Fáilte! (Welcome!)
IGSI is a partner of the Minnesota Genealogical Society
August Podcast available for viewing
In the August edition (episode 2 of Season 3) of the “This month at the IGSI” podcast, genealogist Dave Miller begins the episode by providing the date for the August “Irish Saturday” event: August 10th.
Dave also talks about the August webinar that will be hosted by Paula Stewart-Warren. Paula will talk about the railroads and their history. If your ancestor worked for the railroad, she will discuss how to find out the various railroads where your ancestor might have worked? Where did the railroad run? Are there railroad records which may give you personal details about your ancestor’s employment with the railroad? Visuals and references demonstrate the wealth of historical materials available across the U.S. This lecture will help you know where to turn to find out more about the railroad, its records, and where to find them. This webinar will be virtual only and will continue virtual only.
We will also have the latest Irish History Minute. Janelle will discuss the Great Irish Potato Famine and explain some things you might not have known about what led to the Great Famine. Dave also talked to the Ulster Historical Foundation’s Executive Director Fintan Mullan and their plans for the Lecture Tour scheduled for next March and where they plan to make stops!
 You can visit IGSI's YouTube channel at any time by clicking the YouTube link above right or at the lower right side of our main page (below the upcoming activities).
Irish Fair of Minnesota
 The Irish Fair of Minnesota will be held August 9 - 11 at Harriett Island in St. Paul, MN
We’re looking for IGSI members to work in our booth and share the word about IGSI at the Irish Fair.
- Visit with IGSI members and the Twin Cities Irish community
- Share information about IGSI
- Enjoy food, music and everything Irish before or after your shift
- And maybe even connect with cousins and add to your family tree!
Even if the shifts are filled, please stop by the booth and see if any of the workers need help… or just a visit!
Upcoming Webinar
Saturday, August 17
Railroad Records and Railroad History: Methods for Tracking (Virtual)
10:30 AM - Noon CDT (GMT-5)
Presented by Paula Stuart-Warren, CG, FMGS, FUGA
$15 for IGSI members (with Discount Code); $20 for non-members
Did great-grandpa traverse North America as he worked for the railroad? For which railroad did he work? Where did it run? Are there railroad records which may give us personal details? Visuals and references demonstrate the wealth of historical materials available all across the U.S. When this lecture is over you will know where to turn to find out more about the railroad, its records, and where to find them.
The Discount Code will be sent to members via email and is posted on IGSI’s member-only webpage ( link). You can reach the IGSI Education team at Education@IrishGenealogical.org
IGSI is on Instagram!
I  GSI now has an Instagram account for anyone who wants a new way to stay up to date on the latest happenings with our organization. In addition to regular posts with IGSI news and information, posts will also include tidbits about Irish places, news, and history and happenings in the genealogical community. If you're on Instagram, you can follow us at @IrishGenSI !
IrishAncestors available in our library
 IGSI has extended our contract for IrishAncestors, available on three of the computers in the Hoffman Research Library (HRL).
John Grenham has been a ‘name’ and fixture in Irish genealogy since the 1990s. He is the author of Tracing Your Irish Ancestors, now in its 5th revision, and the creator of the IrishAncestors website. You can learn more about the HRL workstations for accessing the Grenham website to use it in your Library research at this link, which includes some learning resources.
You may choose to have your own subscription, which can be for a day ($5.99), a month ($9.99), or annual ($69.99): JohnGrenham.com/subscribe
Access to IrishAncestors on three of our computers complements FindMyPast access on every patron computer, which also provides resources for Irish researchers.
Visit our Library
The 3000+ items of the IGSI research collection are housed in the Hoffman Research Library along with the collections of the Minnesota Genealogical Society, its branches and other affiliates in Mendota Heights, MN near the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport. Member or not, you can visit our library where you will find one of the finest collections of Irish genealogy and history books in North America. Everyone is welcome. ($10 admission fee for non-members of IGSI, MGS or one of its branches or affiliates.)
The Hoffman Research Library is normally open as listed below. Check the Minnesota Genealogical Society website before any visit, to confirm the library is open: www.mngs.org
Library Hours -
Mon 10 AM - 4 PM
Wed 10 AM – 4 PM
Thurs 10 AM – 8 PM
Sat 10 AM – 4 PM
It may be time to start planning a visit to the library for some genealogy research!
The second Saturday of each month is Irish Saturday.
Tell your email app that IGSI email isn't spam
Please take a moment to ensure that your email provider is not treating IGSI email as spam.
Check your email's Junk/Spam folder; if you find a message from us there, please move it to your normal inbox.
- If you don't know how to add us, enter the phrase "add sender to safe senders list with [email provider name here]" into you favorite search engine.
- Alternatively, search for "Allow List" or "Whitelist" instead of "Safe Senders."
Minnesota Genealogy Center
1385 Mendota Heights Rd, Suite 100
Mendota Heights, Minnesota 55120
|
|
August 9
Irish Fair of Minnesota
Visit the Irish Fair website for tickets, directions, and details. Stop by the IGSI booth to meet members and introduce your friends and family to ...
|
|
August 10
Irish Saturday
Stop by the library for Irish research help. Check www.mngs.org on the day you plan to visit, to make sure the library is open. ...
|
|
August 17
Railroad Records and Railroad History: Methods for Tracking
10:30 AM - Noon CDT (GMT-5) Presented by Paula Stuart-Warren, CG, FMGS, FUGA $15 for IGSI members (with Discount Code); $20 for non-members ...
|
|
September 28
What is your brick wall? (panel discussion)
10:30 AM - Noon CDT (GMT-5) Presented by Tom Rice, CG and Kathy Lund $15 for IGSI members (with Discount Code); $20 for non-members ...
|
|
October 19
Genealogy Detective Skills: Following Clues from the Census
10:30 AM - Noon CDT (GMT-5) Presented by J. H. (“Jay”) Fonkert, CG $15 for IGSI members (with Discount Code); $20 for non-members ...
|
|
