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Who Were Your Nordic Ancestors? (Nordic Interest Group)
Thursday, January 23
10:00 am Zoom Virtual Session
Do you have Nordic ancestors? Then this group is for you!
Join us for a year of 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 introduce our ancestors and how to trace your Nordic ancestors through U.S. immigration records. We’ll share insights to locate where they settled, their names, and when they arrived.
This is a Zoom-only session. Register now and receive the details for joining by clicking this link: Register Here
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. |
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Time Travelers Writing Group (Discussion Group)
Friday, January 24
10:00 am to 12:00 pm College View Church, 4801 Prescott Ave, Lincoln, NE, Church Board Room
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.
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Discover Your Roots Session 7: Naturalization Records (Educational Opportunities)
Saturday, February 1
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Zoom and In Person @ LLCGS Library, Lower Level, 2900 O Street
Whether you are new to genealogy, or a seasoned researcher, these topics are for you! Finding naturalization records often provide additional biographical details of your ancestor. To find your ancestor’s naturalization record you will need their full original name, approx. date of birth, native country, the state, or colony of residence when naturalized, and the approximate year of naturalization
For Everyone. Open to the Public.
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German Research Special Interest Group (LLCGS Event)
Tuesday, February 4
7:00 pm Online
Welcome German researchers! Join our discussion group via Zoom with your questions and experience.
Corinne and Teresa will be your hosts for the evening. Corinne will tell us about Online Ortsfamilienbücher. Also, if you have a ""brick wall" in your German Research, email it to me (I'm in the membership directory) with the title German Research Brick Wall. We will try to discuss a research question or two during the next few meetings.
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Time Travelers Writing Group (Discussion Group)
Friday, February 14
10:00 am to 12:00 pm College View Church, 4801 Prescott Ave, Lincoln, NE, Church Board Room
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.
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February Quarterly Meeting (LLCGS Quarterly Meeting)
Sunday, February 16
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm 2900
Membership quarterly meeting is at 2 p.m.
Some exciting opportunities are coming up in the next year including the our six-week classes at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute through UNL, 50th Anniversary of LLCGS, the 250th year of the issuing of the Declaration of Independence, a need for a nominating committee and an awards committee.
The program for today will be "New Ancestry DNA ProTools" by Teresa Shane. The new roll-out of uses for AncestryDNA through their ProTools subscription allows a user to sort matches and identify family members. Teresa will show us how she uses it to build family trees for test takers and save time. |
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Who Were Your Ancestors in British Colonial America? (British Interest Group)
Sunday, February 23
2:00 pm Zoom Only - Pre-Registration Required
Led by Phyllis Ericson, this group welcomes both beginners and experienced researchers.
In this session, we will explore our ancestors’ lives in the British Colonies before the Revolutionary War. We’ll discuss how to find them in colonial records and share what we know about our early colonists in the 1700s.
This Zoom-only session encourages sharing and learning together. Register now and get the details for joining by clicking this link: Register Here
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Time Travelers Writing Group (Discussion Group)
Friday, February 28
10:00 am to 12:00 pm College View Church, 4801 Prescott Ave, Lincoln, NE, Church Board Room
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.
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Discover Your Roots Session 7: Is It True? (Educational Opportunities)
Saturday, March 1
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Zoom and In Person @ LLCGS Library, Lower Level, 2900 O Street
Whether you are new to genealogy, or a seasoned researcher, these topics are for you! After finding a lot of historical materials, it is important to judge the reliability of the information used to construct an accurate family tree. The Genealogical Proof Standard (GPS) helps assess the quality of the source, the information obtained, and the evidence to answer our genealogical question.
For Everyone. Open to the Public.
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Family Tree Maker Discussion Group (Family Tree Maker Int. Group)
Thursday, March 13
10:00 am Zoom Virtual Session
LLCGS' Bob McQuistan is hosting an FTM session, which will include a short presentation followed by discussion and questions. Questions can be submitted ahead of time to programs@llcgs.info.
