Family Roots Conference 2024
Hotel Blackfoot 5940 Blackfoot Trail SE, Calgary, AB, CanadaWe are excited to announce that OUR CONFERENCE HAS SOLD OUT, and we're looking forward to a great day of learning am connecting in person! When: Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 8:45 am to 3:45 pm Where: Hotel Blackfoot, 5940 Blackfoot Trail SE, Calgary, Alberta (see map here) Why attend? Come learn and connect with […]
Basics Special Interest Group
ZoomAre you just getting started? Have you been researching for a while and want a deeper understanding of some of the common topics in genealogy? This Basics Special Interest Group is for you! We will meet approximately every other month on a Saturday morning by Zoom. The leaders (Bev Smith and Marion Peterson) are willing […]
Basics Special Interest Group
ZoomAre you just getting started? Have you been researching for a while and want a deeper understanding of some of the common topics in genealogy? This Basics Special Interest Group is for you! We will meet approximately every other month on a Saturday morning by Zoom. The leaders (Bev Smith and Marion Peterson) are willing […]
AFHS Society Meeting
ZoomThe AFHS Society Meeting is our regular meeting for all members, usually held on the second Monday of each month from September to June. Guests are welcome to attend! Topic: Tell Your Family Stories: Why and How to Tell Them presented by Tara Shymanski Description:Â Genealogists know that unearthing family stories creates a bond between you […]
Genealogy 101 – 3-Part Workshop
ZoomAlberta Family Histories Society is pleased to offer their popular Genealogy 101 Workshop again this year. Want to get started on family history? Don’t know where to start? This three-part Genealogy 101 workshop will give you tips and inspire you to build your family tree. Sunday, March 2 and Sunday, March 16 from 1:30 to 3:30 pm – […]
Basics Special Interest Group
ZoomAre you just getting started? Have you been researching for a while and want a deeper understanding of some of the common topics in genealogy? This Basics Special Interest Group is for you! We will meet approximately every other month on a Saturday morning by Zoom. The leaders (Bev Smith and Marion Peterson) are willing […]
AFHS Society Meeting
At AFHS Resource Centre & via Zoom Suite 251S, 8500 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaThe AFHS Society Meeting is our regular meeting for all members, usually held on the second Monday of each month from September to June. Guests are welcome to attend! Topic: Researching Canadian WW2 Ace William McKnight presented by Shelly McElroy About the Speaker: Shelly McElroy is a local writer, speaker and historian who has worked with […]
CBE Retired Teachers Genealogy Group
AFHS Resource Centre 712 - 16 Avenue NW, Calgary, CanadaThe library is used by the Calgary Board of Education's Retired Teachers Genealogy Group during this time.
AFHS Resource Centre Open
AFHS Resource Centre 712 - 16 Avenue NW, Calgary, CanadaThe AFHS Resource Centre is open today. The public is welcome to come and use our resource centre! Our knowledgeable volunteers look forward to helping you discover what we have to offer for your genealogy research. We're located at 712 16 Avenue NW in Calgary. For more information and to search our online catalogue, see […]
Unison Seniors Expo
Unison Centre 1133–7 Avenue S.W., Calgary, Alberta, CanadaAlberta Family Histories Society will have a display at the Unison Seniors' Expo today! When: Saturday, April 26, 2025 | 9am - 3pm Where: Unison at Kerby Centre, 1133–7 Avenue S.W. Calgary, Alberta Free admission, free parking. Click here to view available surrounding parking The Expo offers a full day of fun for the 50+ with […]
Celtic Special Interest Group
ZoomThe Celtic Special Interest Group is for anyone with Scottish and/or Irish ancestry. If you are doing genealogy research in either of these countries, come join us! Our members have a wealth of information to share. The Celtic Special Interest Group usually on some fourth Saturdays at 10 am. In the 2024-205 season, the meetings […]
AFHS Board Meeting
ZoomAlberta Family Histories Society holds regular Board Meetings, and AFHS members are welcome to attend! For the 2024-25 year, these meetings will be held via Zoom. If you are a member and would like to attend, please contact communications@afhs.ab.ca for the Zoom invitation. Why attend? Board meetings are an opportunity to review progress, present ideas, […]
AFHS Annual General Meeting
To be determinedThe AFHS Society Meeting is our regular meeting for all members, usually held on the second Monday of each month from September to June. Guests are welcome to attend! This meeting will be our Annual General Meeting, where reports will be presented, a vote taken on bylaw changes and elections held for our Director positions. […]
DNA Special Interest Group
