Events Calendar

Date: May 23, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

May 2025 Family Tree Maker Users Group – Member Event

Join host Bob Oppenheim to share tips and techniques for using the Family Tree Maker software package.

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Date: May 20, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

The American Revolution on Cape Cod and the Islands: The Antecedents, the War, the Aftermath

Guest Speaker: David Martin

As the country approaches the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, many people are curious to know the ways in which their own region was a part of the struggle for Independence. A common view is that the Revolution took place largely in such well-known places as Lexington and Concord, Valley Forge, Yorktown, etc. Yet, important events occurred on the Cape and Islands throughout the Revolutionary period. This session will provide illustrated information on little-known or neglected aspects of the Cape and islands’ roles in the Revolution, including Cape and Islands key leaders -- all drawn from a new book on the Revolution and the Cape and Islands, which will be available in summer 2025 with updated and brand-new research. The book is being published by West Barnstable Press, and is co-authored by 24 different writers in the Cape and Islands Historians Committee, chaired by David; in fact, seven of the co-authors are also members of CCGS.

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Date: May 16, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

May 2025 Writers SIG

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

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Date: May 14, 2025 Time: 10:30 AM to 03:00 PM

May 2025 Family History Workshop

Join host Pat Flaherty and other volunteers from the Cape Cod Genealogical Society to learn about our resources and get advice on researching your family history. Though Pat's focus is on Irish resources, we will have volunteers ready to help you with any questions you have. To register or get more information, contact us HERE.

 

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Date: May 13, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

May 2025 Computer SIG – Member Event

Join host Bob Oppenheim to explore computer resources for researching your family history.

Each meeting explores a topic selected by the membership.

Members may join the Facebook Cape Cod Genealogical Society Computer SIG

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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.