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2025 Annual Conference Wichita Genealogy Society

  • October 11, 2025
  • 8:00 AM - 3:15 PM
  • WSU Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex, 5015 East 29th Street N. Wichita, Ks 67220

Registration

  • Member Early bird registration - Before Sep 15, 2025 – Includes registered WGS members or members of a reciprocal genealogical organization
  • Non-Member Early Bird registration by Sep 15, 2025.
  • Join WGS (Only $25) and save $10 off registration.
  • Non-Member Registration after Sept 15, 2025
  • Non-Member Registration Join WGS (Only $25) and save $10 off registration
  • Members can receive a printed copy of the quarterly newsletter for an additional $10 with
    membership.
  • Membership for additional family member. Must live in same household
  • Exhibitor - Commercial
  • Exhibitor - Non-Profit
  • A limited number of Walk-In registrations are available. Lunch option may not to available to walk-ins.
  • Previous raffle winner for a free registration.

Register
Thank you for registering for our upcoming conference featuring Peggy Clemens Lauritzen, AG, FOGS. A nationally recognized speaker and second-generation genealogist, Peggy brings decades of experience and a heartfelt, humorous style to her presentations. Specializing in Southern and Appalachian family history, she is known for making genealogy both engaging and accessible. We’re excited to welcome her and know you’ll enjoy learning from her inspiring and insightful sessions.

    Registration includes all of the lectures, a syllabus, handouts, 2 raffle tickets, light breakfast and a box lunch. Additional raffle tickets will be available for purchase. For your comfort, please bring a light jacket or sweater.


    Conference Schedule (8:00 A.M. - 3:45 P.M.)

    8:00   - 8:45 AM Check in & Light Breakfast
    8:45   - 9:00 AM  Welcome and Announcements
    9:00  - 10:00 AM  America’s Forgotten War: The War of 1812
    10:00 - 10:30 AM  Break - Visit with Vendors
    10:30 - 11:30 AM  America’s Turnpikes, Rivers, and Canals: Migration Paths
    11:30 - 12:30 PM  Pre-ordered box lunch - Visit with Vendors
    12:30 - 1:30 PM 
    Homespun and Calico: Researching our Foremothers
    1:30 - 2:00 PM  Break - Visit with Vendors
    2:00 - 3:00 PM  Ticked Off: Those Pesky Pre-1850 Census Tick Marks
    3:00 - 3:15 PM Questions and Answers & Adjournment


    WSU Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex, 5015 East 29th Street N. Wichita, Ks 67220 (Parking pdf)






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