Annual Meeting & Program: Walking Where They Walked

Facilitator: Roberta (Bobbi) King

Location

Zoom only; register for Zoom below

Schedule

Annual Meeting: Reports, Voting, and Business
Program: Member Stories and Sharing
Walking Where They Walked: The Joy of Visiting Ancestral Towns

What happens when names on a pedigree chart become places you can stand, walk, and breathe in?

CGS members share their explorations, surprises, and the deep satisfaction of traveling to their ancestral towns.

This group discussion celebrates the delight of genealogical travel—from wandering village streets your ancestors once knew, to unexpected discoveries in local archives, churches, cemeteries, and cafés. Along the way, you’ll hear real-life stories, practical tips for planning a successful heritage trip, and gentle encouragement to follow curiosity wherever it leads.

Whether your journey takes you across an ocean or just a few miles from home, visiting ancestral places adds texture, emotion, and meaning to your family history research.