Mar 16.  
Friday, Mar. 13th
Time Travelers Writing Group
Writing "Memories into Memoirs for Posterity"  Ruth Briney, facilitator.   Are you interested in writing your memoirs or your ancestor’s stories?  This group meets twice monthly to share their short stories.
Sunday, Mar. 15th
Germanic Special Interest Group
Building upon what we learned during the March 1st educational opportunity about using newspapers in genealogy, Dr. H. Peter Reinkordt, Professor of German, emeritus with Doane University, will talk about the history of German-American newspapers in Nebraska.    Sessions are open to the public and visitors are always welcome.
Wednesday, Mar. 18th
Genealogy Support Group
Share your discoveries and get help with your brick walls from other genealogists.  The group meets in the first floor library of Chatalaine Residences, the third Wednesday of every month.  This is a restricted access building, so "doorpersons" are Rodney Birdsell and Felicia Hall.  If they do not see you ...