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SUMMARY:Beginners Genealogy Workshop 2 parts
DESCRIPTION:The Downriver Genealogical Society is hosting free beginner workshops for those interested in Genealogy. We can all learn information we may not have known that can help us in our research. Also\, this will give you a good start if you are just beginning your genealogy. Registration is required. Please register by calling the Trenton Veterans Memorial Library at (734) 676-9777 or by using the Trenton Library’s online Events Calendar. \nThese workshops are being provided by the Downriver Genealogical Society.
URL:https://downrivergenealogy.org/event/beginners-genealogy-workshop-2-parts/2026-04-28/
LOCATION:Trenton Veterans Memorial Library\, 2790 Westfield Rd.\, Trenton\, MI
CATEGORIES:DRGS Beginners Class
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SUMMARY:Beginners Genealogy Workshop 2 parts
DESCRIPTION:The Downriver Genealogical Society is hosting free beginner workshops for those interested in Genealogy. We can all learn information we may not have known that can help us in our research. Also\, this will give you a good start if you are just beginning your genealogy. Registration is required. Please register by calling the Trenton Veterans Memorial Library at (734) 676-9777 or by using the Trenton Library’s online Events Calendar. \nThese workshops are being provided by the Downriver Genealogical Society.
URL:https://downrivergenealogy.org/event/beginners-genealogy-workshop-2-parts/2026-04-21/
LOCATION:Trenton Veterans Memorial Library\, 2790 Westfield Rd.\, Trenton\, MI
CATEGORIES:DRGS Beginners Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180557
CREATED:20251013T101915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T101915Z
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SUMMARY:Exit\, Enter\, Commit: Emigration\, Immigration\, and Naturalization with Thomas Koselka
DESCRIPTION:Exit\, Enter\, Commit: Emigration\, Immigration\, and Naturalization explores the historical movement of people from Europe to North America\, examining emigration records from European departure points\, immigration documentation at U.S. and Canadian ports of entry\, and the evolving U.S. naturalization process. The presentation reveals how citizenship requirements have evolved and highlights surprising historical facts\, such as specific conditions that could result in women losing their American citizenship status.
URL:https://downrivergenealogy.org/event/exit-enter-commit-emigration-immigration-and-naturalization-with-thomas-koselka/
LOCATION:Copeland Center\, 2306 Fourth Street\, Wyandotte\, Michigan\, 48192
CATEGORIES:DRGS membership meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260318T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260318T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180557
CREATED:20251013T101225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T112146Z
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SUMMARY:Breaking Down Brick Walls with Dan Fantore
DESCRIPTION:Build a Brick Wall?  Genealogists already have plenty of them!  You’ve researched your ancestors\, have found another generation and then—no progress.  Genealogists get stuck. Brick walls may last for years or a life time\, but more knowledge and more skills may knock that brick wall down.  Learn about the causes of Genealogical Brick Walls and learn the potential solutions to scaling those Brick Walls.  The causes of Brick Walls are many and the solutions may be many also.  Bring your Brick Walls.  You’ve overcome Brick Walls in the past—you can do it again!  Dan Fantore just solved a brick wall of 30 years and he is eager to share his brick wall solutions. \n 
URL:https://downrivergenealogy.org/event/breaking-down-brick-walls-with-dan-fantore/
LOCATION:Copeland Center\, 2306 Fourth Street\, Wyandotte\, Michigan\, 48192
CATEGORIES:DRGS membership meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260218T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180557
CREATED:20250813T091232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T095422Z
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SUMMARY:Detroit in World War II with Greg Sumner
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Greg Sumner will talk about the subject of his History Press book Detroit in WWII\, its days as the capital of America’s Arsenal of Democracy against fascism during WWII. The miracles of Willow Run\, the achievements of “Rosie the Riveter\,” the exploits of Hank Greenberg\, and the politics of wartime rationing are among the topics to be addressed.
