Events
Using Digital Collections to Research Your Family Tree, a WMCL Brown Bag
Join Bill Buckner and explore how digital collections are making access to genealogical records easier than ever before.
Pomp, Parade, and Patriotism: The Story of Independence Day, a CTGS Event
As part of the America250 celebration of America's 250th anniversary, CTGS member Gina Andrie looks back at the origins of Independence Day celebrations and how America has celebrated the Fourth of July through the centuries. Here is the Zoom registration link - https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/d6cbkYjeS5uRRYqIW2kHsw
Celebrating Black Freedom Colonies of McLennan County, a WMCL Special Event
Charles L. Perkins, Sr., McLennan County Historical Commission, shares stories of the Freedom Colonies of McLennan County in a presentation taped just prior to his passing on March 19, 2026.
Waco Tornado 1953, a CTGS event
The devastating Waco tornado claimed 114 lives and reshaped our entire community. For genealogists, it also created a rich set of records. This presentation by Patti Huff Williams explores how to uncover the stories of those affected, using newspapers, death records, photographs, survivor accounts and more!
You are invited to a Zoom meeting. When: May 18, 2026 06:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/TtYf6VXnRyujdKH5zBzw4g
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Organizing Ancestors: A Panel on Genealogy Record-Keeping, a WMCL Brown Bag
Genealogists Ron Barnett and APala Wilson will share practical strategies for organizing all types of genealogical materials.