Lewis and Clark County Genealogical Society

03/12/2026

10/13/2025

Please join us Wednesday October 15th at 6:00 pm at the Lewis & Clark Library large meeting room, 120 S. Last Chance Gulch, or via Zoom, for our monthly meeting and program.

This month our speaker will be John Kunz. John was born in a N**i slave labor concentration camp during World War II. He arrived in the U.S. as a refugee at age six and grew up in Great Falls. He retired from real estate as Broker/Owner of Coldwell Banker The Falls. John will tell the story of his family's journey, survival, and gratitude.

09/21/2025

Members of Lewis and Clark County Genealogical Society had a great time at the Montana State Genealogical Society Conference the past two days!

08/21/2025

Conference 2025 Conference The Great Falls Genealogical Society will host the 33rd annual conference 18-20 September 2025 at the Heritage Inn of Great Falls. The Heritage Inn is located at 1700 Fox Farm Road. Sleeping room rate is $114 plus tax for double queen and king rooms, $139 plus tax for suit...

08/03/2025

Mark your calendars for Wednesday August 20th at 6:00 pm for our summer picnic potluck. It will be at the Fairgrounds again, but in the Kiwanis Shelter - a bit farther back on the lane from the one we usually use. Bring a dish to share.

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07/17/2025

We had a great visit to the Lewis and Clark County Historical Society tonight to see their new facility at 618 Helena Avenue. They have some excellent exhibits and photos!

07/10/2025

06/16/2025

Please join us Wednesday June 18th at 6:00 PM at the Lewis & Clark Library large meeting room for our monthly meeting and program. Member Karen Zent will present the story of a 1910 horse-drawn wagon trip from Melrose, Montana, through Yellowstone National Park, as described through a diary from the trip. Message us if you would like the Zoom link.

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06/05/2025

The First Friday Working Group session will be this coming Friday, June 6. This will be our last session before the working group takes a summer break. The session is scheduled from 1 - 4 in the small meeting room at the library. Give yourself a gift of time to dedicate a couple of hours to your genealogy interests. Hope to see you on Friday.

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05/13/2025

Please join us Wednesday May 21st at 6:00 PM at the Lewis & Clark Library large meeting room, or via Zoom for our May meeting and program. The program is “Ancestry and EF Tours Trip to Germany with Ancestral Home Visit to East-Frisia.” Come and hear them share their stories and maybe get some ideas for trips you may be thinking about taking in the future. Message us for a Zoom link.

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02/16/2025

Join us Wednesday February 19th at 6:00 PM at the Lewis & Clark Library large meeting room, or via zoom (message us for link). This month's program will be: Are you in a Genealogy Rut? Come learn how to re-energize your research!

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01/09/2025

Please join us Wednesday January 15th at 6:00 pm at the Lewis & Clark Library large meeting room or via Zoom for our January meeting and program.

This month's program will be "Unearthing Hidden Gems: The Importance of Researching Collateral Ancestors" by Stephanie O'Connell, CG® of Seattle, Washington.