Events Calendar

Date: January 20, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

January 2026 Program Meeting – Public Event

Join us as we welcome Melanie McComb from American Ancestors. The topic for the program is “Constructing a Proof Argument”.

A genealogical proof argument is a detailed, written explanation of the evidence and reasoning used to establish a specific family relationship or fact, especially for complex cases where direct evidence is lacking or conflicting. Learn about constructing a proof argument for the conclusions of your research. Proof arguments are important for making a credible case as to why your work is valid. Melanie McComb will explain ways of seeing sources, analyzing complicated evidence, and putting the big picture into words.

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Date: January 16, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

January 2026 Writers SIG – Member Event

Join hosts Sherill Baldwin and Lee MacDonald to share your writing on any topic.

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Date: January 13, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

January 2026 Computer SIG – Member Event

Join host Bob Oppenheim as we share tips and techniques for using your computer for research. 

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Date: January 09, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

January 2026 Writers Workshop – Member Event

Are you interested in writing a narrative for your family research? Join us with members of the Writers Group and Publications Committee for this introductory workshop. Contact us David Martin, CCGS Education Chair for the link to the Zoom session. The registration deadline is Wednesday, January 7.

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Date: January 07, 2026 Time: 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM

January 2026 Board of Directors Meeting – Member Event

Board of Directors Meetings are open to all members. CONTACT us for the Zoom link to the meeting.

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Upcoming Events

  • October 21, 2026
  • 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM

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 23, 2026
  • 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

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 27, 2026
  • 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM

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 03, 2026
  • 01:30 PM to 03:00 PM

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 04, 2026
  • 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM

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 10, 2026
  • 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

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 10, 2026
  • 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

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.