Wichita Genealogical Society upcoming events

Native American Ancestry and Research SIG- Members Only (April 15, 2026)

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Native American Ancestry and Research Special Interest Group

Join the Wichita Genealogical Society’s Native American Ancestry and Research Special Interest Group, meeting on the third Wednesday of each month via zoom.

Led by Jason Felihkatubbe, WGS Education Chairperson, this group explores a new topic in Native American research each month, providing insights and tools to enhance your genealogy journey. Time is also set aside to answer questions and assist with individual research needs, making it an invaluable resource for members tracing their Native American heritage.

This group is Members Only. To RSVP or ask questions, email: education@wichitagensoc.org

Meeting Details:

When: Third Wednesday of the Month
Time: 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Where: Via Zoom
To RSVP or ask questions, email: education@wichitagensoc.org

Take your Native American genealogy research to the next level with this engaging and collaborative group!

Photo Restoration-The Latest One-Click Tools (April 18, 2026)

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Presented by Gary Clark

This presentation explores the newest generation of tools that restore old photographs from damage such as fading, color shifts, scratches, and blemishes. Artificial intelligence (AI) brings amazing capabilities to the photographer and image editor, including increased productivity and miraculous results. In addition to damage restoration, AI can treat your photos with exciting color and artistic treatments, delivering works of art worthy of framing. Before and after examples will be shared, along with restoration steps demonstrated during the presentation. Originals and restored samples are shared with the audience so they can examine results themselves. In addition, the leading AI providers will be profiled.

Technology SIG- Members Only (April 25, 2026)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:30:00 GMT

WGS Technology Special Interest Group

Explore tech for genealogists with the Wichita Genealogical Society’s Technology Special Interest Group, meeting via Zoom on the 4th Saturday of each month. August, September, and October will cover Ancestry.com November, December, and January will cover Roots Magic February, March and April will cover ChatGPT.

Led by Jason Felihkatubbe, WGS Education Chairperson, this group focuses on technology to streamline and enhance your genealogy research. From software and apps to online resources and digital tools, you’ll discover new ways to elevate your family history journey.

This group is Members Only, and registration is required. Once you sign up, you’ll receive the Zoom link for all future Technology SIG meetings.

Meeting Details:

When: 4th Saturday of the Month
Time: 10:30 – 11:30 AM
Where: Via Zoom

To RSVP or ask questions, email: education@wichitagensoc.org.

Genealogy Talk SIG- Members Only (May 04, 2026)

Mon, 04 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Genealogy Talk Special Interest Group

Join our highly popular Genealogy Talk Special Interest Group, meeting the 1st Monday of each month at the Advanced Learning Library in Conference Room C.

Led by Phyllis Schanbacher, each session starts with a brief presentation on a genealogy service, tip, or topic, followed by an open discussion where attendees can share challenges, ask questions, and exchange ideas. Whether you’re stuck on a genealogy task, seeking a source, or looking for fresh insights, this is the place to connect with fellow enthusiasts.

We’re excited to meet in person again—no registration required, but this group is Members Only.

Meeting Details:

When: First Monday of the Month (Unless a holiday conflict arises)
Time: 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Where: Advanced Learning Library, Conference Room C

Don’t miss this opportunity to dive deeper into your family history research!

Mapping Ireland’s Records (May 16, 2026)

Sat, 16 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Meet the Speaker

John Grenham served as Project Manager for the Irish Genealogical Project between 1991 and 1995. Following that role, he created and promoted his own genealogical software, Grenham’s Irish Recordfinder. In 2005, he became Dublin City Library’s first Genealogist-in-Residence.

He was elected a Fellow of the Irish Genealogical Research Society in 2007 and later a Fellow of the Genealogical Society of Ireland in 2010.

Grenham is widely known as the author of Tracing Your Irish Ancestors (5th edition, Dublin and Baltimore, 2019), regarded as a leading reference work in Irish genealogy. His additional publications include The Atlantic Coast of Ireland (2014), Clans and Families of Ireland (1995), and An Illustrated History of Ireland (1997), among others.

