P.O. Box 2107, East Falmouth, MA 02536 - Barnstable County
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NEXT meeting:
Connecting People with their Family and History!
Our Joy of Learning - "Let's Do Genealogy" video series.
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Saturday, February 8th, 2025 - 10:00AM EST - Kate Penny Howard - Via Zoom at the Falmouth Public Library - with Zoom hybrid option available.
Title : "Genetic Genealogy, Empathy, and the NPE Community"
"NPE" is what happens when a person takes a consumer DNA test and discovers that their biological parent is "Not the Parent Expected." It's often a shock for individuals, and the discovery can trigger conflict and rejection both in the family they were raised with, and in their biological family as well. We will explore the history and culture surrounding how we identify family, and how consumer DNA testing has re-framed these concepts. Students will gain insights into the challenges faced by those experiencing NPE, developing empathy and practical skills for supporting individuals through this often turbulent journey of self-discovery. The course aims to equip participants with the knowledge and sensitivity needed to approach genetic surprises with understanding and grace.
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Note the new start time for our monthly meetings is 10:00 AM!
Why? We want to allow time to Connect, to Chat, and to Share.
Come early and join us for some social time. It’s the perfect time to catch up with fellow members, share latest discoveries, exchange tips, present a family heirloom, or swap magazines and reference materials. We’ll provide the refreshments.
Our social time will run from 10:00-10:30 am followed by our monthly genealogy presentation.
Note: The Falmouth Public Library opens at 10:00 am. Before 10:00 am you can access our meeting in the Hermann Foundation Meeting Room through the lower level “Meeting Room” entrance.
Past Presidents from left: Mary Barry, Ralph Wadleigh, Judy Fenner, Donna Walcovy, Joyce Pendery, Marge Riley, Eleanor Baldic, & John Caspole. Most recent presidents: Thomas Greve then Gerard Luby then currently Tim Martin missing from picture.
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meetings are NORMALLY the second Saturday of each month at the Falmouth Public Library at 10:00AM
(NOTE NEW START TIME)
FGS Monthly meetings
The Society is a nonprofit organization of beginner, amateur, and professional family historians and genealogists dedicated to studying, preserving and sharing family histories. Established in 1985, FGS promotes genealogical research among members; the Barnstable County, MA community; and anyone interested in family history.
The Society normally meets the
2nd Saturday of each month.
Since April 2022 we have resumed live monthly meetings at the Hermann Foundation Room of the Falmouth (Massachusetts) Public Library
- Check the calendar for more information!