July 9, 2025

1:00 PM

Hybrid
In–person
& Zoom

( In Person or on Zoom depending on how YOU attend)


The Program will be a Series of Round Table Discussions

Description: The LGS Education Committee will hold a series of 4 Round Table Discussions. The moderators will move between four stations, three tables plus the Zoom session. Each session will last 25 minutes, and each of the four groups will participate in all four topics.

The value of the Discussions will depend on your participation! Thanks to our LGS members for leading our discussions.


Round Table Topics and moderators

Vertical Files, led by Barb Gardner
Your ancestor's local library or historical center may hold a treasure of offline information. Many places collect donations from the public and store it in (vertical) file drawers. Ask for your local ancestors surnames, city information, churches, businesses and you may get a selection of valuable documents to fill in research gaps.

Research Options Prior to 1850, led by Gail Lewis
Many documents prior to 1850 that were in existence may now be lost or destroyed. The censuses only gave us head–of–households, grave markers are old and many unreadable or even buried. So what records are still available and where can I find them? We will discuss ideas and discover what files we can find.

Using AI to Enhance Your Research, led by Bobski Masson
Let's explore how AI or Artificial Intelligence can help streamline your research process — organizing data, searching historical records, analyzing DNA results, and highlighting patterns you might miss. AI tools can offer fresh insights and make your genealogy work more efficient.

LGS Listening Station, led by Margaret Lindblom
LGS wants to enhance your genealogy journey and have some fun. What do you like/don't like about recent programs and activities? What do you want LGS to offer? What do you want with the December Potluck?
Genealogy Class: The Right Tool for the Job
Sylvia Tracy–Doolos
July 18, 2025, 1:30pm

 See Senior Center Classes page for more information.

Interested in Family History Research, Perhaps we can assist you?

       Our Purpose
The Longmont Genealogical Society was founded in 1986 for the purpose of promoting and assisting with genealogy research. Learning about your family history can be a most interesting and rewarding hobby.

       Our Meetings
Monthly "Membership" meetings are held both in–person and virtually via Zoom.  See right sidebar for details. Meetings feature speakers presenting programs on a variety of topics to help you with your genealogy research.
     We also offer several other genealogy assistance and learning opportunities each month:
  • A Special Interest Group on the FamilySearch.org website, 1st Thursday at 7:00 PM, Zoom Only
  • A DNA Study Group, 2nd Tuesday at 7:00 PM, Zoom only
  • A Genealogy Workshop, 3rd Wednesday at 1:30 PM, Zoom only
  • A Library Genealogy Help Session, Last Saturday morning from 10:00 to 12:00, In–person only at the Longmont Public Library, 2nd floor (except May and December)
Learn more about meetings and study groups by clicking Programs, Classes, Workshops & SIGs in the navigation bar above.

If you would like to join LGS click Here

       To Participate in Any of Our Meetings
To attend in our in–person meetings, come to the venue, sign in as a guest, sit in any empty chair near a friendly face, and enjoy the program.  Then, you may join us to enjoy a little refreshment and socialization afterward.

If you would like to receive an invitation to any or all of our Zoom meetings please subscribe to a guest email list or lists. Those on the email list will receive a message with Zoom codes a day or two before the  meeting. You need to only register once to receive invitations for all future meetings. You may unsubscribe at any time.

Guest Invitation Subscription Form. Click here to  Unsubscribe from the email list..


       Other Member Benefits
Society Members receive the Longmont Heritage our quarterly newsletter containing articles on genealogy, family history and more. Members have the opportunity to join with others to help preserve community and genealogy information.   Become a member of our Society and discover your talents and your family History.

Join us and bring a friend!

Special Classes – 2025

The Longmont Genealogical Society is offering a series of Genealogy "how–to" classes during  2025. All classes are being offered in–person at the Longmont Senior Center, some classes are also available using Zoom. They are usually on the 3rd Friday of the month beginning in January.  Classes normally start at 1:00 PM or 1:30 PM, depending on month, and are two hours long. Registration is required thru the Longmont Sr. Center process and a fee of $2 for Longmont residents, and $3 for non–residents is required.