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Rumsey Map Island in Second Life

Get Mappy at the February Meeting

February 7, 2020 /

If you love the David Rumsey Historical Map Collection, then you won’t want to miss this fascinating field trip in Second Life!

Field Trip to Rumsey Map Islands

After a brief business meeting, we will be taking a FIELD TRIP to see the David Rumsey Map Collection in Second Life.

Hundreds of historical maps have been placed on the Rumsey Map Islands allowing visitors to explore them in ways only possible in virtual worlds

Want to see a preview? Check out this video of David Rumsey’s avatar, Map Darwin, touring the maps (sorry, this video isn’t shareable).

Details

WHEN: Sunday, 9 February 2020
TIME: 5:30 p.m. SLT (same as Pacific Time)
WHERE: The Fire Pit at Just Genealogy SLurl

All are welcome – you do not need to be a member of the SLVGS in order to attend.

For information about how to join the SLVGS, please visit our Membership Page.

 

SLVGS January Meeting: Genealogy Goals, Organization, and FamilySearch

January 7, 2020 /

At the Second Life Virtual Genealogical Society’s first meeting of 2020, we will hold a round table discussion.

Topics will include:

  • Setting genealogy goals for 2020
  • Organizing your research
  • New features at FamilySearch

Please come prepared to share your goals and tips for getting organized!

A brief business meeting will be held before the discussion.

Details

WHEN: Sunday, 12 January 2020
TIME: 5:30 p.m. SLT (same as Pacific Time)
WHERE: The Fire Pit at Just Genealogy SLurl

All are welcome – you do not need to be a member of the SLVGS in order to attend.

For information about how to join the SLVGS, please visit our Membership Page.

 

Join Us for the SLVGS Genealogy Holiday Dance

December 4, 2019 /

The Second Life Virtual Genealogical Society invites you to the annual Genealogists in Second Life Holiday Dance hosted by our friends Dee Dee and Sherlock Aedipo.

When: Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Time: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm SLT (same as Pacific Time)
Where: Dee & Sherlock’s Christmastown SLurl

A brief business meeting will be held in order to elect officers for the next term.

Our favorite DJ, Jaffee Gaffer, will be spinning the tunes, so hop on a dance ball and dance the night away (for an hour or so). Be sure to enable your media player so you can hear the music.

The dress code is formal or “holiday fancy.”

ALL Second Life genealogists are invited. Please feel free to bring a friend.

You won’t want to miss this fun event! 😀

SLVGS November Meeting to Feature Shannon Combs-Bennett

November 7, 2019 /

The Second Life Virtual Genealogical Society’s November meeting will feature popular genealogy speaker Shannon Combs-Bennett.

Her talk is titled “Your Two Family Trees: Genetic and Genealogical.”

Everyone has two family trees, but many do not realize that just because you are genealogically related does not mean you are genetically related. This presentation will cover basic genetic principles for autosomal DNA research and will help to explain how matches are determined by a testing company.

A brief business meeting will be held prior to the presentation.

WHEN: Sunday, 10 November 2019
TIME: 5:30 p.m. SLT (same as Pacific Time)
WHERE: The Fire Pit at Just Genealogy SLurl

All are welcome – you do not need to be a member of the SLVGS in order to attend.

For information about how to join the SLVGS, please visit our Membership Page.

About Shannon Combs-Bennett

Shannon Combs-Bennett

Shannon Combs-Bennett, MSc, QG, is an award-winning author who lectures and writes on a variety of topics from methodology to genetics.

Paris 1900 Second Life - Notre Dame Cathedral

Don’t Miss the SLVGS June Meeting Field Trip to Paris

June 6, 2019 /

Paris 1900 Second Life - Notre Dame Cathedral

Field Trip to Paris

The June meeting of the Second Life Virtual Genealogical Society will feature a FIELD TRIP!

We will be heading back in time to Paris, France, circa 1900. This will include a visit to the beautiful Notre Dame Cathedral. You are also welcome to drive an old car, climb in the old tramway, and take a ride in a horse-drawn carriage. Feel free to explore!

If you would like to dress in period costume, you are welcome to do so, but it is not required.

A brief business meeting will be held prior to the field trip.

WHEN: Sunday, 9 June 2019
TIME: 5:30 p.m. SLT (same as Pacific Time)
WHERE: The Fire Pit at Just Genealogy SLurl

 

About Paris 1900

“Return to Paris circa 1900, a time when romance and revolution were in the air and the Moulin Rouge was the hottest ticket in town. Rent a car and stop by some of the city’s greatest landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Le Arc de Triomphe, and the Great Ferris Wheel just as they were at the turn of the century.”

You can read more about Paris 1900 in this blog post. Please note that the SLurl has changed since the post was made, but the photos are still worth a look.

For more information about the Second Life Virtual Genealogical Society, please contact us.

 

SLVGS April Meeting to Feature Drew Smith

SLVGS April Meeting to Feature Drew Smith

April 7, 2019 /

The Second Life Virtual Genealogical Society’s April meeting will feature popular genealogy speaker Drew Smith. His talk is entitled “Before You Test: DNA Basics You Need to Know.”

Avoid wasting time and money by learning how DNA is inherited, which type of DNA test to take, and exactly what you can expect to get as a result.

