P.O. Box 2107, East Falmouth, MA 02536 - Barnstable County

Falmouth Genealogical Society

Saturday, March 8th, 2025 - 10:00AM EST - Michael Proctor - Live at the Falmouth Public Library - with Zoom hybrid option available.

Michael Proctor is a board member and official Historian for the Massachusetts Society of Mayflower Descendants.
He will speak on a topic to be announced.

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NEXT MEETING:

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.

For the Falmouth Public Library "Joy of Learning Series"

"Let's Do Genealogy!": presented by Tim Martin & Ralph Wadleigh

Four Thursday evenings Oct 2022:

Oct. 6th : "Overview of Genealogy" - for Class #1: handout and slides and video.
Oct. 13th : "Researching Sources" - for Class #2: slides and video.
Oct. 27th : "Building a Family Tree - Applying to Lineage Societies" - Class #3: slides and video.
Nov. 3rd : "Genetic Genealogy" - Class #4: slides and video.

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Our Monthly Meetings are held at 10:00am at the Falmouth Public LibrarY

300 Main Street, Falmouth MA 02540

Downstairs in the hermann foundation room unless otherwise noted

TUESDAY AFTERNOON GENEALOGY ASSISTANCE EXPERTS - FREE!

Tuesday afternoons from 2:00 pm-4:00 pm at the Falmouth Public Library in the Lemke Reference Room. Falmouth Genealogical Society members assist anyone with their genealogical research. This is a free drop-in session with no appointment needed. FGS video about Library Sessions.