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SUMMARY:The Star of Camp Greene – A WWI Story Close to Home  (Olde Meck Monthly Meeting)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a captivating evening with bestselling author Joy Callaway as she shares insights into her novel The Star of Camp Greene: A Novel of WWI—a compelling story set right here in Charlotte during a pivotal moment in history.\n\nFollow Calla’s journey as she seeks to uplift soldiers abroad\, only to find herself caught in the turmoil of the Spanish Flu and an unexpected army secret at Camp Greene.\nJoy Callaway\, internationally known for her novels including What the Mountains Remember and All the Pretty Places\, brings history to life through rich storytelling and unforgettable characters.\n\nDon’t miss this engaging program that blends local history\, wartime resilience\, and powerful storytelling. Registration is required.\n\n\nWe are currently meeting via the ZOOM web conference platform on the second Wednesday of each month. Visitors are welcome to join as early as 7:00 PM (Eastern) for some informal social time. A brief business meeting begins at 7:30 pm\, followed by the presentation for the evening. Meetings feature speakers and programs related to family history and genealogy research. The meetings generally are one hour long and most have an open Q&A session for the speaker afterwards.
URL:https://www.meckaffiliates.org/event/mecklenburg-genealogical-society-monthly-meeting-6/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T190000
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SUMMARY:Breaking Through Brick Walls with Denyse Allen (Olde Meck April Meeting)
DESCRIPTION:Join us on April 8 for a practical and engaging program with Denyse Allen\, founder of Chronicle Makers\, where she helps family historians turn decades of research into published stories their families will actually read. \nDenyse’s presentation\, “Breaking Through Brick Walls: AI-Powered Research Strategies That Actually Work\,” will focus on how AI can help genealogists take a fresh look at stubborn research problems. Stuck ancestors are not always truly stuck — sometimes they simply require new strategies and a different way of analyzing the evidence already in hand. \nIn this engaging session\, Denyse will demonstrate how AI can help researchers: \n\nanalyze evidence they already have\nidentify gaps in their research\ngenerate new search strategies\nconnect records they may have overlooked
URL:https://www.meckaffiliates.org/event/mecklenburg-genealogical-society-monthly-meeting-5/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T193000
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SUMMARY:Sleeping with the Ancestors (Olde Meck Monthly Meeting)
DESCRIPTION:Joe McGill is the author of Sleeping with the Ancestors\, an account of The Slave Dwelling Project and his experiences sleeping in old\, still extan slave quarters. He will describe how this project gave him a deeper understanding of the lives of the enslaved. \nWe are currently meeting via the ZOOM web conference platform on the second Wednesday of each month. Visitors are welcome to join as early as 7:00 PM (Eastern) for some informal social time. A brief business meeting begins at 7:30 pm\, followed by the presentation for the evening. Meetings feature speakers and programs related to family history and genealogy research. The meetings generally are one hour long and most have an open Q&A session for the speaker afterwards.
URL:https://www.meckaffiliates.org/event/mecklenburg-genealogical-society-monthly-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mecklenburg Genealogical Society":MAILTO:info@oldemeck.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T193000
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SUMMARY:Researching at the National Archives (Olde Meck Monthly Meeting)
DESCRIPTION:Olde Meck February 11 Program: Researching at the National Archives \nJoin us for an informative program with Annette Burke Lyttle\, CG®\, owner of Heritage Detective\, LLC\, and a nationally recognized professional genealogist. Annette will guide attendees through the wealth of genealogical records held by the National Archives (NARA)\, explaining how our ancestors interacted with the federal government\, how NARA records are organized\, and how to effectively search and access them using the online catalog. \nAnnette is a sought-after speaker at the international\, national\, and local levels\, a course coordinator for the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy and the British Institute\, a past president of the Association of Professional Genealogists\, and editor of The Florida Genealogist. \nRegister at www.tinyurl.com/omgs-feb26 \nWe are currently meeting via the ZOOM web conference platform on the second Wednesday of each month. Visitors are welcome to join as early as 7:00 PM (Eastern) for some informal social time. A brief business meeting begins at 7:30 pm\, followed by the presentation for the evening. Meetings feature speakers and programs related to family history and genealogy research. The meetings generally are one hour long and most have an open Q&A session for the speaker afterwards.
