Upcoming Events
October 2026 RootsMagic SIG – Member Event
via Zoom
Join host David Martin as he leads a discussion of the RootsMagic software program. Share challenges, solve problems, and discuss updates to the software package.
October 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.
October 2026 Cape Cod Families – Member Event
Sturgis Library, 3090 Main Street, Barnstable, MA 02630
Join host Bebe Brock to explore resources for discovering your Cape Cod ancestors.
November 2026 DNA SIG – Member Event
via Zoom
Join host Walter Murphy to share the latest updates in using DNA for your genealogical research. Beginners are welcome.
November 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.
November 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.
November 2026 Monthly Program Meeting – Public Event
Brewster Ladies' Library, 1822 Main Street, Brewster, MA and via Zoom
Guest Speaker: Ron Petersen
The Revolutionary War on Cape Cod: A Tale of Two Shipwrecks
The War for American Independence had significant impact on Cape Cod, and two shipwrecks that occurred during the period are prime examples. The wreck of the tea ship William occurred off of Race Point in December of 1773, just days before the Boston Tea Party. This event was to reverberate from Eastham to Provincetown for months to come. Then, the wreck of the mighty British warship HMS Somerset occurred in November of 1778, also off of Race Point. The Somerset had played a significant role in the War’s early days, and the handling of the wreck, the ship’s crew, and the salvage speaks volumes about the character of Cape Codders of the day.