Another reason to join our Club!
A.I. SIG - Now online for Members Only
Betty Steup led the way on July 29 with a short presentation followed by others sharing their uses of and success with artificial intelligence with genealogy. The program, and Betty's terrific handout are on the Members Only Past Program page. If you've misplaced the password, check the most recent newsletter or email us.
Wed., August 26, Members Picnic, 6:00 PM
Cranberry Library Reading Garden/Franklin Room
Mix and mingle with CranGen friends, both new and old. We'll enjoy some 'munchies' and then a simple picnic supper. Please RSVP for yourself and any guests you wish to bring. There is no cost to attend. RSVP here...
Or email: info@cranberrygenealogy.org
Memories of World War II: Italian-American Stories
Sat., August 22, 2026, 10 AM - 11:30 AM
Virtual (free with advance registration)
Join the Italian American Program for a virtual conversation with oral historians Gianluca Cinelli and Patrizia Piredda, creators of the Memo-AmIt oral history project. Memo-AmIt explores how the legacy of World War II has shaped the memories, identities, and family stories of Italian Americans across generations. Through recorded interviews with Italian Americans, including Western Pennsylvanians, the project examines how wartime experiences have influenced cultural identity, family narratives, and perceptions of Italy since 1945.
Women At War
Date & Time: Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026; 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Fort Pitt Museum, 601 Commonwealth Place, Pittsburgh PA, 15222
Ticketing: Included with General Admission
Join the Fort Pitt Museum to explore the experiences of women during the Revolutionary-era.
In this presentation, Dr. Holly A. Mayer examines the often-overlooked roles women played during the American Revolution.
Focusing on Margaret Corbin, a Pennsylvania native who fought at Fort Washington, Dr. Mayer will explore how Corbin’s wartime heroism earned her recognition, but not always respect, in the years that followed.
You Signed What?
Thursday, August 13, 2026
6:30 - 7:30 pm (In-Person Only, FREE)
Cranberry Public Library
Join Thomas M. Cully of the Cranberry Township Historical Society and Cranberry Genealogy Club member, for a talk about the Declaration of Independence, the 33-year-old who wrote it, and the brave Pennsylvania Delegates who voted for it in Philadelphia at the Second Continental Congress. These individuals in their own words wrote they "mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our Sacred Honor."
Register online through the Library
Free Program: Thurs., August 13 @ 6:30 PM
Free Program: Wed., Sept. 23 @ 7 pM
Photo Detective Roadshow
Maureen Taylor really loves family photographs. All of them - from the mystery images you find in shoeboxes and albums to the pictures you snap with your digital devices. No mystery is too small. A simple question about an image can lead to new stories about your ancestors.
If you don’t know who’s in a photo, don’t worry. Maureen has proven methods for putting names to the faces in those pictures, telling you more about when they were taken, who took them, and why. As a former curator at a historical society, she knows how to make sense of photographs and family history. Maureen’s skills live at the junction of history, genealogy and photography.
Maureen has been a frequent keynote speaker on photo identification, photograph preservation, and family history at historical and genealogical societies, museums, conferences, libraries, and other organizations across the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada.
She’s the author of several books and hundreds of articles. We are happy to welcome her back to speak about our submitted photos!
Everyone is welcome to join the meeting, but photo submissions to Maureen is limited to members only!
Coming in October and November
Special Interest Groups
Deepen your research expertise in specialized areas with our collaborative interest groups.
Brick Walls & Bagels
Genea-Break for Members
Zelie Study Group
Grab a bagel or muffin! Brainstorm your genealogy challenges with Cranberry Genealogy Club friends! If you don't have any 'brick walls', come and help others solve theirs. We meet at Panera in the lower level of the Cranberry Mall.
Relax at home and enjoy a casual session led by club president Sue Ennis. The focus this year is on a genealogy book and related website.
Gain valuable information, skills and insights.
Just starting to build your family tree? Or, interested in group sharing and problem solving? We begin with a mini-lesson and go from there. If you'd like to join via Zoom, call the library for the link, Ph: 724-452-9330. Registration is not required.
Meet Our Team
Join us as we uncover our roots together.
Club Leadership
We share a love for family history and genealogy. Whether you are just getting started or have been digging into your roots for years, we are here to support you as you build your family tree.
We are based in Cranberry Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania and our members research ancestors all over the United States, Canada, Europe, and around the world!
Many of our meetings and special events are free and open to the public, but membership is encouraged to take advantage of our members-only offerings.
The annual dues allow us to provide quality programs in support of our genealogical research.
President: Susan Ennis
Secretaries: Rita Romig & John Francis
Treasurer: Debbie Billiter
Programs: Judi Boren & Patricia Robison
Membership: Pat Purifoy