2025 Calendar of Events

If you would like to be considered as a speaker to give a genealogy or history oriented presentation at one of our monthly events, please contact Jim Johnson at jjohnson747@suddenlink.net

Date Speaker Program

We strive to offer educational programs that are genealogical or historically oriented. Frequently, in addition to our monthly featured program, we provide a short (usually 15-20 minutes) 'hornbook' session by an Education Committee member that focuses on a genealogy research topic, plus a 'Bits and Pieces' segment that details interesting genealogy news, tips, and research sources.
January 11 Thad Pardue, Educator, Historian "Family Mysteries and Some Surprise Findings"

Hornbook session presented by Glenda Bernard: “Showcasing 4 member's Family History"
February 8 Reed Mathews, Librarian, Researcher

Chandra Lester, Family Historian		 “Rev. John Jones, a Minister and Founder”

“The Life of Hammock Mcclelland after the Civil War”
March 8 Robert Trudeau, Author, Artist, Historian “Cultural History of Louisiana”

Hornbook session presented by Phil Adderley: “Tips for Hiring a Professional Genealogist”

Handout for Hornbook.
April 12 Marguerite Gray, Researcher, Author "Genealogical Research and Fiction"

Hornbook session presented by Sonja Webb: “Photo Identification and Preservation”
May 3 Various Speakers Beginners/Intermediate Genealogy Workshop
‘Renew-Restart-Reboot’

Note: This meeting will take place at the Broadmoor Library from 1-3 PM

May 10 Sarah (Sally) Hamer, Writer, Author and Instructor “Women and War”

Hornbook session presented by Paula Roper: “Genealogical Research using Marriage Records”
June 14 Glenn Moore, Genealogy Researcher “Using DNA to Verify Research Accuracy”
Handout

Hornbook session presented by Glenda Bernard: “Genealogy Q & A”
July 12 Sarah (Sally) Hamer, Writer, Author and Instructor “Weird Medical Treatments from History”

Hornbook session presented by Glenda Bernard: “Showcasing 4 member's Family History – Part 2”
August 9 Kelvin Meyers, Forensic Genealogist and Lecturer All day seminar
  1. Scallywags, Rogues, and Ruffs: All Those Ancestors We Don’t Talk About
  2. My Ancestor in Court
  3. Dealing with Record Loss
  4. Introduction to Forensic Genealogy

Location: University Center on LSUS Campus at One University Place, Shreveport, LA

Cost $45 (includes lunch)

Seminar Flyer
September 13 Genealogy/History ‘Show and Tell’ Members and guests are invited to bring their treasured family heirloom, keepsake, memorabilia or antique piece and spend a few minutes telling us about its history or significance.

Hornbook session presented by TBA
October 11 TBA

Hornbook session presented by Sonja Webb: TBA
November 8 Judy McKinney Thomas, Cemetery Director, Family Historian "Historic Rocky Mount Presbyterian Church & Cemetery (North Bossier Parish)"

Hornbook session presented by Sally Hamer: Topic–TBA
December 13 Christmas Potluck Luncheon
Note: Monthly meetings are held on the second Saturday of the month from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Broadmoor Branch Library, 1212 Captain Shreve Drive. Shreveport, Louisiana. (One block east of East Kings Hwy/Reily Ln)

Other events are located as noted.