Technology SIG - February 13

Technology SIG will meet on the 2nd Friday of every month at 7:00 PM (ET). Join us as we discuss Technology issues and strive to work Smarter not harder.  Register for the virtual Zoom meeting HERE.  More details available HERE.
 

FEB 2026 MONTHLY MEETING

Join Mark Cross for his presentation on "Using Zotero: Source Citations for Genealogy.
 
The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM on Feb 16, 2026. This meeting will be ONLINE ONLY.  You can register for this meeting via Zoom HERE. Full details are available on the EVENTS page.

German SIG - February 19

GERMAN SIG: February 19th 7:00 PM
 
The German SIG focuses on all aspects of researching our German ancestors.
This is a Zoom meeting, please click HERE to register. Additional information is available at  GERMAN SIG.
 

DNA SIG - February 21

This group is focused on studying the use of DNA testing results as part of Genetic Genealogy research.  We meet online via Zoom to have general discussions, and try to answer questions based on the collective experience.  If you have something in particular you'd like to talk about or see discussed send an email to dnasig@NorthHillsGenealogists.org.  We meet on third Saturday afternoons from 2-5pm (ET).  Register for this virtual Zoom meeting HERE

In-Person PA Research SIG - February 25

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

Virtual PA Research SIG - February 25

The next meeting of the Virtual PA Research Special Interest Group (SIG) is Feb 25 @ 7:00PM via Zoom.  This SIG focuses on Pennsylvania resources and genealogical topics during each meeting. Throughout the year, we will discuss resources in genealogical and historical societies, land patents and original land ownership, county resources, Revolutionary War in PA, church records, telling ancestors' stories, and church records. Register for this virtual ZOOM meeting HERE. 

Eastern European SIG - February 3

EASTERN EUROPE SIG: Next Meeting February 3rd @ 6:00PM 
Location: 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.

NHG Board Meeting - February 3

The February Board meeting will be held February 3rd at 7 PM Eastern Time.  Board meetings are open to all current NHG members.  Please click HERE to register for the Zoom meeting. This is an ONLINE-ONLY meeting.
 

Research Resources

Looking for resources to help with your research?  The RESEARCH HELP section of our website has  links to a variety of websites that can help move things along in your search for ancestors.  This includes information about the genealogy collection of Northland Public Library, and a listing of the 1790 Allegheny County heads of household.

Recording of NHG Meetings

Please note that recording or sharing this presentation in any form is NOT PERMITTED,  as our speaker agreements to do allow for recordings to be made. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain the privacy and integrity of our presentations. 

NHG Board Meeting - March 3

The March Board meeting will be held March 3rd at 7 PM 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 will gather between 6 and 7 for food and socializing (directly across Rt 19 from Wexford Plaza, 10 N Meadows Drive). 
 

British Isles SIG - March 9

Join us for our upcoming meeting of the British Isles research SIG at 7:00 pm Eastern via Zoom. We meet on the second Monday of each month. Register for this virtual Zoom meeting HERE  Additional information about this SIG is available at BRITISH ISLES SIG.
 

MARCH 2026 MONTHLY MEETING

Join Sara Cochran for "INtroduction to Irish Records.
 
The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM on 16 March 2026. 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 
Full details are available on the events page.
 

Book Club SIG - March 24

BOOK CLUB SIG: Next Meeting March 24th @ 7:00PM
Our meetings take place via Zoom - please click HERE to register.  
Our January selection is The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton.
 
Additional information about this SIG is available at BOOK CLUB SIG.

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.

Special Interest Groups

NHG has organized geographic Special Interest Groups for: the British Isles, Eastern Europe, and Pennsylvania.  We also have Interest Groups focused on Technology as well as DNA/Genetic Genealogy.  There is even a book club SIG. Please click on Special Interest Groups along the left of this page for details and meeting times and locations. These groups meet outside of the regular North Hills Genealogists meetings and focus on their specific areas of interest. 

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.

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

NHG @ Heinz History Center


Using Zotero: Source Citations for Genealogy
Monday - 02/16/2026
Join Mark Cross for his presentation on "Using Zotero: Source Citations for Genealogy."    We all craft source citations utilizing Evidence Explained. But what about managing those source citations? Especially for articles, presentation handouts, research reports and other written products, and working on multiple projects at a time? Zotero is a free ...
German SIG Meeting
Thursday - 02/19/2026
German Research Special Interest Group:  NHG member Fred Held coordinates this SIG's activities.  You can email Fred at GermanSIG@NorthHillsGenealogists.org to have him add your name to the mailing list for future notifications.  This SIG meets online monthly on the third Thursday of each month (except December), and covers all aspects of researching your German ...
Genetic Genealogy DNA Special Interest Group
Saturday - 02/21/2026
We'll meet to have general discussions, and breakouts, trying to answer questions based on the collective experience.  If you have something in particular you'd like to talk about or see discussed, just send an email response to this message at dnasig@NorthHillsGenealogists.org.   Click HERE for Zoom registration information.    This group is ...