Yakima Valley Genealogical Society Family History Resource Center

11/29/2025

Thank you to "The City of Yakima"
Rides on the Santa Claus Trolley
yakimavalleytrolleys.org

11/28/2025

Wishing each of you an enjoyable, memorable Thanksgiving week with your family and friends.
If you are home or traveling. Prayers for your safety. Be Safe.

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11/28/2025

Thank You to "The City of Yakima"
Sunday, December 7th – Yakima Lighted Parade will start at 6:00pm at 6th Ave and Yakima Ave and will be stopping at 3rd Street, where the traditional lightning of the Christmas tree in the parking lot across from the Capital Theatre.
Do plan to dress warm, a festive holiday attire. With music in the air. A memorable occasion awaits with family and friends.

11/22/2025

Society of Mayflower Descendants in the State of Washington.
Christmas Celebration. Saturday, December 13 at 12:00 Noon at a NO HOST lunch located at:
Outback Steakhouse, 2412 Rudkin Road, Union Gap, WA
Please RSVP to Nancy Nulph at: nulphnk@gmail.com

11/19/2025

Thank you to those members who attended the Fall Mini-Seminar.
A Big Thank you to Richard Kyle for sharing what will become of your genealogy. Plus explaining preserving your research in book form.
Both presentations are available on the Y.V.G.S. website. Members only.

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11/11/2025

Yakima Valley Museum
2105 Tieton Drive, Yakima, Washington 98902
(509) 248-0747
Calling all non-profit organizations. It's time of year to start preparations for the Holiday Lights at the Yakima Valley Museum. Join us in lighting up the season, creating joy, and making a difference.
By participating, you will have the chance to showcase your mission, and connect with the community, and bring extra holiday cheer to families in our area. Interested?
Send us an email at info@yvmuseum.org
https://www.yvmuseum.org//

10/27/2025

Fall Mini-Seminar – All Genealogy Researchers out there.
"Please sign up this week if you plan to attend."
Sunday, November 16th in the Y.V.G.S. library at 1901 So. 12th Ave, Union Gap, WA. 1:00pm – 3:30pm.
Richard Kyle is giving two presentations: “What Important facts can be found in pre-statehood, colonial and State Census Records” and “What will become of your records? Preserving your Research."
Please sign up by Thursday, Nov. 13th, so an accurate count of handouts can be made and how many refreshments need to be purchased.
Sign-up sheet on the librarian desk or call the library at (509) 248-1328 or emailing Richard Kyle. rkyle98902@charter.net
Snacks, coffee and water will be provided.
Suggested donation at the door. See Ya there!

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10/27/2025

McAllister Museum of Aviation
'Vietnam Welcome Home Veterans'
Come out to Honor Our Veterans
Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 10:00am - 5:00pm
2008 So. 16th Ave, Yakima, WA
FREE Admission - Open to the Public
We have dozens of displays on local veterans and aviation.

10/26/2025

Paving day, Yakima Avenue in 1908.

09/30/2025

Saturday, October 4th – General Meeting will meet at 10:00 a.m. in the library, 1901 So. 12th Ave, Union Gap, WA
After the General Meeting, Judy Schuster will be giving a presentation on Legacy Family Tree. She will be talking about the basics of the program, how to enter data, how to download it for FREE, and how to transfer trees from a different program.
You will not want to miss this. Great way to expand your family tree by finding new ways to locate that ancestor you haven't found yet. See ya there.

“Thank you” to members who attended the General Meeting. For those individuals who could not attend. You missed an excellent informative presentation by Judy Schuster on software program, Legacy Family Tree. “Thank you, Judy.”

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09/28/2025

1901 So. 12th Ave, Union Gap, WA 98903
The Library is OPEN Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Closed Sunday and Monday

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