Register in advance for this session by clicking on the link: FTM Session
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Time Travelers Writing Group (Discussion Group)
Friday, March 14
10:00 am to 12:00 pm College View Church, 4801 Prescott Ave, Lincoln, NE, Church Board Room
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.
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Time Travelers Writing Group (Discussion Group)
Friday, March 28
10:00 am to 12:00 pm College View Church, 4801 Prescott Ave, Lincoln, NE, Church Board Room
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.
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German Research Special Interest Group (LLCGS Event)
Tuesday, April 8
7:00 pm Online
Welcome German researchers! Join our discussion group via Zoom with your questions and experience.
Topic: TBD
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Time Travelers Writing Group (Discussion Group)
Friday, April 11
10:00 am to 12:00 pm College View Church, 4801 Prescott Ave, Lincoln, NE, Church Board Room
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.
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Crossing the Pond. Where did Your Ancestors Live? (Nordic Interest Group)
Thursday, April 24
10:00 am Zoom Virtual Session
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 use photos, maps, and documents to pinpoint our immigrant ancestors’ county and parish of origin. This is a Zoom-only session. Register now and receive the details for joining by clicking this link: Register Here After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Time Travelers Writing Group (Discussion Group)
Friday, April 25
10:00 am to 12:00 pm College View Church, 4801 Prescott Ave, Lincoln, NE, Church Board Room
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.
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Time Travelers Writing Group (Discussion Group)
Friday, May 9
10:00 am to 12:00 pm College View Church, 4801 Prescott Ave, Lincoln, NE, Church Board Room
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.
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The Great Migration (British Interest Group)
Sunday, May 11
2:00 pm Zoom Only - Pre-Registration Required
Led by Phyllis Ericson, this group welcomes both beginners and experienced researchers.
In this session, we will discover why and how the first British colonists came to America in the 1600s. We’ll consider their motivations, challenges, and connections to their homeland.
This Zoom-only session encourages sharing and learning together. Register now and get the details for joining by clicking this link: Register Here
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Family Tree Maker Discussion Group (Family Tree Maker Int. Group)
Thursday, May 15
10:00 am Zoom Virtual Session
LLCGS' Bob McQuistan is hosting an FTM session, which will include a short presentation followed by discussion and questions. Questions can be submitted ahead of time to programs@llcgs.info.
Register in advance for this session by clicking on the link: FTM Session
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Member Quarterly Meeting (LLCGS Quarterly Meeting)
Sunday, May 18
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm 2900
Member meeting with program to be announced |
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Time Travelers Writing Group (Discussion Group)
Friday, May 23
10:00 am to 12:00 pm College View Church, 4801 Prescott Ave, Lincoln, NE, Church Board Room
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.
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German Research Special Interest Group (LLCGS Event)
Tuesday, June 3
7:00 pm Online
Welcome German researchers! Join our discussion group via Zoom with your questions and experience.
Topic: TBD
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Time Travelers Writing Group (Discussion Group)
Friday, June 13
10:00 am to 12:00 pm College View Church, 4801 Prescott Ave, Lincoln, NE, Church Board Room
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.
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Time Travelers Writing Group (Discussion Group)
Friday, June 27
10:00 am to 12:00 pm College View Church, 4801 Prescott Ave, Lincoln, NE, Church Board Room
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.
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Family Tree Maker Discussion Group (Family Tree Maker Int. Group)
Thursday, July 10
10:00 am Zoom Virtual Session
LLCGS' Bob McQuistan is hosting an FTM session, which will include a short presentation followed by discussion and questions. Questions can be submitted ahead of time to programs@llcgs.info.
Register in advance for this session by clicking on the link: FTM Session
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Time Travelers Writing Group (Discussion Group)
Friday, July 11
10:00 am to 12:00 pm College View Church, 4801 Prescott Ave, Lincoln, NE, Church Board Room
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.
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Deciphering Nordic Records (Nordic Interest Group)
Thursday, July 24
10:00 am Zoom Virtual Session
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 session. Register now and receive the details for joining by clicking this link: Register Here After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. |
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Time Travelers Writing Group (Discussion Group)
Friday, July 25
10:00 am to 12:00 pm College View Church, 4801 Prescott Ave, Lincoln, NE, Church Board Room
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.
