April 7, 2022 SVGS Meeting
2022-04-07 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | SD
Kevin Gantz will be the speaker for our April 6th meeting at 7 pm. Business meeting to follow.

May 5, 2022 SVGS Meeting
2022-05-05 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | SD
We will be touring the Center of Western Studies library at Augustana University.

November 3 Speaker
2022-11-03 19:00 - 20:30 UTC | SVGS General Meeting, 200 W. 6th St., Sioux Falls, SD, United States
Thursday night, Nov. 3rd at 7 pm in the old law library on 2nd floor of the Old Courthouse Museum. This is on 200 W. 6th St. – 2nd floor.

Our speaker is Bill Hoskins who will speak on South Dakota Civil War veterans.
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February 1 Meeting
2024-02-01 19:00 - 20:30 UTC | SD
The speaker will begin at 7 pm. In this presentation, Madeline Yanov focuses on the exploration of westward migration, starting with the Louisiana Purchase and the Lewis and Clark Expedition. She traces routes and trails from the Midwest originating in the 1820s, extending westward to the Pacific Coast and southwest to regions like Texas, New Mexico, and southern California, spanning the West until the late 1860s. She will cover famous trails such as the Oregon/California Trails, the Mormon Trail, Santa Fe Trail, as well as some lesser-known routes such as the Bozeman, Central Overland Trail, and the Butterfield Overland Trail, among others. This presentation also sheds light on the transforming role played by the transcontinental railroad in the settlement of the West. Madeline will answer questions at the end of her presentation. A business meeting will follow.

March 7 Meeting
2024-03-07 19:00 - 20:30 UTC | SD
Speaker will begin at 7 pm and business meeting will follow. Will be in person.

April 4 Banquet and Speaker
2024-04-04 17:30 - 21:00 UTC | SD
https://www.siouxvalleygenealogicalsociety.org/banquet-2024/
April 4, 2024 Banquet Speaker for Sioux Valley Genealogical Society in Sioux Falls, SD
Banquet – 5:30 PM in The Courtroom, at Old Courthouse Museum in Sioux Falls, SD
Paula is speaking virtually from MN – 7:30 PM in the Law Library!
Paula Stuart-Warren
Certified Genealogist®, FMGS, FUGA
Presentation topic: “Railroad Records and Railroad History: Methods for Tracking.”
Paula is a long-time and internationally recognized genealogical educator, researcher, and consultant focusing on unusual resources, manuscripts, methodology, and analyzing records. She also specializes in Native American research, the WPA, and railroad records.
She is currently a coordinator and instructor for the Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh. She has presented courses for (GRIP), Ancestry Academy, Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG), Family Tree University, and as instructor in those and the Texas Institute of Genealogical Research (TIGR) and continues to present virtual seminars and webinars across the U.S. and Canada. She is a former member of the Board of Directors of the Federation of Genealogical Societies, of the Minnesota Genealogical Society, a former officer of the Association of Professional Genealogists, and has been a Board-Certified Genealogist since 1988.
She is descended from eight ancestral countries and has researched family connections across the U.S. and Canada, She currently has her own educational website and blog at http://genealogybypaula.com and is enthusiastic about sharing knowledge and continuing education.
Railroad Records and Railroad History: Methods for Tracking
Did great-grandpa or another family member traverse this nation as he worked for the railroad? For which railroad did they work? Where did it run? Are there railroad records which may provide personal details? Visuals and references demonstrate the wealth of historical materials available all across the U.S. The railroads helped to develop places and other businesses. When this lecture is over you will know where to turn to find out more about the railroad, its records, and where to find them. An extensive handout accompanies the presentation.
Registration includes banquet meal and speaker. Cost is $25.00
You may download a pdf version of this flyer here.
Name_______________________________________________________
Email_______________________________________________________________
Address, City, State, Zip_________________________________________________________________________________________
Payment is by _____Mailed Check _____Online via PayPal on our website here ___in person at library
Mail Check and this form to:
Sioux Valley Genealogical Society
200 W. 6th St. Old Courthouse Museum
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Questions? Email vicepresident@siouxvalleygenealogicalsociety.org

2025-09-04 18:30 - 20:00 UTC | Woodlawn Cemetery, 2001 S. Cliff Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD, 57105, United States
Woodlawn Cemetery Tour with Kevin Ganz
Thursday, September 4, 2025 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Please review our main page for further details!

Olga & Brita: A Swedish/American Immigrant Story
2025-10-02 18:30 - 20:00 UTC | SVGS General Meeting, 200 W. 6th St., Sioux Falls, SD, United States
What’s in a name? Where did it come from? How did it get there? And, by whom? Gnawing questions that took veteran storyteller-filmmaker, Rick Lingberg, on a 10,000-mile journey from his Clay County, South Dakota roots to Sweden and back to find some answers about his 19th century immigrant great-grandparents, Olaf and Brita Lingberg. He will be sharing what he discovered and how he did it at the Sioux Valley Genealogical Society’s monthly meeting on October 2 at 7:00 pm at the Old Courthouse Museum’s 2nd floor library located at 200 West 6th Street.
Please join us prior to the presentation from 6:30-7:30 pm for social time with refreshments.

Family History and Digital Organization
2026-01-08 19:00 - 20:30 UTC | SVGS General Meeting, 200 W. 6th St., Sioux Falls, SD, United States
Do you have a well-organized system for managing your family history documents and photos? Or are you are struggling to figure out how to file and organize materials so you can easily find WHAT you need WHEN you need it? Make plans to join us for an informative presentation via Zoom by Peggy Ash, AG (Accredited Genealogist) as she shares effective strategies.
Learn practical tips for: creating smart, intuitive file-naming systems; saving and managing digital files efficiently; and using Windows Explorer to batch label and organize items (PC-focused with many concepts also helpful for Mac users).

Peggy’s blog: https://peggyspowerpoints.blogspot.com

** Members–please watch your email for information with the Zoom link. Non-members–if you would like to join us, please email info@siouxvalleygenealogicalsociety.org to register. There are a limited number of slots available!

Membership meeting to follow the presentation.
