Bastrop County Genealogical Society

05/01/2026

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04/10/2026

Tomorrow we will have our monthly meeting at the Bastrop Public Library from 1:00-3:00 pm. The topic for April is ORGANIZING YOUR RESEARCH TRIP.

A research trip, no matter whether it’s to the local library or traveling to a place where your ancestors lived, requires advance planning. Setting your goals, defining where you will go, and organizing yourself are keys to your research success. This practical session offers a comprehensive roadmap for making the most of limited research time on the ground, particularly when accessing archives, libraries, or family collections. Whether you’re traveling across town or across the globe, the strategies shared here are essential for genealogists looking to maximize results while avoiding common pitfalls.

03/25/2026

In case you have some free time today, this program is being presented for your pleasure at the Bastrop Bastrop County Museum & Visitor Center.

Lunch & Learn | Bastrop County Women in WWII

3/25, 12 pm - 1 pm

$10 for general admission, $8 for members, beverages and dessert provided

Learn about women in Bastrop County made a difference during WWII in an intimate setting.

03/08/2026

March 14, 2026 BCGS Meeting -

In the world of genealogy, newspapers are often overlooked yet incredibly powerful tools for uncovering personal stories, tracing ancestral movements, and discovering historical context.   This presentation will discuss all of the newspaper websites that you must include in your genealogy research...

02/23/2026

02/21/2026

Another learning opportunity! One year it was in San Antonio. I wonder when it will be back in Texas! :) https://www.facebook.com/share/p/184TsCrh2v/

Coming to the 2026 NGS Family History Conference? Plan time in your schedule to research at the Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center, one of the largest genealogy libraries in the country.

Imagine attending a session, gaining a new strategy, and then walking over to apply it immediately using world-class collections. Building research time into your trip can turn inspiration into real discoveries.
Will you be adding research hours to your conference plans?

02/14/2026

FREE is amazing !!! Don’t forget to Sign up!

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02/14/2026

YES! We are meeting Saturday, Feb. 14th!
Sorry for the late notice! The topic is Streamlining Genealogical Research Plans with AI: Step-by-Step

This practical session offers a detailed look at integrating AI into your genealogical research planning workflow. We’ll explore AI-powered tools that can assist with each step of the planning process: clarifying research objectives, analyzing, and summarizing known facts, generating hypotheses based on existing data, expanding your list of potential sources, and creating an optimized research strategy. Learn how to use AI to save time, reduce oversight, and create more robust research plans while maintaining control over your genealogical process.

02/07/2026

Hard to believe it’s been a whole year! Sign up for virtual free sessions today!

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02/07/2026

Some of the first park rangers in America weren’t rangers at all. They were Buffalo Soldiers—Black Americans who served in the U.S. Army after the Civil War. These soldiers protected wildlife from poachers, built trails, and helped shape the foundations of our national parks.

Interior continues to preserve and honor the history of these first rangers at places like Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument, Fort Selden National Historic Site, Yosemite National Park and more.

We invite you to explore the numerous sites in the National Park System that have the distinction of possessing a history with these famed soldiers.