From 2009 through 2016, he contributed the “Irish Roots” column to The Irish Times. He has also developed heritage databases and managed the Irish Ancestors website in partnership with The Irish Times until 2016. Today, he operates its successor site, www.johngrenham.com, alongside his son, Eoin.

About the Program

Researching Irish genealogy and historical records often comes with unique difficulties. In this presentation, John Grenham examines how mapping the distribution of households sharing specific surnames—drawn from Catholic parish registers, Griffith’s Valuation, census returns, and civil birth, marriage, and death records—can provide valuable insight for both family historians and local historians.

Through detailed examples, he illustrates how certain surnames can be intensely concentrated in a small locality, while others appear across vast regions of Ireland. The presentation also highlights the geographic boundaries used in record collection, explaining the mapping process itself and the technical considerations behind it. Attendees will learn how these maps can be used as practical tools to better understand surname patterns, family connections, and regional history.

Native American Ancestry and Research SIG- Members Only (May 20, 2026)

Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Native American Ancestry and Research Special Interest Group

Join the Wichita Genealogical Society’s Native American Ancestry and Research Special Interest Group, meeting on the third Wednesday of each month via zoom.

This group is Members Only. To RSVP or ask questions, email: education@wichitagensoc.org

Meeting Details:

When: Third Wednesday of the Month
Time: 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Where: Via Zoom
To RSVP or ask questions, email: education@wichitagensoc.org

Take your Native American genealogy research to the next level with this engaging and collaborative group!

Technology SIG- Members Only (May 23, 2026)

Sat, 23 May 2026 15:30:00 GMT

WGS Technology Special Interest Group

This group is Members Only, and registration is required. Once you sign up, you’ll receive the Zoom link for all future Technology SIG meetings.

Meeting Details:

When: 4th Saturday of the Month
Time: 10:30 – 11:30 AM
Where: Via Zoom

To RSVP or ask questions, email: education@wichitagensoc.org.

Genealogy Talk SIG- Members Only (June 01, 2026)

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Genealogy Talk Special Interest Group

Join our highly popular Genealogy Talk Special Interest Group, meeting the 1st Monday of each month at the Advanced Learning Library in Conference Room C.

We’re excited to meet in person again—no registration required, but this group is Members Only.

Meeting Details:

When: First Monday of the Month (Unless a holiday conflict arises)
Time: 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Where: Advanced Learning Library, Conference Room C

Don’t miss this opportunity to dive deeper into your family history research!

Native American Ancestry and Research SIG- Members Only (June 17, 2026)

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Native American Ancestry and Research Special Interest Group

Join the Wichita Genealogical Society’s Native American Ancestry and Research Special Interest Group, meeting on the third Wednesday of each month via zoom.

This group is Members Only. To RSVP or ask questions, email: education@wichitagensoc.org

Meeting Details:

When: Third Wednesday of the Month
Time: 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Where: Via Zoom
To RSVP or ask questions, email: education@wichitagensoc.org

Take your Native American genealogy research to the next level with this engaging and collaborative group!

GenealogyBank (June 20, 2026)

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT

“GenealogyBank.com”- Melony

Technology SIG- Members Only (June 27, 2026)

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 15:30:00 GMT

WGS Technology Special Interest Group

This group is Members Only, and registration is required. Once you sign up, you’ll receive the Zoom link for all future Technology SIG meetings.

Meeting Details:

When: 4th Saturday of the Month
Time: 10:30 – 11:30 AM
Where: Via Zoom

To RSVP or ask questions, email: education@wichitagensoc.org.

Genealogy Talk SIG- Members Only (July 06, 2026)

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Genealogy Talk Special Interest Group

Join our highly popular Genealogy Talk Special Interest Group, meeting the 1st Monday of each month at the Advanced Learning Library in Conference Room C.

We’re excited to meet in person again—no registration required, but this group is Members Only.

Meeting Details:

When: First Monday of the Month (Unless a holiday conflict arises)
Time: 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Where: Advanced Learning Library, Conference Room C

Don’t miss this opportunity to dive deeper into your family history research!