URL:https://downrivergenealogy.org/event/detroit-in-world-war-ii-with-greg/
LOCATION:Copeland Center\, 2306 Fourth Street\, Wyandotte\, Michigan\, 48192
CATEGORIES:DRGS membership meetings
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260121T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180557
CREATED:20250414T110838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T101605Z
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SUMMARY:Lighthouse Stories: Offshore Outposts with Ric Mixter
DESCRIPTION:Michigan is home to over 120 lighthouses\, which not only mark harbors but also guide ships\naround underwater obstructions. These beacons are located anywhere that ships may travel\,\nmeaning many of them are in the middle of the Great Lakes\, including the most remote\nlighthouse in the United States\, Stannard Rock. It was here that an explosion ripped through a\nmachinery building\, killing the chief keeper and wounding a young electrician sent to the light\nto perform maintenance. In an exclusive interview\, Ric Mixter shares an eyewitness account of\nthe man who was wounded in the the explosion with his story of awaiting rescue on the deck\nwith two other men. \nRic also shares scientific missions now taking place on these remote outposts\, including\nSpectacle Reef in the Straits of Mackinac. Stories from Lake Superior’s Huron Island are also a\nhighlight of this talk\, with an interview from a young man whose father was stationed off\nL’Anse. \nAlso featured is the million dollar rehab of DeTour Reef\, including stories from the men who\nwere stationed in the St Mary’s River for several months out of the year. \nRic Mixter is a former three term president of the Great Lakes Lighthouse Keepers Association\,\nand a frequent contributor to Beacon magazine. This presentation is a must for lighthouse fans\nand people interested in how men survived working on these desolate towers.
URL:https://downrivergenealogy.org/event/lighthouse-stories-offshore-outposts-with-ric-mixter/
LOCATION:Copeland Center\, 2306 Fourth Street\, Wyandotte\, Michigan\, 48192
CATEGORIES:DRGS membership meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180557
CREATED:20241008T104008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T090544Z
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SUMMARY:Easy as Pie: Using Foreign Language Newspapers in Your Genealogical Research with Karina Robinson
DESCRIPTION:Foreign Language Newspapers published in the U.S. and abroad can be wonderful genealogical resources even when you do not know the language they are printed in. We’ll discuss why this resource can be helpful to your research\, how to use foreign language newspapers when you aren’t familiar with or fluent in the language\, and where to easily access these under overlooked resources online.
URL:https://downrivergenealogy.org/event/foreign-newspaper-research-with-karina-robinson/
LOCATION:Copeland Center\, 2306 Fourth Street\, Wyandotte\, Michigan\, 48192
CATEGORIES:DRGS membership meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251018T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251018T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180557
CREATED:20250806T151828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T151829Z
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SUMMARY:Polish Genealogical Society of Michigan47th Annual Genealogy Seminar
DESCRIPTION:The PGSM seminar features live presentations with Q&A sessions\, a syllabus\, and door prizes. Open to the public. \nSpeakers and Presentations:\nDr. Anna Muller: The People of Hamtramck: Reflections on Belonging\, Agency\, and Being Polish American\nNancy Loe\, M.A.\, MLS: Researching Ancestral Locations in Prussian Genealogy Records\nNancy Loe\, M.A.\, MLS: Finding Prussian Ancestors in Online Archives\nDr. John Radzilowski: Fr. Leopold Moczygemba and Fr. Jozef Dabrowski: Pioneers in Polish American Education \nAttend in person or virtually.\nFor additional information and to register\, visit pgsm.org
URL:https://downrivergenealogy.org/event/polish-genealogical-society-of-michigan47th-annual-genealogy-seminar/
LOCATION:Polish Institute of Culture & Research\, 3535 Commerce Rd.\, Orchard Lake Village\, Michigan
CATEGORIES:Other genealogical society events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251015T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251015T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180557
CREATED:20240918T200636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T102804Z
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SUMMARY:Rouge River Revived – How people are bringing their river back to life with John Hartig
DESCRIPTION:The Rouge River was long known as one of the most polluted rivers in the United States. A mid-1980s tipping point awakened watershed residents that raw sewage was overwhelming their river. Today\, people have overcome apathy and are working together to bring their river back to life.
