Marin County Genealogical Society upcoming events

MCGS Virtual DNA Group Meeting (May 21, 2026)

Fri, 22 May 2026 02:00:00 GMT

The next Virtual DNA meeting is on Thursday, May 21st, 2025 at 7 pm.

We have finished our meetings based on the book "Research Like a Pro with DNA", by Diana Elder, Nicole E. Dyer and Robin Wirthlin.

The next meeting will present DNA Case Studies from Members of the Group.

DNA Case Studies

Members will be presenting about, "The X Factor", "A Decade-long Journey Across Centuries", and "Where Are the Germans?".

If you would like to present a DNA Case Study, please contact Vernon Smith

Questions contact Vernon Smith

Latest Blog Posts (updated 5/3/2026)

To attend the meeting please REGISTER by clicking on the button above. The Zoom Link will be sent to you in your registration confirmation email. We look forward to seeing you!

No FHGSMC Virtual General Meeting (May 22, 2026)

Sat, 23 May 2026 02:00:00 GMT

We will not have a Virtual General Meeting in May, 2026.

On Hiatus

We will be back in June.

No MCGS Virtual General Meetingin May (May 28, 2026)

Fri, 29 May 2026 02:00:00 GMT

We will not have a Virtual General Meeting in May 2026

MCGS Virtual Writing Group Meeting (June 04, 2026)

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

The Virtual Writing Group Meeting will be meeting on Thursday June 4, 2026 at 3:00 pm.

Please Note the Time and Date, and that this is a Thursday.

Writing prompts will be available in the Members area of our site (login required.)

To attend the meeting please REGISTER by clicking on the button above. The Zoom Link will be sent to you in your registration confirmation email. We look forward to seeing you!

Laurel Hilton is an award-winning author, journalist and 4^th generation Californian. She is a writing coach and founder of a 501 c 3 organization for writers called Write on Mamas, and has had her writing featured on stage, radio, in print and online.

MCGS Genealogy Social Hour - Military Service (June 04, 2026)

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The Marin County Genealogical Society Genealogy Social Hour on June 4, 2026 will be on,

Military Service

We start each meeting with an idea or memories to share and let the discussion flow from there.

This is an opportunity for us to connect and be social while we are staying safe at home.

If you click on the Meeting link above, it will open this event on the website, and then you can click the "Add to my calendar" button, which will allow you to pick the option that matches your calendar of choice.

To attend the meeting please REGISTER by clicking on the button above. The Zoom Link will be sent to you in your registration confirmation email. We look forward to seeing you!

MCGS Saturday Breakfast (June 06, 2026)

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Saturday Breakfast: June 6, 2026, 9:00 am

Join us for the MCGS Saturday breakfast at

Sam's Place Restaurant

1545 South Novato Blvd (at Center Road)

Novato 94947

MCGS members meet for breakfast at 9:00 on the first Saturday each month
A good opportunity to meet in person and a chance for beginners and new members to learn about us!

MCGS Virtual DNA Group Meeting (June 18, 2026)

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 02:00:00 GMT

The next Virtual DNA meeting is on Thursday, June 18th, 2026 at 7 pm.

We have finished our meetings based on the book "Research Like a Pro with DNA", by Diana Elder, Nicole E. Dyer and Robin Wirthlin.

This meeting will continue to present DNA Case Studies from Members of the Group.

DNA Case Studies

If you would like to present a DNA Case Study, please contact Vernon Smith

Questions contact Vernon Smith

Latest Blog Posts (updated 5/3/2026)

To attend the meeting please REGISTER by clicking on the button above. The Zoom Link will be sent to you in your registration confirmation email. We look forward to seeing you!