Ready to write your Hoosier ancestors’ stories? ✍️ Join the IGS Writers SIG, a supportive group for writers of all levels. Share ideas, get encouragement, and bring Indiana family history to life together. 📧 Email [email protected]  to join. #AncestorStories

A deeper look at the lives behind the Revolution 🇺🇸 Join Professor Benjamin Irvin (IU Department of History) for “Disabled Veterans of the American Revolution.” 📅 June 8, 2026 | 7 PM 📍 Lawrence Co. Museum Will you be there? #Genealogy #AmericanRevolution #LocalHistory

Honor a life that helped shape a nation 🇺🇸 Join us in remembering Revolutionary War veteran John Hammersley at Talbott Cemetery with Michelle Porter. 📅 June 7, 2026 | 2 PM 📍 Talbott Cemetery Will you be there to honor his legacy? #Genealogy #AmericanRevolution #LocalHistory

On this day in 1949, Indiana’s first TV station, WFBM Channel 6, went on the air with a live broadcast of the 500-Mile Race. It was a milestone in how Hoosiers shared big moments and local stories. Do you remember early Indiana television? #IndianaHistory #ThisDayInHistory

Question Time: What is one family history discovery you made this month, or one research challenge you are still working through? Share in the comments so we can celebrate progress and learn from one another.

Turn family mysteries into stories worth sharing! Join the IGS Writers SIG on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 6:30 PM ET via Zoom for Writing About Family Mysteries: Brick Walls & Breakthroughs. Sign up: [email protected]

Ready to write your Hoosier ancestors’ stories? ✍️ Join the IGS Writers SIG, a supportive group for writers of all levels. Share ideas, get encouragement, and bring Indiana family history to life together. 📧 Email [email protected]  to join. #AncestorStories

Researching Pacific Islander roots can involve oral histories, family traditions, church records, migration records, and community connections. What resources or tips have helped you most? Share them in the comments so others can learn from your experience.

Question Time: Do you have a veteran in your family tree? Share the branch of service or the era they served in. Every answer helps honor the people and stories that are part of our family histories.

Ready to write your Hoosier ancestors’ stories? ✍️ Join the IGS Writers SIG, a supportive group for writers of all levels. Share ideas, get encouragement, and bring Indiana family history to life together. 📧 Email [email protected]  to join. #AncestorStories

Researching Asian American roots can involve family stories, immigration records, community history, and records from more than one country. What resources or tips have helped you most? Share them in the comments so others can learn from your experience.

Military Ancestor Roll Call: Share the name of a military ancestor you’re researching or the era in which they served. Let’s remember and preserve their stories together.

Ready to write your Hoosier ancestors’ stories? ✍️ Join the IGS Writers SIG, a supportive group for writers of all levels. Share ideas, get encouragement, and bring Indiana family history to life together. 📧 Email [email protected]  to join. #AncestorStories

IGS needs committee chairs and members! Openings include county genealogists, lineage society, membership, nominations/elections, and publications. Help support Indiana genealogy and make a difference. Interested? Email President Allison DePrey Singleton at [email protected]

There’s still time to help preserve Indiana’s Veterans Bounty Land Records! IGS has raised $2,225 so far toward the $23,000 goal. Every county donation helps protect these records for future generations. Questions? [email protected] #IndianaGenealogy #FamilyHistory

Hosted by the Washington County Genealogical Society, join a Lunch’n’Learn with Drew Wright on the African American Methodist Episcopal Church and its legacy in Washington County. 📅 May 16 | 12 PM 📍 Depot Railroad Museum 🍽️ Lunch provided (RSVP required) Will you be there? #Genealogy #LocalHistory

Ready to write your Hoosier ancestors’ stories? ✍️ Join the IGS Writers SIG, a supportive group for writers of all levels. Share ideas, get encouragement, and bring Indiana family history to life together. 📧 Email [email protected]  to join. #AncestorStories

Revolutionary War pension files can reveal family ties, personal stories, and clues for early American research. Join The Genealogy Center for this free virtual program on Tuesday, May 5 at 2:30 p.m. ET. https://acpl.libnet.info/event/16272016

Tracing Jewish roots can be both meaningful and challenging. Every record found and every story preserved helps connect past and present. What resources, archives, or research tips would you recommend to others exploring their Jewish family history? Share below. #JewishGenealogy #FamilyHistory

Help preserve the stories that mark our history 🖌️ Hosted by the Washington County Genealogical Society, join Historic Marker Painting Day and help spruce up markers across the county. 📅 May 9 | 9 AM Will you be part of preserving these stories? #Genealogy #LocalHistory

On this day in 1829, the National Road entered Indiana. More than a route, it carried families, trade, and new beginnings across the state. For family historians, roads like this shaped migration stories. Do you have ancestors who lived, migrated, or worked along the National Road/U.S. 40?

Every family history journey starts with a spark. This May, what inspires your research most? Vote in our poll and share your “why” in the comments. #IndianaRoots #FamilyHistory #IndianaHeritage

🔍 Did you know? School records can reveal more than grades—they can uncover birth dates, family connections, and even track where families moved over time. Sometimes the smallest records tell the biggest stories.

Ready to write your Hoosier ancestors’ stories? ✍️ Join the IGS Writers SIG, a supportive group for writers of all levels. Share ideas, get encouragement, and bring Indiana family history to life together. 📧 Email [email protected]  to join. #AncestorStories

Every name in a record… Every story preserved… Every connection rediscovered… This is why we do what we do. Thank you for being part of preserving Indiana’s history—one story at a time.

