Connecticut Ancestry Society

03/14/2026

TWO WEEKS FROM TODAY! Join us and learn where your ancestors may have naturalized, how to find those records, and what might be in those documents. Our speaker, Seema Kenney, who is active in many Genealogy societies, is the NERGC - New England Regional Genealogical Conference President, founder of Ancestral Books, Legacy & Education, and a volunteer at the National Archives at Boston in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Members will be sent the Zoom link about a week before the program. Non-members can request the link by emailing info@ConnecticutAncestry.org
https://connecticutancestry.org/members/join-renew/

03/02/2026

ANOTHER REASON TO BECOME A MEMBER: Access to the recording of Saturday's program with the leading expert on Irish Genealogy, John Grenham. And for those who are new to his website, this is your last day to take advantage of a 33% discount. The offer expires tomorrow morning, Ireland time. https://www.johngrenham.com/subscribe/discount/

02/26/2026

THIS SATURDAY AT 10:30, renowned Irish author, researcher and lecturer John Grenham will show us how to make the most of his website, https://johngrenham.com/ -- networking begins at 10.

02/18/2026

The November Connecticut Ancestry journal has been sent to society members. Look for yours and for more about our 1790 and immigrant projects, as well as marriage records of the Congregational Church of Trumbull and a book review.

02/15/2026

Lucky 4th graders, getting their lesson at the Stamford History Center!

02/14/2026

SAVE THE DATE: Two weeks from today, Sat., Feb. 28th at 10:30 Irish research superstar, John Grenham, will be our guest speaker. Members will be sent the Zoom link in the week before. Non-members can request the link via DM or email to info@ConnecticutAncestry.org.

01/31/2026

More digitized newspapers on the way!

The Connecticut State Library has received a $249,194 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to continue digitizing historic newspapers.

12/22/2025

Stuck for gift ideas? The musical comedy and cabaret fans on your list would love this, and you'd be supporting Stamford History Center, too!

✨ **Step Back in Time with Vintage Broadway Magic** ✨

Join us for an unforgettable evening as **Mel McGuire** brings the golden age of Broadway to life in a dazzling **Vintage Broadway Cabaret** performance.

🎭 **Mel McGuire’s Vintage Broadway Cabaret**
📅 **January 24**
🕖 **7:00–9:00 PM** Doors open at 6pm
📍 **Stamford History Center**

From timeless show tunes to charming storytelling, this intimate cabaret experience celebrates the elegance, glamour, and heart of classic Broadway. Set in the historic ambiance of the Stamford History Center, it’s the perfect night out for theater lovers, music fans, and anyone craving a little old-school sparkle.

🎟️ **Tickets are limited — reserve yours now!**
Come early, settle in, and let the music transport you straight to Broadway’s most iconic eras. In true Cabaret style, bring your own food and drink! Visit the link in our Instagram Bio for tickets or our Facebook Event Page.

✨ **An evening of nostalgia, style, and show-stopping vocals awaits.**

12/21/2025

The Ancestor Hunt has compiled a list of resources that may help fill in the data from the missing 1890 census.

Alternatives for the Missing 1890 U. S. Federal Census (Updated Quicksheet)

The 1890 United States Federal Census was almost completely destroyed in 1921 by fire and water damage. Only fragments remain. But there are alternative collections that will help us with finding ancestors in the 1880 to 1900 time period between federal censuses.

Get the links to alternative collections that might be helpful, as well as record collection categories that you should search also.

Get the Quicksheet PDF at https://theancestorhunt.com/blog/alternatives-for-the-missing-1890-u-s-federal-census/

12/21/2025

The staff at the Greenwich Library created a music video to remind you that holds are only for five days, unless you place a hold on your pause.

12/21/2025

Doubting the veracity of your family tree? There is a free lecture on January 15th from American Ancestors that's meant for you.

When researching, it can be easy to get swept up in your discoveries and to begin adding people to your tree without documentation—before you know it, your tree has grown, but you find yourself questioning how much of it is accurate! In this online lecture, Senior Genealogist Rhonda R. McClure will discuss how to leverage family trees to further your research while avoiding common pitfalls. https://hubs.ly/Q03YnlM70

11/21/2025

A great 2026 lineup from the Connecticut Society of Genealogists, Inc. We will be careful not to program against their events. They will all be available to the public via Zoom.

We are so excited for what's in store for our Programs in 2026! We have some outstanding topics and speakers lined up for you in 2026 all on Zoom and all FREE. Registration is already open for these events. Visit our website at https://www.csginc.org/events

We will let you know when we have other 2026 programs and events locked in!