Lansing MI Family History Center

04/20/2026

Featuring some of our presentations from this year's 2026 Lansing FamilySearch Seminar.

Are your ancestors from Denmark, French Canadian, Germany, Ireland, The Mayflower, Michigan, Native American, The Netherlands, Norway, Ohio, Poland, Scotland, Sweden, The United Kingdom? We've got presentations on all of these peoples/places from experts you'll be sure to learn from to take your genealogy to the next level! Haven't started your genealogy? Let us help!

04/20/2026

Featuring some of our presentations for the 2026 Lansing FamilySearch Seminar

Have Italian Ancestry? Our presenter Stephen Loikith has an incredible story to share as he discovered and brought the work of Italian composer Salvatore Arno back to life. It's an incredible presentation you'll not want to miss! See the comments for a preview of what this story is about.

04/20/2026

This Saturday is our Seminar! Are you registered? Online & In-person! 2026 Lansing FamilySearch Seminar

04/03/2026

We are so excited about the classes we have at this year's 2026 Lansing FamilySearch Seminar!

Here are the classes in the first session alone! (9:00-10:00) We will be highlighting each session over the next few days, and each of the classes in turn. Over 35 different classes offered this year!

-Ancestors Are Calling: Synchronicity, Science, Sources by Judy Nimer Muhn **
-Beginning Polish Research in Michigan by Valerie Koselka **
-Breaking Down Brick Walls and Reviving Dead Ends by Jeff Mason
-Researching Your Female Ancestors by Cynthia Grostick **
-The Irish Brigade in the Civil War by Jim Jackson **
-Tracing Your Dutch Roots by Alex Tolksdorf **
-When the Neighborhood Moved From Ohio to Michigan by Jessica Trotter **
-Why Y? A Closer Look at Y-DNA Testing by Ginger Ogilvie **

**Also being offered over Zoom

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About Registration Guide Session Schedule Lansing FamilySearch Center Session Course Descriptions Hub Register Here Presenters & Biographies Hubs 2026 Lansing FamilySearch Seminar Welcome! We're excited to help you connect with your roots, for free. 25 April 2026

03/30/2026

It's finally here!
Registration for the Lansing FamilySearch Seminar is now available! Register early in order to reserve your desired courses, but please select an alternative course for each session in case some courses fill up.

Regular registration closes April 17, 2026. Registrations will be accepted after this date, but class selection may be limited.

See the comments for the link to the Registration Guide (The Registration Guide lists the courses which will be offered during each of the five sessions.)

Coming 25 April 2026 (8 - 4:30)! The FREE Lansing FamilySearch Seminar, a cornerstone of the Mid-Michigan genealogical community since 2002, offers a comprehensive learning experience. Our presenters share their expertise on a wide array of topics, including Michigan-specific resources, DNA analysis...

09/30/2025

The Lansing FamilySearch Center will be closed this week. We will open again on Tuesday, 7 October at 12 pm.

07/29/2025

Due to cleaning/maintainance, we will close at 3pm today (7/29/25)