South Dakota historical research news
Great research news via the February 2026 E-Newsletter of the South Dakota State Historical Society,
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Genealogy Learning, Digging Deeper: Records, Tools, and Skills.
Next Thursday, 5 February 2026, at 1:00 p.m. EST, Noon CST, 11:00 a.m. MST, and 10:00 a.m. PST, registration opens! Ready for a week of learning, networking, analysis, and insight to a variety of records to further your genealogy research. Would you like an opportunity to receive help on one of your own genealogy dilemmas? […]
Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research course listing and registration link.
I am a big fan of genealogy institutes. Multiple days of learning, sharing, excitement, and progress in your research endeavors. The 2026 courses offered by the Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research cover many parts of our journey. The flyer below shows the course titles, course coordinator, and the dates that course is offered. Some […]
Updated information about my “2026-2027 Genealogical Presentation Details and Fees”
Every so often someone asks how to get details on what I do as a speaker in the area of genealogy and history. When a civic, military, cultural, ethnic, historical, religious, or genealogical organization inquires about my historical and genealogical speaking services, I try to acknowledge the email within 24 hours. Yes, I have done […]
Veterans Day brings back many memories, some sad, some of family veterans, and more
A cousin on my maternal side asked me a question this evening based on my post on Facebook today. It prompted me to revisit what I wrote back in 2017 about a new meaning for me about Veterans Day. Of course, I honor my Dad, William E. (Bill )Stuart. I add in my father-in-law, James […]
Native American Heritage Month Lives On Despite . . .
Native News Online https://nativenewsonline.net/sovereignty/the-celebration-they-can-t-cancel-native-heritage-month-lives-on has an article about the acknowledgement of Native American Heritage Month each November. “Each November, Native American Heritage Month is celebrated in the United States. The month provides time to celebrate and honor the histories, cultures, and contributions of American Indian and Alaska Native peoples. The origins of this national observance […]
MyHeritage: free access to German records October 2-6.
In honor of Unity Day in Germany, MyHeritage is offering free access to all of its German historical records from October 2–6, 2025. “It’s a fantastic opportunity for anyone with German family history to dig into their roots and make new discoveries. MyHeritage hosts 283 million records across 77 German collections, including vital, church, and […]
DNA test sales always popping up for genealogists
I receive some notices of DNA testing sales in my email and see others on various social media sites. My most recent email notice: MyHeritage DNA on sale $29 price is good through 17 August 2025. This is a great opportunity for anyone who hasn’t tested yet to discover the power of DNA. MyHeritage offers […]
U.S. National Archives free online genealogy presentations
Press release info from the U.S. National Archives. “This year’s #Genealogy Series begins TODAY, May 13! Join us for a series of five presentations, all free and available on YouTube, by experts on US National Archives staff. See the full list of times and topics: https://www.archives.gov/calendar/genealogy-series/2025.” Missed today’s? Catch up on these and past years […]
The first Maternity Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Part 1
The 10 May 2025 Minnesota Star Tribune has an interesting article titled “Minneapolis’ first maternity hospital in 1886 was a savior for unmarried mothers and unwanted babies.” The subtitle says “Founder Martha Ripley was not only an obstetrician but also a mother figure to the women and infants at the facility.” The article by long-time […]