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Saturday, June 3
Milwaukee Highland Games (Cultural Events in Milwaukee)
Croatian Park, 9100 S 76th St, Franklin, WI
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Friday, June 9 through Sunday, June 11
Polish Fest (Cultural Events in Milwaukee)
Henry Maier Festival Park, 200 N Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, WI at Summerfest Grounds
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Friday, June 23
MCGS Board Meeting (MCGS Board Meetings)
10:30 am to 11:30 am Central Library 1st Floor Rotary Club of Milwaukee Community Meeting Room - and Online Meeting
Milwaukee Central Public Library Downtown, 814 West Wisconsin Avenue
Thinking about getting involved?
Be a guest at our board meeting.
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Friday, June 23 through Sunday, June 25
Greek Fest (Cultural Events in Milwaukee)
11:00 am to 9:00 pm Wisconsin State Fair Park, 640 S 84th St, West Allis, WI
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Friday, June 23
MCGS Membership - DNA Genealogy at a Glance (MCGS Membership Meetings)
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Central Library 1st Floor Rotary Club of Milwaukee Community Meeting Room - and Online Meeting
Milwaukee Central Public Library Downtown, 814 West Wisconsin Avenue
- MCGS membership meetings are now back in person at the Central Library (and will continue to be also online). The meetings will start with a short business meeting, followed by our speaker presentation at 1:30pm. Look forward to seeing MCGS members and guests at the library! Eleanor Brinsko will be speaking in person at the library.
"DNA Genealogy at a Glance"
By Eleanor Brinsko
Over the last ten years, DNA genealogy has exploded on the market,
attracting researchers of all backgrounds into the world of genealogy. However, DNA genealogy is just as tricky to navigate as humans are. Eleanor Brinsko presents a quick glance at the history of DNA genealogy, the different companies that offer DNA testing, privacy and legal implications, and what to do with the information that you get once you receive the results.
Eleanor Brinsko is a professional genealogist who specializes in Scandinavian-American genealogy by looking at genealogical and social trends on both sides of the Atlantic. Eleanor's website is https://carlongenealogy.com
Joine us: IN PERSON or ZOOM ONLINE for meeting.
Registration for Zoom Invite: - Register in advance for the meeting/presentation at Zoom Registration:
After registering, you will receive an automatic confirmation email containing information about joining the online meeting. (Check your spam folder.)
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Friday, June 23
MCGS Class - DNA Genealogy at a Glance by Eleanor Brinsko (MCGS Genealogy Classes)
1:30 pm to 3:00 pm Milwaukee Public Library Central, 814 W Wisconsin Ave - IN PERSON AND ONLINE
***Please Note: the Date and Time has changed for the DNA class. Originally had been schedulled for Saturday, June 24, 2023 at 9:30am-11:30am. DNA for Genealogy: What It Can and Can’t Do
at Central Library 1st Floor Rotary Club of Milwaukee Community Meeting Room
Join us: IN PERSON or ZOOM ONLINE for genealogy classes.
Register in advance for this class only at: Registration for Zoom Invite: - Register in advance for the meeting/presentation at Zoom Registration:
After registering, you will receive an automatic confirmation email containing information about joining the online meeting. (Check your spam folder.)
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Sunday, June 25
Pommerntag (Cultural Events in Milwaukee)
12:00 pm to 5:30 pm Mequon Rotary Park, 4100 W Highland Rd, Mequon, WI
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Thursday, July 13 through Sunday, July 16
Bastille Days (Cultural Events in Milwaukee)
Milwaukee Cathedral Square, Milwaukee, WI
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Sunday, July 16
Milwaukee Armenian Fest (Cultural Events in Milwaukee)
7825 W Layton Ave, Milwaukee, WI
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Friday, July 28 through Sunday, July 30
German Fest (Cultural Events in Milwaukee)
Henry Maier Festival Park, 200 N Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, WI at Summerfest Grounds
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Friday, July 28
MCGS Board Meeting (MCGS Board Meetings)
10:30 am to 11:30 am Central Library 1st Floor Rotary Club of Milwaukee Community Meeting Room - and Online Meeting
Milwaukee Central Public Library Downtown, 814 West Wisconsin Avenue
Thinking about getting involved?
Be a guest at our board meeting.
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Friday, July 28
MCGS Membership Meeting - Summer Picnic (MCGS Membership Meetings)
12:00 pm to 2:00 pm Central Library 1st Floor Rotary Club of Milwaukee Community Meeting Room - and Online Meeting
Milwaukee Central Public Library Downtown, 814 West Wisconsin Avenue
Summer Picnic!
-CELEBRATE our 88th Anniversary of the "Picnic In Ancestral Grove" picnic. While we plan to enjoy our picnic together at the library, along with zoom attendees in their own homes, please attend this meeting, to socialize with your MCGS friends and share some of your genealogical discoveries.
Registration: Non-members, please send an email to info@milwaukeegenealogy.org to be added to the invite list for the online meeting. Members will automatically be sent a link.
