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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220507T103000
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SUMMARY:May 2022 Membership Meeting (Annual Meeting)
DESCRIPTION:Election of Officers \nPROGRAM \nPresenter: Sasha Johnson \nTopic: Genealogy In a Digital Age: Resources to Jump Start Your Research
URL:https://fhwgs.org/event/may-2022-membership-meeting-annual-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220402T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220402T123000
DTSTAMP:20211210T233326Z
CREATED:20211014T160539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211210T233326Z
UID:1787-1648895400-1648902600@fhwgs.org
SUMMARY:April 2022 Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Omer Jean Winborn \nTopic: Freedmen’s Bureau Records
URL:https://fhwgs.org/event/april-2022-membership-meeting/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220325
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220327
DTSTAMP:20220303T013645Z
CREATED:20220108T015209Z
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SUMMARY:Michigan In Perspective: The Local History Conference
DESCRIPTION:Standard Registration Ends March 24\, 2022
URL:https://fhwgs.org/event/michigan-in-perspective-the-local-history-conference/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220305T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220305T123000
DTSTAMP:20211210T233447Z
CREATED:20211014T160427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211210T233447Z
UID:1785-1646476200-1646483400@fhwgs.org
SUMMARY:March 2022 Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Gina Perry \nTopic: Using Photographs in Genealogy
URL:https://fhwgs.org/event/march-2022-membership-meeting/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220303
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220306
DTSTAMP:20220209T024537Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220209T024537Z
UID:1949-1646265600-1646524799@fhwgs.org
SUMMARY:Roots Tech Connect
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://fhwgs.org/event/roots-tech-connect/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220213T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220213T163000
DTSTAMP:20220203T185135Z
CREATED:20220203T183727Z
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SUMMARY:ASALH Black History Month Program - Pt. 1 Mental Health & The Black Community
DESCRIPTION:Click Here for Info \n 
URL:https://fhwgs.org/event/asalh-black-history-month-program-pt-1-mental-health-the-black-community/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220205T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220205T123000
DTSTAMP:20220131T233150Z
CREATED:20211014T160300Z
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SUMMARY:February 2022 Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH PROGRAM \nPresenter: Valma Burroughs \nTopic: Let Us Give Praise To The Foot Solders Who Came Before Us! – The Safe House Black History Museum
URL:https://fhwgs.org/event/february-2022-membership-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220108T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220108T123000
DTSTAMP:20211210T234041Z
CREATED:20211014T160145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211210T234041Z
UID:1781-1641637800-1641645000@fhwgs.org
SUMMARY:January 2022 Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Cheryl Garnett \nTopic: Recent Research Techniques \n 
URL:https://fhwgs.org/event/january-2022-membership-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211106T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211106T123000
DTSTAMP:20211014T152937Z
CREATED:20210424T141416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211014T152937Z
UID:1529-1636194600-1636201800@fhwgs.org
SUMMARY:FHWGS History Maker Awards
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, November 6\, 2021 the Fred Hart Williams Genealogical Society will Award our Margaret McCall Thomas Ward History Maker Award to FHWGS Immediate Past President\, Leslie C. Strong Williams and FHWGS Board Member and former treasurer Shirley J. Burke. \nRegistration is required \nRegister in advance for this event:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kEf2rbl2SoqhE1cz2w8eZw \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. \n 
URL:https://fhwgs.org/event/november-membership-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211017
DTSTAMP:20210901T002716Z
CREATED:20210901T002352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210901T002716Z
UID:1676-1634083200-1634428799@fhwgs.org
SUMMARY:AAHGS National  Conference
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URL:https://fhwgs.org/event/aahgs-national-conference/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211002T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211002T123000
DTSTAMP:20210917T000035Z
CREATED:20210424T141308Z
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SUMMARY:October Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Robyn Smith \nTopic: Fruit of the Earth: Using Deed Records to Uncover Your Famil \n\nLand Records are one of the best records for researching family history\, but their legal language can intimidate even seasoned researchers. In this talk\, Robyn describes the various ways that land records can help our genealogical research on our ancestors and the communities where they lived. \n\n 
URL:https://fhwgs.org/event/october-membership-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210918T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210918T170000
DTSTAMP:20210812T011411Z
CREATED:20210812T005521Z