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German Research Special Interest Group (LLCGS Event)
Tuesday, August 5
7:00 pm Online
Welcome German researchers! Join our discussion group via Zoom with your questions and experience.
Topic: TBD
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Time Travelers Writing Group (Discussion Group)
Friday, August 8
10:00 am to 12:00 pm College View Church, 4801 Prescott Ave, Lincoln, NE, Church Board Room
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.
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Member Quarterly Meeting (LLCGS Quarterly Meeting)
Sunday, August 17
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm 2900
Member meeting.
New officers will be installed.
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Time Travelers Writing Group (Discussion Group)
Friday, August 22
10:00 am to 12:00 pm College View Church, 4801 Prescott Ave, Lincoln, NE, Church Board Room
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.
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Those Who Served – Our Ancestors and the Colonial Wars (British Interest Group)
Sunday, August 24
2:00 pm Zoom Only - Pre-Registration Required
Led by Phyllis Ericson, this group welcomes both beginners and experienced researchers.
In this session, we will learn about our ancestors' involvement in the Colonial Wars. We’ll explore how these conflicts may have affected their lives and research methods to trace them.
This Zoom-only session encourages sharing and learning together. Register now and get the details for joining by clicking this link: Register Here
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Family Tree Maker Discussion Group (Family Tree Maker Int. Group)
Thursday, September 11
10:00 am Zoom Virtual Session
LLCGS' Bob McQuistan is hosting an FTM session, which will include a short presentation followed by discussion and questions. Questions can be submitted ahead of time to programs@llcgs.info.
Register in advance for this session by clicking on the link: FTM Session
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Time Travelers Writing Group (Discussion Group)
Friday, September 12
10:00 am to 12:00 pm College View Church, 4801 Prescott Ave, Lincoln, NE, Church Board Room
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.
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Time Travelers Writing Group (Discussion Group)
Thursday, September 25
10:00 am to 12:00 pm College View Church, 4801 Prescott Ave, Lincoln, NE, Church Board Room
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.
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German Research Special Interest Group (LLCGS Event)
Tuesday, October 7
7:00 pm Online
Welcome German researchers! Join our discussion group via Zoom with your questions and experience.
Topid: TBD
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Time Travelers Writing Group (Discussion Group)
Friday, October 10
10:00 am to 12:00 pm College View Church, 4801 Prescott Ave, Lincoln, NE, Church Board Room
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.
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Leave a Legacy (Nordic Interest Group)
Thursday, October 23
10:00 am Zoom Virtual Session
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 learn the advantages of writing your ancestor's story as you research. We'll create a meaningful story about your ancestors from just one record to preserve for future generations. This is a Zoom-only session. Register now and receive the details for joining by clicking this link: Register Here After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. |
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Time Travelers Writing Group (Discussion Group)
Friday, October 24
10:00 am to 12:00 pm College View Church, 4801 Prescott Ave, Lincoln, NE, Church Board Room
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.
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Those Who Served – Our Ancestors and the Revolutionary War (British Interest Group)
Sunday, November 9
2:00 pm Zoom Only - Pre-Registration Required
Led by Phyllis Ericson, this group welcomes both beginners and experienced researchers.
In this session, we will explore Revolutionary War records to uncover the stories of our ancestors, whether Patriots, Loyalists, Pacificists, and others, and the war’s impact on their lives.
This Zoom-only session encourages sharing and learning together. Register now and get the details for joining by clicking this link: Register Here
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Family Tree Maker Discussion Group (Family Tree Maker Int. Group)
Thursday, November 13
10:00 am Zoom Virtual Session
LLCGS' Bob McQuistan is hosting an FTM session, which will include a short presentation followed by discussion and questions. Questions can be submitted ahead of time to programs@llcgs.info.
Register in advance for this session by clicking on the link: FTM Session
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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German Research Special Interest Group (LLCGS Event)
Tuesday, December 2
7:00 pm Online
Welcome German researchers! Join our discussion group via Zoom with your questions and experience.
Topic: TBD
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