Revolutionary War Bounty Records (July 18, 2026)

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT

“Revolutionary War Bounty Records” – Jason Felihkatubbe

Native American Ancestry and Research SIG- Members Only (July 22, 2026)

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Native American Ancestry and Research Special Interest Group

Join the Wichita Genealogical Society’s Native American Ancestry and Research Special Interest Group, meeting on the third Wednesday of each month via zoom.

This group is Members Only. To RSVP or ask questions, email: education@wichitagensoc.org

Meeting Details:

When: Third Wednesday of the Month
Time: 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Where: Via Zoom
To RSVP or ask questions, email: education@wichitagensoc.org

Take your Native American genealogy research to the next level with this engaging and collaborative group!

Technology SIG- Members Only (July 25, 2026)

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 15:30:00 GMT

WGS Technology Special Interest Group

This group is Members Only, and registration is required. Once you sign up, you’ll receive the Zoom link for all future Technology SIG meetings.

Meeting Details:

When: 4th Saturday of the Month
Time: 10:30 – 11:30 AM
Where: Via Zoom

To RSVP or ask questions, email: education@wichitagensoc.org.

Genealogy Talk SIG- Members Only (August 03, 2026)

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Genealogy Talk Special Interest Group

Join our highly popular Genealogy Talk Special Interest Group, meeting the 1st Monday of each month at the Advanced Learning Library in Conference Room C.

We’re excited to meet in person again—no registration required, but this group is Members Only.

Meeting Details:

When: First Monday of the Month (Unless a holiday conflict arises)
Time: 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Where: Advanced Learning Library, Conference Room C

Don’t miss this opportunity to dive deeper into your family history research!

A Taste of Heritage: Preserving Family History Through Recipes (August 15, 2026)

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT

“A Taste of Heritage: Preserving Family History Through Recipes”-Collette Fenlason

Native American Ancestry and Research SIG- Members Only (August 19, 2026)

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Native American Ancestry and Research Special Interest Group

Join the Wichita Genealogical Society’s Native American Ancestry and Research Special Interest Group, meeting on the third Wednesday of each month via zoom.

This group is Members Only. To RSVP or ask questions, email: education@wichitagensoc.org

Meeting Details:

When: Third Wednesday of the Month
Time: 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Where: Via Zoom
To RSVP or ask questions, email: education@wichitagensoc.org

Take your Native American genealogy research to the next level with this engaging and collaborative group!

Technology SIG- Members Only (August 22, 2026)

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:30:00 GMT

WGS Technology Special Interest Group

This group is Members Only, and registration is required. Once you sign up, you’ll receive the Zoom link for all future Technology SIG meetings.

Meeting Details:

When: 4th Saturday of the Month
Time: 10:30 – 11:30 AM
Where: Via Zoom

To RSVP or ask questions, email: education@wichitagensoc.org.

Genealogy Talk SIG- Members Only (September 08, 2026)

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Genealogy Talk Special Interest Group

Join our highly popular Genealogy Talk Special Interest Group, meeting the 1st Monday of each month at the Advanced Learning Library in Conference Room C.

We’re excited to meet in person again—no registration required, but this group is Members Only.

Meeting Details:

When: First Monday of the Month (Unless a holiday conflict arises)
Time: 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Where: Advanced Learning Library, Conference Room C

Don’t miss this opportunity to dive deeper into your family history research!

Native American Ancestry and Research SIG- Members Only (September 16, 2026)

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Native American Ancestry and Research Special Interest Group

Join the Wichita Genealogical Society’s Native American Ancestry and Research Special Interest Group, meeting on the third Wednesday of each month via zoom.

This group is Members Only. To RSVP or ask questions, email: education@wichitagensoc.org

Meeting Details:

When: Third Wednesday of the Month
Time: 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Where: Via Zoom
To RSVP or ask questions, email: education@wichitagensoc.org

Take your Native American genealogy research to the next level with this engaging and collaborative group!

Beyond Names and Dates: Filling in the Stories of Our Female Ancestors (September 19, 2026)

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT

"Beyond Names and Dates: Filling in the Stories of Our Female Ancestors” by Pam Vestal

Technology SIG- Members Only (September 26, 2026)

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 15:30:00 GMT

WGS Technology Special Interest Group

This group is Members Only, and registration is required. Once you sign up, you’ll receive the Zoom link for all future Technology SIG meetings.