URL:https://downrivergenealogy.org/event/a-history-lovers-guide-to-detroit-with-karen-risko/
LOCATION:Copeland Center\, 2306 Fourth Street\, Wyandotte\, Michigan\, 48192
CATEGORIES:DRGS membership meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250917T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250917T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180557
CREATED:20240117T115420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T101506Z
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SUMMARY:Fruits of Perseverance:  The French Presence in the Detroit River Region 1701-1815 with Dr. Guillaume Teasdale
DESCRIPTION:Founded by French military entrepreneur Antoine Laumet de Lamothe Cadillac in 1701\, colonial Detroit was occupied by thousands of French settlers who established deep roots on both sides of the river. The city’s unmistakable French past\, however\, has been long neglected in the historiography of New France and French North America. \nExploring the French colonial presence in Detroit\, from its establishment to its dissolution in the early nineteenth century\, Fruits of Perseverance explains how a society similar to the rural settlements of the Saint Lawrence valley developed in an isolated place and how it survived well beyond the fall of New France. As Guillaume Teasdale describes\, between the 1730s and 1750s\, French authorities played a significant role in promoting land occupation along the Detroit River by encouraging settlers to plant orchards and build farms and windmills. After New France’s defeat in 1763\, these settlers found themselves living under the British flag in an Aboriginal world shortly before the newly independent United States began its expansion west. \nFruits of Perseverance offers a window into the development of a French community in the borderlands of New France\, whose heritage is still celebrated today by tens of thousands of residents of southwest Ontario and southeast Michigan. \nThis presentation was previously scheduled for October 16\, 2024.
URL:https://downrivergenealogy.org/event/fruits-of-perseverance-the-french-presence-in-the-detroit-river-region-1701-1815-with-dr-guillaume-teasdale/
LOCATION:Copeland Center\, 2306 Fourth Street\, Wyandotte\, Michigan\, 48192
CATEGORIES:DRGS membership meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250806T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250806T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180557
CREATED:20250719T100124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250719T101022Z
UID:225955-1754503200-1754510400@downrivergenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Free Beginners Genealogy Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Downriver Genealogical Society will have a Free Beginners Workshop to help those interested in Genealogy.  We can all learn information that we may not have known to help us in our research.  Also this will give you a good start if you are just beginning your genealogy.
URL:https://downrivergenealogy.org/event/free-beginners-genealogy-workshop/
LOCATION:Bacon Memorial District Library\, 45 Vinewood\, Wyandotte\, Michigan\, 48192
CATEGORIES:DRGS Beginners Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250618T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250618T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180557
CREATED:20240918T200433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T121736Z
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SUMMARY:Advanced Tips and Tricks for Genealogy Research with Dolores Shearon
DESCRIPTION:Whether beginners or experienced genealogists\, eager learners can always pick up new information to make their research more efficient — and more enjoyable. Here’s a sample: When you name your family tree on one of the big genealogy websites\, don’t get cutesy. Instead\, set out some “cousin bait” by titling it with the major surnames you’re researching (e.g. Jones-Miller-Moore-Brown Family Tree). Ready to learn more? This presentation will bring you curated pointers on an array of research topics\, with a handout that will get you pumped to go home and try them out!
