Family History ACT

Legacy Users Group (convenor Julie Hesse) meets on the third Thursday of each month in the Education room. Contact Julie (bnjhesse@grapevine.com.au )

Heraldry Special Interest Group (convenor Niel Gunson) meets on the third Thursday every even month except Dec.  For details and venue, contact Niel on 6248 0971.

Continental Special Interest Group (convenor Raoul Middelmann) meets in the Library on the fourth Saturday of every even-numbered month (except December).

Morning Tea Chats … at Pauline’s Parlour: Having a problem with your research, or not sure where to start? Come along to our round table chats, over a cup of tea, to discuss your problem. You may also just like to come along and join in the discussions on various topics. We meet on the last Tuesday of each month. No bookings required. Contact Pauline paulineramage@netspace.net.au

DNA Drop In Clinic No bookings required. Have you had a DNA Test and don't know what it means or how to use the results in family research?? Join in this round table group to discuss your specific questions/problems on DNA. Contact: dna.sig@familyhistoryact.org.au

Monthly Meeting Nick Swain is President of the Canberra District Historical Society. He will talk about their holdings and special collections especially those relevant to family historians.

Reunion & Mac Support Users Group (convenor Danny O’Neill) meets on the first Friday of every month except Jan in the Education Room.  Contact Danny 60done@gmail.com

Family Tree Maker (FTM) Users Group (convenor Support Team). Group meets on the second Thursday of the month (except January) in the Education Room. Contact the Support Team at ftm.sug@familyhistoryact.org.au or come along to any meeting. This is a Q&A session, bring any specific questions along.

Irish Special Interest Group (convenor Barbara Moore). “How can we help me with your Irish brick wall?” There are six meetings per year, held on the first Saturday of February, then the second Saturday of March, May, July, September and November. Contact Barbara bmoore123@iinet.net.au

Please note - December TAS had an error for the date of this meeting - the meeting is on the 14th March.

DNA Special Interest Group (convenors are Elizabeth Hannan, Sue Barrett and Marilyn Woodward) meets on the second Saturday of every odd month except for January at 12.30pm to 2pm in the Education Room. This group will meet after the Irish SIG following a lunch break, so bring lunch if also attending the Irish SIG. Elizabeth and Marilyn can be contacted at dna.sig@familyhistoryact.org.au  This month we look at 1) how to keep your and others DNA information private, and 2) interpreting DNA - what does that match mean??? Tips & tricks for solving that mystery.

New Members Course - Education Session: Where do I Start - beginning your family history with Brian Buckley and The HAGSOC Library with Barb Toohey. The venue is the HAGSOC Education Room for this members-only education event. There is no cost and afternoon tea is provided. Check the Courses page for details and registration.

Legacy Users Group (convenor Julie Hesse) meets on the third Thursday of each month in the Education room. Contact Julie (bnjhesse@grapevine.com.au).

English and Welsh Special Interest Group (convenor TBA) meets on the third Thursday of all odd months and covers all things English and Welsh.

Writers Special Interest Group (convenor Clare McGuiness) meets on the third Saturday of every month except January and December in the Education Room.  All members welcome.  For room set up purposes please email writers_sig@familyhistoryact.org.au if you are attending.

Early Australia Special Interest Group (convenor Pauline Ramage) meets on the fourth Sunday of every odd month in the Education Room. 

Practical Procedures in the Library – Education Session. Making best use of the HAGSOC Library with Jeanette Hahn. These sessions are not just for those new to the Library but for anyone wishing to improve their knowledge and make the most of our own really fabulous resource. Bookings are required. Four places available per session as we will be using the computers in each room. Register at HAGSOC Library- 6251 7004 in the designated folder.

Would you like to volunteer but don't know what is involved? Have you not volunteered for a while and need a refresher? Come and join us, morning tea provided.  Please register via 1) registration sheet in the Library or 2) registration@familyhistoryact.org.au

Morning Tea Chats … at Pauline’s Parlour: Having a problem with your research, or not sure where to start? Come along to our round table chats, over a cup of tea, to discuss your problem. You may also just like to come along and join in the discussions on various topics. We meet on the last Tuesday of each month. No bookings required. Contact Pauline paulineramage@netspace.net.au

DNA Drop In Clinic No bookings required. Have you had a DNA Test and don't know what it means or how to use the results in family research?? Join in this round table group to discuss your specific questions/problems on DNA. Contact: dna.sig@familyhistoryact.org.au

Scottish Special Interest Group (convenor Bob Forrester) meets on the first Thursday of every even month. All members welcome, especially those with Scottish ancestry.