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Sno-Isle Genealogical Society is offering researchers an opportunity to get help with their "brick wall" problems on Saturday, December 21, 2024. To make a reservation call 425-775-6267 to leave a message.  Your call will be returned later to confirm your appointment. The free 40 minute session is an "in person" appointment. If all 4 sessions are filled you will be placed on a waiting list for the next "brick wall" day. Thank you to Margaret Summitt for leading these sessions. Margaret is an experienced genealogy research who is eager to share her insights, tips, and knowledge to help you break through your brick walls.

The holidays are great time to get together with family and friends. Why not use that time to learn a little family history? During our December meeting we'll discuss a few fun ways to learn more about your family using games for all ages. They'll be having so much fun your family won't even realize you're doing research. The in-person gathering begins at 6:30 pm   The in-person/online presentation begins at 7:00 pm.  
6:30 pm - Social gathering (in-person only)
7:00 pm - Welcome/Fun and Games at Holiday Gatherings (in-person and Zoom)
8:00 pm - Open Q&A (in-person and Zoom)
8:15 pm - Social gathering (in-person only)

The Lynnwood-Alderwood Manor Heritage Association has invited Santa to visit The Cottage at Heritage Park again this year for an afternoon of friendship, coffee, hot cider and cookies. Bring your friends, family and camera to visit with Santa.  Sno-Isle Genealogy will in the Wickers Building during the event to help kids and their parents get started on their family history journey. 

Sno-Isle Genealogical Society is offering researchers an opportunity to get help with their "brick wall" problems on Saturday, November 16, 2024. To make a reservation call 425-775-6267 to leave a message.  Your call will be returned later to confirm your appointment. The free 40 minute session is an "in person" appointment. If all 4 sessions are filled you will be placed on a waiting list for the next "brick wall" day. Thank you to Margaret Summitt for leading these sessions. Margaret is an experienced genealogy research who is eager to share her insights, tips, and knowledge to help you break through your brick walls.

Genealogy gives us the facts, but personal and family histories bring them to life. Carla Swedish of Heritage Writers specializes in helping people tell their story in a written narrative that will captivate future generations. In this presentation, she will talk about weaving your genealogical data; personal photos, letters, memorabilia and family heirlooms; historical context; and first-person storytelling into rich, engaging narratives. Born in Connecticut and a Snohomish County resident since 1992, Carla began her career as a singer-actress, dedicated to capturing unique characters in specific circumstances. Her passion for storytelling led her to write family profiles for local media, and in 2020, she founded Heritage Writers. Now, she helps individuals and families tell their own unique stories through personal and family histories. The in-person gathering begins at 6:30 pm   The in-person/online presentation begins at 7:00 pm. 
6:30 pm - Social gathering (in-person only)
7:00 pm - Transforming Your Genealogy Research into a Personal or Family History (in-person and Zoom)
8:30 pm - Open Q&A (in-person and Zoom)
8:45 pm - Conclusion (in-person only)

Sno-Isle Genealogical Society is offering researchers an opportunity to get help with their "brick wall" problems on Saturday, October 19th. To make a reservation call 425-775-6267 to leave a message.  Your call will be returned later to confirm your appointment. The free 40 minute session is an "in person" appointment. If all 4 sessions are filled you will be placed on a waiting list for the next "brick wall" day. Thank you to Margaret Summitt for leading these sessions. Margaret is an experienced genealogy research who is eager to share her insights, tips, and knowledge to help you break through your brick walls.

Family photos are precious, fixing particular moments in time so one can remember not just the people but the place, what we wore, what we experienced and what we shared. Over the years pictures get damaged, colors fade or change as the dyes decay. New digital technology, accessible to all, can remove tears, fingerprint smudges and restore colors to what they were when we first saw them. Mr. Summitt has used Microsoft Photos and Adobe Photoshop to do image restoration and will show you the basics of how easy it is to do simple picture restoration so one doesn’t need to be distracted by damage on favorite images. Christopher Summitt has been into history and graphics restoration since working as a ranger historian at Custer Batttlefield National Monument, the local Mukilteo Historical Society and his current work on the Boeing Everett Factory tour which at times involves the Boeing Archives.  He’ll show us simple ways to scan/acquire images and restore them once captured. The in-person gathering begins at 6:30 pm   The in-person/online presentation begins at 7:00 pm. 
6:30 pm - Social gathering (in-person only)
7:00 pm - Digital Restoration of Your Family Photos (in-person and Zoom)
8:30 pm - Open Q&A (in-person and Zoom)
8:45 pm - Conclusion (in-person only)

Sno-Isle Genealogical Society is offering researchers an opportunity to get help with their "brick wall" problems on Saturday, September 21st. To make a reservation call 425-775-6267 to leave a message.  Your call will be returned later to confirm your appointment. The free 40 minute session is an "in person" appointment. If all 4 sessions are filled you will be placed on a waiting list for the next "brick wall" day. Thank you to Margaret Summitt for leading these sessions. Margaret is an experienced genealogy research who is eager to share her insights, tips, and knowledge to help you break through your brick walls.

Are you curious about your family’s history but unsure where to begin? During the Sno-Isle Genealogical Society's September 4th general meeting, society President Corey Smith will help you take that all-important first step. Whether you’re just starting your journey or looking to refine your research skills, this session is designed to guide you through the basics of family history and genealogy. The presentation will introduce attendees to key concepts, recommend practical tips, provide tools to start their journey, and suggest different ways to capture their family's history. There will be plenty of time for questions, so participants are encouraged to bring their curiosity. This meeting is free and open to the public. The in-person meeting will take place from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm in the Wickers Building, 19921 Poplar Way, Lynnwood in Heritage Park. For those who prefer, the presentation will be live-streamed on Zoom beginning at 7:00 pm

Sno-Isle Genealogical Society is offering researchers an opportunity to get help with their "brick wall" problems on Saturday, August 17th. To make a reservation call 425-775-6267 to leave a message.  Your call will be returned later to confirm your appointment. The free 40 minute session is an "in person" appointment. If all 4 sessions are filled you will be placed on a waiting list for the next "brick wall" day. Thank you to Margaret Summitt for leading these sessions. Margaret is an experienced genealogy research who is eager to share her insights, tips, and knowledge to help you break through your brick walls.

Sno-Isle Genealogical Society is offering researchers an opportunity to get help with their "brick wall" problems on Saturday, July 20th. To make a reservation call 425-775-6267 to leave a message.  Your call will be returned later to confirm your appointment. The free 40 minute session is an "in person" appointment. If all 4 sessions are filled you will be placed on a waiting list for the next "brick wall" day. Thank you to Margaret Summitt for leading these sessions. Margaret is an experienced genealogy research who is eager to share her insights, tips, and knowledge to help you break through your brick walls.

Sno-Isle Genealogical Society is offering researchers an opportunity to get help with their "brick wall" problems on Saturday, June 29th. To make a reservation call 425-775-6267 to leave a message.  Your call will be returned later to confirm your appointment. The free 40 minute session is an "in person" appointment. If all 4 sessions are filled you will be placed on a waiting list for the next "brick wall" day. Thank you to Margaret Summitt for leading these sessions. Margaret is an experienced genealogy research who is eager to share her insights, tips, and knowledge to help you break through your brick walls.