Wednesday, November 27 through Thursday, November 28
SAGHS Library Closed for the Thanksgiving Holidays (Library Hours)
SAGHS Library
The SAGHS Library will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holidays, Wednesday, November 27th and Thursday, November 28th. It will re-open on Saturday, November 30th from 10 am - 4 pm.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Sunday, December 1
"I Pledge Allegiance..." Naturalization Records Class (Classes & Workshops)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Dwyer Center Classroom
Instructor: Suzy Bettac. Today's class addresses Naturalization Laws. When they change, it may also affect where they are found. This class will learn tips and tricks to locate where they are found.
Please pre-register by calling the SAGHS Library during open hours at 210-342-5242 or emailing Education@txsaghs.org; This class is free for members and our non-members. A donation is greatly appreciated to support our programs and services.
Saturday, December 7
DNA Consult Hours (Classes & Workshops)
10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Dwyer Center Classroom
Instructor: Annette Graham. DNA has become another avenue for researching our Ancestors. Getting the results of your DNA testing has sometimes caused confusion and created many questions. This one-on-one program with Annette is designed to help you interpret your results and how to use your DNA results with your research.
There are 3, one-hour sessions offered on the 2nd Saturday of each month. Please pre-register by calling SAGHS at 210-342-5242 and pre-pay ($20.00 members; $30.00 non-members) by either mailing or leaving payment at SAGHS, 911 Melissa Drive, San Antonio, TX 78213-2024. The one-hour sessions are: 10-11 am, 11 am-12 pm, and 12-1 pm. You will need to bring your DNA Access Codes for the DNA program you used. You should bring your laptop for a better DNA understanding but it is not necessary to attend the program.
Wednesday, December 11
Workshop to Resolve Problems on Computer Genealogy Programs (Classes & Workshops)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Dwyer Center Classroom
Instructor: Scott Atkinson. These workshops with Scott will include Roots Magic, Family Tree Maker, Ancestry and Wiki-Tree. These monthly Workshops (Second Wednesdays at 10 am) continue to assist in answering questions or solving problems in their use. Laptops are useful but not required to attend.
Please pre-register by calling the SAGHS Library during open hours (210-342-5242) or emailing Education@txsaghs.org. This is a free benefit for SAGHS members and a donation is welcomed from non-members.
Tuesday, December 17
Duty Librarian Meeting is cancelled until next year (Monthly Meetings)
Today's meeting is cancelled until next year...
Tuesday, December 24 through Wednesday, December 25
SAGHS Library Closed for the Christmas Holidays (Library Hours)
SAGHS Library
The SAGHS Library will be closed for the Christmas Holidays, Tuesday, December 24th and Wednesday, December 25th and will re-open on Saturday, December 28th from 10 am - 4 pm.
Happy Holidays to all!
Tuesday, December 31 through Wednesday, January 1, 2025
SAGHS Library Closed for the New Year's Holidays (Library Hours)
SAGHS Library
The SAGHS Library will be closed Tuesday, December 31st and Wednesday, January 1st to celebrate the New Year's Holidays. It will re-open Saturday, January 4th from 10 am - 4 pm.
Have a Happy New Year!
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Library Closed for New Year's Day (Library Hours)
SAGHS Library
Library closed for New Year's Day. It will reopen Saturday, January 4th, 2025 from 10 am - 4 pm.
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Workshop to Resolve Problems on Computer Genealogy Programs (Classes & Workshops)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Dwyer Center Classroom
Instructor: Scott Atkinson. These workshops with Scott will include Roots Magic, Family Tree Maker, Ancestry and Wiki-Tree. These monthly Workshops (Second Wednesdays at 10 am) continue to assist in answering questions or solving problems in their use. Laptops are useful but not required to attend.
Please pre-register by calling the SAGHS Library during open hours (210-342-5242) or emailing Education@txsaghs.org. This is a free benefit for SAGHS members and donation is welcomed from non-members.
Saturday, January 11, 2025
DNA Consult Hours (Classes & Workshops)
10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Dwyer Center Classroom
Instructor: Annette Graham. DNA has become another avenue for researching our Ancestors. Getting the results of your DNA testing has sometimes caused confusion and created many questions. This one-on-one program with Annette is designed to help you interpret your results and how to use your DNA results with your research.
There are 3, one-hour sessions offered on the 2nd Saturday of each month. Please pre-register by calling SAGHS at 210-342-5242 and pre-pay ($20.00 members; $30.00 non-members) by either mailing or leaving payment at SAGHS, 911 Melissa Drive, San Antonio, TX 78213-2024. The one-hour sessions are: 10-11 am, 11 am-12 pm, and 12-1 pm. You will need to bring your DNA Access Codes for the DNA program you used. You should bring your laptop for a better DNA understanding but it is not necessary to attend the program.
