September Genealogy Meetings and Events

We hope you are enjoying our new look, both on our weekly StLGS News Flash and on our vibrant, modern StLGS website. We are so grateful for everyone’s feedback as we continue working on the website design and content, and we are especially appreciative of your patience! During the month of September, we have lots for you to do. Please join us!

September StLGS Hybrid Monthly Meeting

Saturday, 12 September 2026

“Using St. Louis Court Records for Genealogical & Historical Research,” presented by Bill Glankler; 10:00 a.m. (Central) at the Clark Family Branch, St. Louis County Library, 1640 South Lindbergh Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63131; free, open to all.

Come learn about the Missouri State Archives branch in St. Louis, how the court system worked in the 19th century, and what the local archives holds in its collection. View many examples of its holdings and find out how to access the records. More details and instructions for registering are on the Monthly Meeting page on our website.

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September StLGS Hybrid German SIG Meeting

Saturday, 19 September 2026

“AI and the Old German Handwriting: Will it Work?,” presented by Katherine Schober; 1:00 p.m. (Central) at the StLGS office, 4 Sunnen Drive, Suite 140, Maplewood, MO 63143; free, open to all.
Can AI (artificial intelligence) translate old German handwriting? We’ll dive deep into some AI tools to determine what works best for your genealogy documents and what tools you may want to avoid. More details and instructions for registering are on German SIG page on our website.

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Still Time to Register for Our Fall Workshop!

From Researching to Writing: Preserving Our Family Stories

Featuring StLGS Publications Director, Ilene Murray

Saturday, 26 September 2026, 9:00 a..m.—3:00 p.m.

PLUS Bonus Class for Participants on Saturday, 3 October, from 1:00 p.m.—3:00 p.m.

In-person only!

Early registration for this exciting event will end on Monday, 14 September, and space is limited. Spend a day exploring options for getting started, organizing your writing, learning more about using Microsoft Word, and gathering ideas for creative ways to capture your family stories so they remain part of your genealogy. All the details on the workshop, what you need to bring with you, and how to register are on our website.