A quick reference listing of SAGHS activities. Please see the Events and Education page for added information.
Sunday, 31 Mar. - The SAGHS Library is closed for Easter. It will re-open Monday, April 1 from 10 am - 4 pm.
Saturday, 6 Apr. from 10 am - 12 pm- iCloud Workshop by Steve Massey.
Sunday, 7 Apr. from 2 - 4 pm - Writing Articles and Citing Sources for Genealogical Publications Class by Larry Luckett.
Wednesday, 10 Apr. from 10 am - 12 pm - Workshop to Resolve Problems on Computer Genealogy Programs with Scott Atkinson.
Saturday, 13 Apr. beginning 10 am - DNA Hour Consults by Annette Graham. Request pre-payment and registration.
Saturday, 13 Apr. from 10 am - 12 pm - SAGHS Board Meeting. Members may attend.
Sunday, 14 Apr. from 2 - 4 pm - Scorched and Scant: Scaling Research Challenges in South Carolina Class by Melissa Finlay.
Tuesday, 16 Apr. from 1 - 3 pm and Thursday, 18 Apr. from 10 am - 12 pm - The Librarian Meeting.
Saturday, 20 Apr. from 10 am - 12 pm - SAGHS General Membership Meeting - Business meeting to vote on the 2024 - 2026 Directors-at Large; Refreshments rely on volunteer donations.
Wednesday, 17 Apr. from 10 am - 12 pm - Beginner's Genealogy Class - Week 4 of 4 by Stephanie Wells and Lois Bready.
Tuesday, 30 Jun. - The Last Day to submit Our Heritage Articles for the Fall/Winter publication. Please email article to Publications@txsaghs.org.
Now is the time for you, the SAGHS membership, to provide help of your own to Our Heritage. The purpose of this journal, to quote our Editor Emeritus Larry Luckett, is “to provide members with a venue in which to share their stories.” We need you, the members, to contribute your stories for Our Heritage to Publications@txsaghs.org.
For information about how to get published in the next Our Heritage journal, please click here .
Video Replays
Video replay of Peter Baron's presentation on the Revolutionary War is now available for members only.
Video replay of David Katerndahl's presentation is still available for members only.
After you login, click on the link to the replay at the bottom of the "Important Notice" page
These new subscriptions are available on all our computers in both our Library and the Dwyer Center, and are in addition to our existing subscriptions, including
Ancestry.com Library Edition
Fold3
Find My Past
American Ancestors
History GEO
Family Search Library Affiliate
Newspapers.com Library Edition provides online access to nearly 20,000 historical newspapers. It offers full-page images with searchable full text for millions of pages of newspapers dating from the early 1700s into the early 2000s. It contains full runs and portions of runs of large metro, regional and state titles as well as small local newspapers in the USA and other countries.
ProQuest's African American Heritage is a groundbreaking digital resource exclusively devoted to African American family history research. This collection was created in partnership with leading African American genealogists and recognized leaders in genealogical information to develop a comprehensive mix of resources, records and tools specifically pertaining to African Americans.
New Book! Breaking Through Walls
If you have read the “Methods & Sources” articles by Leslie W. Tomlinson, Certified Genealogist and SAGHS member, in our Newsletters, you might want to add our newest book to your personal library.
Breaking Through Walls expands upon the articles and includes new material. It contains great instructions on researching one’s genealogy. Plus it just might be your ‘go-to’ book for tips on how to break through those brick walls.
Did you know that Teddy Roosevelt has visitied SAGHS twice? See the videos
Book Now Available
First Families of Bexar County, Texas, edited by Larry W. Luckett
The book offers a collection of descendant lineages, personal histories, and family narratives from residentsof Béxar, San Antonio, and Bexar County prior to 1850.
Convenient location, great parking, and easy to find.
From I-410, exit onto Blanco Rd north. Go 3/4 mile and turn left onto Melissa Dr.
The Dwyer Center is the first building on the north side of Melissa Dr, and the Library is the second building on the north side of Melissa Dr. Please use the first driveway and park in any of the 28 marked parking spaces.
Phone:(210) 342-5242
Days closed:New Years Day, Easter Sunday, Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, Founders’ Day, Father’s Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Fall Seminar, Thanksgiving Eve and Day, Christmas Eve and Day.
Upcoming
31 March
SAGHS Library Closed for Easter Sunday
The SAGHS Library will be closed for Easter Sunday and will re-open on Monday, April 1st from 10 am - 4 pm. Have a Happy Easter!
Instructor: Steve Massey. What is it? Is it safe? What do you use it for? Answers to your questions will be led by Steve Massey. He is a former executive in computer industry. If you have a specific question, you would like discussed, please email masseyk@gvtc.com. This workshop is a ...
Writing Articles and Citing Sources for Genealogical Publications
Instructor: Larry Luckett. What better way to share your research findings than publishing in a genealogy journal or magazine? Award-winning author and editor Larry Luckett will discuss opportunities for publication and how to prepare and write an article for acceptance, including when and how to cite your sources. While oriented toward the SAGHS journal, ...
Workshop to Resolve Problems on Computer Genealogy programs
Instructor: Scott Atkinson. These workshops with Scott will include Roots Magic, Family Tree Maker, Ancestry and WikiTree. These monthly Workshops (Second Wednesdays at 10 am) continue to assist in answering questions or solving problems in their use. Laptops are useful but not required to attend. Please pre-register by calling ...