SAGHS General Membership Meeting (Monthly Meetings)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Dwyer Center Roosevelt Auditorium
Today is the General Membership Meeting. SAGHS Library will open after the Monthly Meeting.
Saturday, January 18
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
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.
Tuesday, January 21
Librarians Meeting (Monthly Meetings)
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Dwyer Classroom
There will be a Meeting for Duty Librarians on Tuesday, 1:00pm in the Classroom, Dwyer building. We will be covering new, changes for the Library. Anyone is welcome to attend. Please let Bev Rakowitz know if you can not attend. Send any items for the Agenda to Bev Rakowitz or Barbara "BJ" Johns. There will be a second meeting on Thursday is that is more convenient.
Thursday, January 23
Librarians Meeting (Monthly Meetings)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Dwyer Classroom
There will be a Meeting for Duty Librarians on Thursday, 10:00am in the Classroom, Dwyer building. We will be covering new, changes for the Library. Anyone is welcome to attend. Please let Bev Rakowitz know if you can not attend. Send any items for the Agenda to Bev Rakowitz or Barbara "BJ" Johns.
Sunday, January 26
Beginner Genealogy Class - Day 2 of 4, (Classes & Workshops)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Instructors: Stephanie Wells and Lois Bready
The recommended text is Generation by Generation - A Modern Approach to the Basics of Genealogy, by Drew Smith (2023), available from Amazon. The 8-hour course covers terminology, documentation, & citations, pedigree charts & family group records, preserving and organizing information and heirlooms, database programs, vital & other public records, research methods, setting goals, AI, DNA programs, and more!
In addition to the class on this date, as part of the series additional classes will continue on 9 February and 2 March.
Saturday, February 8
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
Beginner Genealogy Class - Day 3 of 4. (Classes & Workshops)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Instructors: Stephanie Wells and Lois Bready
The recommended text is Generation by Generation - A Modern Approach to the Basics of Genealogy, by Drew Smith (2023), available from Amazon. The 8-hour course covers terminology, documentation, & citations, pedigree charts & family group records, preserving and organizing information and heirlooms, database programs, vital & other public records, research methods, setting goals, AI, DNA programs, and more!
In addition to the class on this date, as part of the series the final class will be held on 2 March.
Wednesday, February 12
Resolve Problems on Computer Genealogy Programs Focusing on Family Tree Maker and WikiTree -Workshop (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
SAGHS General Membership Meeting (Monthly Meetings)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Dwyer Center Roosevelt Auditorium
Today is the General Membership Meeting. SAGHS Library will open after the Monthly Meeting.
Saturday, February 15
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
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
Beginner Genealogy Class - Day 4 of 4 classes. (Classes & Workshops)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Instructors: Stephanie Wells and Lois Bready
The recommended text is Generation by Generation - A Modern Approach to the Basics of Genealogy, by Drew Smith (2023), available from Amazon. The 8-hour course covers terminology, documentation, & citations, pedigree charts & family group records, preserving and organizing information and heirlooms, database programs, vital & other public records, research methods, setting goals, AI, DNA programs, and more!
Saturday, March 8
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
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
Resolve Problems on Computer Genealogy Programs Focusing on Family Tree Maker and WikiTree -Workshop (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
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 to prepare nominations for the 2025-2027 Executive Board Members. SAGHS Library will open after the Monthly Meeting.
Saturday, March 15
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
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
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
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
Resolve Problems on Computer Genealogy Programs Focusing on Family Tree Maker and WikiTree -Workshop (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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Resolve Problems on Computer Genealogy Programs Focusing on Family Tree Maker and WikiTree -Workshop (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
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
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
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.
Monday, May 26
SAGHS Library Closed for Memorial Day (Library Hours)
SAGHS Library
The SAGHS Library will be closed for Memorial Day as we remember those who sacrificed for our country - it re-opens Wednesday, May 28th from 10 am - 7 pm.
Sunday, June 1 through Sunday, August 31
SAGHS Annual Membership Renewal (Miscellaneous)
SAGHS Library
June 1, 2025 begins the renewal of our Annual Membership dues.
Wednesday, June 11
Resolve Problems on Computer Genealogy Programs Focusing on Family Tree Maker and WikiTree -Workshop (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, June 14
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, June 15
SAGHS Library Closed for Father's Day (Library Hours)
SAGHS Library
The SAGHS Library will be closed for Father's Day Sunday, June 15th and will re-open on Monday, June 16th from 10 am - 4 pm.
We are grateful for all of the fathers and special people who serve in fatherly roles to children. This is the day to celebrate and thank them for all they have done to enrich your life. Please take a moment to tell those people you love them and are grateful for the positive impact they have had in your life.
Saturday, June 21
SAGHS Library Closed for Founders' Day (Library Hours)
SAGHS Library
The SAGHS Library will be closed Saturday, June 21st for Founders' Day, so that all of our members can join in the celebration - it re-opens Sunday, June 22nd from 1 – 5 pm.
Saturday, June 21
Founders' Day Event (Founders' Day)
Information TBD for event.
Sunday, June 29
What Are You Doing With Your Research? (Classes & Workshops)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
SAGHS Dwyer Center Classroom
Instructor: Laura Grover
More information to follow.
Wednesday, July 9
Resolve Problems on Computer Genealogy Programs Focusing on Family Tree Maker and WikiTree -Workshop (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 from non-members.
Saturday, July 12
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.
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