DuPage County Genealogical Society upcoming events

Bringing Your Genealogical Research into the Digital Age by Pam Nila (15 April 2026)

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

HYBRID Meeting

This program is designed for society members ready to convert their analog research and family history assets into a streamlined, digital system. Whether you're managing decades of paper files or just getting started with photos and documents passed down from relatives, this session will guide you through the essential tools and techniques for digitization.

We'll cover advanced practices for:

·Choosing the right scanner for the right job—flatbeds, handhelds, auto-feeders, and even phone apps, with real-life examples of what works best for photos, fragile documents, and bulk projects.
·Digital file organization—tips for naming, structuring folders, and keeping your system consistent across projects and devices.
·Preservation and backup strategies—how to protect your digital files from loss, corruption, or disorganization, including cloud services and external drives.

Applying Investigative Skills from the Financial Crime World to Genealogy with Kate Townsend (02 May 2026)

Sat, 02 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Kate Townsend started her career as an investigator fighting financial crime. Learn how to apply the skills she developed investigating fraud, money laundering, and high-net-worth individuals to your genealogical research pursuits.

This event will only be virtual. A Zoom link and a handout will be emailed to all registrants prior to the program.

https://www.wheatonlibrary.org/event/applying-investigative-skills-financial-crime-world-genealogy-142303

Co-sponsored by the DuPage County Genealogical Society and the Wheaton Public Library.

Too Good to Be True: Learn How to Spot and Stop Genealogy Fraud with Candace Marx (09 May 2026)

Sat, 09 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT

The genealogy world has a long history of fraudsters and fabricated facts. Good family historians want to create truthful trees and avoid being conned by information that looks “too good to be true!” In this lecture, we learn about genealogy scams of the past and present, and discuss tips to avoid modern day “snake oil salesmen.” The Genealogical Proof Standard is also introduced, and we learn how it can be your best defense against family tree fraud.

This event will only be virtual. A Zoom link and a handout will be emailed to all registrants prior to the program.

https://www.wheatonlibrary.org/event/too-good-be-true-learn-how-spot-and-stop-genealogy-fraud-142305

Co-sponsored by the DuPage County Genealogical Society and the Wheaton Public Library.

Creating a Coffee-Table Style Family History Book by Michelle Wilson (20 May 2026)

Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

HYBRID Meeting - Michelle will be bringing samples of her book to the meeting so for the best expereience in-person attendance is highly suggested.

Michelle has created three print-on-demand family history books. The books are in full color, and chock full of photos, documents, newspaper clips, genealogy charts and other family artifacts. Learn how to put together a beautifully formatted book, how to print copies at a very reasonable price, and how to publish and make your book available to others.

Irish in the Great Lakes with Janelle Asselin (30 May 2026)

Sat, 30 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT

This presentation explores how and why Irish communities took root across the Great Lakes region in the Midwest—from Chicago to Detroit to Cleveland to Milwaukee, and smaller lake-port and inland farm towns—shaped by global events, border crossings through Canada, and shifting political boundaries before and after U.S. statehood. This talk connects immigration waves, settlement patterns, and lived experiences across Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Ontario to help researchers place Irish ancestors in their full historical context.

This event will only be virtual. A Zoom link and a handout will be emailed to all registrants prior to the program.

https://www.wheatonlibrary.org/event/irish-great-lakes-142304

Co-sponsored by the DuPage County Genealogical Society and the Wheaton Public Library.