URL:https://downrivergenealogy.org/event/advanced-tips-and-tricks-for-genealogy-research-with-dolores-shearon/
LOCATION:Copeland Center\, 2306 Fourth Street\, Wyandotte\, Michigan\, 48192
CATEGORIES:DRGS membership meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250618T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250618T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180557
CREATED:20240429T121125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T145019Z
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SUMMARY:DRGS Annual Potluck Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Dinner will be at 6:00 pm\, Program and meeting will follow at 7:00 pm. \nDoors open at 5:30 pm
URL:https://downrivergenealogy.org/event/drgs-annual-potluck-dinner-2/
LOCATION:Copeland Center\, 2306 Fourth Street\, Wyandotte\, Michigan\, 48192
CATEGORIES:DRGS membership meetings,Other Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250521T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250521T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180557
CREATED:20240906T164454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250518T094451Z
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SUMMARY:St. Francis Xavier Cemetery with Dale Renaud
DESCRIPTION:Member Dale Renaud will speak on St. Francis Xavier Cemetery\, Ecorse\, Michigan.  He will give a little history of the cemetery and stories he found researching it.  He has been a genealogist for 30 years\, 5th Generation Member of St. Francis Xavier Church\, and a proud Ecorse boy.\nFind-a-Grave photo by Sherri Czuchra. \nThe original program scheduled for this date was Detroit in WWII with Dr Gregory Sumner.
URL:https://downrivergenealogy.org/event/st-francis-xavier-cemetery-with-dale-renaud/
LOCATION:Copeland Center\, 2306 Fourth Street\, Wyandotte\, Michigan\, 48192
CATEGORIES:DRGS membership meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250510T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250510T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180557
CREATED:20250416T100224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T101232Z
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SUMMARY:Genealogical Society of Monroe County 45th Annual Spring Seminarfeaturing Adam Oster and Jeff Mason
DESCRIPTION:The 45th annual GSMC seminar is on May 10th\, 2025. Join us for four one-hour-long lectures related to genealogy. There will also be door prizes\, exhibitors\, and vendors. \nAdam Oster is the Community Engagement Librarian for the Library of Michigan. He will speak on “Yearbooks\, alumni lists\, and other school-related records” and “Michigan County Poor Farms”. \nThis year\, we have a food truck with “The Big Jerrowski” selling their delicious comfort food. \nThe afternoon presentations will be by Jeff Mason. Jeff is an experienced genealogist and speaker. His topics will be: “Breaking Down Brick Walls & Reviving Dead Ends” and “Death & Taxes – 2 Things You Cannot Afford to Miss – A Genealogical Perspective”. \nJoin us for a day of learning and connecting.\nFor additional information and registration\, visit the GSMC website or download their flyer.
URL:https://downrivergenealogy.org/event/genealogical-society-of-monroe-county-45th-annual-spring-seminarfeaturing-adam-oster-and-jeff-mason/
LOCATION:Monroe County Community College\, Audrey M Warrick AdministrationN & STUDENT SERVICES BUILDING 1555 South Raisinville Road\, Monroe\, MI\, 48161
CATEGORIES:Other genealogical society events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250509T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250510T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180557
CREATED:20250416T101839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T101839Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Barbara J. Brown Family History Seminar featuring Kelvin L. Meyers
DESCRIPTION:Every year\, the Archives of Michigan and the Michigan Genealogical Council host a seminar to promote family history awareness and teach genealogy research skills. The event is generously supported by the Abrams Foundation in loving memory of Barbara J. Brown. We are delighted to be hosting Kelvin L. Meyers\, who will join us onsite in Lansing and via Zoom. \nThe Archives of Michigan is pleased to continue offering this flagship annual gathering as a hybrid event. In addition\, the Archives of Michigan will offer the following additions to this year’s seminar: \n\nA free pre-seminar session on military records on Friday\, May 9 at 10 a.m. (for online access\, please register separately).\nA continental breakfast for onsite attendees on both Friday and Saturday at no additional charge.\nLunch for onsite attendees on both Friday and Saturday at no additional charge.\nExtended research hours in the Archives of Michigan reading room.\nRecordings of seminar sessions available to registrants for 30 days following the event.\n\nRegister now for the 2025 Barbara J Brown Family History Seminar!\nRegistration fee: $55 \nDownload the flyer. \nThe Archives of Michigan is excited to welcome Kelvin L. Meyers as this year’s featured speaker! Kelvin Meyers is a fifth generation Texan and professional forensic genealogist since 1996. \nKelvin is a frequent speaker to genealogical societies and family associations throughout the United States. Kelvin works with several mineral companies in Texas researching heirs throughout the US and the world to holding in Texas and specializes in southern brick wall problems for clients. \nKelvin currently serves as the President of the Forensic Genealogy Special Interest Group of the Association of Professional Genealogists\, and in 2016\, published Research in Texas for the National Genealogical Society’s Research in the States series. \nThe Dallas Genealogical Society awarded Kelvin the Lloyd DeWitt Bockstruck Distinguished Service Award in December of 2018. Kelvin is also a fellow of the Texas State Genealogical Society.