URL:https://www.meckaffiliates.org/event/mecklenburg-genealogical-society-monthly-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Olde Meck Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mecklenburg Genealogical Society":MAILTO:info@oldemeck.org
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SUMMARY:Mecklenburg Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:We are currently meeting via the ZOOM web conference platform on the second Wednesday of each month. Visitors are welcome to join as early as 7:00 PM (Eastern) for some informal social time. A brief business meeting begins at 7:30 pm\, followed by the presentation for the evening. Meetings feature speakers and programs related to family history and genealogy research. The meetings generally are one hour long and most have an open Q&A session for the speaker afterwards.
URL:https://www.meckaffiliates.org/event/mecklenburg-genealogical-society-monthly-meeting/2026-02-11/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Mecklenburg Genealogical Society":MAILTO:info@oldemeck.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T193000
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SUMMARY:Unlocking UNC Special Collections for Genealogy Research (Olde Meck Monthly Meeting)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informative and practical program with Sarah Carrier\, North Carolina Research and Instruction Librarian at the Wilson Special Collections Library\, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. \nSarah has worked at Wilson Special Collections Library since 2015 and brings a deep knowledge of North Carolina history\, archival records\, and research strategies. In this presentation\, she will introduce the rich records collections held at Wilson and explain how genealogists and family historians can identify\, access\, and use these materials for their own research. \nAttendees will learn: \n\nWhat types of genealogically valuable records are held in UNC Special Collections\nHow to search for and request materials\nTips for onsite and remote research\nHow these collections can help break brick walls and add historical context to family stories\n\nWhether you are new to archival research or looking to expand your use of original records\, this program will help you make the most of one of North Carolina’s premier research repositories.
URL:https://www.meckaffiliates.org/event/mecklenburg-genealogical-society-monthly-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Mecklenburg Genealogical Society":MAILTO:info@oldemeck.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T193000
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SUMMARY:Mecklenburg Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:We are currently meeting via the ZOOM web conference platform on the second Wednesday of each month. Visitors are welcome to join as early as 7:00 PM (Eastern) for some informal social time. A brief business meeting begins at 7:30 pm\, followed by the presentation for the evening. Meetings feature speakers and programs related to family history and genealogy research. The meetings generally are one hour long and most have an open Q&A session for the speaker afterwards.
URL:https://www.meckaffiliates.org/event/mecklenburg-genealogical-society-monthly-meeting/2026-01-14/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Mecklenburg Genealogical Society":MAILTO:info@oldemeck.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T210000
DTSTAMP:20260523T130054
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SUMMARY:Mecklenburg Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:We are currently meeting via the ZOOM web conference platform on the second Wednesday of each month. Visitors are welcome to join as early as 7:00 PM (Eastern) for some informal social time. A brief business meeting begins at 7:30 pm\, followed by the presentation for the evening. Meetings feature speakers and programs related to family history and genealogy research. The meetings generally are one hour long and most have an open Q&A session for the speaker afterwards.
