Monday May 23, 2022 at
6:30 pm CST
Confirmation — Coming of Age in Denmark and the U.S. discusses how in Denmark and the United States, the event of Confirmation - affirming one's baptismal pledge as a Christian - often marked the boundary between childhood and leaving school and the adult world in the Lutheran church as well as other Protestant denominations. Presenter is Amanda Skellenger, MA,MLIS, Genealogy Center Manager at the Museum of Danish America in Elk Horn, Iowa.
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83235657411
Webinar ID: 832 3565 7411
International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kp9tnfm7A
Monday June 27, 2022 at
6:30 pm CST
Everyday, more and more records are scanned and digitized for researchers. Our stacks of and folders of paper records and notes is becoming increasingly smaller than the amount of data and records we now collect digitally. But how do we keep it organized? What tools are out there for us to use to make order out of chaos?
In this session, Bert Jones will share an overview of options and some tips for keeping your data organized and easily accessible. Bert is an event planner, graphic designer, and photographer and is the current Marketing & Communications Chair of the Minnesota Genealogical Society. Bert has been passionate about collecting family stories and charting his family history since he was very young. Bert enjoys finding new tools to keep his research efficient and easily accessible. Bert is also the co-host and producer for the NicEnough Show, Steve & Nicole Show, Cooking with Bert and the Super Chunky Podcast.
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85156850692
Webinar ID: 851 5685 0692
International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kd5yJIMJn6
Monday July 25, 2022 at
6:30 pm CST
Explore the history of, and research in, Copenhagen. It will look at various resources, discuss the challenges of researching in Copenhagen due to issues like the high number of parishes in this area, and the overall importance of the city. Presenter is Amanda Skellenger, MA,MLIS, Genealogy Center Manager at the Museum of Danish America in Elk Horn, Iowa.
Monday September 26, 2022 at 6:30 pm CST
Join others interested in Danish genealogy for an evening of sharing successes, questions, roadblocks and more.
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We know that people's schedules are busy, or you may live too far away to attend. that's why all NDAGS memebers get electronic copies of all lecture notes.
NDAGS members will receive an assortment previous lecture notes and newsletters upon joining, but NDAGS members can also request other previous lectures (as permitted by speakers) and newsletters as well!
APRIL 2022: DANISH COOKING AEBLESKIVER AND MEDISTERPOLSE
MARCH 2022: DENMARK'S 19TH CENTURY CONCERN FOR AND CARE OF THE POOR AND NEEDY
FEB 2022: LIBRARY OF CONGRESS RECORDS
JAN 2022: FINDING LIVING RELATIVES IN DENMARK
NOV 2021: DANISH CHURCH BOOK RESEARCH
OCT 2021: LOOKING FOR THE WOMEN IN YOUR FAMILY TREE
SEPT 2021: ASK AN EXPERT/MEMBER SHARE
JULY 2021 : HONORING THE STORIES BEHIND THE STUFF:
JUNE 2021: VIRTUAL TOUR OF THE MUSEUM OF DANISH AMERICA
MAY 2021: DANISH PROBATE RECORDS:
APRIL 2021: VIRTUAL POTLUCK
MARCH 2021: RUNESTONES AND RUNIC INSCRIPTIONS
Danishfamilysearch.com is an amazing website for accessing Danish vital records, maps, military rolls, images of original documents and much more but many people aren't familiar with it. (Not to be confused with the LDS FamilySearch.com; these are completely different websites)
Our immigrant ancestors became Americans--somehow. In this lecture, we will take a look at the laws and processes that made that possible and at the records created along the way. We will learn where to find these records and what they tell us about our family's history. Speaker: Tom Rice
Toured the Family History Library to discover resources only available in person, used for free the many subscription services, and got genealogical assistance from a librarian.
DNA and genealogy is the latest trend, and can provide great leads to your genealogical research. But sometimes it is confusing on where to begin and what to do with the information that you find. Certified Genealogist and DNA expert Alice Eicholz, PhD, will guide us through the complex and exciting world of DNA.
