Hydref Fall Festival and Market Faire

Saturday, October 5, 2024 -11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Depreciation Lands Museum
Step back in time at the Hydref Fall Festival & Market Faire! 🍁
Join North Hills Genealogists (NHG) as we experience history with skilled craftspeople, reenactors, and purveyors of goods, all set against the beautiful backdrop of fall. Volunteers from NHG will be on hand to visit with those who are interested in genealogy and researching their family histories.
 
Full details are available on the Events page.
 

British Isles SIG - Oct 14th (Zoom)

The next meeting of the British Isles research SIG is on October 14th at 7:00pm Eastern via Zoom.  Click HERE  to register for the Zoom meeting.  We will have a guest speaker to provide a case study of a Welsh immigrant.  Additional information about this SIG is available at BRITISH ISLES SIG.

Writing SIG Meeting on October 16th

 WRITING SIG: October 16th at 4:00 PM
This will be an in-person meeting in the Shaler North Hills Library's conference room (2nd floor). More details on the group are   available at  WRITING SIG 
 

German SIG Meeting on Oct 17th (Zoom)

GERMAN SIG: October 17th 7:00 PM
This will be an Online Zoom meeting - click HERE for Zoom registration information. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.   Additional information about this SIG is available at  GERMAN SIG.
 

DNA SIG Meeting Oct 19th (Zoom)

The Genetic Genealogy DNA Special Interest Group will meet On-line (Zoom) at 2:00 PM on October19th We'll have general discussions and breakouts, trying to answer questions based on the collective experience. Click HERE for Zoom registration information.  More details HERE

October 21, 2024 Monthly Meeting

Join Linda Debe for "Exploring Unindexed Records with
Family Search Labs: Unlocking Hidden Gems in
Genealogical Research." Photo of Linda Debe
 
 
The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM on Oct 21, 2024. This meeting will be held in person at Christ Episcopal Church and as a virtual meeting via Zoom.  Click HERE to register to attend in person at Christ Episcopal Church. You can register for this meeting via Zoom HERE  Full details are available on the Events page.

PA Research SIG - October 23rd

Shaler Public Library - 2nd Floor Conference Room - 6PM
The focus of this group is on research and resources relating to Pennsylvania roots. 
More details on this group are available at PENNSYLVANIA RESEARCH SIG

Northland Public Library Genealogy Books

Click HERE to view information on Northland Public Library's genealogy collection.  Many of the materials in this collection were donated to Northland by the North Hills Genealogists.

Volunteers Needed

NHG has a variety of projects and activities under way that help our members - but volunteers are needed to help some of them blossum. Please let us know at Info@NorthHillsGenealogists.org if you'd like to discuss how you might help out.  In particular we're looking for a vice-President.

Beginner's Packet Now Available to NHG Members

Be sure to visit the "NHG LIBRARY" area when you login - the latest edition of the Genealogical Beginner's Packet is available for download by all NHG members.

Oct 2024 Trip to Pittsburgh PA City-County Bldg

October 25, 2024, from 10:30am to 12:30pm
 
North Hills Genealogists are excited to invite you, as a member of our genealogy group, to an exclusive educational tour of courthouse records departments. This tour is a fantastic opportunity to deepen your understanding of the vital records used in genealogical research. We’ll be visiting three key departments that are treasure troves of information for family historians:
 
Full details are available on the Events page. We look forward to exploring the past with you!
 
This tour is limited to 21 members so register quickly.
 
To sign-up for this insightful tour, please CLICK HERE

Eastern European SIG on Nov 5

EASTERN EUROPE SIG: Nov 5,  6:00 PM 
NOTE: Location change due to construction at Northland Library.
Our in-person meeting will take place at St John’s Lutheran Church of Highland at 311 Cumberland Road.
 Additional information about this SIG is available at EASTERN EUROPE SIG.