URL:https://www.meckaffiliates.org/event/mecklenburg-genealogical-society-monthly-meeting/2025-12-10/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Mecklenburg Genealogical Society":MAILTO:info@oldemeck.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T210000
DTSTAMP:20260523T130054
CREATED:20251023T201012Z
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SUMMARY:Mecklenburg Genealogical Society November Meeting: The Environmental History of Charlotte
DESCRIPTION:Nolan Dahm\, an environmental historian by training\, with experience as a park ranger in Rocky Mountain National Park\, will be introducing the idea of “environmental history” and talking about Charlotte’s changing landscape. \nNolan was born and raised in Des Moines\, Iowa\, and moved to Charlotte in 2022 where he has been at Charlotte Museum of History ever since. At CMH\, Nolan oversees the interpretation of the Hezekiah Alexander Homesite and Siloam school\, manages the education team\, and curates rotating exhibits. He recently curated the Meck Dec 250 exhibit currently on display at the Museum\, but he still isn’t convinced it is real. You can read more about his work at nolandahm.com. \nNolan’s presentation will be preceded by member voting on amendments to the Olde Meck bylaws and election of the 2026 Board of Directors. \nWe are currently meeting via the ZOOM web conference platform on the second Wednesday of each month. Visitors are welcome to join as early as 7:00 PM (Eastern) for some informal social time. A brief business meeting begins at 7:30 pm\, followed by the presentation for the evening. Meetings feature speakers and programs related to family history and genealogy research. The meetings generally are one hour long and most have an open Q&A session for the speaker afterwards.
URL:https://www.meckaffiliates.org/event/mecklenburg-genealogical-society-november-meeting-the-environmental-history-of-charlotte/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Mecklenburg Genealogical Society":MAILTO:info@oldemeck.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T193000
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SUMMARY:What Does That Say? Strategies for Reading Old Handwriting (Olde Meck October Meeting)
DESCRIPTION:Our October 8 speaker is Cheri Hudson Passey\, a professional genealogist\, instructor\, writer\, speaker\, and owner of Carolina Girl Genealogy\, LLC. \nReading old handwriting in documents can often be a challenge. If we can’t understand what a record says\, how can we glean facts\, clues\, and other information to help us build our family trees? This session will show some of the best strategies to decipher old handwriting so you don’t miss or misunderstand a thing! \nWe are currently meeting via the ZOOM web conference platform on the second Wednesday of each month. Visitors are welcome to join as early as 7:00 PM (Eastern) for some informal social time. A brief business meeting begins at 7:30 pm\, followed by the presentation for the evening. Meetings feature speakers and programs related to family history and genealogy research. The meetings generally are one hour long and most have an open Q&A session for the speaker afterwards.
URL:https://www.meckaffiliates.org/event/what-does-that-say-strategies-for-reading-old-handwriting-olde-meck-october-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Olde Meck Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Mecklenburg Genealogical Society":MAILTO:info@oldemeck.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T210000
DTSTAMP:20260523T130054
CREATED:20250905T005046Z
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SUMMARY:Get Involved & Dig Deeper: Opportunities in Olde Meck and FamilySearch Tips
DESCRIPTION:Join Mecklenburg Genealogical Society on Wednesday\, September 10\, for Get Involved & Dig Deeper! Learn how you can play a bigger role in Olde Meck by volunteering at the Family Research Center\, joining the Writer’s Group\, helping plan the 2026 conference\, or serving on the Board. Then\, enjoy a presentation by Jane Benton and Katie Grafer on How to Use FamilySearch’s Full-Text Search to take your research further. Don’t miss this chance to connect and grow your genealogy skills!
URL:https://www.meckaffiliates.org/event/get-involved-dig-deeper-opportunities-in-olde-meck-and-familysearch-tips/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Olde Meck Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Mecklenburg Genealogical Society":MAILTO:info@oldemeck.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T210000
DTSTAMP:20260523T130054
CREATED:20250806T105955Z
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SUMMARY:August Olde Meck Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our August speaker is Thomas MacEntee\, a professional genealogist specializing in the use of technology and social media to improve genealogical research and as a means of interacting with others in the family history community. While AI (artificial intelligence) might be the current “hot” buzz word\, the fact is that many genealogy vendors and even genealogists have already been using this technology for years. The AI industry is at a crossroads and within the next five years\, it will permeate almost every aspect of business and society. Learn how AI is currently being used to improve the genealogy experience\, and whether or not you should seek out other uses of artificial intelligence for your own genealogy research. Register at www.tinyurl.com/omgs-aug25
URL:https://www.meckaffiliates.org/event/august-olde-meck-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Olde Meck Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Mecklenburg Genealogical Society":MAILTO:info@oldemeck.org
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