Members shared their favorite Danish recipes, and some family stories behind them, to compile an NDAGS Danish Cookbook.
Linda Heen showed us how to organize our family photos with tips on getting started, sorting, organizing, putting them in albums, digitizing, and how to use your genealogy skills to identify unknown people in the photos.
Do you want to research your Danish ancestors but don’t know where to start? Hit a road block? Looking for new leads? This lecture will provide step-by-step instructions, links to online resources, and ample notes on how to begin and sustain your Danish genealogical research.
The border region between Denmark and Germany poses a unique challenge for genealogists. Depending on time period, the same city might be under German rule or Danish rule, making looking for records difficult. Join us via Zoom webinar as Bill Holmquist guides us with tips on navigating research in the region
Lyfmap is a fantastic new resource to add to your genealogical repertoire. Using a Google maps platform, you can search any address or location in the world to view or add photos, memories, or audio/video to create a timeline of who lived and what happened at a particular location. You can share these memories and photos with family members and bring your ancestors' locations and stories to the next generation and beyond. Lyfmap founder Larry Bieza presented.
As the world's largest collection of family trees and a collection of millions of records, FamilySearch is a tremendous resource. But its sheer size can be daunting, and there are many records available that won't come up in basic searches. Genealogy expert Kim Ashford will teach us tips on how to best utilize this vast free resource.
Visiting the land of your ancestors is a dream for most genealogists, whether it be to an actual ancestral home or just to set foot in the country of your family roots. NDAGS members Doug Schummacher and Brent Holm have been on recent trips and will share their journey, advice, and experiences.
Join us for tasty treats and a fun time sharing the towns of our ancestors in Denmark. We will place markers on their towns, compare if we have similarities, and make it a first step toward a data collection for future connections. Even if you don't yet know your ancestors' towns of origin, join us and learn some tips on how to discover where they came from.
Using social media for genealogy is a newer trend – it’s not just for posting pictures of your cat and catching up with old friends. See how you might use social media to discover family, research techniques, and connect with other genealogists. Speaker is Jean Bielke-Rodenbiker, a Hennepin County librarian who works with genealogy and teaches classes at the Southdale and Minneapolis Central libraries. She has been researching her family genealogy and helping patrons with theirs for over 19 years.
"Finding Hygge," is a documentary exploring Denmark's secret to happiness. The uniquely Danish concept of hygge has exploded in popularity but the Danish word and its definition are more complicated than it seems. For those who seek happiness, this exploratory documentary travels around the globe to discover the true meaning of hygge and how to find it.
Watch the official movie trailer at: https://vimeo.com/257971795
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Local libraries can hold some unexpected and helpful genealogical resources, especially large and long-standing ones like downtown St. Paul. Our annual January "field trip" will take us on a tour of what in-house and online resources Ramsey County has to offer. To view indexes of holdings and see items that are digitzed, visit: https://sppl.org/saint-paul-collection/
"Finding Hygge," is a documentary exploring Denmark's secret to happiness. The uniquely Danish concept of hygge has exploded in popularity but the Danish word and its definition are more complicated than it seems. For those who seek happiness, this exploratory documentary travels around the globe to discover the true meaning of hygge and how to find it.
Watch the official movie trailer at: https://vimeo.com/257971795
With over 30,000 books, magazines, county histories, and more the MGC is a treasure trove of information. NDGAS members receive free admission to the LIbrary. Use their computer resources in-house too! Great resource even if your family didn't hail from Minnesota.
Danish Vocabulary for Genealogists, Traditional Danish clothing, 17th Century Danish history, 18th century Danish history, 19th century Danish history, planning a trip to Denmark, Danish Superstitions, U.S. Railroads, Using Newspapers in your Research, Using Family Tree Maker Software (July 2018), Cemeteries Death Records and Obituaries (August 2018), Slesvig-Holstein (October 2018) and much more!
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