Upcoming Genealogy Course – Beginning March 13
Brooks Free Library, Harwich
Join David Martin for this six week course in Genealogical Research.
The free course will meet on six consecutive Fridays from 1:00–2:30 P.M. at the Brooks Free Library in Harwich.
Topics for the sessions include: an overview of genealogical research; information on immigration and migration; discussion on the US Census as a genealogical tool; examination of the use of DNA as a research tool; considering the use of Land and Probate records; and the presentation of two actual case studies of thorny genealogical puzzles, techniques for solving "brick walls" while researching family histories, and planning your future genealogical research.
Register with the Brooks Free Library at the link here: BFL event calendar. Seating is limited.
Falmouth Genealogical Society – March 21
Our sister genealogical society located in Falmouth, Massachusetts offers programs and research assistance to genealogists and family historians. Our own Jeff Schiebe will present the hybrid program on March 21, 2026 at the Falmouth Public Library at 10:00 A.M.
March 21, 2026 at 10:00 A.M.
In person at the Falmouth Public Library or via Zoom
Link here to the Falmouth Genealogical Society for more details and to register.
"Planning a Trip to Your Ancestral Home — A Case Study to a German Town"
Jeff Schiebe will use a recent trip to Germany to describe the tools and activities for effectively planning and implementing a successful journey. Included will be pre-trip planning and research, how to ensure the best possible visit, and most important, finding new genealogical records, documents, and photos. The processes and tools presented will be applicable to any visit to your international or domestic ancestral home — even a virtual visit.
National Genealogical Society Family History Conference
America at 250
The National Genealogical Society is hosting its annual conference May 27-30, 2026 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, home to the renowned Genealogy Center at the Allen County Public Library. In celebration of our nation's semiquincentennial, the conference will "shine a light on the stories, communities, and research strategies that help us understand the nation’s past. It also will focus on how genealogists can preserve our family histories for the future." Registration is open at the NGS website.
Upcoming Events
Blacksheep Ancestors and Their Records
Brewster Ladies' Library, 1822 Main Street, Brewster, MA 02631 and via Zoom. If you are unable to attend or view at the time, a recording of this program will be available to current Members of the Society. Take advantage of all our Member benefits by joining today. Click on the Membership Tab in the Main Menu for all the details.
Guest Speaker: C. Ann Staley
Let’s just admit it – we all have them! So, let’s use the records they created to our benefit – and what wonderful records they left. Tips will be provided, starting with what you already know (or at least “think” you know) and following through with trying to prove the story. Along the way we will explore various records, including – court, census, military, prison, and many more.
March 2026 Writers SIG – Member Event
via Zoom
Join hosts Sherill Baldwin and Lee MacDonald to share your writing on any topic. This group is a forum for sharing your writing about your ancestors for either family members, personal satisfaction, and/or possible publication. Please share your articles, poems, stories and more. Connect with fellow writers in a caring and mutual-critiquing format. New CCGS members are encouraged to join us! We gather online via ZOOM on the 3rd Friday of the month at 10:00am. We meet for ten months of the year, taking time off in July and August.
March 2026 Cape Cod Families – Member Event
In person at the Sturgis Library, 3090 Main Street, Barnstable, MA 02630
Join host Bebe Brock to explore resources for discovering your Cape Cod ancestors.
March 2026 Family Tree Maker SIG – Member Event
via Zoom
Join host Bob Oppenheim to share tips and techniques for using the Family Tree Maker software package. Share challenges, solve problems, and discuss updates to the software package.
April 2026 Board of Directors Meeting – Member Event
via Zoom
Board of Directors Meetings are open to all members. CONTACT us for the Zoom link to the meeting.
April 2026 German SIG – Member event
via Zoom
The group uses an open discussion format. All are welcome to discuss their research, problems that they have encountered, and things they have uncovered. Meetings are recorded. Join host Bob Oppenheim as the group explores their experiences, questions, and successes in researching their German ancestors. Members may join the Facebook group Cape Cod Genealogical Society German SIG.
Click on Events to see all of our scheduled meetings and programs.
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Caleb Nickerson Homestead, Chatham, MA
Photo credit: Pam Eaton
To purchase a copy, contact David Martin at davidmartindr@aol.com
Replica of the Mayflower, Plymouth, MA
Photo credit: Pam Eaton
How Can You Participate?
The Cape Cod Genealogical Society is your Society. Your participation determines how much we are able to accomplish, whether you serve on the Board of Directors, chair or serve on a committee, help members with their research at the Research Center & Library, prepare documents for scanning at the Barnstable County Probate Court, offer computer technical support or pick up the mail at the Post Office Box in Harwich. Please contact us HERE if you have skills to offer.
Current positions available:
- Membership Committee
- Technology Support
- Bylaws Committee
- Hospitality committee
- Research Center Library volunteers
- Event photographer
The Cape Cod Genealogical Society thanks its Supporting and Contributing Members
Supporting Members 2026, $100 or more
- Deborah Baker
- Sherill Baldwin
- Melvina "Bebe" Brock
- Carlton "Bob" Burns
- Irene Chechovich
- Nancy Collins
- Geraldine Cox
- Stephen Daukas
- Pamela and Baird Eaton
- Patricia Flaherty
- Meri Hartford
- Everett Johnson
- John Lapham
- Madelyn McHugh
- Pamela Morgan
- Walter Murphy
- Ralph Ryall
- Suzanne Walton
- Carolyn Weiss
- Michael and Karen Jo Werner
- Carol Weeks Wister
- Priscilla Young
Contributing Members 2026 , $150 or more
- Wayne Beach
- Ed Brown and Nancy DeGregory
- John Caspole
- Martin Conroy
- B. Judith Fenner
- Beverly Hamilton
- Jo Anne Makely
- Patricia Merriell
- Robert and Shirley Oppenheim
- Sharon Ann Paradis
- Jeff Schiebe
- Sam Sturgis
- Robert L. Ward