Do you have friends or family members curious about genealogy?

 Ask them to join you to attend this workshop presented by Donna Schmoll & Gretchen Perryman Bring your laptop The Goal is to: Learn how Ancestry (Free at local library) can help you, your children, and grandchildren search records together. You will be provided with genealogy forms to start your Family Tree. This Open Discussion Meeting is designed to help you research and share your love of genealogy through Ancestry.com and Newspapers.com. Questions? Reach out to Donna at - dschmoll02@aol.com Gretchen Perryman is a retired executive assistant for non-profit organizations. She moved to Louisville from Denver, Colorado 2+ years ago. In Denver, she was the program coordinator for the Colorado Genealogical Society. She has been researching her family for 40+ years with areas of focus in Texas, Kansas and Georgia. I’m glad to have found LGS in my new home. Donna Schmoll has a BS in Business Adm. from U of L. A 4-year Certification in MRP, SAP &  JIT manufacturing software. I taught classes at UofL & Ivy Tech. Learning and problem solving has been a lifelong passion. When deciding on retirement, I chose Genealogy so I could not just create my Family’s Tree but help friends and family with their Family Tree.

Directions: 

The country club is just a short distance from the intersection of Bardstown Road & Watterson Trail South.  From Bardstown Road turn onto Watterson Trail South (travel 0.4 miles).   After passing by a church on your right, turn right onto Woodhaven Road (travel 0.2 miles) and Woodhaven Country Club is on the left.  There is a flat parking lot with easy access to a drive-thru portico at the main door that is just 20 feet from the Dining Room.

  41st Anniversary Program to follow Noon Luncheon

Bio and Program Details on LGS Website.

  “The SAR and America250”   Presented by: Joe Alexander, MPA    

 Colors Presented by Thruston SAR Chapter Color Guard JOIN US AT NOON: Luncheon

 Menu – Choose One

Apple Honey Chicken Salad

 Seasoned Chicken/ Spring Mix/ Apples / Craisins Candied Pecans/ Cajun-Spiced Bacon 

Homemade Honey Apple Vinaigrette Dressing/ Blue Cheese-on the side OR  

Berry Crunch Salad with Pecan-Crusted Chicken

 Pecan-Crusted Chicken/ Assorted Berries/ Granola/ Tomatoes  Mixed Greens, Celery with Balsamic Vinaigrette

 Each served with Rolls, Iced Tea, Water and Dessert

2026 Luncheon Registration:

 Mail by 6-30-26 OR 

Register Online by 7-10-26 at: 

LGS Shoppe 

Flyer for Mail In Click here

We have had to change our plan to visit the Sons of the American Revolution Library on Tuesday, June 30.  Due to other events scheduled for that day, the library cannot accommodate us. Instead, we are returning to the Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives at 300 Coffee Tree Rd., Frankfort, Kentucky.  As usual, please consult the KDLA website for rules, regulations, and general information.  You may request records to be pulled for you before you arrive.  The library opens at 9:00 am. 

If you need to carpool, please contact Donna Broster at donna.broster@gmail.com ahead of time.  If no one needs a ride, we will skip the church parking lot and go straight to Frankfort. I hope to see a bunch of you there!

Presented by: Louisville Genealogical Society Members

Join fellow Louisville Genealogical Society Members for a heartfelt workshop and gathering. We will come together to honor the brave patriots who served in the Revolutionary War by sharing our personal research and family legacies. This event is a great opportunity to showcase your hard work and connect with others as we prepare for the America 250 celebrations. We look forward to seeing the diverse history our members bring to the table! What to Bring: To make the most of this collaborative workshop, please bring the following items to share with the group: Photos, projects, and memorabilia related to your Revolutionary War research. Documentation of a patriot in your own ancestry. 

PLEASE plan only a 5-6 minute presentation so others have time to share! 

