Discover Your Family’s Story with “Genealogy Essentials” from TxSGS
Are you just starting out on your family history journey? Have you been researching for a while but want to jump start your research with new skills and resources? Unsure how to navigate the mountains of documents and details you’ve inherited from relatives? The Texas State Genealogical Society (TxSGS) understands the challenges beginners and other researchers face—that’s why we’ve created “Genealogy Essentials,” a flexible, eight-course online program designed with you in mind.
What to Expect:
- Accessible Learning: All course recordings will be released on February 2, 2026. Each video lesson is under one hour; you can watch each at your convenience.
- Hands-On Homework: Reinforce your learning with practical assignments crafted by experienced genealogists. You will receive a Genealogy Essentials Booklet containing this material before class begins.
- Live Instructor Support: Instructor interviews covering frequently asked questions will be recorded and made available to attendees throughout the course.
- Extended Access: Enjoy full access to all videos and handouts through March 13, 2026, giving you plenty of time to revisit and master the material.
Whether you’re completely new to family history or need help organizing and verifying the records you already have, “Genealogy Essentials – Course 1” sets you on the path to discovering your roots with confidence. All you need is a computer with sound and a desire to learn.
- Topic Descriptions and Speakers
- Speaker Biographies
- Pricing and Registration Information
- What to Expect
- Questions: genessentials@txsgs.org
Ready to Begin? Take your first step toward uncovering your family’s unique story.
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Additional Information
Pricing and Cancellation Policy
- Cost for 8 courses (pre-recorded) plus 4 live Zoom meetings:
- TxSGS members: $70.00
- Non-members: $80.00
- Registration Deadline: February 6 at noon
- Cancellation: Full refunds (less a $10 administrative fee) are available until January 23, 2026.
Video Access and Viewing Timeline
- Videos will be shared via a link (browser access only). Links are unique to registrants and must not be shared. Videos cannot be downloaded.
- Videos are available through March 13, 2026
- Recommended schedule: Watch at least two videos weekly and complete homework to stay on track.
- Zoom meetings will be recorded and shared afterward.
Questions should be directed to: genessentials@txsgs.org.
Register for Genealogy Essentials!