November NHG Board Meeting

The November Board meeting will be held  via Zoom on November 12th at 7PM Eastern Time.  Board meetings are open to all current NHG members. Please click HERE to register for the Zoom meeting. Those attending in person at CAFE CONMINGO IN WEXFORD (directly across Rt 19 from Wexford Plaza, 10 N Meadows Drive) will gather between 6 and 7 for food and socializing.

November 18, 2024 Monthly Meeting

 
Join Our Leadership Team for "A SIG Roadshow: Exploring the Special Interest Groups of North Hills Genealogists."  

 
The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM on NOV 18, 2024. This meeting will be held in person at Christ Episcopal Church and as a virtual meeting via Zoom. 
 
Click HERE to register to attend Christ Episcopal Church in person. You can register for this meeting via Zoom HERE.
 
Full details are available on the Events page.

Holiday Social 2024 (MEMBERS ONLY)

Join fellow NHG members on a tour of the Carnegie Library Family and Local History Department on December 7th. Please arrive between 10:45am and 11:00am as our program will begin promptly at 11:00am. An optional lunch is available.  This is a MEMBERS-ONLY event.
 
Additional details are available on the Events page.

JAN 2025 NHG MONTHLY MEETING

Join Sara Cochran for "Why We Still Don't Miss 1890. Much..
Sara Cochran image
The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM on Jan 20, 2025. This meeting will be held in person at Christ Episcopal Church and as a virtual meeting via Zoom. 
Click HERE to register for attending in person at Christ Episcopal Church. 
 
You can register for this meeting via Zoom HERE.
 
Full details are available on the Events Page.

FEB 2025 MONTHLY MEETING

Join Linda Debe for "Pre-1850 Census: Turning Tick Marks Into People.
 
The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM on February 17, 2025. This meeting will be held in person at Christ Episcopal Church and as a virtual meeting via Zoom. 
 
Click HERE to register for attending in person at Christ Episcopal Church. 

Register for this meeting via Zoom HERE
 
Full details are available on the Events Page

NHG @ Heinz History Center


Meeting Handouts

Handouts for many of our meetings are available for download by NHG members after logging into the website and clicking on "NHG LIBRARY" in the left-hand menu.  If you need assistance logging in please send an email to Info@NorthHillsGenealogists.org

DNA Bootcamp - Online Course for Members

North Hills Genealogists is pleased to provide this series of training from Hi-Def Genealogy as a no-charge benefit to its members. Presented by Mary Eberle and produced by Thomas MacEntee, we believe that you will find this instruction useful and informative in learning the details of Genetic Genealogy and using DNA tests as part of your family history research.  These videos can be watched at any time, as often as you like.  For more details click HERE.

AmericanAncestors.org at Northland Library

If you have New England ancestors, then the resources available from AmericanAncestors.org are invaluable.  Visitors to Northland Public Library now have access to these databases and other holdings of the New England Historical and Genealogical Society, along with the many other genealogy databases already available.  You can use the Northland computers, or bring your own and connect via their WiFi.

Hydref Fall Festival and Market Faire
Saturday - 10/05/2024
Step back in time at the Hydref Fall Festival & Market Faire! 🍁 Join North Hills Genealogists (NHG) as we experience history with skilled craftspeople, reenactors, and purveyors of goods, all set against the beautiful backdrop of fall. Volunteers from NHG will be on hand to visit with those ...
British Isles SIG Meeting
Monday - 10/14/2024
  Theme for October 2024 British Isles SIG: Guest speaker to discuss a case study in Welsh immigration If you have any questions, you may email us at BritishSIG@NorthHillsGenealogists.org to have your name added to the email list for future notifications.    You must register in advance for this meeting (click here).  After ...
Writing Your Genealogy Special Interest Group
Wednesday - 10/16/2024
The NHG Writing SIG (Special Interest Group) is a gathering of genealogists who encourage each other to record and share their family stories and histories.  The group meets each month (usually taking a summer break) at the Shaler North Hills Library at 4:00 pm in the conference room of the Shaler North Hills ...