URL:https://downrivergenealogy.org/event/2025-barbara-j-brown-family-history-seminar-featuring-kelvin-l-meyers/
LOCATION:Michigan Library & Historical Center\, 702 West Kalamazoo Street\, Lansing\, MI\, 48912\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other genealogical society events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250426T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250426T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180557
CREATED:20250416T103706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T105443Z
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SUMMARY:Waterford Genealogical Society 2025 Genealogy Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Co-sponsored with the Waterford Township Public Library (WTPL)\, it was formerly called the lock-in and now occurs during regular library hours. \nCheck-In: 12:30 P.M.\nWelcome/Announcements: 12:45 P.M.\nClasses: 1:00 P.M. – 5:45 P.M. \nFREE Wi-Fi\nIf you have a laptop or tablet with wireless capabilities\, you are welcome to bring it and have access to all the Library’s databases: Ancestry-LE\, My Heritage-LE\, FamilySearch.org\, and American Ancestors—NEHGS.\nBring a USB flash drive to save information. \nWTPL is a FamilySearch Affiliate Library \nPre-registration is requested. Click here for additional information and a mail-in registration.
URL:https://downrivergenealogy.org/event/waterford-genealogical-society-2025-genealogy-seminar/
LOCATION:Waterford Township Public Library\, 5168 Civic Center Dr\, Waterford\, MI\, 48329
CATEGORIES:Other genealogical society events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250426T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250426T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180557
CREATED:20250416T102051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T100559Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Lansing FamilySearch Seminar
DESCRIPTION:The Lansing Family Search Seminar\, a cornerstone of the Mid-Michigan genealogical community since 2002\, offers a comprehensive learning experience. Our presenters share their expertise in a wide array of topics\, including Michigan-specific resources\, DNA analysis\, historical records\, international research\, and essential skills like story writing\, AI-assisted research and digitizing family photos. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced researcher\, you’ll find valuable insights and practical guidance. Join us to connect with your heritage. Check out this registration guide: Registration Guide. \nYou can find biographies and course descriptions at this site: 2025 Lansing FamilySearch Seminar Information Site. \nRegister here. \n 
URL:https://downrivergenealogy.org/event/2025-lansing-familysearch-seminar/
LOCATION:Lansing FamilySearch Center\, 431 E Saginaw\, Lansing\, MI
CATEGORIES:Other genealogical society events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250416T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250416T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180557
CREATED:20241030T093857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T175934Z
UID:225775-1744830000-1744837200@downrivergenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Military Collectionwith Scott Galeski
DESCRIPTION:Join Scott as he brings many of his relics to the meeting and talks about one of the biggest military collections in Michigan.
URL:https://downrivergenealogy.org/event/military-collection-with-scott-galeski/
LOCATION:Copeland Center\, 2306 Fourth Street\, Wyandotte\, Michigan\, 48192
CATEGORIES:DRGS membership meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250319T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250319T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180557
CREATED:20240906T164039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T164039Z
UID:225713-1742410800-1742418000@downrivergenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Shipwrecks of Wyandotte with Ric Mixter
DESCRIPTION:The shipyard at Wyandotte launched the first iron and steel vessels on the lakes\, with innovations that included the first icebreaking hull. Ric Mixter shares several of the hulls launched here\, but their memory was tarnished by shipwreck. This includes Alvin Clarke\, Sport\, SR Kirby\, Chicora\, Sydney Smith\, JR and Tashmoo.
