GSBC July General Meeting
Skeletons in the Family Tree: The Relatives They Didn’t Talk About and the Secrets They Didn’t Tell
Monday, 27 July 2026 @ 7:00 pm
In-Person at the Ridgewood Public Library Auditorium
Free and open to the public
Every family has them—the mysterious relative who suddenly disappeared, the ancestor whose story never quite added up, or the family secret carefully guarded for generations. In this entertaining and informative program, we’ll explore the “black sheep,” hidden scandals, long-buried secrets, and forgotten stories that often surface during genealogical research.
This open forum invites participants to share stories of these conveniently forgotten ancestors, their secrets, and how families chose to remember (or forget) them. From criminal records and secret marriages to unexpected identities and enduring family legends, we’ll look at how some of the most fascinating branches of the family tree are often the ones left out of the family narrative.
Join us for an engaging discussion about the ancestors they didn’t talk about—and the secrets they thought would never be discovered.
Bring your family stories to share.
Please prepare your presentation to three minutes so that everyone has time to share.
Please limit stories to individuals who are deceased and who have been gone for more than 100 years.
GSBC Summer Meeting
Your Family “Show and Tell”
Monday, 24 August 2026 @ 7:00 pm
In-Person at the Ridgewood Public Library Craft Room
Free and open to the public; Presentation replay available to GSBC Members
Every family has its treasures—photos tucked into albums, documents stored in old boxes, heirlooms passed down through generations, and stories that get retold (and sometimes reshaped) over time. Your Family “Show and Tell” is a relaxed, interactive program where members and guests are invited to share meaningful items from their family history and the stories behind them.
Participants are encouraged to bring objects, photographs, letters, keepsakes, or genealogical discoveries to share with the group. Whether it’s a newly uncovered ancestor, a surprising record, or a cherished object with a story, this program offers a chance to connect personal family history with the broader experience of genealogy.
Join us for an engaging evening of storytelling, discovery, and community as we celebrate the unique pieces that make up our family histories.
Bring your family treasures…
Bring your stories…
Bring your family…
Please prepare your presentation to three minutes so that everyone has time to share.
All are welcome to participate!
