Welcome to the Wichita Genealogical Society website. This is an easy-to-use system that brings genealogy tools and information to the genealogists,. All the research data from our past website is available and simple to find and navigate. Plus, the member options for managing your information are improved, secure, and easy to use. We hope you take time to explore the new pages — be sure to login if you are a member to see extra content.
2022 Programs - Updated 4/16/22A 2022 Calendar of WGS events is available to download (PDF).Note: Some of 2022s meetings have switched Saturdays of the month. Check the calendar below or Download the 2022 Calendar for details. Return to the LibraryAfter two years we have returned to the library for our monthly meetings and presentations. We meet in the large conference rooms (Room B & C)on the first floor, across from the snack bar (which is currently closed) WGS Donation to LibraryThe Wichita Genealogical Society (WGS) recently announced a donation to preserve and provide public access to thousands of photographs, documents, and maps held at the Wichita Public Library. The WGS contributed $8,000 to the Wichita Public Library Foundation to begin the process of digitizing these archives, allowing them to be viewable from the library’s website. See the full announcement here. (PDF) | Top StoryDNA Lecture Series This is a great opportunity to understanding the basics and more of Genetic Genealogy. Conducted over two days, the four-part series includes:
Registration is closed. First session was excellent. Kansas Industrial Farm for WomenSaturday, November 19In 1917, the Kansas Industrial Farm for Women was established in Lansing, Kansas, to house women found in violation of new quarantine laws intended to prevent the spread of venereal diseases. This fascinating piece of Kansas history is presented by Laura Phillippi. She is a Kansas native and has a bachelor of science in history from Emporia State University and a master's degree in history from Fort Hays State University. Don't miss this live presentation in the Advanced Learning Library. | More News2022 Annual ConferenceOn April 16th, the WGS announced the 10th Annual Genealogy Conference will be held October 8th, 2022 in the WSU Metroplex. Online Registration is Closed Walk-in registration is available, $85.00 at the door, beginning at 8:00 A.M. Saturday. Lunch and a syllabus availability are not guaranteed. This year we have the dynamic Gena Philibert-Ortega as our key speaker. She shares with us a unique array of topics that will surely expand the genealogists research scope and fine tune some old ones. Check out the full descriptions on the 2022 Conference page. Don't miss the video previews with Gena where she discusses each of the four presentations. The fourth preview, Bierocks, BBQ, and Grandma: Your Family's Food History, is now available to view.
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Upcoming events
Want to hear about upcoming events and genealogy news? Join our mail list. | Member Features Special Interest Groups (SIG) One of the benefits of belonging to the Wichita Genealogical Society is the ability to take advantage of expert discussions on a variety of genealogy topics. Special Interest Groups (SIG) are meetings of people that are interested in specific and general areas of genealogy. WGS offers three SIGS:
See our SIG page for details and how to join in. |