Sunday, January 12, 2025
Beginner Genealogy Class - Day 1 of 4 (Classes & Workshops)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Instructors: Stephanie Wells and Lois Bready
More information to follow.
The other classes are planned for 26 January, 9 Februray and 2 March for those already scheduled.
Please pre-register by calling the SAGHS Library during its open hours at 210-342-5242 or emailing Education@txsaghs.org. Please prepay by January 5th ($30 members; $60.00 non-members).
Saturday, January 18, 2025
SAGHS General Membership Meeting (Monthly Meetings)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Dwyer Center Roosevelt Auditorium
Today is the General Membership Meeting. Business to select nominating committee for 2025-2027. SAGHS Library will open after the Monthly Meeting.
Saturday, January 18, 2025
SAGHS Library Closed During General Membership Meeting (Library Hours)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
SAGHS Library
The SAGHS Library will be closed from 10 am - 12 pm during the General Membership Meeting and re-open at 12:00 pm upon completion of the meeting. It will remain open until 4 pm.
Sunday, January 19, 2025
Breaking through Walls - How to Separate Same Named Individuals (Classes & Workshops)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Dwyer Center Classroom
Instructor: Leslie Tomlinson.
Find out how to use documents such as census records, non-population schedules, tax rolls, deed and county minutes to distinguish between same-named men. Learn how to make simple timelines to reveal clues. Lastly, a case study tracks four same-named men to reveal a woman's father.
Please pre-register by calling the SAGHS Library at 210-342-5242 or emailing Education@txsaghs.org. This is a free benefit for SAGHS members and a donation is welcomed from non-members.
Sunday, January 26, 2025
Beginner Genealogy Class - Day 2 of 4, (Classes & Workshops)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Instructors: Stephanie Wells and Lois Bready
More information to follow.
Please pre-register by calling the SAGHS Library during its open hours at 210-342-5242 or emailing Education@txsaghs.org. Please prepay by January 5th ($30 members; $60.00 non-members).
Saturday, February 8, 2025
DNA Consult Hours (Classes & Workshops)
10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Dwyer Center Classroom
Instructor: Annette Graham. DNA has become another avenue for researching our Ancestors. Getting the results of your DNA testing has sometimes caused confusion and created many questions. This one-on-one program with Annette is designed to help you interpret your results and how to use your DNA results with your research.
There are 3, one-hour sessions offered on the 2nd Saturday of each month. Please pre-register by calling SAGHS at 210-342-5242 and pre-pay ($20.00 members; $30.00 non-members) by either mailing or leaving payment at SAGHS, 911 Melissa Drive, San Antonio, TX 78213-2024. The one-hour sessions are: 10-11 am, 11 am-12 pm, and 12-1 pm. You will need to bring your DNA Access Codes for the DNA program you used. You should bring your laptop for a better DNA understanding but it is not necessary to attend the program.
Sunday, February 9, 2025
Beginner Genealogy Class - Day 3 of 4. (Classes & Workshops)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Instructors: Stephanie Wells and Lois Bready
More information to follow.
Please pre-register by calling the SAGHS Library during its open hours at 210-342-5242 or emailing Education@txsaghs.org. Please prepay by January 5th ($30 members; $60.00 non-members).
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Workshop to Resolve Problems on Computer Genealogy Programs (Classes & Workshops)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Dwyer Center Classroom
Instructor: Scott Atkinson. These workshops with Scott will include Roots Magic, Family Tree Maker, Ancestry and Wiki-Tree. These monthly Workshops (Second Wednesdays at 10 am) continue to assist in answering questions or solving problems in their use. Laptops are useful but not required to attend.
Please pre-register by calling the SAGHS Library during open hours (210-342-5242) or emailing Education@txsaghs.org. This is a free benefit for SAGHS members and welcombed from non-members.
Saturday, February 15, 2025
SAGHS General Membership Meeting (Monthly Meetings)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Dwyer Center Roosevelt Auditorium
Today is the General Membership Meeting. Business to present nominations for the 2025-2027 Executive Board Members. SAGHS Library will open after the Monthly Meeting.
Saturday, February 15, 2025
SAGHS Library Closed During General Membership Meeting (Library Hours)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
SAGHS Library
The SAGHS Library will be closed from 10 am - 12 pm during the General Membership Meeting and re-open at 12:00 pm upon completion of the meeting. It will remain open until 4 pm.
