Events Calendar

Date: March 18, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Contact Discussion

Guest Speakers: Waban Webquish and Bob Kelley will discusss the systematic development of Christian Doctrines and the subsequent subjugation of Indigenous Peoples of North America, focusing on Southern Massachusetts and shedding light on the Indigenous religious beliefs before the Pre-contact period.

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Date: April 15, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Archaeology on Cape Cod: Review of Recent Surveys

Guest Speaker: Dan Zoto

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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: June 17, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Researching Your Ancestor's Medical Records

Guest Speaker: Melanie McComb

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Date: August 19, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Creating an Ancestry Biographical Sketch

Guest Speaker: Thomas MacEntee

Creating an Ancestry Biographical Sketch

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Upcoming Events

  • March 17, 2026
  • 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

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 20, 2026
  • 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

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 24, 2026
  • 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM

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 27, 2026
  • 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

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 01, 2026
  • 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM

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 07, 2026
  • 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

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.