PGS Events for the Week of 13-17 August 2024

 

Pinellas Genealogy Society Event Calendar (Class/Events schedule and details.) PinellasGenealogySociety.com/Calendar Bob Bryan  |  PGS Education Director Director.Education@PinellasGenealogySociety.com Classes & Events Tuesday, 13 Aug 2024 at 1:00 PM Local and County Histories Local and County Histories are often overlooked resources that can contain a wealth of resources on your ancestors and the places that they lived. This presentation explores the background of local and county history books; what information can be found in them; and, where to find them, both in print and online. Presented by Karen Fortin This will be a hybrid meeting held in-person in the Local History Room and online via Zoom. Registration is only required for Zoom attendees. Register using the button at the right. Register Saturday, 17 Aug 2024, 10:00-12:00 AM Program Meeting Summer Workshop: Writing Family Histories Have fun while learning to write engaging biographies in a clear and concise style! Bring your favorite pen and some research on one or more ancestors to visualize what your successful end results will be. Then, turn dry facts into a compelling story and learn how the best writers do it! Finally, incorporate style techniques to make it more professional. Training includes a useful notebook. Presented by Lori Coffey. This will be a hybrid meeting held in-person in the Jenkins Auditorium and online via Zoom. Registration is only required for Zoom attendees. Register using the button at the right. Register Saturday, 17 Aug 2024 at 1:00-4:00 PM DNA Hands-on Workshop DNA Get-together:  Bring your laptop, your log-in information and your spirit of adventure.  There may be a lot of laughter, sharing of ideas and snacks while we each work on our own DNA matches and genealogy.  There is no program and no lecture, just people with common interests working together.   Meet in Jenkins Room A--In Person only. No Registration Required.