Wishing our FxGS community a peaceful Christmas Eve. May tonight’s traditions and memories connect you with the stories of those who came before.

An object is a time machine. Bring a holiday artifact to life with a short note: what it is, who used it, and one care tip to keep it safe. Share a photo or describe an item and we’ll suggest a preservation step. #Heirloom #Preservation #FamilyHistory #ArchivalTips #GenealogyCommunity

What’s one place you wish you could see as it looked in their time? Historic courthouse? A long-gone neighborhood? A family farm no longer standing? #familyhistory #genealogy #historicallandmarks

Shortest day, longest lineage. Set one winter research goal and pair it with one resource from our library. Comment your goal and we’ll match it with a book, database, or class. #WinterSolstice #ResearchGoals #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #Archives

As Hanukkah begins at sundown, we honor the resilience, light, and traditions carried through generations. May this season bring reflection, hope, and moments that connect you with the stories of those who came before. #FxGS #Hanukkah #FestivalOfLights #FamilyHistory #HonoringTraditions

Which one do you reach for first when you’re starting a new line? 🟦 Census records 🟩 Vital records (birth, marriage, death) Cast your vote—and tell us why! Your reasoning might help someone else break through a brick wall. #FxGS #FamilyHistoryResearch #GenealogyTips #AskAFamilyHistorian

What is one book you believe every family historian should have in their home library? Share the title and author in the comments so we can build a must-read genealogy book list together for the holidays. #FamilyHistory #GenealogyBooks #GenealogyCommunity #HolidayReading

Honor often begins with a name on a stone. 🌿 Have you ever taken part in Wreaths Across America or placed a wreath on an ancestor’s grave? Tell us who you honored and what that moment meant to you. #WreathsAcrossAmerica #RememberHonorTeach #FamilyHistory #GenealogyCommunity

Join us for Open Genealogy Night on Monday, December 15, 2025, from 7:00–8:45 p.m. at the City of Fairfax Regional Library. All skill levels welcome. Come with questions, leave with new clues and connections. #Genealogy #FxGS #FamilyHistory

Researching German roots? Join the FxGS German SIG on Mon, Dec 15, 2025, 1–3 p.m. at Pohick Regional Library, Burke, VA. Open to all levels; membership not required. Info: [email protected]  #GermanGenealogy #FxGS

What’s the one record that completely changed your understanding of a family member? Maybe it was a census entry with an unexpected birthplace, a marriage record you didn’t expect, or a photo that suddenly made all the dates make sense. Tell us your most surprising discovery! #FxGS #FamilyHistory

Happy International Volunteer Day! FxGS is powered by generous people who give their time, skills, and heart so our community can learn, research, and connect. Thank you for everything you do to preserve family stories and help researchers feel a part of our community.

Join FxGS on Thursday, December 11, 2025, 7:30–9:00 p.m. ET for “After You’re Gone: Future Proofing Your Genealogy Research” with Thomas MacEntee. 📌 Registration required: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/BjDsCRs8Qs-Pz_J4Mj3OGQ ❓ Questions? Contact Nathan at [email protected]

Give a gift that outlasts the holidays. A membership connects someone to guidance, records, and community. Purchase a gift membership. #GiftMembership #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #HistoricalSociety #LearnHistory

New to genealogy or feeling stuck with names and dates? Join the FxGS Beginners’ SIG on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. to get guidance, ask questions, and connect with fellow learners. Even-numbered months meet on Zoom. Email [email protected]  for the link. #Genealogy

Today’s generosity fuels a year of discovery at Fairfax Genealogical Society. You help preserve local records, support education, and grow a welcoming research community. Donate or volunteer and bring more Fairfax families into the light. #GivingTuesday #FxGS

Whether you’re lighting candles, decorating a tree, cooking a special recipe, or pulling out old photo albums, traditions help keep our ancestors close. Do you have a holiday tradition in your family? Share it in the comments so we can celebrate with you.

