More reasons to join our Club!
Wed., July 8, Genea-Break
We will explore information about state census records and international census data featuring free access websites. Also, there will be a brief segment about meeting new cousins and how to share! As always, our discussions are so interesting and provide views from many members about ways to succeed with genealogy. Genea-Break begins at 7 PM and is recorded for later review on our Members Only webpage. Members receive the Zoom link.
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Wed., July 29, A.I. SIG
With a 5th Wednesday in July, we are pleased to announce a return of the A.I. SIG for our members on Zoom at 7:00 P.M.  Betty Steup will lead the way with a short presentation followed by others sharing their uses of and success with artificial intelligence with genealogy. Anyone can offer to share insight or project ideas. Members receive the Zoom link.
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Free Program:Â Wed., July 22 @ 7 pM
Is Your Research Approach the Problem?
This lecture discusses research approaches that may be hindering your chances of success, how to get around those incorrect ways of thinking, and additional approaches that may improve your chance of success.
Our presenter: Michael John Neill has been actively engaged in genealogical research for over thirty years. He writes the popular "Genealogy Tip of the Day" which is hosted on www.genealogytipoftheday.com.
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Michael has led research trips to the Family History Library and the Allen County Public Library in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. He gives lectures on a variety of genealogical topics and concentrates on research in the Midwestern and upper Southern regions of the United States and several countries in Western Europe.Â
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Free Program:Â 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.
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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.
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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.
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She’s the author of several books and hundreds of articles. We are happy to welcome her back to speak about our submitted photos!
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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.Â
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.
Wed., July 22: American Stories: Illustrating Your Family TreeÂ
Heinz History Center | Wednesday, July 22 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Admission is free for History Center members and $5 for non-members. REGISTRATIONÂ
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How do you turn family history into art?Â
Join four artists featured in the My America: An Illustrated Experience exhibition for a conversation about the family stories, personal mementos, and memories that inspired their work. From deeply personal moments to major chapters in American history, each artist transformed their roots into powerful visual storytelling.Â
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Moderated by chief historian Anne Madarasz, this panel discussion will explore how genealogy, identity, and family history can shape creativity and connect personal experiences to the larger American story. Â
Senior Outreach Archivist Sierra Green will also share materials from the Detre Library & Archives and offer insight into how family records and genealogy research can inspire storytelling in unconventional ways.Â
Before the program, visitors are encouraged to explore the artists’ work on view in My America in the museum’s fifth floor Barensfeld Gallery.Â
American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation will be available upon request. Please contact us at programs@heinzhistorycenter.org in advance to request accommodations.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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