All PCGS Monthly Meetings are free and open to the Public
Local History and Genealogy Orientation at Peoria Library
Peoria Public Main Library 107 N.E. Monroe St., Peoria, IL, United StatesThe Peoria Public Library is hosting a Local History and Genealogy orientation. The event is 90 minutes. Located on Lower Level 1 of the Main Library, the Local History and Genealogy Room is a vast and growing collection highlighting the history of Peoria, reputed to be the oldest European settlement in Illinois.
DNA Tools SIG 3: DNA Painter (Members Only)
Zoom (online)DNA Painter helps genealogists make sense of DNA testing. By mapping segments of DNA to chromosomes, you can begin to see which ancestors contributed which pieces of DNA, and how new matches are related.
Tapping on Glass – The Emotional Side of Genealogy (hybrid)
Peoria Public Library North Branch 3001 West Grand Parkway, Peoria, IL, United StatesLocal author and Peoria history aficionado, Monica Vest Wheeler, will join us for a discussion about the tender side of genealogy research. Monica will discuss ways to express emotions on paper and verbally, and how to use family history to better understand oneself and family today. Most researchers can relate to this topic after interviewing…
What’s New in Technology for Genealogy 2025 (online)
Zoom (online)John Stryker is back for the annually recurring feature, "What's New in Technology 2025." This event is hosted CAGGNI (Computer Assisted Genealogy Group of Northern Illinois). John keeps up with the technology news and will bring word of the best in hardware, gadgetry, applications, and websites, all with an eye on how it can best…
Guyer Log House Tour, Brimfield, IL
Brimfield Public Library 111 S. Galena Ave., Brimfield, United StatesThe Guyer Log House is a two-story building built in 1837 that served as a general store and meeting place shortly after the town was founded. There will be a tour of the Guyer Log House on Monday, June 30, 2025. Meet at the Brimfield Public Library at 6:30 pm.
Local History & Genealogy Orientation at Peoria Library
Peoria Public Main Library 107 N.E. Monroe St., Peoria, IL, United StatesThe Peoria Public Library is hosting a Local History and Genealogy orientation. The event is 90 minutes. Located on Lower Level 1 of the Main Library, the Local History and Genealogy Room is a vast and growing collection highlighting the history of Peoria, reputed to be the oldest European settlement in Illinois.
Local History & Genealogy Orientation at Peoria Library
Peoria Public Main Library 107 N.E. Monroe St., Peoria, IL, United StatesThe Peoria Public Library is hosting a Local History and Genealogy orientation. The event is 90 minutes. Located on Lower Level 1 of the Main Library, the Local History and Genealogy Room is a vast and growing collection highlighting the history of Peoria, reputed to be the oldest European settlement in Illinois.
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