Sunday, February 23, 2025
Breaking through Walls - Identifying Females (Classes & Workshops)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Dwyer Center Classroom
Instructor: Leslie Tomlinson
Discover search strategies for tracing the maiden and married names of females. A case study uses indirect evidence to name the correct father for a woman born circa 1800, refuting direct evidence.
Please pre-register by calling the SAGHS Library at 210-342-5242 or emailing Education@txsaghs.org. This is a free benefit for SAGHS members and donations are welcombed from non-members.
Sunday, March 2, 2025
Beginner Genealogy Class - Day 4 of 4 classes. (Classes & Workshops)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Instructors: Stephanie Wells and Lois Bready
More information to follow.
Please pre-register by calling the SAGHS Library during its open hours at 210-342-5242 or emailing Education@txsaghs.org. Please prepay by January 5th ($30 members; $60.00 non-members).
Saturday, March 8, 2025
DNA Consult Hours (Classes & Workshops)
10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Dwyer Center Classroom
Instructor: Annette Graham. DNA has become another avenue for researching our Ancestors. Getting the results of your DNA testing has sometimes caused confusion and created many questions. This one-on-one program with Annette is designed to help you interpret your results and how to use your DNA results with your research.
There are 3, one-hour sessions offered on the 2nd Saturday of each month. Please pre-register by calling SAGHS at 210-342-5242 and pre-pay ($20.00 members; $30.00 non-members) by either mailing or leaving payment at SAGHS, 911 Melissa Drive, San Antonio, TX 78213-2024. The one-hour sessions are: 10-11 am, 11 am-12 pm, and 12-1 pm. You will need to bring your DNA Access Codes for the DNA program you used. You should bring your laptop for a better DNA understanding but it is not necessary to attend the program.
Sunday, March 9, 2025
Daylight Savings Time Begins (Miscellaneous)
Please remember to set your clock one hour ahead (Spring Forward) as Daylight Savings Time begins this weekend!!!
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Workshop to Resolve Problems on Computer Genealogy Programs (Classes & Workshops)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Dwyer Center Classroom
Instructor: Scott Atkinson. These workshops with Scott will include Roots Magic, Family Tree Maker, Ancestry and Wiki-Tree. These monthly Workshops (Second Wednesdays at 10 am) continue to assist in answering questions or solving problems in their use. Laptops are useful but not required to attend.
Please pre-register by calling the SAGHS Library during open hours (210-342-5242) or emailing Education@txsaghs.org. This is a free benefit for SAGHS members and donations accepted from non-members.
Saturday, March 15, 2025
SAGHS General Membership Meeting (Monthly Meetings)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Dwyer Center Roosevelt Auditorium
Today is the General Membership Meeting. Business to present nominations for the 2025-2027 Executive Board Members. SAGHS Library will open after the Monthly Meeting.
Saturday, March 15, 2025
SAGHS Library Closed During General Membership Meeting (Library Hours)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
SAGHS Library
The SAGHS Library will be closed from 10 am - 12 pm during the General Membership Meeting and re-open at 12:00 pm upon completion of the meeting. It will remain open until 4 pm.
Sunday, March 23, 2025
Researching Revolutionary War Records (Classes & Workshops)
Today is the last day to submit articles to Our Heritage at publications@txsaghs.org for the spring/summer edition..
Saturday, April 5, 2025
Members Orientation with Library Tour (Classes & Workshops)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
SAGHS Dwyer Center Roosevelt Auditorium then SAGHS Library
More information to follow.
Sunday, April 6, 2025
What I Wish I Knew (Classes & Workshops)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
SAGHS Dwyer Center Classroom
Instructor: Laura Grover
More information to follow.
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Workshop to Resolve Problems on Computer Genealogy Programs (Classes & Workshops)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Dwyer Center Classroom
Instructor: Scott Atkinson. These workshops with Scott will include Roots Magic, Family Tree Maker, Ancestry and Wiki-Tree. These monthly Workshops (Second Wednesdays at 10 am) continue to assist in answering questions or solving problems in their use. Laptops are useful but not required to attend.
Please pre-register by calling the SAGHS Library during open hours (210-342-5242) or emailing Education@txsaghs.org. This is a free benefit for SAGHS members and donations are appreciated from non-members.
Saturday, April 12, 2025
DNA Consult Hours (Classes & Workshops)
10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Dwyer Center Classroom
Instructor: Annette Graham. DNA has become another avenue for researching our Ancestors. Getting the results of your DNA testing has sometimes caused confusion and created many questions. This one-on-one program with Annette is designed to help you interpret your results and how to use your DNA results with your research.
