Coming Up!
Genealogy in the Digital Age: Leveraging Free Tools to Work Smarter, Not Harder
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM ET
Presented by Linda Debe
Venue: Robbin Allen Hall, behind Dunn Loring Volunteer Fire Department, 2148 Gallows Road, Dunn Loring, VA 22027
Spend less time organizing and more time discovering! Explore free technology tools that can simplify your genealogy research, with a hands-on introduction to Google’s NotebookLM. In this one-hour session, you’ll create a notebook, upload research materials, and try AI features that help summarize documents, explore connections among sources, and organize your findings—all while keeping the original evidence at the heart of your research. Learn More! Also come to swap resources in our Genealogy Book Exchange!
Branches and Breaches: Cybersecurity Strategies for Genealogists
Thursday, November 19, 2026 | 7:30–9:00 p.m. Eastern | Online via Zoom
You’ve invested countless hours uncovering your family’s history. How well are you protecting those discoveries? Join Ben Smith, cybersecurity expert and avid family historian, for practical strategies to safeguard your genealogy research and your broader digital footprint. Learn the foundational principle behind information security, see how it applies to genealogy, and discover best practices you can put to work right away. Drawing on his experience in cybersecurity and genetic genealogy, Ben will connect digital security with the research you care about—helping you protect your work and continue exploring with greater confidence.
Register now to join us via Zoom! Registration is required.
There’s Always Something to Discover at FxGS
Whether you prefer learning from home or connecting in person, FxGS offers educational opportunities throughout the month—from our virtual Thursday evening events and Saturday morning programs to eight Special Interest Groups where you can explore specific research interests with fellow genealogists.
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Fresh from FxGS: The September Newsletter
The latest award-winning FxGS Newsletter is here! Catch up on Society news, upcoming programs, research insights, member stories, and ideas to inspire your own family history discoveries.
Whether you’re an FxGS member or simply curious about genealogy, take a peek at what’s inside.
Read the September Newsletter
Community Genealogy Events of Interest
Discover upcoming genealogy programs, events, and research opportunities offered by organizations throughout the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
Community Genealogy Events