Welcome Everyone!
The Genealogical Society of Broward County (GSBC) is pleased to welcome you to our website. We are dedicated to helping individuals discover their family roots, preserve their heritage, and explore the stories of their ancestors.
Whether you are just beginning your genealogy journey or are an experienced researcher, we are here to support and encourage your search.
“We are here to help you find your ancestors”
Celebrating 59 Years!
GSBC Invites Members, Guests and all Veterans to Celebrate America 250!
Do you have a veteran in your family tree? Join the Genealogical Society of Broward County for this special presentation by Honor Flight South Florida. Discover how veterans can register for an all-expenses-paid Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., and learn about the many local events and community celebrations that honor our nation's heroes. Whether you're researching a military ancestor or honoring a living veteran, you'll leave with new ways to preserve and celebrate your family's military legacy.
2026 Program Highlights
Beginning at 12:00 PM, In-person only, GSBC hosts our Computer Research Lab, where members and volunteers are available to help with your genealogy research. Whether you are a beginner just getting started or an experienced researcher facing difficult “brick walls,” we are here to work alongside you and help guide your discoveries.
Then from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, we feature presentations by knowledgeable genealogy speakers covering a wide variety of topics designed to educate, inspire, and introduce new research techniques and resources.
There is always something new to learn, along with valuable tips and insights you can apply to your own family history research. Attend the full day or choose the portion that best fits your interests — research, helping others, networking, sharing your stories or enjoying the featured presentation.
You choose how to attend:
- Hybrid: Meetings are offered both in-person and online through Zoom
- Meet our speakers
- Enjoy light refreshments
- Virtual:
- Watch our speakers on the big screen at the library
- Participate remotely through Zoom if they are unable to attend in person.
January 11 GSBC 2025 Kick-Off Celebration & Installation of Officers & Directors
February 8 Find Your American Ancestor Using Canadian Records — Kathryn Lake Hogan
March 8 Oral History for the Family Historian — Linda Barnickel
April 12 Using Find-a-Grave — David Belnap
May 3 Surprise! My GGF was the Milkman: A DNA Case Study — Ruth Campbell
June 14 Your Ancestors: What is their Story? — Gary Green (Hybrid)
July 12 Honor Flight South Florida ― Bob Atkins (Hybrid) Celebrating America 250!
August Summer Break — No Event Scheduled (Hybrid)
September 20 General Society of Mayflower Descendants — Broward County John Alden Colony
Officers & Members — Linda Williams and Betsy Slagle! (Hybrid)
October 25 2nd Annual GSBC South Florida Genealogy Fair — Celebrate Family History Month with genealogists, demonstrations & prizes. (Hybrid)
November 7 Pioneer Day 2026 — Celebrating Our Own GSBC Pioneer
November 8 Creating Connections: Organizing Reunions with Ease — Tamara Bell (Hybrid)
December 13 Forgotten and Untranslated Documents: A Journey of Research and Unexpected Finds — David Light (Hybrid)
Rev. 29 Junel2026
Visit our Event Page for Details
Check any time zone: Time Zone Converter This will help you schedule GSBC virtual meetings if attending from another state other than Florida. We use Eastern Time!
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Proud member of the National Genealogical Society (NGS) ngsgenealogy.org.
Proud member of the Florida State Genealogical Society (FLSGS) flsgs.org
GSBC is a 501c3 non profit organization
