NSGS
The North Suburban Genealogical Society
Preserving the Past
for
Future Generations
for
Future Generations
Our goals are to promote an interest in genealogy, to instruct our members in careful,
documented research and to publish genealogical and historical information in
a newsletter six times a year. Non-members are welcome to attend our meetings.
See below for meeting information and topics.
For questions about our group, please contact: NSGS@nsgsil.org
For questions about our group, please contact: NSGS@nsgsil.org
Check out the latest NSGS postings on Facebook.
Monthly meetings are held on the second Saturday of January through October, an annual luncheon is held in November and there is no December meeting. Meeting locations change so please be sure to note where the meeting is held. Saturday, February 9, 2019 1:00 P.M. Glenview Public Library community room 1930 Glenview Road “A Family Story of Race and Racial Passing ” Gail Lukasik Offering insights into issues surrounding the complex history of racial passing in the United States, Gail Lukasik’s book “White Like Her” tells the story of her mother’s passing, Gail’s struggle with the shame of her mother’s choice, and Gail’s subsequent inner journey of self-discovery and redemption. In the historical context of the Jim Crow South, she explores her mother’s decision to pass, how she hid her secret even from Gail's father, and the price she paid for choosing whiteness.
Northbrook Public Library 1201 Cedar Lane, Northbrook, Illinois. Glenview Public Library 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview, Illinois Northbrook History Museum 1776 Walters Ave., Northbrook, Illinois. Lower level 1 Take ramp on park side of building to lower level. Map to the Northbrook History Museum
Some meeting handouts are available
on the Meeting Handouts page.
JOIN US!
Click on the Membership link in the left column. You can enroll online or print the form send it with your check to the address on the form (or bring to the next meeting)
In addition to sharing fellowship with like-minded genealogists at the monthly meetings, members receive an informative newsletter six time a year. An additional benefit of membership is the opportunity to participate in one of our three Writers Groups and our DNA Discovery Group. The groups meet monthly. Refer to the event list to the right for times and locations.
Of course you are welcome to attend one of our monthly meetings and meet others willing to share their expertise. |
Upcoming events
21 Jan 2019 10:00 AM •
26 Jan 2019 1:00 PM • NBHS History Museum, 1776 Walters Ave, Northbrook
09 Feb 2019 1:00 PM • Glenview Public Library. 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview
11 Feb 2019 1:00 PM • The Book Market at the Glen, 2651 Navy Blvd, Glenview, IL
11 Feb 2019 7:00 PM • NBHS Heritage Center, 1812 Chapel Court, Northbrook
18 Feb 2019 10:00 AM •
23 Feb 2019 1:00 PM • NBHS History Museum, 1776 Walters Ave, Northbrook
09 Mar 2019 1:00 PM • Northbrook Public Library, 1201 Cedar Lane, Northbrook
11 Mar 2019 1:00 PM • The Book Market at the Glen, 2651 Navy Blvd, Glenview, IL
11 Mar 2019 7:00 PM • NBHS Heritage Center, 1812 Chapel Court, Northbrook
18 Mar 2019 10:00 AM •
30 Mar 2019 1:00 PM • NBHS History Museum, 1776 Walters Ave, Northbrook
08 Apr 2019 1:00 PM • The Book Market at the Glen, 2651 Navy Blvd, Glenview, IL
13 Apr 2019 1:00 PM • Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview
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