March and April have been filled with exciting StLGS genealogy events. After three very busy weekends of Open House, our monthly meeting, and our fabulous, exciting Trivia Night, we can’t wait to welcome you to our next powerhouse event, our annual Family History Conference, Saturday, 18 April 2026. This all-day seminar, planned in celebration of America’s 250th birthday, features archivist for the state of Missouri, John Dougan, and reference services director for the Missouri State Archives, Christina Miller, along with three local speakers: Andrew Hahn, Ilene Murray, and Carol Whitton. Registration is open now. Here’s what you need to know.
54th Annual Family History Conference!
A Genealogical Journey Through Missouri History
Saturday, 18 April 2026
Saturday’s Program (All times are Central Time Zone)
9:00 a.m.: Doors open
9:45 a.m.: Opening Remarks
10:00 a.m.: “Migrating West to Missouri,” by Carol Whitton
11:15 a.m.: “Moving Through—Moving On,” by John Dougan
1:15 p.m.: “Using County Court Record Books and Associated Records for Genealogy,” by Christina Miller AND “Research Like a Pro,” by Ilene Murray
2:30 p.m.: “Mapping St. Louis: A History of the Gateway City in Rare Maps,” by Andrew Hahn AND “Introduction to the Missouri State Archives,” by Christina Miller.
Conference Registration
Registration for the 2026 Family History Conference (FHC) is now open. Registration prior to 4 April is $65 for StLGS members and $75 for nonmembers. All of the information you need to register is on our website. Prices go up on 5 April, so register soon!
Once you have registered, you will receive an invitation to the FHC via the email address you provide. (Note: The email will come to you during the week before the conference.) Those attending in person will receive a paper syllabus. Everyone will have access to the syllabus as a downloadable PDF from a link on our website as well as all of the digital recordings.
