Monthly Programs

IAAGG Members and Friends,

First and foremost, we care about everyone's health and safety. So, with concern for your well-being and in following the guidelines of local, state, federal governments and health organizations, the following changes have been made:

***Meetings are held virtually via Zoom***

Members, stay tuned for emails with links to the meetings. Dates are as follows:

Monthly Member Meetings: 3rd Saturday, 12:00 - 2:00pm EST

Visitors are welcome to visit. Email info@iaagg.org to request the link.

All members are invited to attend IAAGG Board meetings, held on the second Monday of each month at 6:30 PM EST. To attend, please request the Zoom link by emailing the President at president@iaagg.org at least three days before the meeting.

2025

Jan Hands-on Breakout Rooms; set 2025 Research Goals

Feb IAAGG member, Kamia Jackson, speaker; "From Stories to Records: Starting Your African American Journey"

Mar Lost Creek Settlement, Dee Reed, speaker, Vigo County Historical Society

Apr Annual Business Meeting; Induction of newly elected Board of Directors and Committee Chairs

May Hands-on Breakout Rooms

June Members' Military Ancestors presentations

July J. Mark Lowe, speaker; "Research in the South and Everywhere Else"

Aug Dr. Deborah Abbott, speaker; "Using the Digital Library of American Slavery in Your Genealogical Research"

Sept Annual Conference Events - Friday: Webinar with Orice Jenkins, genealogist; Saturday: Bus trip to Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center in Ft. Wayne, IN

Oct Bryon Glover, speaker; "Black Pioneers: The History and Legacy of Robert's Settlement"

Nov Kaila Austin, speaker from the Southside United States Colored Troops Coalition

Dec Holiday Party for Members, plus one

2026

Jan Small Groups-New Year Goals and 2025 Discoveries

Feb "Where would America be without the color Black?" - Music

Mar "Where would America be without the color Black?"- Mental Health

Apr Annual Business Meeting

May "Where would America be without the color Black?" - The Power of the Vote

Jun IAAGG member, Dr. Mary K. Clark, Speaker

Upcoming Events List:

DNA Discussion Group:
2nd Tuesday of every month, 7pm-9pm EST

Charles Barker - Organizer

State Group Meetings:

Mississippi State Group Meeting, 1st Tuesday, 7pm-9pm EST

Pat Morgan - Organizer

Tennessee State Group Meeting, 4th Thursday, 7pm-9pm EST

Charles Barker - Interim Organizer

Kentucky State Group Meeting, 3rd Thursday, 7pm-9pm EST

Michael Chisley - Organizer

Georgia State Group Meeting, Last Saturday, of each month, 3pm-5pm EST

Claire Gordon Todd - Organizer

Refer to the links below for info on participating in Zoom meetings

How to Participate in a Zoom Meeting (pdf)

Joining a Zoom Meeting

ZOOM TUTORIAL | How To Use Zoom STEP BY STEP For Beginners

Thanks to the internet, many of us can continue to research and write “Our Family Story”.

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Other Genealogy Events and Learning Opportunities:

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Allen County Public Library (ACPL) Genealogy Center
The ACPL Genealogy Center is a unique and valuable resource for the Northeastern Indiana community and the entire genealogical community at large. We have one of the largest research collections available, incorporating records from around the world. Our staff specializes in genealogy and is always available to help.

Carmel Clay Public Library
Held on 3rd Tuesdays, 1-2 p.m. in the Training Room, 2nd Floor, Carmel Library. This is an opportunity to expand your knowledge, ask questions, and network with others.

Plainfield - Guilford Township Library
Family History Hounds meeting schedule:
The first Thursday, each month, 1:00 pm Contact the Indiana Room at 839-6602 x.2114. Meet in McMillan B meeting room.

Hamilton East Public Library
Nancy Massey, genealogy librarian at the Hamilton East Public Library (Noblesville) has taught hundreds of people how to find their ancestors. She has announced their genealogy programs and class schedule. To see the schedule and register for the classes, go to their online calendar at http://hepl.lib.in.us/evanced/ (enter “genealogy” in the “search” box) or you may register by calling the Indiana Room at the library at 317-770-3236.

Indiana Genealogical Society
Genealogical Society of Marion County
Check their calendar of events for monthly programs and lectures you may want to attend.

Genealogical Society of Marion County
Check their calendar of events for monthly programs and lectures you may want to attend.

Central Indiana DNA Interest Group - CIDIG
The Central Indiana DNA Interest Group was founded by members of the Indiana Chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists at the end of 2015. Our present home base (when in-person events are feasible) is at the Hamilton [County] East Public Library, Fishers branch. We plan a variety of topics open to the public: formal presentations, round-table discussions, small group or 1-1 coaching, etc., on a floating schedule. We also offer 'outreach' programming to other area libraries and organizations on request, including remote (e.g. Zoom) presentations.