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SUMMARY:Webinar – Using the Power of Genealogy to Impact Your Local Community with Timothy N. Pinnick [10 Jun 2026]
DESCRIPTION:Experienced genealogists can provide an invaluable service to the places in which they live.  Many of these communities are “genealogy deserts.”  The presenter will share details of a long-term\, ongoing mission revolving around an assortment of straightforward\, innovative\, and pioneering projects and activities targeting a specific community.  The overarching goal being to help community members and organizations where they are\, add to the historical record\, and use your skills for the public good. \nTimothy N. Pinnick is an avid genealogist and lover of local history that has been sharing his knowledge on the national level for nearly 2 decades. Tim has served in the past on the boards of the Association of Professional Genealogists\, Genealogical Speakers Guild and Federation of Genealogical Societies.  In the summer of 2024\, he was appointed to a 3-year term on the Cape Fear Museum Advisory Board in Wilmington\, North Carolina. \nHe is the Lead Researcher for the New Hanover County Community Remembrance Project (NHCCRP)\, formed in 2019 and his efforts now center on developing a network of individuals\, groups and organizations working to gather\, share and preserve the history and stories of the Wilmington African American community. \n  \n Register for the Webinar\n 
URL:https://www.vgs.org/event/webinar-using-the-power-of-genealogy-to-impact-your-local-community-with-tim-pinnick-10-jun-2026/
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SUMMARY:VGS: Barbara's Book Club - July Discussion [8 July 2026]
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the fourth meeting of Barbara’s Book Club\, a discussion series exploring Barbara Vines Little’s A Researcher’s Guide to Virginia’s Historical Records. This month’s session\, led by Nicki Peak Birch\, CG®\, will focus on Chapters 7 and 8\, which examine Vital Records and Probate. \nWhether you are new to Virginia research or looking to deepen your understanding of the historical context behind its record systems\, this informal discussion offers an opportunity to learn from fellow researchers and share insights about navigating the complexities of Virginia’s past. All that’s required is your copy of the book\, your questions\, and your curiosity! \nA link to a list of study questions to prompt our discussion will be available here approximately 30 days before the meeting. \nRegister at https://tinyurl.com/VGSBookClubJuly2026
URL:https://www.vgs.org/event/vgs-barbaras-book-club-july-discussion-8-july-2026/
CATEGORIES:VGS Events
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SUMMARY:Webinar – Stump Craig: The Virginia Edition with Craig Roberts Scott\, MA\, CG\, FUGA [12 Aug 2026]
DESCRIPTION:Take the opportunity to ask professional genealogist and publisher\, Craig Scott\, a question about Virginia research. See if his genealogical and historical knowledge can help you solve that brick wall problem. Come prepared with your questions or submit in advance to we******@*gs.org. \nCraig Roberts Scott\, MA\, CG\, FUGA is the author of The ‘Lost Pensions’: Settled Accounts of the Act of 6 April 1838 (Revised) and Records of the Accounting Officers of the Department of the Treasury\, Inventory 14 (Revised). His most recent work is Understanding Revolutionary War and Invalid Pension Ledgers\, 1818 – 1872\, and the Payment Vouchers They Represent. He has authored seventeen books and several articles in the National Genealogical Society Quarterly\, the Magazine of Virginia Genealogy\, and other genealogical publications. He is the President and CEO of Heritage Books\, Inc.\, a genealogical publishing firm with over 10\,000 titles in print. A professional genealogical and historical researcher for more than forty years\, he specializes in military records\, problem-solving\, Quakers\, and publishing. He is a Company of Military Historians member and on the National Genealogical Society Quarterly editorial board. He is a former Director of the Association of Professional Genealogists. He is the Vice-President of the APG Writer’s SIG. He has coordinated research tracks at the Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research\, Samford University\, the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy\, and the Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh. He is currently their SLIG Guided Research and Consultation Track Coordinator\, helping students solve brickwall problems. He is the host of the YouTube @Just Genealogy channel. He is a recipient of the Grahame T. Smallwood\, Jr. Award and the UGA Silver Tray Award. He became a Fellow of the Utah Genealogical Association in 2014. \n Register for the Webinar
URL:https://www.vgs.org/event/webinar-stump-craig-the-virginia-edition-with-craig-roberts-scott-ma-cg-fuga-12-aug-2026/
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SUMMARY:VGS: Barbara's Book Club - September Discussion [23 September 2026]
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the fifth meeting of Barbara’s Book Club\, a discussion series exploring Barbara Vines Little’s A Researcher’s Guide to Virginia’s Historical Records. This month’s session\, led by Judy G. Russell\, CG®\, CGL®\, FUGA will focus on Chapters 9 and 10\, which examine the Colonial Land Office and The Northern Neck/Fairfax Proprietary. \nWhether you are new to Virginia research or looking to deepen your understanding of the historical context behind its record systems\, this informal discussion offers an opportunity to learn from fellow researchers and share insights about navigating the complexities of Virginia’s past. All that’s required is your copy of the book\, your questions\, and your curiosity! \nA link to a list of study questions to prompt our discussion will be available here approximately 30 days before the meeting. \nRegister at https://tinyurl.com/VGSBookClubSep2026
URL:https://www.vgs.org/event/vgs-barbaras-book-club-september-discussion-23-september-2026/
CATEGORIES:VGS Events
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SUMMARY:VGS: Barbara's Book Club - November Discussion [17 November 2026]
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the sixth meeting of Barbara’s Book Club\, a discussion series exploring Barbara Vines Little’s A Researcher’s Guide to Virginia’s Historical Records. This month’s session\, led by Deborah Harvey\, CG® will focus on Chapters 12 and 13\, which examine Tax and Census Records. \nWhether you are new to Virginia research or looking to deepen your understanding of the historical context behind its record systems\, this informal discussion offers an opportunity to learn from fellow researchers and share insights about navigating the complexities of Virginia’s past. All that’s required is your copy of the book\, your questions\, and your curiosity! \nA link to a list of study questions to prompt our discussion will be available here approximately 30 days before the meeting. \nRegister at https://tinyurl.com/VGSBookClubNov2026
URL:https://www.vgs.org/event/vgs-barbaras-book-club-november-discussion-17-november-2026/
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