The St. Louis Genealogical Society hosts meetings, programs, and other events throughout the year. See our full calendar of events for an overview of upcoming activities.
Monthly and SIG Meetings
The society’s monthly meetings are held monthly, except during the month of our Family History Conference and in December. Meetings are hybrid, with both in-person and Zoom attendance, and are held at the Clark Family Branch of the St. Louis County Library. Monthly meetings are free and open to everyone and are generally held on Saturday mornings from 10:00 a.m.–12:00 noon. See the Monthly Meeting page for information about the next meeting and links to recent recordings. All scheduled meetings can be found on the Events Calendar.
The society sponsors three Special Interest Groups (SIGs), each offering meetings four times a year. Meeting times, days, and locations vary. These meetings are free and open to everyone. Use the Overview link to learn more about a SIG or the Events link to see its upcoming meetings on the calendar.
Workshops and Special Events
Beginning in 2025, StLGS began offering all-day hands-on workshops designed to give participants practical experience with genealogy tools and research techniques. These workshops combine instruction, demonstrations, and guided activities so participants can apply what they learn during the session.
Next date: 26 September 2026 – From Researching to Writing: Preserving Our Family Stories
Open House
Each spring, the society holds an Open House on a Saturday from 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Everyone is invited to meet our office volunteers, tour the office, learn about volunteer opportunities, enjoy a snack, and ask genealogy questions.
Next date: Not yet announced.
Trivia Night
The society hosts Trivia Night, an evening of fun, friendship, and challenging questions on a variety of topics.
Next date: Not yet announced.
The Annual Family History Conference
Almost every year since 1970, the society has hosted an all-day Family History Conference (FHC) in the spring. The conference typically features one or more nationally recognized speakers, several outstanding local speakers, a vendor area, and an optional lunch.
Next date: 24 April 2027
Speaker Series
The society’s Speaker Series, offered once or twice a year, presents an all-day genealogical program focused on a specific topic. The event includes a series of lectures on the featured topic, with an optional lunch available for purchase.
Next date: Not yet announced.
Salt Lake City Research Trip
Each fall, society members have the opportunity to conduct family history research at the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City, Utah. Guided by experienced tour leaders, each participant works independently on his or her own research. The Salt Lake City Research Trip includes seven nights of hotel lodging, some meals and meetings, and on-site assistance from the group leaders.
2026 dates: 11-18 October (registration closed)
2027 dates: Not yet announced.
Board Meetings
The Board of Directors meets at the society office monthly, usually on the second Thursday of the month. Any society member in good standing may attend a board meeting. Members may participate only when previous arrangements have been made, such as for a presentation or specific discussion, or when invited to do so by the board.
The board meetings for 2026 are:
| 8 Jan | 12 Feb | 12 Mar | ||
| 9 Apr | 14 May | 11 Jun | ||
| 9 Jul | 13 Aug | 10 Sep | ||
| 8 Oct | 12 Nov | 10 Dec |
Last modified: 07-Sep-2026 09:07