November was a month of gratitude, connection, and stories worth keeping. What’s one genealogy goal you’re carrying into December? 🎯 Comment below and cheer on another researcher’s goal too!  #GratitudeAndGenerations #FamilyHistoryGoals #GenealogyCommunity #DecemberFocus

This Thanksgiving, we honor those who came before us and the stories that shaped our tables.🕯️ Comment with one ancestor you’re especially thankful for today.  #GratitudeAndGenerations #Thanksgiving2025 #FamilyHeritage #AncestorStories

Imagine inviting one ancestor to Thanksgiving dinner. Who would you choose, and what’s the first question you’d ask? 💬 Let’s see how far back gratitude can go.  #GratitudeAndGenerations #FamilyHistory #AncestorStories #ThankfulFriday

Gratitude deepens connection. Share three reasons you’re thankful for your genealogy journey this year. 💭 Post yours in the comments and inspire others to reflect.  #GratitudeAndGenerations #ThankfulHeart #FamilyHistory #GratitudeChallenge

Is your FxGS membership up to date? Take a minute to log in and check so you don’t miss meeting reminders, Zoom links, or the newsletter. In the comments, tell us how long you’ve been a member! 💬 #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #FxGS

History thrives when we preserve it together. Highlight a local preservation effort, project, or community story that keeps heritage alive.💬 Tag your local society or group doing great work.  #GratitudeAndGenerations #PreserveHistory #CommunityHeritage #GenealogyCommunity

Do your roots run through the Mid-Atlantic? We’re exploring a Mid-Atlantic Special Interest Group for research in VA, MD, DC, DE, PA, NJ and more. Interested? Comment or message us to be added to the list. #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #MidAtlantic

Who in your family is most curious about your research? Vote in the poll, then tag them—you might spark their interest even more!  #GratitudeAndGenerations #FamilyConnections #GenealogyCommunity

The Virginia Room is a treasure trove of yearbooks, maps and photos spanning all 50 states. FxGS volunteers can guide you through its riches. Visit during Open Genealogy Night and uncover your history.

The latest edition of the Fairfax Genealogical Society newsletter landed in members’ inboxes on the first of the month! 📬✨ Have you had a chance to read it yet? Tell us your favorite article or tip in the comments. #FxGS #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #GenealogyCommunity

Let’s build connections that last beyond generations. Drop your favorite genealogy pages, societies, or creators to follow and grow our family history circle together.  🔁 Tag and share!  #GratitudeAndGenerations #FollowFriday #GenealogyCommunity #ConnectingGenerations

Every generation leaves a footprint for the next. Share a visual timeline, chart, or photo that shows how your story connects across time.  🌳 Tag a relative who’s part of your ongoing story.  #GratitudeAndGenerations #FamilyTree #GenerationalStories #GenealogyJourney

Let’s build connections that last beyond generations. Drop your favorite genealogy pages, societies, or creators to follow and grow our family history circle together.  🔁 Tag and share!  #GratitudeAndGenerations #FollowFriday #GenealogyCommunity #ConnectingGenerations

Ancestry Pro Tools: A New Feature from Ancestry.com Join us Thurs, Nov 20, 2025 • 7:30–9:00 PM (via Zoom) for an inside look at Ancestry Pro Tools, the latest addition to improve your tree accuracy and DNA research. 🔗  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/w6quLBxtQ9CUgmVqRUI5eg#/registration

🍀 Irish Genealogy SIG Meeting Join us Tues, Nov 18, 2025 • 2–4 PM at Pohick Regional Library (Burke, VA) for our November gathering! 📍 Pohick Meeting Room 2, 6450 Sydenstricker Rd, Burke, VA

Today we remember and thank the veterans in our family trees. Share their name, service branch, or story in the comments to honor their legacy.  🎖️ Let’s fill this space with remembrance and gratitude.  #GratitudeAndGenerations #VeteransDay #FamilyHistory #GenealogyCommunity

🌳 Curious about your family history? Join us for Open Genealogy Night on Monday, Nov 17, 2025, 7:00–8:45 PM at the City of Fairfax Regional Library. Connect, share, and explore research with genealogists of all levels—no registration required! #GenealogyCommunity #FamilyHistory #FairfaxVA

Stuck on a family mystery? Bring your toughest questions to Open Genealogy Night at the Virginia Room. FxGS volunteers will help you break through. See you next session!