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Sunday, July 30
Slovak American Picnic (Cultural Events in Milwaukee)
Croatian Park, 9100 S 76th St, Franklin, WI
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Saturday, August 5
Black Arts Fest MKE (Cultural Events in Milwaukee)
Henry Maier Festival Park, 200 N Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, WI at Summerfest Grounds
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Thursday, August 17 through Sunday, August 20
Milwaukee Irish Fest (Cultural Events in Milwaukee)
Henry Maier Festival Park, 200 N Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, WI at Summerfest Grounds
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Saturday, August 19
IndiaFest (Cultural Events in Milwaukee)
11:00 am to 9:00 pm Humbolt Park, Milwaukee, WI
NOTE: Exact Date of Festival Not Scheduled Yet at time of this posting - Please check the website below for exact date!
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Friday, August 25 through Sunday, August 27
Mexican Fiesta (Cultural Events in Milwaukee)
Henry Maier Festival Park, 200 N Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, WI at Summerfest Grounds
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Friday, September 1 through Sunday, September 3
Wisconsin Highland Games (Cultural Events in Milwaukee)
Waukesha Expo Center, 1000 Northview Road (Hwy FT), Waukesha, WI
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Saturday, September 9
Puerto Rican Family Festival (Cultural Events in Milwaukee)
Wisconsin State Fair Park, 640 S 84th St, West Allis, WI
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Wednesday, September 13
Czech-Slovak Area Research Group (Area Research Groups)
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Online Zoom Meeting
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Friday, September 22
MCGS Membership - Understanding Lineage Research for Your Revolutionary War Patriot (MCGS Membership Meetings)
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Central Library 1st Floor Rotary Club of Milwaukee Community Meeting Room - and Online Meeting
Milwaukee Central Public Library Downtown, 814 West Wisconsin Avenue
- MCGS membership meetings are now back in person at the Central Library (and will continue to be also online). The meetings will start with a short business meeting, followed by our speaker presentation at 1:30pm. Look forward to seeing MCGS members and guests at the library! Anni will be speaking in person at the library.
"Understanding Lineage Research for Your Revolutionary War Patriot"
By Anni Parsons
Join Anni Parsons, Registrar for the Milwaukee Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution, for a presentation and discussion of lineage research. Beneficial for those wishing to join a lineage society or research for lineage society membership.
Anni was introduced to genealogy in her tween years as secretary and junior research assistant to an unstoppable genealogy parent. She began seriously researching genealogy in 1994, when census records were only on microfilm. Since that time, she has become a librarian and continued to build her knowledge of genealogy. She is Chapter Registrar for the Milwaukee Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution, is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists and a member of the Genealogical Speakers Guild. She lives on the southside of Milwaukee with her husband and cat, Spooky.
Join us: IN PERSON or ZOOM ONLINE for meeting.
Registration for Zoom Invite: - Register in advance for the meeting/presentation at (TBA)
After registering, you will receive an automatic confirmation email containing information about joining the online meeting. (Check your spam folder.)
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Saturday, September 23
Festa Italiana (Cultural Events in Milwaukee)
Italian Community Center, 631 E Chicago St, Milwaukee, WI
NOTE: Exact Date of Festival Not Scheduled Yet at time of this posting - Please check the website below for exact date!
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Saturday, September 23
CAFE: A Celebration Of Culture (Cultural Events in Milwaukee)
1:00 pm to 6:00 pm Drexel Town Square, Oak Creek, WI
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Saturday, September 30
Scandinavian Fest (Cultural Events in Milwaukee)
Waukesha County Expo Center, W1000 Northview Rd, Waukesha, WI
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Tuesday, October 17 through Saturday, October 21
Czechoslavak Genealogical Society International (CGSI) Conference (Cultural Events in Milwaukee)
The Ingleside Hotel, 2810 Golf Road, Pewaukee, WI
The Czechoslovak Genealogical Society International (CGSI) will hold its 19th Genealogical and Cultural Conference in the Milwaukee area. Presentations will explore the history, culture, traditions, and genealogical research in the present day Czech Republic and Slovakia.
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Friday, October 27
MCGS Membership - Find-A-Grave (MCGS Membership Meetings)
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Central Library 1st Floor Rotary Club of Milwaukee Community Meeting Room - and Online Meeting
Milwaukee Central Public Library Downtown, 814 West Wisconsin Avenue
- MCGS membership meetings are now back in person at the Central Library (and will continue to be also online). The meetings will start with a short business meeting, followed by our speaker presentation at 1:30pm. Look forward to seeing MCGS members and guests at the library! Frank will be speaking in person at the library.
"Find-A-Grave"
By Frank Germanson
Prompted by a passion for history and genealogy, retired teacher Frank Germanson has photographed thousands of grave stones around Milwaukee and uploaded the photos to online databases.
Frank Germanson, has been a contributor to Find A Grave for over 11 years. During that time, he has added over 49,500 memorials, and over 61,500 photos.
Join us: IN PERSON or ZOOM ONLINE for meeting.
Registration for Zoom Invite: - Register in advance for the meeting/presentation at (TBA)
After registering, you will receive an automatic confirmation email containing information about joining the online meeting. (Check your spam folder.)
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Friday, November 17 through Sunday, November 19
Holiday Folk Fair International (Cultural Events in Milwaukee)
State Fair Park Exposition Center, 8200 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI
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