URL:https://downrivergenealogy.org/event/shipwrecks-of-wyandotte-with-ric-mixter/
LOCATION:Copeland Center\, 2306 Fourth Street\, Wyandotte\, Michigan\, 48192
CATEGORIES:DRGS membership meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250219T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180557
CREATED:20240906T164834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T164834Z
UID:225720-1739991600-1739998800@downrivergenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Beginning Genealogy with Sherry Huntington and Kathy Clark
DESCRIPTION:DRGS President Sherry Huntington and member Kathy Clark teach Beginning Genealogy.
URL:https://downrivergenealogy.org/event/beginning-genealogy-with-sherry-huntington-and-kathy-clark/
LOCATION:Copeland Center\, 2306 Fourth Street\, Wyandotte\, Michigan\, 48192
CATEGORIES:DRGS membership meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250115T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180557
CREATED:20240906T210206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T150927Z
UID:225725-1736967600-1736974800@downrivergenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Wyandotte Toys with Daniel Galeski
DESCRIPTION:He will have pictures on display of the 3 Toy Factories in Wyandotte plus an office on Eureka.
URL:https://downrivergenealogy.org/event/wyandotte-toys-with-daniel-galeski/
LOCATION:Copeland Center\, 2306 Fourth Street\, Wyandotte\, Michigan\, 48192
CATEGORIES:DRGS membership meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241120T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180557
CREATED:20230615T104135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T123015Z
UID:225344-1732129200-1732136400@downrivergenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DNA Sequencing with Kayla Zochowski
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Zochowski to learn about the basics of next-generation sequencing\, or the process by which your DNA can be extracted\, sequenced\, and assembled into your unique genetic code. Sequencing contributes to our understanding of many different biological systems\, including the ability to gain insights into ancestry. Learn about the steps involved from sending your saliva off to interpreting your ancestry results.
URL:https://downrivergenealogy.org/event/dna-sequencing-with-kayla-zochowski/
LOCATION:Copeland Center\, 2306 Fourth Street\, Wyandotte\, Michigan\, 48192
CATEGORIES:DRGS membership meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241016T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241016T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180557
CREATED:20240906T210009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T153849Z
UID:225722-1729105200-1729112400@downrivergenealogy.org
SUMMARY:The Life and Times of Henry Ford with Richard Gatza
DESCRIPTION:He will be showing pictures and talk about the life and times of Henry Ford in Dearborn Michigan from early age until his passing.
URL:https://downrivergenealogy.org/event/the-life-and-times-of-henry-ford-with-richard-gatza/
LOCATION:Copeland Center\, 2306 Fourth Street\, Wyandotte\, Michigan\, 48192
CATEGORIES:DRGS membership meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240918T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240918T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180557
CREATED:20240117T115133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T211228Z
UID:225586-1726686000-1726693200@downrivergenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Michigan’s Iron Brigade with Michael McCaffery
DESCRIPTION:Michael Mccaffery\, Director of the Dearborn Heights libraries\, recently hosted a program on the Michigan 24th at his library and other local Civil War roundtables. His focus during the program was the 24th’s ties to the community\, including a state historical site at which some Civil War veterans were interred. The upcoming presentation will focus on the genesis of the Michigan 24th\, why it was unique\, and how the unit came to be one of the most decorated units in the Civil War.
