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Book Club for August 2026
Wednesday, August 26th, 7pm Eastern via Zoom, all are welcome to the FGS Tampa Book Club. We have been reading, The Hop-Picker Murders by Nathan Dylan Goodwin. This is the 11th in his Morton Farrier Series. Morton is a forensic genealogist looking into the 1919 disappearance of seasonal worker, Ernest Partridge, from a hop farm in rural England. Morton may have uncovered a serial killer and conspiracy. And who exactly punched Morton in the face and why? This is the last in th
4 days ago
AI Special Interest Group
Join Drew Smith as he leads FGS Tampa's new Special Interest Group on using Artificial Intelligence in your genealogy research. This group meets the 4th Tuesday of the month. For August 2026 this is Tuesday, August 25th from 7 to 8PM Eastern via Zoom for FGS Tampa Members. Click Here for the Link to Join the meeting. Last month we talked about using Perplexity. So come prepared to share a little about what you've discovered. The Zoom meeting is part AI history, terminology an
7 days ago
FGS Tampa's Fall Seminar Fundraiser.
Join us for FGS Tampa's Fall Seminar : Germany 1/2 Day This is FGS Tampa's largest Fundraiser. "I've recently watched some of Katherine's webinars. I'm a beginner at German research and she was knowledgeable and approachable. I am much more confident and having some success after watching her." --Jean Sanner, FGS Vice-President FGS Tampa Members: CLICK HERE for your Discount code.
Aug 4
Roots Around the World: POLAND
FGS Tampa welcomes Lisa A. Alzo, for our monthly member meeting on August 1, 2026 on "Unlocking Polish Family History: Tools, Resources, and Strategies." SUMMARY: This webinar explores the essential records, repositories, and research techniques needed to trace Polish ancestors. Whether you are just beginning your journey or seeking to overcome long-standing brick walls, you will get a practical overview of where to start or take the next steps. Learn the basics of how to ide
Jul 27
Ai Special Interest Group Starts 7/28
FGS Members can access the Zoom Meeting by logging in, and follow this link: https://www.fgstampa.org/special-interest-groups
Jul 23
FGS Tampa has a New Logo
The Executive Board spent many weeks discussing a new FGS Logo! What do you think? We love what makes the logo uniquely Florida with sunshine, blue skies, a moss covered tree and a star over Tampa Bay all while reminding us all that as genealogist we look to the past and to the future: Preserving Our Roots AND Creating A Legacy.
Jul 14
Ai Special Interest Group w. Drew Smith
Former FGS President, Host of the Genealogy Guys Podcast (the longest running genealogy podcast), Associate Librarian Emeritus at USF, Author and Award Winner DREW SMITH, will be starting a new Special Interest Group at FGS Tampa in Summer 2026. Artificial Intelligence has already changed how professional genealogists work and research. Ai technology is advancing so quickly, it's hard for any genealogist to keep up. Even harder for hobbyists. Keep an eye out for upcoming info
Jul 14
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