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My Deep Calvert County Roots (AAGS Meetings)
Monday, February 23
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Online - Zoom
Donald Brown will share his experience in finding his family, African American and White, in Calvert and Anne Arundel Counties. This will be a joint presentation of the St. Mary's County Genealogical Society and the Anne Arundel Genealogical Society.
Donald Brown is a member of the AAGS Board of Directors. |
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ARC Symposium 2026 (Conferences)
Tuesday, March 3 through Wednesday, March 4
Salt Lake City, UT (in conjunction with RootsTech 2026)
We are excited to announce the upcoming Archives and Records Custodian (ARC) Symposium, taking place 3–4 March, 2026, in Salt Lake City, Utah, just ahead of the internationally renowned RootsTech Conference (5–7 March, 2026).
The ARC Symposium is a unique gathering designed specifically for librarians, archivists, records managers, and information professionals who are passionate about preserving and providing access to historical and genealogical records. Whether you work in a public library, academic institution, historical society, or government archive, this event offers a valuable opportunity to connect, collaborate, and contribute to the evolving landscape of records stewardship.
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Genealogy Circle Meeting -- Caring for Your Family Treasures (Online/Hybrid Events)
Saturday, March 7
10:30 am to 12:00 pm Central Library, Enoch Pratt Free Library 400 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
Learn to preserve and protect your family’s rare books, scrapbooks, photographs, and other personal treasures. Staff from the Library's Special Collections Department will discuss where to store items, what boxes and other storage options are best, and what environments and other factors are most damaging to your materials. Gain the knowledge to ensure your family treasures last for years to come.
This program will be streamed live and recorded for those unable to attend in person. You can check the Pratt Library's Facebook page for the video. Registration is not required.
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Why Family History Needs Historians (AAGS Meetings)
Thursday, March 12
7:00 pm Online - Zoom
Join us at 7:00 pm on Thursday, March 12, 2026 via Zoom for our program "Why Family History Needs Historians" presented by Katherine "Kate" Brodt. This will be a joint program with the Howard County Genealogical Society.
While genealogy and history are related disciplines, they can be very different. One focuses on analyzing dates, names, and facts to document lines of descent, the other focuses on the interpretation and contextualization of big events and ideas. But what happens when we bring the two together? How can studying national and local histories aid your research and add depth to your family stories? In this talk, Katherine Brodt will talk about her experiences as both a professional historian and genealogist and how the two disciplines can help each other.
Katherine Brodt is a historian, researcher, genealogist, and writer. A historian by training, she has a Masters degree in Early Modern History from King’s College London. Her research projects have taken her on a variety of adventures, from documenting an enslaved community at a historic Maryland plantation to uncovering the stories within her own family tree. Kate's website is katebrodthistorian.com and her blog is katebrodt.substack.com.
This program is open to the public.
To register:
AAGS Members: You will receive the Zoom link via email before the event.
Non-Members: Please email programs@aagensoc.org to register and receive the Zoom link. We request you register no later than Wednesday, March 11, so we can send you the link in a timely manner.
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Genealogy Drop-In (AAGS Outreach)
Saturday, March 14
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Michael E. Busch Annapolis Library, 1410 West St, Annapollis, MD 21401
Curious about your family history? Join us on the second Saturday of each month at the Busch Library in Annapolis to talk with genealogists from the Anne Arundel Genealogical Society. Lets us help you with your family history journey. Great for beginners or advanced alike!
Registration: One hour appointments can be made in person or by calling 410-222-1750, starting two weeks before the event.
Registration question: Tell us a little about what you are researching, so we can better help you with your family history discoveries. |
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Hands-on Help for Your Genealogy Research (AAGS Outreach)
Saturday, March 21
10:00 am to 4:00 pm Kuethe Library, 5 Crain Hwy S, Glen Burnie, MD 21061
Curious about your ancestors? Join Anne Arundel Genealogical Society genealogists on Maryland Day at the Historical and Genealogical Research Center in the Kuethe Library for one-on-one research help and practical guidance.
Whether you’re just getting started or trying to break through a brick wall, experienced volunteers will be on hand to help you jump start your research and suggest next steps. No registration required—just bring your research questions and any information you already have about the family you’re exploring.
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Southern Maryland Celtic Festival (AAGS Outreach)
Saturday, April 25
10:00 am to 6:00 pm Jefferson Patterson Park, 10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard, MD 20685
Join us in celebrating the spirit of the 7 Celtic Nations at the 47th Annual Celtic Festival! Experience traditional Celtic music, food, dance, crafts and sports in an old world setting. On Clan Row, more than 20 clans and societies share their Celtic heritage. Anne Arundel Genealogical Society members provide genealogy information and guidance all day!
Internationally known Celtic Bands offer continuous music, dance and jam sessions throughout the day. There are all-day competitions including Pipers, Drummers, Pipe Bands, Highland Dancers, Highland Athletics, and Rugby games! Enjoy Scottish/Irish country dance, harp and Scottish fiddling performances and don't miss the storytellers, historical displays, craft demonstrations, and living history reenactments. The Celtic Marketplace has a wide selection of traditional and non-traditional Celtic foods and gifts. Celtic tartans, accessories, jewelry, and more!
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