35th Anniversary Tee Shirts - Order Now!

We're making special Tee Shirts to commemorate NHG's 35th anniversary!  All of the ordering info is HERE - Ordering closes on December 31st!

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.

Eastern European SIG - December 9

EASTERN EUROPE SIG: Next Meeting December 9th @ 6:00PM RESCHEDULED DUE TO WEATHER
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.

PA Research SIG - December 3rd

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

British Isles SIG - December 8

The next meeting of the British Isles research SIG is on December 8th at 7:00 pm Eastern via Zoom.   Register for this virtual Zoom meeting HERE  Additional information about this SIG is available at BRITISH ISLES SIG.
 

DNA SIG Meeting December 20

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

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 - January 6

The November Board meeting will be held January 6th 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.
 

Technology SIG - January 9

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.
 

JAN 2026 MONTHLY MEETING

Join Jane Rollins for "Not in Fine Fettle: Researching Your Ancestor’s Medical History​." 
 
The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM on 19 Jan 2026. It will be held only as a virtual meeting via Zoom. You can register for this meeting via Zoom HERE. Full details are available on the events page.

 

FEBRUARY BOARD MEETING - FEB 3rd

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.
 

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 held as a virtual meeting via Zoom.  You can register for this meeting via Zoom HERE. Full details are available on the events page.

NHG Board Meeting - March 3

The MarchBoard 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). 
 

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

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British Isles SIG Meeting
Monday - 12/08/2025
The British Isles Special Interest Group for NHG members encompasses England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland. 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).  ...
Holiday Social ONLINE TOUR (Members Only)
Friday - 12/12/2025
Hosted online with Zoom (link will be provided at a later date) Celebrate the season with your fellow NHG members at our annual Holiday Social, featuring a private ONLINE tour of the Nationality Rooms at the University of Pittsburgh’s Cathedral of Learning.   If you are unable to attend ...
German SIG Meeting
Thursday - 12/18/2025
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, and covers all aspects of researching your German heritage.   You must register ...