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SUMMARY:Michigan Genealogical Council Fall Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 18\, 2021\nMGC Fall Virtual Family History Seminar with Bernice Alexander Bennett\n9:00 am to 5:00 pm – Virtual seminar\n \n \nAward-winning author\, genealogist\, talk show host and storyteller\, Bernice Alexander Bennett will be our speaker. Bennett is the recipient of the first Ida B. Wells Service Award from the Sons and Daughters of the U.S. Middle Passages for her dedication to broadcast the stories about enslaved and indentured ancestors of African descent. Her book\, “Tracing Their Steps” is the winner of the 2021 New Generation Indie Book Award and the Phillis Wheatley Award. Bennett is a nationally recognized speaker\, having presented at conferences such as the National Genealogical Society\, Midwest African American Genealogy Institute\, RootsTech\, Afro-American Historical and Genealogy Society\, the International Black Genealogy Summit\, and more.\n \nPlease share this information with your society members\, on your website\, and social media postings.\n \nThe cost to attend is $25\, with early bird savings of $5 through midnight Labor Day\, September 6. \nClick here to register.\n \nWe look forward to you joining us on September 18!\nMichigan Genealogical Council Seminar Committee\nmimgc.org\nseminar@mimgc.org\nJoin us for these exciting topics.\n​\n9:00 – 9:15 am: Welcome and remarks (Rozlyn Kelly\, MGC President\, Mark Harvey\, Archives of Michigan State Archivist\, Tim Gleisner\, Library of Michigan Special Collections Manager)\n \n9:15 – 10:15 am: Bernice Alexander Bennett – USCT Civil War Widows Pension Records Tell the Story will discuss the anatomy of a Civil War Widows Pension file and several examples to illustrate the value of using these records.\n \n10:30 – 11:30 am: Bernice Alexander Bennett – Black Homesteaders at the Crossroad of Freedom will answer these questions: Who were the homesteaders? What is the Homestead Act of 1862? What are the eligibility requirements? What is the application process? and What can you find in the land entry papers?\n \n11:45 am – 12:45 pm: Tim Gleisner\, Library of Michigan Special Collections Manager – What can you find with your Library of Michigan Card? Learn about resources available to Library of Michigan cardholders for family history research including the Grand Rapids Press historical archives\, the Michigan Chronicle\, Detroit Free Press\, Detroit News\, Toronto Globe and Mail\, and Michigan Sanborn maps.\n \n12:45 – 1:15: pm Lunch Break\n \n1:15 – 2:15 pm: Bernice Alexander Bennett – Writing and Telling Your Story. Do you have a story to tell and don’t know how to write or tell it? This session will explore how you can turn your genealogical research into a compelling and engaging family story.\n \n2:30 – 3:30 pm: Bernice Alexander Bennett – Follow the Witnesses will show how following witnesses on documents can reveal the community history.\n \n3:45 – 4:45 pm: Kris Rzepczynski\, Senior Archivist\, Archives of Michigan– Researching Your Family’s History at the Archives of Michigan. An introduction to the Archives of Michigan\, this program will explore the genealogical collections available there\, including original source records\, published resources\, and online tools at Michiganology. Also\, learn about the ongoing Michigan naturalization and probate records digitization projects.\n \n4:45 – 5:00 pm: Closing Remarks (Rozlyn Kelly)
URL:https://fhwgs.org/event/michigan-genealogical-council-fall-seminar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210919
DTSTAMP:20210811T165339Z
CREATED:20210811T164945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210811T165339Z
UID:1647-1631836800-1632009599@fhwgs.org
SUMMARY:Indiana African American Genealogy Group 18th Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Event Info
URL:https://fhwgs.org/event/indiana-african-american-genealogy-group-18th-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210911T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210911T123000
DTSTAMP:20210424T141203Z
CREATED:20210424T141203Z
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UID:1525-1631356200-1631363400@fhwgs.org
SUMMARY:September Membership Meeting
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URL:https://fhwgs.org/event/september-membership-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210709
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210711
DTSTAMP:20210424T122711Z
CREATED:20210424T121907Z
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SUMMARY:Barbara J. Brown Family History Seminar
DESCRIPTION:The Archives of Michigan with MGC support will be hosting their Barbara J. Brown Family HIstory Seminar with Judy G. Russell\, aka “The Legal Genealogist” on July 9th and 10th\, 2021. Due to COVID-19 restrictions the Seminar will be held virtually via Zoom this year.\n \nSpeaker Bios\, program schedule and registration is available at https://www.michigan.gov/mhc/0\,9075\,7-361-85148_98951-523785–\,00.html .\n \nWe hope you will join us for what is sure to be an excellent seminar. Judy Russell is one speaker you have to hear. She is fantastic. Early bird registration is now through May 31 for $35 and Registration June 1-July 9 is $45.  \n 
URL:https://fhwgs.org/event/barbara-j-brown-family-history-seminar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210706
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210709
DTSTAMP:20210424T122449Z
CREATED:20210305T231831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210424T122449Z
UID:1101-1625529600-1625788799@fhwgs.org
SUMMARY:Midwest African American Genealogy Institute (MAAGI)
DESCRIPTION:The Midwest African American Genealogy Institute (MAAGI) is a place where attendees learn\, research\, and gain thetools needed to become a stellar genealogists and family history researchers.  \nThe next convening is taking place from Tuesday\, July 6 to Thursday\, July 8\, 2021 and due to the COVID-19pandemic\, this event is being held virtually. 
