If you love “Finding Your Roots” on PBS or you just get a kick out of digging into your family’s past, you’re going to want to check out the Englewood Genealogical Society. Their workshops are hands-on. Just bring your laptop and dive right in with help from expert genealogists.
Members work side-by-side, piecing together family histories and making sure these stories get preserved for generations to come.
All meetings are open to the public at Elsie Quirk Library, 100 W. Dearborn St., Englewood, FL 34223. Most sessions also run on Zoom, so you don’t have to miss out even if you can’t make it in person.
Between September and April, the society packs the calendar with family history research programs and workshops. Hit the Events menu on their site for the latest schedule.
Here’s what’s coming up for October through December 2026:
October 28, 2026
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: “Starting or Restarting Your Genealogy & Family History Research” with Sue Carlson. Bring your questions (and your laptop) and get hands-on help with your research.
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.: “Genealogy Research Using My Heritage” with Sue Carlson. Tackle the My Heritage platform—ask anything, work through your project, and get practical guidance.
November 18, 2026
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: “Tracking Your Family Tree Using Family Tree Maker Software” with Karen Mortenson. Learn how to use Family Tree Maker, from setup to tracking ancestors.
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.: “Genealogy Research Using My Heritage” with Sue Carlson. Another chance to dig deep into My Heritage with all of your questions.
December 16, 2026
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: “Tracking Your Family Tree Using Family Tree Maker Software” with Karen Mortenson & Paul Skeels. Two experts walk you through the ins and outs of Family Tree Maker.
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.: “Starting or Restarting Your Genealogy & Family History Research” with Paul Skeels. Bring your questions, ideas, and computers—Paul will help you plot your genealogy journey.
Curious about your roots? Grab your laptop and join in. The Englewood Genealogical Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and is ready to help you tell your family’s story.
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