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VGS Learning and Research Centre
Get your family history journey off to a great start! Join four experienced family historians on an engaging half-day journey through the most important topics and tools in family history. They will help you build good habits early that will set you up for success for years to come.
This seminar is designed specifically for people new to family history and for people returning to family history after a break from their research. No prior experience is required.
Water, Tea, Coffee, and Snacks are provided.
Lunch is not included with the seminar. There are several conveniently located food outlets, and a grocery store, within easy walking distance of the genealogy centre. You may bring your own food or beverage if you wish.
This is an in-person only event at our VGS Centre, with a limit of 15 attendees. It includes four 1-hour sessions. Our genealogy centre, located on the second floor, will be open at 8:30 am and the seminar will begin at 9:00 am.
The Ireland SIG welcomes all members who are researching their family history in the Ireland.
SIG Leader: Kathie Ross
The Scottish SIG welcomes all members who are researching their family history in Scotland.
SIG Leader: Heather Shave
SIG Assist: Pat Rosson
The Netherlands SIG welcomes all members who are researching their Dutch family history in the Netherlands.
IN PERSON ONLY.
SIG Leader: Frans Compeer
VGS Learning and Research Centre
HYBRID MEETINGS via ZOOM or at the VGS CENTRE.
The England SIG welcomes all members who are researching their family history in England.
SIG Leader: Heather Shave
SIG Assist: Gerry Poulton
VGS Learning and Research Centre
The Bay Street Armoury (BSA) opened in 1915, a “Castle on Bay Street”, remains a mystery to most people living in Greater Victoria.
John Azar, long time VGS member, will share images and explain the design and construction of the building, its use as a military establishment and the significant role the building has played in the community life of Greater Victoria. He will also explain how VGS members can engage with the two regimental museums for genealogical research on ancestors who may have served at the armoury.
VGS Learning and Research Centre
Learn, share, and contribute your experiences with DNA testing and genealogy research. Learn more about your options if you haven‘t tested your DNA yet.
The goals of this SIG are to introduce and share the fun of doing family history, and to encourage and show members how to do it themselves. Answer questions.
Geared to new members just starting out, and any active members who would like to brush up on their skills.
In-person only at the VGS Centre.
The focus will be on researching items that have been donated to the VGS. Learn to identify clues by careful observation and search for answers in the many sources we have available. The aim is to return found items to their families whenever possible.
The Ontario SIG welcomes all members who are researching their family history in Ontario, Canada.
SIG Coordinator: Gerry Poulton
Free to active VGS members. Members must join this and other Special Interest Groups to receive emails from SIG volunteers containing SIG meeting details.
Countries investigated by this SIG include Romania, Belarus, Czechoslovakia, Ukraine, Serbia, Russia, Hungary, Bulgaria, Austria, Poland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Croatia, and Herzegovina.
In-person only at the VGS Centre.
Family Tree Maker Ambassador Mark Olsen is looking forward to putting on the following Zoom event with the Victoria Genealogical Society. This is a great opportunity for you to learn about the great features, tools, and abilities of Family Tree Maker software today, and the new features of the soon-to-be-released FTM 2024. The workshop will be run as if it was a Family Tree Maker User Group with lots of tips, tricks and Q&A.
Mark Olsen is the Family Tree Maker Ambassador to historical and genealogical societies around the world working to support their members as they use Family Tree Maker software.
VGS Learning and Research Centre
This engaging workshop will show you the best resources and proven techniques for tracing your Quebec ancestors. Whether you‘re just beginning your family history journey or seeking to deepen your research, this workshop will show you how to identify and document your Quebec family story.
Denis Fortier has been pursuing genealogy for about 15 years. He is currently a member of the VGS, Ontario Ancestors and UELAC. He serves as the Victoria UELAC branch genealogist. Denis was born in Quebec and most of his own family research centers on that Province.