Celebrating 52 Years of Service to Clark County

Archaeology at Vancouver Barracks

March 26, 2024, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site Museum Curator Meagan Huff will share information on the history of archaeology at Vancouver Barracks, from the 1940s to present day excavations. She will share historic photographs and archaeological artifacts that help us understand the history of the oldest US Army post in the Pacific Northwest. This presentation will be in-person only at the CCGS library.

First Tuesday 2024 Monthly Education Sessions

CCGS is offering monthly classes along with guided workshops in the afternoon. Register now for sessions beginning March 5th. For more information about topics, see our classes page.

Come Visit Our Library!

Our librarians are available to answer your questions and help direct you to the many resources that are available for your use within our library. Remember, not everything is online, so come in to the library and see what you can find to enhance your family history.
 

As a familysearch.org affiliate library, we offer you access to an extensive range of documents that may not be readily available from the comfort of your home. Furthermore, we provide subscriptions to ancestry.com and americanancestors.org, which can be accessed on our library computers. Our collection boasts over 8,000 books, including some unique and hard-to-find titles, along with pedigree charts to assist you in documenting your research on paper, should you prefer this method. We eagerly anticipate your visit and look forward to assisting you soon.

Upcoming Events
  • Legacy Family Tree Webinar

    March 20, 2024  11:00 am - 12:30 pm
    Clark County Genealogical Society, 3205 NE 52nd St, Vancouver, WA 98663, USA

    • Dana Leeds; Seven Tips for Using AI as your Genealogical Assistant: Genealogy often involves solitary research, diving into the past with dedicated focus. What if you could enhance this journey with a tireless, brilliant assistant available to help you 24/7? Imagine a smart, intuitive companion by your side, eager to transcribe records, extract vital information, and even visualize your ancestral stories. Whether you’re new to AI or already familiar with its capabilities, this talk is designed to highlight the incredible potential of AI in genealogy. From organizing vast amounts of data to offering creative research insights, AI is like a dedicated friend and employee, always ready to assist, teach, and inspire. Join us to discover how AI can transform your genealogical journey, making it more efficient, insightful, and collaborative.

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  • CCGS Members Only - Legacy Family Tree Webinar "The Best of Elizabeth Shown Mills"

    March 22, 2024  11:00 am - 12:30 pm
    Clark County Genealogical Society, 3205 NE 52nd St, Vancouver, WA 98663, USA

    • Elizabeth Shown Mills, CG, CGL; Census Clues: Sweet Potato Simon, White Potato Willie, & Cows that Grow Wool; Census records are the most used—and yet the most underused—of all genealogical resources. Every major provider offers them, along with an index so we can easily find our people. Aside from a year here or there, when a pesky ancestor seems to have eluded the census taker, the use of censuses seems fairly straightforward: We use a search engine to find our person and we copy down the data. There, done! No. Not at all! Censuses provide “facts,” but in between those “facts” there are a wealth of clues we can mine to solve our worst problems with identity, origin, and parentage. This session is for advanced researchers who think they “already know all about census records” and for newer researchers who want to avoid the mistakes most researchers make.

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  • Craft Clan

    March 23, 2024  11:00 am - 3:00 pm
    3205 NE 52nd St, Vancouver, WA 98663, USA

    Will update post as craft topic is determined. Join us for arts/crafts activities and learning and share your family's creative traditions. Scrapbooking is always a topic and we discuss ways to archive your family photos and artifacts. Email Marcia to be added to email notification -  marcia@ccgswa.org.  

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