Past Society Events - 2022
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Dec 10, 2022
11:00 am - 1:00 pm ET - Location: Zoom Webinar
Crossing the Pond: Successful Strategies for Researching Eastern European Ancestors
Presented by: Lisa Alzo
Learn about online resources and other methods for tracking ancestors both in the U.S. and Europe, as well as techniques for overcoming some of the most common obstacles and problems faced during the research process.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER
Lisa A. Alzo, M.F.A., is a freelance writer, instructor, and internationally recognized lecturer, specializing in Eastern European research and writing your family history She is the author of eleven books and hundreds of magazine articles. Lisa works as an online educator and writing coach through her website Research, Write, Connect, (https://www.researchwriteconnect.com) and developed the Eastern European Research Certificate Program for the National Institute for Genealogical Studies. For more information visit: https://www.lisaalzo.com
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Nov 12, 2022
11:00 am - 1:00 pm ET - Location: Zoom Webinar
Digging Deeper
Presented by: Casey Zahn
Have you spent time researching your family but are now stuck and getting nowhere with your research? Using library websites, Family Search catalog and online resources to "dig deeper" into your family roots. Timelines, FAN, probate and land records as well as other sources/materials will be discussed.
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Oct 15, 2022
11:00 am - 1:00 pm ET - Location: Zoom Webinar
HCGHS 15th Year Anniversary Celebration & Genealogy Jamboree
This October, The Hudson County Genealogical & Historical Society turns 15 years old! Come join us for a brief presentation, mention a memory from past years as a member, participate in a roundtable discussion to share any research breakthroughs or brick walls you've had, and grab a chance for some giveaways!
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Sep 10, 2022
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm ET - Location: Jersey City, NJ
Bergen Square Day
Celebrate the rich history and cultural diversity of Bergen Square! Located at the intersection of Bergen Avenue and Academy Street, Bergen Square is the historical heart of Jersey City and today is a vibrant, bustling community where residents, pedestrians, commuters, shoppers, students, and church-goers come together to form an extraordinary, unique urban enclave. A variety of walking tours, live entertainment and food will be featured at this annual event.
Learn more: www.bergensquareday.com
Jun 11, 2022
11:00 am - 1:00 pm ET - Location: Zoom Webinar
Hudson County, N.J. 19th Century Photographers
Presented by: Gary Saretzky
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May 14, 2022
11:00 am - 1:00 pm ET - Location: North Bergen, NJ & Zoom Webinar
Field Trip - Machpelah Cemetery Tour
Part of a North Bergen "triad" of adjacent cemeteries (Machpelah, Hoboken and Flower Hill), the land at Machpelah Cemetery was first used for burial purposes in 1850. The cemetery was officially opened in 1853, by the Third Reformed Presbyterian Church Society of New York, though some sources suggest it later became a strictly Jewish cemetery, though that is not the case today.
Ron Skokandich, a North Bergen historian will give some background on what Machpelah and its immediate environs was like before it was a cemetery. HCGHS Vice President Patrick Cullen will speak about the process of uncovering the 300 plus veterans markers in the Freeholders Veterans Plot. Plus, we'll visit the grave locations of some of the cemetery's famous, not-so-famous, and (maybe) infamous residents to learn more about them.
A HCGHS First!
We're planning this as an in-person event in the great outdoors, but for the first time we also plan to livestream the field trip over Zoom to our members so that anyone who lives too far away or can't attend in-person for other reasons will be able to participate.* HCGHS members will have an exclusive advance registration period for the in-person portion, with remaining slots opened up to the general public later. Only HCGHS members can attend the Zoom livestream.
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Apr 9, 2022
11:00 am - 1:00 pm ET - Location: Zoom Webinar
A First Taste of Ukrainian Genealogy
Presented by: Mike Buryk
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Mar 12, 2022
11:00 am - 1:00 pm ET - Location: Zoom Webinar
The 1950 US Census: Are You Ready?
Presented by: Thomas MacEntee
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Feb 12, 2022
11:00 am - 1:00 pm ET - Location: Zoom Webinar
General English Research
Presented by: Damien Robins
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Jan 8, 2022
11:00 am - 1:00 pm ET - Location: Zoom Webinar
Preservation of Your Family Photos
Presented by: Gary Saretzky
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