All About the First Hybrid NCGS Fall Conference

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We are passionate about bringing top-notch genealogy education to hobbyists and professionals alike. After a year hiatus, we are delighted to offer our first ever hybrid NCGS Fall Conference. Join us and learn how to improve your research skills and learn techniques and methodologies that will help you find your Tar Heel and southern ancestors. … Read more . . .

Call For Presentations: NCGS Fall Conference & 50th Anniversary Celebration

The North Carolina Genealogical Society is seeking proposals from dynamic and engaging speakers for our 2024 Fall Conference, which will be a special event marking our 50th Anniversary! The conference is scheduled to take place at the McKimmon Conference and Training Center in Raleigh, NC, on October 25-26.  Deadline for Submission: March 31st, 2024Speakers will … Read more . . .

Conference Countdown #2

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Prime Location in the Heart of Raleigh! We’re just one month away from the best North Carolina genealogy event of the year and we hope you’re planning to join us in at the Mckimmon Center right on North Carolina State University’s Campus. Whether this is your first or 50th visit to Raleigh, you are in … Read more . . .

Conference Countdown #3

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Just six weeks from tomorrow, the NCGS Fall Conference will convene! We hope you are getting excited to gather with like minded genealogists and learn from some incredible experts. This year’s conference features lectures from the following genealogists: Roberta Estes, a founding pioneer in the field of genetic genealogy, speaks and writes about DNA and … Read more . . .

Conference Countdown #4

Welcome to DNA central! Have you taken a DNA test? Do you have your ethnicity percentages and wonder if they are actually correct? Are you hoping DNA will help crack a family mystery? If any of those questions apply to you, the Fall Conference may be the perfect place to learn more about how to … Read more . . .

Fall Conference Frequently Asked Questions

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I’m not a professional genealogist, is the NCGS Fall Conference a good fit for me? The NCGS Fall Conference is a great fit for genealogists looking to hone their North Carolina research skills! Whether you are a self-taught researcher working towards adding branches to your family tree or a credentialed genealogist with a waitlist of … Read more . . .

Fall Conference is Around the Corner

Are you looking to improve your genealogy research skills?Have you dabbled with DNA, but don’t know where to go next?Do you need help with North Carolina resources? The 2019 NCGS Fall Conference may be just for you! Join us on Friday and Saturday, 1-2 November 2019 at the McKimmon Conference and Training Center, 1101 Gorman … Read more . . .

FREE DNA Classes During Fall Conference

We are excited to join with FamilyTree DNA to offer two free DNA classes. On Friday morning, November 1st, concurrent with the NCGS 2019 Fall Conference. Katherine Borges, Co-Founder and Director of the non-profit, non-commercial International Society of Genetic Genealogy [ISOGG] will be presenting on behalf of FamilyTreeDNA: 10:00 am – “Getting Started with DNA … Read more . . .

New FREE beginning DNA talks announced

On Friday morning, November 1st, concurrent with the NCGS 2019 Fall Conference, FamilyTreeDNA will be presenting the following talks: 10:00 am – “Getting Started with DNA for Genealogy” 11:30 am – “Got My Test Results – Now What Do I Do?“ The talks will be given by Katherine Borges, Co-Founder and Director of the non-profit, … Read more . . .