Arizona Genealogical Advisory Board
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Family History Month

October is Family History Month
 

In 2001, Congress passed a resolution, introduced by Sen. Orrin Hatch of Utah, to observe Family History Month annually in October. Here are 7 things you can do to mark the month:

  • Plan a family get-together during the upcoming holiday season
  • Learn something new about the year you were born
  • Have your children interview a favorite relative
  • Reach out to a distant cousin
  • Organize your family photos
  • Set aside a full day to focus on genealogy research
  • Visit a library or archive to make new genealogy discoveries

National Archives News
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A message from the
Archivist of the United States Coleen Shogan:
 
"As we prepare for our nation's 250th anniversary in 2026, we are excited to share our Declaration250 logo! We are honored to serve as the home of the Declaration of Independence and the democratic ideals it represents. We will be announcing a full celebration schedule of events, discussions, and activities. We look forward to your participation in this special, historic, and celebratory journey of resilience and the pursuit of happiness!"
 
 


AzGAB Newsletter
 
The September 2024 edition is now available.
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AzGAB
Promoting genealogy and history by addressing the education needs and interests of the Arizona genealogical community and the general public through cooperation between member societies and individuals.

Upcoming Events
October 12 - 10:00 am
Black Family Genealogy & History Society
  Monthly Hybrid Meeting. Topic: Native American Research   Visit their website ror more details.    

October 14 - 1:00 pm
West Valley Genealogical Society -- Monthly Meeting
  Topic: Be Your Own Detective: Uncover Identities & Family Relationships from Your DNA Match List Speaker:  McKell Keeney   Visit the WVGS website for more details: https://azwvgs.org/    

October 17 - 1:00 pm
Monthly Meeting
  TOPIC:  Exploring Chat GPTs Created for Genealogists SPEAKER:  Thomas MacEntee     Register in advance to attend this meeting at  azsags.org After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing additional information about the meeting.  

October 19 - 1:00 pm
Monthly Meeting
  TOPIC:  TBA SPEAKER:  TBA   For more information visit their website -- azpcgs.org

October 24 - 6:30 pm
Monthly Meeting
  Speaker:  Suzanne Brayer TOPIC:  "Using the Internet Effectively"   For those who wish to attend virturally, visit our Event Calendar for the link.