URL:https://downrivergenealogy.org/event/michigans-iron-brigade-with-michael-mccaffery/
LOCATION:Copeland Center\, 2306 Fourth Street\, Wyandotte\, Michigan\, 48192
CATEGORIES:DRGS membership meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240619T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240619T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180557
CREATED:20230615T104357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T120121Z
UID:225346-1718823600-1718830800@downrivergenealogy.org
SUMMARY:A Detroit Fire Fighter's Story and growing up Polish on the West Side of Detroit with Bob Dombrowski
DESCRIPTION:3 Books – 38 Years \n\nA Detroit Firefighter’s Story\nPaczki Day (being Polish on the West side of Detroit)\n1969 (growing up in 1969 and the year of everything that happened)
URL:https://downrivergenealogy.org/event/a-detroit-fire-fighters-story-and-growing-up-polish-on-the-west-side-of-detroit-with-bob-dombrowski/
LOCATION:Copeland Center\, 2306 Fourth Street\, Wyandotte\, Michigan\, 48192
CATEGORIES:DRGS membership meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240521T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240522T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180557
CREATED:20240515T111814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T145900Z
UID:225672-1716285600-1716386400@downrivergenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DRGS Used Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:This sale will be held at the DRGS Library\, located inside the Flat Rock Schools Administration Building. Please enter using the north door by the gym. Hours are 10:00 am – 2:00 pm each day. \nFeaturing: \n\nHardcover and softcover books and pamphlets\nResearch volumes\nDRGS publications\nLocal city\, county\, and church histories\nLocal Cemetery books\nFree will donation
URL:https://downrivergenealogy.org/event/drgs-used-book-sale-2/
LOCATION:DRGS Library\, 28639 Division St.\, Flat Rock\, MI\, 48134\, United States
CATEGORIES:DRGS Library Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240515T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240515T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180557
CREATED:20240117T113802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T191935Z
UID:225581-1715799600-1715806800@downrivergenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Irish Handfasting Wedding with Kathy Cannon
DESCRIPTION:While planning a long visit to Ireland\, Kathy thought back to having seen a “handfasting” wedding ceremony in a movie and wondered whether they did this sort of thing in Ireland today. After some research\, she found a celebrant who performed this ceremony and was willing to travel to the Kilcar\, Donegal area where Kathy and Dave would be visiting to perform theirs. Kathy will talk a bit about handfasting and its history\, and the ceremony that she designed for her and Dave.
URL:https://downrivergenealogy.org/event/irish-hand-fastening-wedding-with-kathy-cannon/
LOCATION:Copeland Center\, 2306 Fourth Street\, Wyandotte\, Michigan\, 48192
CATEGORIES:DRGS membership meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240417T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240417T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180557
CREATED:20240117T115645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T123136Z
UID:225590-1713380400-1713387600@downrivergenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Bottled Goodbyes with Ric Mixter
DESCRIPTION:Ric Mixter’s book “Bottled Goodbyes” is more than just fantastic stories found from bottles that washed ashore.\nThe author used genealogy research to track down living relatives of shipwreck victims\, hoping to find original copies of the notes he features in his book. From wrecks on the Great Lakes to the Titanic\, you’ll enjoy his storytelling!
URL:https://downrivergenealogy.org/event/bottled-goodbyes-with-ric-mixter/
LOCATION:Copeland Center\, 2306 Fourth Street\, Wyandotte\, Michigan\, 48192
CATEGORIES:DRGS membership meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240320T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240320T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180557
CREATED:20230615T103728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231118T144917Z
UID:225340-1710961200-1710968400@downrivergenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Michigan POW Camps in WWII with Greg Sumner
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Gregory Sumner is Chair of the History Department at the University of Detroit Mercy.  He will speak on the little-remembered subject of the 6\,000 German and Italian POWs housed in camps across Michigan during WWII.  They mostly behaved well\, supplied help during the labor shortage\, and many later became U.S. Citizens.
URL:https://downrivergenealogy.org/event/michigan-pow-camps-in-wwii-with-greg-summer/
LOCATION:Copeland Center\, 2306 Fourth Street\, Wyandotte\, Michigan\, 48192
CATEGORIES:DRGS membership meetings
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