Rapid City Society for Genealogical Research, Inc.

7:15 p.m: Program: Guest Speaker, David Boyles will be addressing your questions on DNA and how we can use it for our Genealogical research. David is very interesting and knowledgeable about DNA, so you will really enjoy his presentation! You will want to have your DNA results available. If wish to get a DNA test, you will want to do this as soon as possible so you will get your results in time. Guests are always welcome!

Sunday, September 8 through Sunday, September 15

Research Trip to Salt Lake City (Special Events)

8:00 am

Interested in traveling to Salt Lake City to do research regarding your ancestors? June Beason is leading a group that will be doing genealogy research at the Family History Library. This library has a vast collection of genealogical information as well as translators available to assist you. See information sheet below. Deadline to register for hotel rooms is August 8, 2024.

Download: Information Sheet for Salt Lake City Research Trip

Thursday, September 19

The Bower Family and their Musical Accomplishments (Monthly Program)

7:15 pm

Faith Lutheran Church, 17 Indiana Street, Rapid City, SD

6:30 p.m.: Snacks; mix and mingle;

7:00 p.m.: Short member meeting; and

7:15 p.m.: Program - We are so thrilled to have Frank and James from the Bower Family with us! They will be adding a musical component to their Genealogical family story for us. You may be familiar with their family band, The Bower Family. Frank is a professor at the School of Mines and James, his brother, is an accomplished musician and Geneaologist for their family. I love the idea of music and geneaology! You do not want to miss this amazing event! Guests are welcome!

Saturday, September 21

Fall Family Intergenerational Event (Other Interesting Events)

10:30 am to 12:00 pm

Community Room at The Rapid City Public Library, 610 Quincy St, Rapid city, SD

Our Society is hosting an open house. We have invited local Societies to be available so we can learn more about who they are and how they can help us in our genealogy research. Please join us for this special Rapid City Public Library event.

Thursday, October 17

Becoming a DAR Member (Monthly Program)

7:15 pm

Faith Lutheran Church, 17 Indiana Street, Rapid City, SD

6:30 pm: Snacks; mix and mingle;

7:00 pm: Short member meeting

7:15 pm: Program - Are you a descendant of a Revolutionary War Ancestor? You will want to come and meet our guest speaker this month: Margie from their State Society, (DAR) Daughters of the American Revolution, will share with us the types of documentation you need to qualify for membership and more. Come find out how your ancestor is a Patriot who helped contribute to securing the independence of the United States of America.

Guests are Welcome!

Thursday, November 21

1980 Federal Raid on Deadwood Brothels (Monthly Program)

7:15 pm

Faith Lutheran Church, 17 Indiana Street, Rapid City, SD

6:30 p.m.: Snacks; mix and mingle;

7:00 p.m.: Short member meeting; and

7:15 p.m.: Program - This is a must see video from the Journey Mueseum featuring Judge Jeff Viken. He is so interesting as he tells us about his part in the end of the Deadwood Brothels. He is very engaging and has detailed historical information about our Brothels, Deadwood, and how he got involved. Guests are always Welcome!