A brief business meeting will be held prior to the presentation.

WHEN: Sunday, 14 April 2019
TIME: 5:30 p.m. SLT (same as Pacific Time)
WHERE: The Fire Pit at Just Genealogy SLurl

About Drew Smith

Drew Smith is an Associate Librarian with the USF Tampa Library and is the 2016 winner of the Filby Award for Genealogical Librarianship, presented by the National Genealogical Society. He is the past president of the Florida Genealogical Society of Tampa and has served on the boards of the Federation of Genealogical Societies, the Association of Professional Genealogists, and the Florida State Genealogical Society. He is the host of the Genealogy Connection podcast and the co-host of The Genealogy Guys Podcast. Drew is the author of the book Social Networking for Genealogists, is the co-author of the book Advanced Genealogy Research Techniques, and has written extensively for a number of genealogical print and online magazines. His latest book, Organize Your Genealogy: Strategies and Solutions for Every Researcher, was published in 2016 by Family Tree Books.

SLVGS RootsTech Round Up

SLVGS March Meeting to Feature RootsTech Discussion

March 10, 2019 /

The Second Life Virtual Genealogical Society will kick off 2019 with an informal discussion of the 2019 RootsTech Conference!

If you attended RootsTech, please come and share your highlights of the conference. If you didn’t attend, come find out what you missed!

A brief business meeting will be held prior to the discussion.

WHEN: Sunday, 10 March 2019
TIME: 5:30 p.m. SLT (same as Pacific Time)
WHERE: The Fire Pit at Just Genealogy SLurl

Two Helpful Programs for Genealogists in SecondLife

February 4, 2019 /

SecondLife Virtual Genealogical Society February Meeting

We’ve got an excellent program for our February meeting on Sunday, February 10 at 5:30 pm SL (Pacific).  Craig Scott, CG, will be answering questions and helping solve your brick wall problems. Not only is Craig a genealogy expert, particularly in the are of military research, he is also one of the founders of the Just Genealogy area in SecondLife.  Here’s more about Craig:

Craig R. Scott, CG, FUGA is President and CEO of Heritage Books, Inc., a genealogical publishing firm with over 6.300 titles in print. A researcher for more than thirty years, he specializes in the records of the National Archives, problem solving, genealogical skill building and publishing. He has been lecturing steadily since the 1990 National Genealogical Society Conference in Crystal City at local, state, and national levels. He has coordinated lecture tracks at IGHR, SLIG and GRIP. He was awarded the Grahame T. Smallwood, Jr. Award by APG in 2008 and the UGA Silver Tray Award in 2009. A nationally known lecturer and educator he has appeared in the Ancestry Show and the Neil Leherer News Hour. He brings enthusiasm and a wealth of knowledge to each engagement.

But first!!

But before next Sunday’s meeting, we’re starting what will hopefully continue a couple times a month — for now the first and third Monday — a very informal get together at the Just Genealogy Fire Pit, to answer questions about SecondLife and help new folks get more comfortable in the virtual world.  We’ve all been newbies at one time!  Everyone is welcome to attend and we’ll try to cover some of the basics as needed, depending on the needs and questions of the attendees.  Sign up for a free account, sign in and head on over to the Just Genealogy Fire Pit. You can teleport there by either using the Search option, or use this link – http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Wollah/48/82/68

genealogists in second life meet and greet

Hope to see y’all there!!

SLVGS Meeting January 2019

SLVGS January Meeting to Focus on Newspaper Research

January 10, 2019 /

The Second Life Virtual Genealogical Society will kick off 2019 with a round table discussion of newspaper research! Please come and share your favorite newspaper websites, as well as best practices and effective search strategies.

Prior to the discussion, we will hold a brief business meeting to talk about the exciting changes to the 2019 schedule of meetings and events. We will also hold the election of officers for 2019-2020.

NOTE: We were unable to hold the election in December as required by our bylaws due to the lack a quorum. We urge all members to attend this meeting if possible, so we can get this important business done. Thank you!

WHEN: Sunday, 13 January 2019
TIME: 5:30 p.m. SLT (same as Pacific Time)
WHERE: The Fire Pit at Just Genealogy SLurl

Halloween Dance Party & Hunt

October 15, 2018 /

Second Life Halloween Dance 2018

Don’t Miss the 2018 Halloween Party

Dee Dee and Sherlock Aedipo are once again hosting the annual Halloween dance party!

WHEN: Saturday, October 27, 2018
TIME: 5:00 p.m. SLT (same as Pacific)
WHERE: Sherlockville – Cairnlow

Follow the sign into Halloween world to the dance floor after landing.

Come dressed in your favorite costume and bring a friend! There will be a costume contest with L$1,000 – 1st prize, L$500 – 2nd prize & L$250 – 3rd prize.

Jaffee Gaffer will be our DJ for an evening of a haunting good time.

Halloween Hunt

Stop over anytime for the Halloween Hunt! The Halloween Hunt has 30 gifts and runs from October 1st – October 31st.

It won’t be an easy hunt, but it should be fun and a bit challenging.

Halloween Hunt instructions available at the landing point.

We have had lots of compliments on our decorating and the hunt, so it should be a winner for everyone!

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