Behind every preserved record is someone who chose to care. IGS is looking for volunteers to help preserve Indiana’s history and support our growing community Could that someone be you?

Every genealogist has faced one—the “brick wall.” That ancestor who seems to disappear… That record you just can’t find… What’s your biggest research challenge right now? Let’s solve it together.

Question Time ✨ If you could visit one place tied to your family history—where would it be? An Indiana hometown? A European village? A meaningful archive? Share yours 💬 #IndianaGenealogy #FamilyHistory

Genealogy is evolving—and AI is part of the story. From uncovering hidden records to organizing research, new tools are changing how we discover the past Have you tried using AI in your genealogy research yet?

English wills can unlock new family stories. Join The Genealogy Center on Thursday, April 23 at 6:30 p.m. for a free virtual program on where wills in England and Wales were created, archived, and how to use them in your research. https://acpl.libnet.info/event/15984299 #genealogy #familyhistory

Looking for a meaningful way to connect with Indiana’s past? 🧬 Explore ongoing Indiana-focused projects through WikiTree—perfect for anyone ready to preserve and share Hoosier family stories. Start here:

Ready to write your Hoosier ancestors’ stories? ✍️ Join the IGS Writers SIG, a supportive group for writers of all levels. Share ideas, get encouragement, and bring Indiana family history to life together. 📧 Email [email protected]  to join. #AncestorStories

As we look toward America’s 250th anniversary, we’re reminded: History isn’t just national—it’s personal. What role did your ancestors play in shaping the story of America?

Scott County Genealogical Society is hosting beginner classes May 17–23. First sessions are FREE, with advanced instruction for a fee. 📞 Reserve: 812-752-3388 or [email protected] Bring key family dates & locations. #Genealogy #FamilyHistory

Our IGS family is growing! 💙 This month, we’re welcoming new members from Indiana and across the country—each bringing their own stories, roots, and curiosity Where are you researching from? Drop your location below!

We’re almost there. Whether you’re joining us in Plainfield or on Zoom… Thank you for being part of preserving Indiana’s story. It’s not too late to join us. 👉🏻 https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/3babyvf/lp/072e00a9-2380-4ba9-8d9d-28c875bfd03f

From backyard plots to wartime impact 🌱 Join “V is for Victory Gardens” and explore how everyday people supported the war effort through gardening. 📅 April 20, 2026 | 6 PM 📍 Bedford Public Library, 1321 K Street, Bedford, IN Will you be there? #Genealogy #LocalHistory #VictoryGardens

Be part of history in the making 📜 Orange County is creating 250 Time Capsule packets. Share your story and be included in a capsule sealed July 4, 2026 and opened in 2076. Pick up packets at OCCF, county libraries, or Lost River Café. Return by mid-June. #Genealogy #LocalHistory

Join a FREE virtual program hosted by The Genealogy Center on April 16 will explore JewishGen.org. With expert Debbie Kroopkin, uncover tools that bring global Jewish history—and your own family story—to life. https://acpl.libnet.info/event/15984107 #GenealogyCommunity #FamilyHistory

April 15, 1861 As the American Civil War began, Oliver P. Morton called for 75,000 volunteers. Hoosiers stepped forward—many of their stories live on in our family trees. Do you have a Civil War ancestor? 💬 #IndianaHistory

Ready to write your Hoosier ancestors’ stories? ✍️ Join the IGS Writers SIG, a supportive group for writers of all levels. Share ideas, get encouragement, and bring Indiana family history to life together. 📧 Email [email protected]  to join. #AncestorStories

Your family stories deserve more than one home. Join us TONIGHT for Beyond the Journal: Where Else Your Family Stories Can Live 📅 2026-04-14 | 🕡 6:30 PM ET | 💻 Zoom 📩 Link in email 📧 Not a member? [email protected]

⏳ Registration closes April 12. Don’t wait. Two days. Expert speakers. Indiana archives. Immigration research. AI tools. Networking. Register today: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/3babyvf/lp/072e00a9-2380-4ba9-8d9d-28c875bfd03f

Step back into the Revolutionary era 🇺🇸 Hosted by the Washington County Genealogical Society, join Dr. James Fadely for an in-depth look at the American Revolution at the Depot Railroad Museum. 📅 April 19 | 2 PM 💲 $10 members | $12 non-members Will you be there? #Genealogy #AmericanRevolution

Join the Writers SIG and learn how to match your ancestor stories to publications, newsletters, and digital platforms that are ready for them. 📩 Register by emailing: [email protected] Take the next step in getting your stories out into the world.

Step into the stories that shaped a nation 🇺🇸 Join a discussion on Spies of the American Revolution at the Bedford Public Library. 📅 April 16, 2026 | 4 PM 📍 1321 K Street, Bedford, IN What secrets from the past might you uncover? #Genealogy #AmericanRevolution #LocalHistory

From conference insights to genealogy trends and community updates, the April IGS Newsletter is filled with stories waiting to be explored 📖 Don’t miss it: Log in → Account → Document Library

The best part of conference? The conversations. The breakthroughs. The encouragement. If you’ve attended before—what did you love most? 💬 Your story might inspire someone else to start theirs. 🔗 https://indgensoc.org/event-details/ #IGS2026 #IndianaGenealogy

IGS Volunteers Needed 📣 IGS is seeking members to serve on several committees, including County Genealogists, Lineage Societies, Membership, Nominations & Elections, and Publications. Get involved and help shape Indiana genealogy!