November 11, 2026

1:00 PM

Hybrid
In–person
& Zoom

(Speaker will
present in person)
 George Smith

George Smith presents:

The Patriot Chest

Description: This presentation explores small town life in frontier New England in the early 1770s. How did a family daily survive, and what finally drove them to rebel against their King? We will discuss the various Acts of Parliament that drove the Colonies into a corner. Do we leave or fight? Also, on display will be various items that went along with the Acts such as tea bricks, sugar cones, parchment paper, etc.

BIO: George Smith is a 25 year member of the Colorado SAR (past state president), and long time member of the General Society of the War of 1812 and the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. He also is a senior researcher for the Westminster and Federal Heights Historical Societies. This April he completed his 316th Patriot Chest presentation to schools in Colorado about what school age kids did during 250 years ago.

In-Person
Classes

 Longmont
Senior
Center

  October 16, 2026
 Randy Robinson
 Title: Considerations When Uploading Photos to Genealogy Sites

Description:What do you need to know before uploading photos to Ancestry or FamilySearch? This course will discuss starting with either digital photos or physical photos, slides, or negatives, using proper formats and image sizes, and understanding and modifying image metadata. We will then demonstrate uploading photos and using tools available on Ancestry and Family Search to improve image quality.

Registration #485405-10
Date:  October 16, 2026 (Friday)
Time: 1:30p - 3:30p
Instructor: Randy Robinson
Cost: $2 resident, $3 non-resident

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       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 remotely using 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:
  • FamilySearch.org website Special Interest Group, 1st Thursday at 7:00 PM, Zoom Only
  • DNA Study Special Interest Group, 2nd Tuesday at 7:00 PM, Zoom only
  • Genealogy Workshop, 3rd Wednesday at 1:30 PM, Zoom only
  • Preserving Family Heritage Special Interest Group, 4th Thursday at 2:00 PM, Zoom Only
  • Genealogy Help Sessions, last Saturday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon, In–person only at the Longmont Public Library, 2nd floor (except May)
Learn more about meetings and study groups by clicking Programs, Classes, Workshops & SIGs in the navigation bar above.

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       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.

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       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.

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Special Classes

The Longmont Genealogical Society is offering a series of ongoing Genealogy "how–to" classes. 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.