German Genealogy SIG Meeting Join us Mon, Nov 17, 2025 • 1–3 PM at Pohick Regional Library (Burke, VA) for Common Problem-Solving Vignettes, Part 3 with Mark Lazaroff. Open to all—no registration required! 📍 6450 Sydenstricker Rd, Burke, VA

Trace your immigrant ancestors step-by-step! Join Kate Townsend for Immigrant Ancestor Round-Up 🧭 📅 Nov 15 | 10 AM–12 PM ET 📍Dunn Loring Volunteer Fire Station Free event — details at https://f.mtr.cool/qncadzhvey for details!

New to genealogy or feeling stuck? Join the Beginners’ SIG on Nov 12, 7–8:30 PM ET at the Annandale FamilySearch Center! Led by Stephanie Glotfelty, this group helps you turn names and dates into family stories. No registration needed! #Genealogy #FxGS #FamilyHistory

Behind every great discovery is someone who made it possible—a librarian, an archivist, a volunteer. Share a genealogy resource or person you’re thankful for this year.  💬 Tag them to let them know they matter!  #GenealogyTips #FamilyHistoryResearch #ThankAnArchivist

Research doesn’t have to be lonely. FxGS’s SIGs connect you with others tackling Irish, African American, DNA & more topics. Find your SIG and share your journey.

Gratitude connects us to the generations before us. This November, let’s celebrate the stories, lessons, and lives that shaped us. Who’s one ancestor you’re most thankful for discovering? Share their name below.  👉 Tell us who you’re honoring this month. #FamilyHistory

🐾 Happy National Cat Day! From cozy companions to curious explorers, cats have been part of our families for generations. Take a moment today to honor the feline friends in your life—and maybe even dig up a vintage photo of an ancestor with their beloved cat! 🐱

Your family tree is your compass. FxGS guides researchers everywhere to explore heritage beyond Fairfax. Ready to explore? Join FxGS.

🎨 Happy International Artist Day! Today we celebrate the creators who turn imagination into something we can see, feel, and remember.  Take a moment to honor the artists in your family tree or community who’ve brought color to history. 🖌️

📜 Virginia SIG Meeting (via Zoom) Join us Mon, Oct 27, 2025 • 1–3 PM ET for a fascinating session on Indentures and Indentured Servants in Virginia. Hosted by the MVGS Virginia SIG, and FxGS members are welcome! To receive the Zoom link and handouts, email [email protected]

German Genealogy SIG Meeting Join us Mon, Oct 27, 2025 • 1–3 PM at Pohick Regional Library (Burke, VA)! This month’s focus: Common German Genealogy Research Problems – Part 2 and Translating Large Files. Open to all—no registration needed! #FxGS #GermanGenealogy #FamilyHistory #DiscoverYourRoots

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the FxGS Fall Seminar! 🙌 Robyn Smith guided us through organizing research, adding life to our ancestors’ stories, and exploring AI in genealogy. ✨ Share with us: What’s one idea from the seminar that you’re excited to put into practice?

Just days until the FxGS Fall Seminar! 🗓 Bring a notebook to capture facts & new ideas—one tip could break a brick wall in your research. Join us Sat, Oct 18 (hybrid). 🎟 Register: https://f.mtr.cool/lnhuuslljv  #FxGS #FallSeminar2025

🌳 Curious about your family history? Join us for Open Genealogy Night on Monday, Oct 20, 2025, 7:00–8:45 PM at the City of Fairfax Regional Library. Connect, share, and explore research with genealogists of all levels—no registration required! #GenealogyCommunity #FamilyHistory #FairfaxVA

🎟️ Feeling lucky in your genealogy search? Join us for Library Lotto: Online Library Guides – The Genealogy Research Ticket on Thursday, Oct 16, 2025, 7:30–9:00 PM ET. Discover new ways to unlock records online! 👉 Register here: https://f.mtr.cool/orfvczpwvr