OUR MISSION
EWGS welcomes you!
EWGS, a non profit organization, offers help to anyone researching their family history. We provide programs, classes, workshops, and a vibrant website with local resource databases, contact links and current activities information.
December National Events
National Roots Day: This is an officially recognized day celebrated annually on December 23rd, encouraging people to delve into their family history and connect with their past.
OUR REGIONS
Eastern Washington Genealogical Society covers Ferry, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Spokane and Stevens County.
(Region 7 of Washington State Genealogical Society).
LIBRARY VOLUNTEERS
FREE GENEALOGY HELP - NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY Every Wednesday - Central Library located at 906 W Main
10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
Get help researching the story of your family. Come into the library to learn about our genealogy resources and work with experienced genealogy enthusiasts to learn how to fill out your family tree and explore various genealogy websites and charts. PLUS, tips for tracking down difficult-to-find family history.
NORTH SPOKANE LIBRARY: 2nd Thursday
Dec. 11, Jan. 8: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
SPOKANE VALLEY LIBRARY: 1st Tuesday
Dec. 2, Jan.6: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Local Events
Holiday Customs Around the Word
The Hive Hybrid Meeting
- Holiday Customs Around the World
- Five speakers will tell you about Holiday Customs from other parts of the world!
DON'T MISS THIS - WE HAVE A VERY SPECIAL SPEAKER! You won't want to miss this!!!
- Toys for Tots Toy Drive
- Cookie Exchange and PLEASE bring your cookie recipe
- Wear your favorite Holiday Sweater!
ANNUAL VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION
THE HIVE E. 2904 Sprague Spokane, WA 99202
Please join us to recognize our hard working volunteers!
We will be installing our 2026 Board Members and
2025 Board members will be recognized
Doors Open at 12:30 p.m.
Using U.S. Records to Find Irish Immigrant Origins
The Hive 2904 E Sprague, Spokane, WA 99202
Guest Speaker: Pamela Holland :A professional genealogist located in Swampscott, Massachusetts. She holds a Certified Genealogist® credential from the Board for Certification of Genealogists. Her research specialties are Irish and Genetic Genealogy.
Pamela has been conducting genealogical research since 2001 and works as a Research Services genealogist at American Ancestors (New England Historic Genealogical Society), and as a Green Room genealogist for Your Irish Heritage.
She also lectures both virtually (world-wide) and in-person (in the Greater Boston area).
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- Discovering an Irish ancestor’s place of origin in Ireland is a much sought-after goal.
- Successful research in Irish records first starts with thorough research in US records.
- Learn what sources to examine, identify overlooked records, and explore strategies to locate that elusive Irish location for your ancestor.
Join us at THE HIVE, 2904 E Sprague, Spokane, WA 99202
Our Meetings
The Society meets the first Saturday of the month in January through December. There are no Meetings in July and August. Specific meeting information can be found under "Events" on the top menu bar. All those interested in genealogy are welcome at any meeting.
Publications
The society's digital publication, EWGS Digital Digest is published on our website quarterly. Information about submissions for the Digest can be directed to our Digest Coordinator at digestcoordinator@ewgsi.org.
Don't forget our BLOG. You can always find the link to the most recent blog in the upper right corner of the HOME page.
Special Interest Groups
Anyone can join any of our SIG's. Meetings are monthly. For information on our SIG's, go to:
Questions
Research questions may be directed to EWGS Researcher Charles Hansen at AskEWGSI@ewgsi.org or use the contact form found on this website.
Seminars/Workshops
SPRING SEMINAR: REVOLUTIONARY WAR & AMERICA250
LOCATION TO BE ANNOUNCED Doors open at 8:30 a.m.
DETAILS COMING SOON!
DOORS OPEN AT 8:30 A.M.
Registration is required. $40 (lunch included) for EWGS members,
$50 (lunch included) for non-members
$20 for zoomers
Deadline to register is March 31st.
NO REFUNDS AFTER MARCH 28TH
QUICK LINK TO STORE FOR PAYMENT
IF you pay by check - Please include your email address so we can contact you and provide any handouts for this event.
Deadline if you pay by check is March 26th.
DOOR AND RAFFLE PRIZES
Special Interest Groups
DNA Detectives
The HIVE 2904 E Sprague, Spokane WA 99202 Event Room C doors open at 9:30am for set up)
We will still be continuing our work with DNApainter. For those who have not attended prior you will need to have your DNA on one of the following sites MyHeritage, FTDNA and GEDmatch.
If you only have your DNA on Ancestry, you will need to upload your DNA to one of the sites above.
This class is hands-on and is for anyone interested in finding those unknown DNA matches.
For security code for the HIVE please contact Lynda Keenan staft2020@gmail.com
Lynda Keenan, PLCGS Certified Genetic Genealogist
A Sapling to A Family Tree Website:
STAFT.org Email: staft2020@gmail.com
The Ancestry Group
Via Zoom Only
Looking for presenters and suggestions for this January meeting. Please contact Janice
TO JOIN THIS MEETING
ZOOM LINK CLICK HERE
If you want to join TAG, please email Janice at: moerschelj@gmail.com.
If you are interested in attending this group or want to be included in the group email notices please contact:
Janice Moerschel - moerschelj@gmail.com
Regional (non EWGS) Events
2026 AHSGR Spring Conference
Leavenworth, WA Bavarian village
"Farm to Table" or "Frisch vom Hof" relating to our German from Russia cultural heritage.
We will examine some of the many aspects of farming through generations and the varied culinary delights and comfort foods fresh from the fields and gardens to our tables.
We have a unique German from Russia heritage we carry where ever we cultivate the soil and sit down at the table.
Brent Mai, Richard Scheuerman and other great presenters will offer intriguing insights.
Watch for upcoming registrations in January. WHO: This conference is to gather those with ties to the Pacific Northwest and early German from Russia settlers to this area of the US and Canada. We attempt in every way to make this accessible and affordable. There is limited space so "Mach schnell" NOTE: We will again have a silent auction to help offset expenses. Please consider what you can contribute.
More Information click on this link