If you plan to share your patriot, please email  Nancy Simmons Roberson at nroberson@twc.com

Presented by the Pennsylvania Chapter

Our German Ancestors: Building America Join us in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country near where many early Palatines settled.  Learn from local experts and nationally recognized speakers.  Celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday just a few miles from where it all started. Click here to read all about it - including a list of our Presenters! - https://pennpalam.org/upload/files/Handouts/2026_National_Conference/2025-12-21_ConferenceAnnouncement-rev(1).pdf

Take Advantage of "Early Bird" pricing. It ends April 15, 2026 

REGISTER - Click here  - 2026 Palatines to America National Conference 

Presented by: Bryan S. Bush

Throughout much of the 1880s, the Southern Exposition showcased the largest-ever single display of agricultural machinery and technical innovation in the United States. With over 1,500 commercial and mercantile attractions--the likes of which the world had never seen--history was made and innovation discovered in Louisville's Central Park. Some of the most influential figures of the time participated, including Henry Watterson, Merriwether Lewis Clark Jr., A. Bidermann DuPont and President Chester A. Arthur. Former Louisville resident Thomas Edison personally oversaw the installation of his newly invented incandescent light bulb that lit a record-breaking 4,600 lamps. Author and Louisville historian Bryan S. Bush offers an unprecedented perspective on this fascinating historic event. He will bring some original artifacts from the Southern Exposition. Bryan Bush was born in 1966 in Louisville, Kentucky and has been a native of that city ever since.  He graduated with honors from Murray State University with a degree in History and Psychology, and received his Master’s Degree from the University of Louisville.  Bryan has always had a passion for history, especially the Civil War.  He has been a member of many different Civil War historical preservation societies. He has consulted for movie companies, other authors and coordinated with other museums on displays of various museum artifacts. Mr. Bush has published over fourteen books on the Civil War and Louisville history, including Louisville During the Civil War, Louisville’s Southern Exposition, Favorite Sons of Civil War Kentucky, and The Men Who Built The City of Progress: Louisville During The Gilded Age.  His recent publications in 2021: A History Lover’s Guide to Louisville and Bluegrass Bourbon Barons, in 2023: Loyd Thighman, and in 2024:  Samuel “One-Armed” Berry. Bryan has been a Civil War re-enactor for fifteen years, portraying an artillerist. In December of 2019, He became the park manager for the Perryville State Historic Site. 

Discover Your Roots in a Day of Genealogy Fun! Join us for 3 hours of engaging genealogy research! Bring along your laptops, research projects, snacks, questions, and ideas, and let’s explore our heritage together.  Flexible Schedule: Come and go as you like.  Research Together: Share discoveries, tips, and ideas with fellow    enthusiasts in a laid-back environment  Exclusive Access: Take advantage of the Museum's Ancestry Library    Edition, providing full access to U.S and world records to enhance    your research. They also have Fold3, Newspapers.com and are a    FamilySearch.org affiliated library. Don’t miss this opportunity to dive into genealogy, meet fellow genealogy buffs, and uncover new stories from the past. We can’t wait to see you there!

Presented by: Deborah Lord Campisano

Taming the DNA Match List: Turn Chaos into Clues DNA results are only as useful as your ability to organize and interpret your matches. In this interactive workshop, participants will learn practical strategies for sorting and managing DNA matches across major testing platforms including AncestryDNA, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and GEDmatch. Designed for beginners, intermediates, and those wanting a refresher, this session will guide you step-by-step through proven methods to bring clarity to your match lists and strengthen your research. Attendees are encouraged to bring a laptop or tablet and follow along as we work through real examples together. Deborah Lord Campisano, (BA History), has over 40 years of genealogical research experience -- 25 as a professional. She’s a long-time member of LGS, a past president of the society and its current newsletter editor. Since 2014, Deborah has concentrated on using genetic genealogy and traditional genealogical methods in the search for her great grandmother’s Irish origins. She enjoys helping others solve their DNA mysteries and traveling to research facilities with her genealogy friends.