General Meetings: 2026

General Meetings

Our General Meetings bring members together for education, updates, guest speakers, and shared research support. Whether you are new to genealogy or a seasoned researcher, these meetings keep our community connected and moving forward.

Monthly Meetings (May – August; November – December), will be held at St. Moses the Black Catholic Church (formerly St. Dorothy’s), located at 7749-51 S. Vernon Ave., Chicago, IL 60619

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Sunday | July 12, 2026: 1:15PM – 3:00PM CDT (hybrid)

They’re Not On The Census

by Janis Minor Forté

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Sunday | August 9, 2026: 1:15PM – 3:00PM CDT (in person)

Society Picnic

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Sunday | September 13, 2026: 1:15PM – 3:00PM CDT (online only)

Putting It All Together: Making Sense of All the Research You’ve Done 

by Robyn N. Smith

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Sunday | October 11, 2026: 1:15PM – 3:00PM CDT (online)

To Be Determined

by Dr. Asif Wilson

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Sunday | November 8, 2026: 1:15PM – 3:00PM CST (hybrid)

Open Forum: Research Trip Breakthroughs, & Brick Wall Roundtable

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Sunday | December 13, 2026: 1:15PM – 3:00PM CST (in person)

Society Christmas Party