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In the fall of 1979, an eight-session genealogy workshop was held. The Downriver Genealogical Society became a reality.

The persons attending the workshop desired to keep the initiative alive and met for the first time in January 1980 and the Downriver Genealogical Society was born. The persons attending the workshop desired to keep the initiative alive and met for the first time in January 1980 with fourteen people in attendance. Within 10 short years our Society hosted the statewide Michigan Genealogical Council 3 day Seminar.

10/21/2026

Our next DRGS General Meeting will be this Wednesday October 21 at 7pm at the Copeland Center in Wyandotte. Doors open at 6:30 pm.
They are paving the parking lot at Copeland Center so we have provided places you can park for the meeting.
1. Street Parking: Mulberry which is on the north side of Copeland (next to Copeland)
2. Parking Lot: North of Mulberry is an angle parking lot.
3. Street Parking: Across from Copeland on 4th Street
4. Street Parking: Mulberry just East of 4th Street.

Our speaker will be Mary-Johnna Wein and she will speak about Oakwood Cemetery. 2026 marks 200 years since the first burial at Oakwood Cemetery, Wyandotte's oldest landmark. Within its gates rest former slaves, soldiers, state legislators and everyday citizens whose lives shaped the community. From tales of the Purple Gang to stories of body snatchers. Oakwood holds a rich and fascinating history that continues to echo through time.

09/20/2026

09/16/2026

Our next DRGS General Meeting will be this Wednesday Sept 16, 2026

At 7pm at the Copeland Center in Wyandotte. Doors open at 6:30 pm.

Our speaker will be Todd Brighton, American Revolution-250 Years. Forging a Nation: Patriot Artifacts and stories from the American Revolution. He will discuss the lives of everyday citizens during the American Revolution, including original artifacts from his personal collection related to five Patriot soldiers who served in the conflict. Todd will exhibit authentic military gear, original portraits, manuscripts, and early Americana, including Native American trade silver, ceramic, and pewter pieces.

09/11/2026

BEGINNERS GENEALOGY WORKSHOP (FREE)
Held at the Downriver Genealogical Society Library (room 100)
in the Flat Rock Schools Administration Building, 28639 Division St, Flat Rock.
Monday Oct. 5, 2026 from 1-4 pm.
For more information email: [email protected]
Sherry Huntington, President

06/23/2026

FREE access to Ancestry records for the 250th Anniversary. Thru June 30th!

Curious about your family history? You’ve come to the right place. You’ve got questions. We’ve got ancestors.

06/15/2026

Our next DRGS General Meeting and potluck will be this Wednesday June 17th at the Copeland Center in Wyandotte. Doors will open at 5:30 and we will eat at 6pm. Please remember to bring your dish to pass.
Our speaker will be Christopher Chris Gillerist and he will give his presentation on The Piracy on the Great Lakes. He will do a historical dive into the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries on the Atlantic Ocean and how the concept of illegal activity evolved over time into the 19th and 20th centuries and how it played out on the Great Lakes. Join noted historian Christoper Gillerist, Director Emeritus of the National Museum of the Great Lakes as he explores the ins and outs of illegal activity on the water including the Great Lakes most famous pirate Dan Seavy.

05/20/2026

Our next DRGS General Meeting will be this Wednesday May 20, 2026 at 7pm at the Copeland Center in Wyandotte. Doors open at 6:30pm.

Our speaker will be Derek Blount and his speech will be on Connecting the Points on your Family Map. He will review modes of transportation and routes across the nation and time, and how to apply it to your map. This is a basic "How did my ancestors get here from there?"

Everyone is welcome!

Address

28639 Division Rm. 100
Flat Rock, MI
48134

Opening Hours

Tuesday	9am - 1pm
Thursday	10am - 2pm

Telephone

+17345356530

Website

http://downrivergenealogy.org/

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