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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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55th Annual AHSGR Convention (COURTESY POSTING)
Wednesday, July 30 through Friday, August 1
Embassy Suites, 1040 P St, Lincoln NE
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 25 distinguished speakers from across the globe will present new research and insights not previously presented elsewhere. The banquet speaker on August 1st will be Dr. Mark Louden, the Alfred L. Shoemaker and J. William Frey, and Don Yoder Professor of Germanic Linguistics and Director of the Max Kade Institute at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Dr. Louden will discuss Germans from Russia and Diversity in German America.
To register for the convention and to learn more about the speakers, please visit the AHSGR website (https://ahsgr.org). The convention will be held at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Lincoln. Room reservations can be made by contacting the hotel. The Embassy Suites hotel is only four minutes from the AHSGR Heritage Center, which holds our research library, indoor exhibits, and historical outbuilding tours. The AHSGR Heritage Center will be open throughout the convention and on Saturday, August 2. A shuttle bus will be available to transport convention attendees between the Embassy Suites hotel and the AHSGR Heritage Center.
About AHSGR: The American Historical Society of Germans from Russia is a non-profit organization dedicated to researching the history of Germans who settled in the Russian Empire during the 18th and 19th centuries. With headquarters in Lincoln, Nebraska, AHSGR celebrates the enduring legacy of Germans from Russia and their descendants worldwide.
For further information, please contact AHSGR at ahsgr@ahsgr.org
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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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Special Program (LLCGS Event)
Sunday, August 10
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm TBA
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 Grayson sisters in a volume of Nebraska History magazine. Blankenau is from Nebraska and currently lives in Lincoln.
WATCH THIS SPACE FOR DETAILS COMING SOON!
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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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Oral Histories by Early Lincoln Residents (Community Presentation)
Saturday, August 30
11:00 am to 12:30 pm Bennett Martin Library Auditorium 136 S 14th Street
Learn about the early settlement of Lincoln by listening to oral interviews of early residents and reading transcripts of those interviewed at a collaborative presentation on Saturday August 30 from 11:00 to 12:30 at the Bennett Martin Library 4th floor.
The written content of the interviews of 262 people along with sound recordings from tapes that allowed capturing voices will eventually be accessible at the Hub at Bennett Martin Library, the LLCGS Library at 2900 O Street, the AHSGR center at 610 D Street and the NSHS library at 1500 R Street.
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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! Nancy Eckles will help us learn about the archion.de research website. The time may change for this event. Check back in September for details.
Join our discussion group with your questions and experience.
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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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Witherbee NA Intro to LLCGS and Researching your House (Community Presentation)
Sunday, October 12
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm LLCGS 2900 O Street Lower Level
Becky Martin will present an introduction to LLCGS and genealogy focusing on sharing our stories to the Witherbee Neighborhood Association. Witherbee NA is located between 33rd and 56th Streets from O to Randolph Streets. |
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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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