Upcoming Events
Writers Group Monthly Meeting
Are you interested in writing your family stories, recording memoirs, or improving how you share your genealogical discoveries? The RGS Writers Group welcomes m... ...Read More...Genealogy Series "More In-Depth Records and Sources"
This workshop, the fourth in the series, will be presented on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 2 p.m., at the Webster Public Library. You do not need to have at... ...Read More...April TIG Meeting: Christine Cohen - Mysterious Codes: Passenger Manifests Letters and Numbers
Our April speaker will be Christine Cohen, speaking on "Mysterious Codes: Passenger Manifests Letters and Numbers."What do those lette... ...Read More...
Genealogy In Bloom 2026 with special guest Kathryn Lake Hogan
Registration for Genealogy in Bloom will open on Sunday, 1 March 2026Rochester Genealogical Society's annual all day genealogical conference.&nb... ...Read More...
Writers Group Monthly Meeting
Are you interested in writing your family stories, recording memoirs, or improving how you share your genealogical discoveries? The RGS Writers Group welcomes m... ...Read More...Mastering AncestryDNA Pro Tools Workshop
AncestryDNA ProTools Workshop - Part 1This two-part workshop will teach you how to use the AncestryDNA Pro Tools to help find your ancestors using DNA... ...Read More...
Genealogy in Bloom Book Auction
The Book Auction Committee is making preparations for this year's Genealogy in Bloom. They are seeking donations of genealogy-related books and volunteers to assist with setting up and taking down the book display tables at GiB.
To donate books or volunteer to help, please contact Bill Troicke at btroicke@nyrgs.org.
Program Committee Members Needed
Help plan future RGS meetings and speakers. The Program Committee is looking for a few volunteers to help plan our future activities. We meet monthly to discuss and plan upcoming events for RGS and our Interest Groups.
If you're interested in more information, please contact Tawnya Post at tpost@nyrgs.org.
Finger Lakes Region Genealogy/History Trail
The Finger Lakes region is full of significant historical and genealogical sites. RGS Past-President Eric Vaughn has prepared a series of places to visit over the next year. We will be featuring a new site each week. See how many you can visit!
Location: 18 Perrin Street, Fairport, NY 14450, Rochester, NY 14620
Website: https://perintonhistoricalsociety.org
Step back in time and explore the rich history of Perinton and Fairport at this vibrant local museum and research center. Housed in the former Fairport Public Library, the Perinton Historical Society preserves and shares the people, places, and stories that shaped this Erie Canal community.
Highlights include:
• Permanent and rotating exhibits on Fairport and Perinton’s history
• Extensive genealogical and archival materials for local family research
• Erie Canal heritage, including canal-era maps and photographs
• Historic house and property files – a must for local researchers
• Knowledgeable volunteers ready to assist with your inquiries
Whether you’re tracing family roots, exploring local history, or just enjoying a day in the charming village of Fairport, this stop is a genealogical goldmine.
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