There are 3, one-hour sessions offered on the 2nd Saturday of each month. Please pre-register by calling SAGHS at 210-342-5242 and pre-pay ($20.00 members; $30.00 non-members) by either mailing or leaving payment at SAGHS, 911 Melissa Drive, San Antonio, TX 78213-2024. The one-hour sessions are: 10-11 am, 11 am-12 pm, and 12-1 pm. You will need to bring your DNA Access Codes for the DNA program you used. You should bring your laptop for a better DNA understanding but it is not necessary to attend the program.
Saturday, April 19, 2025
SAGHS Library Closed During General Membership Meeting (Library Hours)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
SAGHS Library
The SAGHS Library will be closed from 10 am - 12 pm during the General Membership Meeting and re-open at 12:00 pm upon completion of the meeting. It will remain open until 4 pm.
Saturday, April 19, 2025
SAGHS General Membership Meeting (Monthly Meetings)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Dwyer Center Roosevelt Auditorium
Today is the General Membership Meeting. Business to present the slate of candidates for the 2025-2027 Executive Board Members. SAGHS Library will open after the Monthly Meeting.
Sunday, April 20, 2025
SAGHS Library Closed for Easter Sunday (Library Hours)
SAGHS Library
The SAGHS Library will be closed for Easter Sunday and will re-open on Monday, April 21st from 10 am - 4 pm.
Have a Happy Easter!
Saturday, May 10, 2025
DNA Consult Hours (Classes & Workshops)
10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Dwyer Center Classroom
Instructor: Annette Graham. DNA has become another avenue for researching our Ancestors. Getting the results of your DNA testing has sometimes caused confusion and created many questions. This one-on-one program with Annette is designed to help you interpret your results and how to use your DNA results with your research.
There are 3, one-hour sessions offered on the 2nd Saturday of each month. Please pre-register by calling SAGHS at 210-342-5242 and pre-pay ($20.00 members; $30.00 non-members) by either mailing or leaving payment at SAGHS, 911 Melissa Drive, San Antonio, TX 78213-2024. The one-hour sessions are: 10-11 am, 11 am-12 pm, and 12-1 pm. You will need to bring your DNA Access Codes for the DNA program you used. You should bring your laptop for a better DNA understanding but it is not necessary to attend the program.
Sunday, May 11, 2025
SAGHS Library Closed for Mother's Day (Library Hours)
SAGHS Library
The SAGHS Library will be closed for Mother's Day Sunday, May 11th and will re-open on Monday, May 12th from 10 am - 4 pm.
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Workshop to Resolve Problems on Computer Genealogy Programs (Classes & Workshops)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Dwyer Center Classroom
Instructor: Scott Atkinson. These workshops with Scott will include Roots Magic, Family Tree Maker, Ancestry and Wiki-Tree. These monthly Workshops (Second Wednesdays at 10 am) continue to assist in answering questions or solving problems in their use. Laptops are useful but not required to attend.
Please pre-register by calling the SAGHS Library during open hours (210-342-5242) or emailing Education@txsaghs.org. This is a free benefit for SAGHS members and non-members may give a donation.
Saturday, May 17, 2025
SAGHS Library Closed During General Membership Meeting (Library Hours)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
SAGHS Library
The SAGHS Library will be closed from 10 am - 12 pm during the General Membership Meeting and re-open at 12:00 pm upon completion of the meeting. It will remain open until 4 pm.
Saturday, May 17, 2025
SAGHS General Membership Meeting (Monthly Meetings)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Dwyer Center Roosevelt Auditorium
Today is the General Membership Meeting. The Business Meeting votes to elect the 2025-2027 Executive Board Members. SAGHS Library will open after the Monthly Meeting.
Sunday, May 18, 2025
Guide to Joining a Lineage Society (Classes & Workshops)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Dwyer Center Classroom
Instructor: Larry Luckett
Census records, military service and pension records, deeds, and wills—all are resources to provide support to your application to join a lineage or heritage society. Lineage societies include First Families/immigrants, early colonists, military service or war veterans, religious groups, occupational groups, and Old-World royalty. The generations between you and your ancestor require resources and substantiation to support your application. This program is designed to help you begin, move forward, or finalize your application to a lineage society. Your instructor, Larry Luckett, is registrar for local chapters of the Sons of the American Revolution and the General Society of the War of 1812, and he is member of a dozen lineage/heritage societies.
Please pre-register by calling the SAGHS Library during open hours (210-342-5242) or emailing Education@txsaghs.org. This is a free benefit for SAGHS members and donations are appreciated from non-members.