URL:https://fhwgs.org/event/midwest-african-american-genealogy-institute-maagi/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210605T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210605T110000
DTSTAMP:20210525T133226Z
CREATED:20210409T022813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210525T133226Z
UID:1489-1622887200-1622890800@fhwgs.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Karl Hamilton Field Trip to Amherstburg Freedom Museum
DESCRIPTION:Our annual field trip will resume this year with a virtual trip to the Amherstburg Freedom Museum in Amherstburg\, Ontario\, Canada. Members will be sent instructions to join the virtual tour.
URL:https://fhwgs.org/event/virtual-karl-hamilton-field-trip-to-amherstburg-freedom-museum/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210519
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210521
DTSTAMP:20210305T232233Z
CREATED:20210205T032254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210305T232233Z
UID:577-1621382400-1621555199@fhwgs.org
SUMMARY:NGS Live!
DESCRIPTION:National Genealogical Society 2021 Family History Conference
URL:https://fhwgs.org/event/ngs-live/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210508T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210508T123000
DTSTAMP:20210425T221717Z
CREATED:20210205T025808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210425T221717Z
UID:574-1620469800-1620477000@fhwgs.org
SUMMARY:MAY MEETING (Annual Meeting)
DESCRIPTION:Annual Meeting\nElection of Officers\nDr. Deborah Abbott – Using FamilySearch.org
URL:https://fhwgs.org/event/may-meeting-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210410T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210410T123000
DTSTAMP:20210203T235314Z
CREATED:20210203T234106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210203T235314Z
UID:435-1618050600-1618057800@fhwgs.org
SUMMARY:APRIL MEETING
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: Blasting Down That Infamous 1870 Brick Wall\nPRESENTER: Melvin J. Collier\nMelvin J. Collier is a noted genealogist who has appeared on NBC’s Who Do You Think You Are.  He is the author of; Mississippi to Africa: A Journey of Discovery\, 150 Years Later: Broken Ties Mended\, and Ealy Family Heritage: Documenting Our Legacy.  Using case studies\, this presentation addresses research techniques and methodologies to trace African-American ancestors during enslavement in the South.
URL:https://fhwgs.org/event/april-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210408T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210408T203000
DTSTAMP:20210328T023230Z
CREATED:20210328T023230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210328T023230Z
UID:1475-1617908400-1617913800@fhwgs.org
SUMMARY:Impact of COVID-19 on African Americans
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://fhwgs.org/event/impact-of-covid-19-on-african-americans/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210321
DTSTAMP:20210228T012821Z
CREATED:20210228T011438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210228T012821Z
UID:1042-1616112000-1616284799@fhwgs.org
SUMMARY:Michigan in Perspective: Local History Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 2021 Michigan in Perspective: Local History Conference Goes Virtual\nThe 62nd Michigan in Perspective: Local History Conference will be presented as a virtual program due to the coronavirus pandemic. \nThe event will take place Friday-Saturday\, March 19-20\, 2021.\nThis year’s conference offers… \n\nFive keynotes\n\nThe Heart of the Matter: A Conversation With Senator Carl Levin\nThe Roar of ’84: An Interview With Dave Rozema\nCrusader for Justice: Judge Damon J. Keith\nMotor City Rising: The Revitalization of Detroit\nA Revolutionary and “Solutionary”: The Life of Ahmad Rahman\n\n\n32 “breakout” sessions that address local and statewide history\nOn-demand videos before\, during\, and after the conference\n\nTours\nHear authors talk about their books\nWorkshops\nEven more history presentations\nLearn more about the conference sponsors\n\n\n\nFor those who transferred their registration from the 2020 conference to the 2021 event\, questions can be directed to conference@hsmichigan.org. \n* FHWGS MEMBERS CAN REGISTER AT THE HSM MEMBER RATE OF $65 UNTIL MARCH 18 \nConference Booklet\nRegister Online
URL:https://fhwgs.org/event/michigan-in-perspective-local-history-conference/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Conferences
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210306T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210306T123000
DTSTAMP:20210205T031513Z
CREATED:20210203T235149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210205T031513Z
UID:439-1615026600-1615033800@fhwgs.org
SUMMARY:MARCH MEETING
DESCRIPTION:State Clubs (Part 2)
URL:https://fhwgs.org/event/march-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210228
DTSTAMP:20210219T142209Z
CREATED:20210219T142044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210219T142209Z
UID:957-1614211200-1614470399@fhwgs.org
SUMMARY:RootsTech Connect: A Free Online Conference Experience
DESCRIPTION:Free event\, preregistration is required
URL:https://fhwgs.org/event/rootstech-connect-a-free-online-conference-experience/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Conferences
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210206T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210206T123000
DTSTAMP:20210203T235657Z
CREATED:20210203T231828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210203T235657Z
UID:428-1612607400-1612614600@fhwgs.org
SUMMARY:FEBRUARY MEETING (African American History Month)
DESCRIPTION:State Clubs
URL:https://fhwgs.org/event/meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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