ZoomThe DNA Special Interest Group is for those who are interested in using genetic genealogy as a genealogy tool. Topic:Â To be determined. This meeting will be held via Zoom. The meeting link will be sent out to those on the SIG distribution list a few days prior to the meeting by Linda who is one […]
UELAC Calgary Branch Spring Meeting
Resource Centre - Heritage Square Suite 251S 8500 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaCalgary Branch UELAC is using our resource centre for their meeting during this time. "We are having Annie Murray from University of Calgary speak about Evelyn deMille on Sunday May 25 at 1:00 pm at the AFHS Resource centre. Evelyn ran a number of bookstores in Calgary in the 1970s and beyond. Annie gave the […]
Legacy Special Interest Group
ZoomThis special interest group is for those who are using Legacy Family Tree software or those who want to know more about it. Bring your questions! We learn from each other. The Legacy Family Tree Special Interest Group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month from September to November and January to May at […]
Lilac Festival
Alberta Family Histories Society will have a display at the Lilac Festival today! This free one day event is the start up to Calgary's vibrant festival season, and encourages citizens to shake off their winter blues and reintroduce themselves to the thriving creative community in our city. Each spring, thousands of attendees come out to […]
Seniors Information Fair
Triwood Centre 2244 Chicoutimi Dr NW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaAlberta Family Histories Society will have a display at the Seniors Information Fair at the Triwood Community Centre today from 10 am to 2 pm.
Family Tree Maker Special Interest Group
ZoomThis special interest group is for those who use Family Tree Maker software or would like to learn about it. Bring your questions! We learn from each other. The Family Tree Maker Special Interest Group meets on some first Saturdays at 10 am. In the 2024-2025 season, the meetings will be held in September, November, […]
AFHS Society Meeting & Volunteer Appreciation
At AFHS Resource Centre & via Zoom Suite 251S, 8500 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaThe AFHS Society Meeting is our regular meeting for all members, usually held on the second Monday of each month from September to June. Guests are welcome to attend! Topic: Discoveries with DNA with presentations by Michele Buhler and Wayne Taylor and our annual Volunteer Appreciation This meeting will be a hybrid Zoom meeting held […]
Writing Special Interest Group
ZoomThis special interest group will help you record the stories of your family research. It will meet via Zoom on the second Friday of each month beginning at 9:30 am. Due to the nature of this group, we've decided to limit the number of participants. Please contact communications@afhs.ab.ca to see if there is any space […]
AFHS Chit Chat Session
ZoomAlberta Family Histories Society hosts a monthly "Chit Chat" session to offer a time for casual conversation. Bring your stories or questions. Share your favourite resources. Come meet others who are also passionate about family history! Invite a guest if you want, be it a cousin, neighbour or co-worker. The topic for this session is […]
Ontario Special Interest Group
ZoomIf you are interested in Ontario genealogy research, come and join us! Meet other genealogists researching in Ontario records, connect with those with expertise in Ontario research, join in small group discussions, find out about new resources, get help with your Ontario brick walls and learn about the extensive collection of Ontario resources found at […]
AFHS Resource Centre Open
Resource Centre - Heritage Square Suite 251S 8500 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaThe AFHS Resource Centre is open today. The public is welcome to come and use our Resource Centre! Our knowledgeable volunteers look forward to helping you discover what we have to offer for your genealogy research. We're located at Suite 251S in the Heritage Square building (8500 Macleod Trail SE)Â in Calgary. For more information and […]
AFHS Resource Centre Open
Resource Centre - Heritage Square Suite 251S 8500 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaThe AFHS Resource Centre is open today. The public is welcome to come use our resource centre. Our knowledgeable volunteers look forward to helping you discover what we have to offer for your genealogy research. We're located at Suite 251S in the Heritage Square building (8500 Macleod Trail SE) in Calgary. For more information and […]
Calgary Public Library Coaching Program
Calgary Central Library 800 3 St SE, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaAlberta Family Histories Society partners with the Calgary Public Library to offer a coaching program. Experienced library staff and AFHS volunteers will be available to provide one-on-one consultation on any aspect of genealogy or family history from getting started to busting those brick walls. To register, please go to the Calgary Public Library website: Family […]
