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Monthly Meetings
 2nd Tuesdays, 1:00 p.m.
 September - November
 December Social
 January - May

Monthly Workshops
 3rd Tuesdays, 1:00 p.m.
 September - November
 January - May

Executive Board
 2nd Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m.
 August - November
 January - May





Copyright © 2010
Columbine Genealogical &
Historical Society, Inc.
WebMaster: Donald R. Elliott

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Come Visit Us
We meet monthly at the
Lutheran
Church of the Holy Spirit

South Wing Entrance
6400 S University Blvd
Centennial, CO
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Click here for map & driving directions to our meetings.

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Online Archives
Check out our extensive databases.
 
ONLINE ARCHIVES
 
Search our 14 online databases of Littleton, Arapahoe County and Colorado names and events. Plus our member pedigree/surname records.






Schedule of Meetings & Events:
 

Our regularly scheduled meetings are always on the second and third Tuesdays of the month, held at the Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, South Wing Entrance, 6400 S University Blvd, Centennial, Colorado.

 

Second Tuesday meetings include a short business meeting followed by a program. Third Tuesday meetings consist of announcements and member breakthroughs followed by a workshop. On the third Tuesday there are often morning meetings referred to as Early Bird Workshops. Scheduled events can change, so please check back for the latest updates. And, don't forget, presentation handouts are posted for download here after meetings.

 
We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting!
 
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March Meetings:
 
9 Mar 2010 1:00 Program
Genealogy and Legislation
Access to public records is a timely and essential topic for discussion among genealogists. The legislature is the arbiter of these public records. This program will explain how we can be involved in preserving open access to records of historical value in Colorado.
Sara Gagliardi, CO State Representative
 
16 Mar 2010 1:00 Program
Footnote
Footnote.com is a subscription website that features searchable original documents, providing users with an unaltered view of the events, places and people that shaped the American nation and the world. This program will show the ins and outs of using this online digital archive, and also, where researchers may use this website for free.
Janice Prater, Denver Public Library
 
16 Mar 2010 9:30 Early Bird
             Cancelled
 
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Upcoming Meetings & Symposium:
 
13 Apr 2010 1:00 Program
"Exploring County Histories: Hidden Treasurers"
Nancy Ratay, Colorado Genealogical Society
 
20 Apr 2010 1:00 Program
"The Creaky Duff Tour of the British Isles"
Sandra Carter Duff, WISE
 
11 May 2010 1:00 Program
"Probate for the Genealogist"
Richard Kautt, Aurora Genealogical Society
 
18 May 2010 1:00 Program
Book Sale  11:00
Luncheon  12:00
"Sumertime: Time for Research"
 
5 Jun 2010 9:00 Symposium - Saturday
Douglas H. Buck Recreation Center
Littleton, Colorado
Laura G. Prescott, President, Professional Genealogists
 
Meetings Resume 14 September 2010
 
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Recent Meetings with Handouts:
 
12 Jan 2010  1:00 Program
"Family Tree Maker 2010"
Columbine Member  Mary Heinritz
Handout: Family Tree Maker 2010
 
19 Jan 2010 1:00 Program
"Flickr"
Columbine Member  Carol Stall
Handout: Flickr for Beginners
 
 
17 Nov 2009 1:00 Program
"Google Tips for Genealogists"
Columbine Member  Gary Routh
Handout: Gary's Google Handout Page
Handout: Gary's Google Program Slides
 
10 Nov 2009 1:00 Program
"All You Need to Know about the Columbine Web Site"
Columbine Member  Don Elliott, Marilyn Elrod & Gary Routh
Handout: Don's CGHS Website Handout
 
21 Apr 2009 1:00 Program
"Lurking in Cemeteries: A Researcher's Guide"
Columbine Member  Joyce Lohse
Handout: Joyce's Cemetery Handout
 
14 Apr 2009 1:00 Program
"Tracing Your Ancestors Footsteps: Following Migration Routes"
Columbine Member  Marylee Hagen
Handout: Marylee's Handout
 
10 Feb 2009 1:00 Program
"Where Do We Go From Here?: Finding Your Way with Maps"
Wendel Cox, Denver Public Library
Handout: Wendel's Maps Handout
 
20 Jan 2009 9:30 Early Bird
"An Obituary Obsession"
Cari Taplin, Boulder Genealogical Society
Handout: Obit Handout
 
20 Jan 2009 1:00 Program
"Finding Online Newspapers"
Cari Taplin, Boulder Genealogical Society
Handout: Newspapers Online Handout
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