Meeting Details:

When: 4th Saturday of the Month
Time: 10:30 – 11:30 AM
Where: Via Zoom

To RSVP or ask questions, email: education@wichitagensoc.org.

No Monthly Program in October - Register for our yearly conference (October 17, 2026)

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Native American Ancestry and Research SIG- Members Only (October 21, 2026)

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Native American Ancestry and Research Special Interest Group

Join the Wichita Genealogical Society’s Native American Ancestry and Research Special Interest Group, meeting on the third Wednesday of each month via zoom.

This group is Members Only. To RSVP or ask questions, email: education@wichitagensoc.org

Meeting Details:

When: Third Wednesday of the Month
Time: 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Where: Via Zoom
To RSVP or ask questions, email: education@wichitagensoc.org

Take your Native American genealogy research to the next level with this engaging and collaborative group!

Technology SIG- Members Only (October 24, 2026)

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:30:00 GMT

WGS Technology Special Interest Group

This group is Members Only, and registration is required. Once you sign up, you’ll receive the Zoom link for all future Technology SIG meetings.

Meeting Details:

When: 4th Saturday of the Month
Time: 10:30 – 11:30 AM
Where: Via Zoom

To RSVP or ask questions, email: education@wichitagensoc.org.

Genealogy Talk SIG- Members Only (November 02, 2026)

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Genealogy Talk Special Interest Group

Join our highly popular Genealogy Talk Special Interest Group, meeting the 1st Monday of each month at the Advanced Learning Library in Conference Room C.

We’re excited to meet in person again—no registration required, but this group is Members Only.

Meeting Details:

When: First Monday of the Month (Unless a holiday conflict arises)
Time: 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Where: Advanced Learning Library, Conference Room C

Don’t miss this opportunity to dive deeper into your family history research!

Native American Ancestry and Research SIG- Members Only (November 18, 2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Native American Ancestry and Research Special Interest Group

Join the Wichita Genealogical Society’s Native American Ancestry and Research Special Interest Group, meeting on the third Wednesday of each month via zoom.

This group is Members Only. To RSVP or ask questions, email: education@wichitagensoc.org

Meeting Details:

When: Third Wednesday of the Month
Time: 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Where: Via Zoom
To RSVP or ask questions, email: education@wichitagensoc.org

Take your Native American genealogy research to the next level with this engaging and collaborative group!

Researching Your Revolutionary War Ancestor: A Case Study (November 21, 2026)

Sat, 21 Nov 2026 19:00:00 GMT

“Researching Your Revolutionary War Ancestor: A Case Study"

Craig R. Scott

Technology SIG- Members Only (November 28, 2026)

Sat, 28 Nov 2026 16:30:00 GMT

WGS Technology Special Interest Group

This group is Members Only, and registration is required. Once you sign up, you’ll receive the Zoom link for all future Technology SIG meetings.

Meeting Details:

When: 4th Saturday of the Month
Time: 10:30 – 11:30 AM
Where: Via Zoom

To RSVP or ask questions, email: education@wichitagensoc.org.

Genealogy Talk SIG- Members Only (December 07, 2026)

Tue, 08 Dec 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Genealogy Talk Special Interest Group

Join our highly popular Genealogy Talk Special Interest Group, meeting the 1st Monday of each month at the Advanced Learning Library in Conference Room C.

We’re excited to meet in person again—no registration required, but this group is Members Only.

Meeting Details:

When: First Monday of the Month (Unless a holiday conflict arises)
Time: 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Where: Advanced Learning Library, Conference Room C

Don’t miss this opportunity to dive deeper into your family history research!

Native American Ancestry and Research NO MEETING IN DECEMBER (December 16, 2026)

Thu, 17 Dec 2026 01:00:00 GMT

No Monthly Program in December - Happy Holidays - We'll be back in Jan. 2027 (December 19, 2026)

Sat, 19 Dec 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Technology SIG - NO MEETING IN DECEMBER (December 26, 2026)

Sat, 26 Dec 2026 16:30:00 GMT