Genealogy 101
2026-03-28 09:30 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton) | Resource Centre – Petwin Atrium Commons, Suite 251S 8500 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2H 2N1, Canada
Just getting started? Looking for basic information about doing family history? Join us for one day of introductory lessons.
Saturday, March 28 from 9:30 – 4 pm (doors open at 9)

In person only at the AFHS Resource Centre (Suite 251S, 8500 Macleod Trail SE)
Free for AFHS members; $30 for non-members (Non-members can apply the $30 towards a membership if they join before April 30).
This program will only be offered if we have a minimum of 8 participants.
March 21 is the deadline for registration.
Register by contacting communications@afhs.ab.ca
The presenters will be Bev Smith, Marian Jones and Marion Peterson – all experienced volunteers with Alberta Family Histories Society.

The Schedule:

Why Do Genealogy
What is the Difference between Genealogy and Family History?
Who Do You Start With? BMDs & Family Group Sheets
Where to Look

Morning Break

The Internet as a Source / Popular Internet Sites
Cite Your Sources
How to Organize
Software / Online Trees

Lunch – Bring your own bag lunch; we will offer water, juice, tea or coffee (1/2 hour)

Fun with Genealogy – a true example
What is a Pedigree Chart
Genealogy as a Puzzle – The Research Process

Afternoon Break

Census Records
Timelines
What is Your Goal?
Q&A
Tour of Resource Centre

Ready to register? Just send an email to Marion (communications@afhs.ab.ca) by March 21.

Unison Seniors Expo
2026-04-25 09:00 - 16:00 | Unison Centre, 1133–7 Avenue S.W., Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Alberta Family Histories Society will have a display booth at the 2026 Seniors’ Expo at Unison at Kerby Centre. Save the date!

Historic Calgary Week Presentation
2026-07-29 10:00 - 11:30 | Resource Centre – Petwin Atrium Commons, Suite 251S 8500 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2H 2N1, Canada
Alberta Family Histories Society is pleased to once again be participating in Historic Calgary Week.
Ron Gilmore and Jim Benedict will be doing a presentation at our Resource Centre. More details to follow.
