• Family History and the Fort Vancouver Library

    Clark County Genealogical Society and Library 3205 NE 52nd St., Vancouver, WA, United States

    The Clark County Genealogical Society will host "Family History and the Fort Vancouver Library" from 10-11:30 a.m. Oct. 28 with instructor Elizabeth Moss, branch manager of the Three Creeks Community Library. Find out what resources Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries offers to help with genealogy research. Learn tips and tricks for navigating library databases, requesting materials […]

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    Bookmaking Workshop

    Clark County Genealogical Society and Library 3205 NE 52nd St., Vancouver, WA, United States

    The Clark County Genealogical Society will host a bookmaking workshop led by Marcia Grubb at 10 a.m. Oct. 7. This beginner-friendly, hands-on class will explore techniques for creating new books and repairing old books. Attendees will learn how different paper types and weights work and how to evaluate which books are good candidates for repair. […]

    $15 – $20
  • Breaking Down Brick Walls with Collaboration

    Clark County Genealogical Society and Library 3205 NE 52nd St., Vancouver, WA, United States

    From 7 to 8:30 p.m. May 27, the Clark County Genealogical Society will host "Breaking Down Brick Walls with Collaboration," presented by Valorie Cowan-Zimmerman, president of the South King County Genealogical Society. She'll share strategies for leveraging collective knowledge, sharing resources and building connections to tackle the toughest challenges. Get tips and real world examples […]

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    Clark County Genealogical Society Presents “Cleaning Up the Internet, One Lineage at a Time”

    Clark County Genealogical Society and Library 3205 NE 52nd St., Vancouver, WA, United States

    The Clark County Genealogical Society presents "Cleaning Up the Internet, One Lineage at a Time" from 10 a.m. to noon May 6 at the society's headquarters, 3205 N.E. 52nd St., Vancouver. This presentation focuses on how to examine what others have posted online in order to make an enlightened decision on whether those lineage claims […]

    $15 – $20

    Clark County Genealogical Society presents “Evaluating Online Family Trees, Cleaning Up the Internet”

    Clark County Genealogical Society and Library 3205 NE 52nd St., Vancouver, WA, United States

    Clark County Genealogical Society presents "Evaluating Online Family Trees, Cleaning Up the Internet" from 10 to 11:30 a.m. May 6 at the Clark County Genealogical Society Library. Steve Aberle will teach attendees to examine what others have posted online in order to make an informed decision about whether those lineage claims are based on fact […]

    $15 – $20
  • Searching for my Great-Grandfather Herbert Campbell

    Clark County Genealogical Society and Library 3205 NE 52nd St., Vancouver, WA, United States

    The Clark County Genealogical Society welcomes Will Campbell, award-winning journalist, associate editor and fourth-generation co-owner of The Columbian newspaper, with a presentation from 7 to 8:30 p.m. April 22 at 3205 N.E. 52nd St., Vancouver. Campbell has a journalism degree from the University of Oregon and worked as a crime reporter in Spokane. He joined […]

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  • Clark County Genealogical Society General Meeting

    Clark County Genealogical Society and Library 3205 NE 52nd St., Vancouver, WA, United States

    The Clark County Genealogical Society and Library will host a free general meeting at 3205 N.W. 52nd St., from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Jan. 28. The meeting will include a presentation by genealogist Kirsi Dahl titled "Transforming Facts into Unforgettable Narratives." Uncover the reasons why sharing information in narrative form is crucial for leaving a […]

    Clark County Historical Cemetery Foundation at the Clark County Genealogical Society

    Clark County Genealogical Society and Library 3205 NE 52nd St., Vancouver, WA, United States

    At 10 a.m. Jan. 25, the Clark County Historical Cemetery Foundation welcomes taphophiles (those interested in cemeteries, funerals and gravestones) to start the new year with insight into the history and culture of local cemeteries. The public is welcome to join the foundation at the Clark County Genealogical Society, 3205 N.E. 52nd St., Vancouver. For […]

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  • Clark County Genealogical Society General Meeting & Presentation

    Clark County Genealogical Society and Library 3205 NE 52nd St., Vancouver, WA, United States

    The next meeting of the Clark County Genealogical Society is 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 24 at 3205 N.E. 52nd St., Vancouver. There will be a volunteer appreciation ceremony at 7 p.m. followed at 7:15 p.m. by Sharon Barnes's presentation about the Hatfield-McCoy feud. Barnes will share background on both families and their immigration to […]

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