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February 2026

Social Media Tools for Genealogists: Building Connections, Finding Clues, and Sharing Your Research

  • Presenter: Alina Khuda
  • Date: Tuesday February 17, 2026
  • Time: 7:00 PM Central
  • Webinar Description: Social media has transformed how we communicate—and it’s also transforming genealogy. Platforms like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and even TikTok are rich resources for family historians, offering opportunities to connect with distant cousins, join active genealogy communities, and discover records and stories you might not find anywhere else.
    In this engaging one-hour session, we’ll explore the social media tools most useful to genealogists today. You’ll learn how to:
    •    Use Facebook groups, hashtags, and online communities to collaborate and troubleshoot brick walls.
    •    Follow archives, libraries, and experts on X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn for timely research updates.
    •    Explore Pinterest and Instagram for visual inspiration and family history sharing.
    •    Tap into YouTube and TikTok for tutorials, historical context, and creative ways to share your stories.
    •    Navigate Reddit and Discord to find supportive genealogy communities.
    •    Apply best practices for protecting your privacy, evaluating credibility, and citing what you discover.
  • Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4745913749886500446


Gene-A-Rama 2026

Online Registration is open!

Downs & Ups in Genealogy: The Insults & Joys in Our Efforts

 

Featuring Dave Mc Donald

Click here for more information on the speakers and their topics

Click here to register

March 27-28, 2026

Hotel Marshfield, Marshfield, WI



WSGS is proud to offer our members the

 

DNA Boot Camp Webinar Series

 

Presented by

Mary Eberle and Thomas MacEntee

Getting Started With DNA and Genealogy Boot Camp

The DNA Boot Camp is a series of 12 webinars giving a basic introduction to genetic genealogy, discussing some of the most popular websites currently being used, and how to use DNA as evidence in your research. The webinars include:


      • Introduction to Using DNA for Genealogy Research
      • Using Autosomal DNA for Genealogy Research
      • GEDMatch — Powerful Tools for Analyzing DNA Results and Finding New DNA Matches
      • Combining DNA and Non-DNA Evidence — A Case Study
      • Using X-DNA for Genealogical Research
      • X-DNA Case Studies
      • Interpreting Your AncestryDNA Results
      • AncestryDNA Hands-On Exercises
      • Intepreting Your FamilyTreeDNA Results
      • Interpreting Your 23andMe Results
      • Researching Difficult DNA Matches
      • Understanding Ethnicity Estimates


To access the DNA Boot Camp, log into your WSGS member account and a link will be available under the Webinars tab.

We hope you enjoy this membership benefit! If you're not already a member, join us today!


Have You Checked Out the WSGS Store?

Our Products Make Great Gifts for Your Genealogy Friends and Yourself!

Wisconsin: Its Counties, Townships and Villages Cover Image

The 2nd edition of Wisconsin: Its Counties, Townships and Villages 

(the "Cow Book") is a must-have research companion.

Picture of items in the beginner's toolkitNeed a little help to get started with your genealogy?  Our "How to Get Started in Genealogy - A Beginner's Kit" will help answer many of those questions.  The 90-page book included in the kit, includes information on how to get started, what forms to use to keep organized and how to fill them out.  Also are many printed and online resources to keep you on your path to success.

How to Get Started in Genealogy - A Beginner's Kit

   Visit our online store today for these and more WSGS products!

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