Polish Genealogical Society of Michigan

Mailing Address

PGSM
PO Box 85987
Westland, MI 48185-6087 USA
Preserving Our Past For the Future

 

 
Saturday, October 19, 2024
PGSM 2024 Annual Seminar 
Includes live presentations with Q&A, a syllabus, and door prizes!
Open to the public.  
 
Available as a virtual meeting (zoom) or in-person
with continental breakfast and Polish lunch at: 
American Polish Century Club, 33204 Maple Lane, Sterling Heights, Michigan.
 
Speakers and Presentations:
Michelle Chubenko
“Building Your Eastern European Ancestral Village” and
“Discover Your Immigrant Origins”
Alex Tolksdorf
“How to Engage Family in Genealogy Research”
 
You can view the seminar flyer, or information on registering by mail.
 
Click here to purchase either the virtual ($30) or in-person ($65) seminar option.


 
PGSM 2024 Meeting Schedule
An updated 2024 PGSM schedule as of August 13th is now available!
Reserve these dates on your calendar. Click here for more details.


 
Become a Member of PGSM!

 

BENEFITS PROVIDED TO MEMBERS

  • The Polish Eaglet, a journal which contains in-depth articles about Polish genealogy, research techniques, and family histories, published three times a year
  • News from the Nest, a newsletter which includes genealogical news, research tips, and other related articles, published three times a year
  • Access and emailed invitations to all virtual meetings, which feature a variety of genealogical topics and are presented by local, national, and international experts
  • Emailed invitation to the annual seminar 
  • A secure database that includes tutorials, databases of genealogy records, bilingual genealogy forms, and past issues of publications
  • Research services 

 

FEATURES AVAILABLE TO EVERYONE

  • Access to some virtual meetings
  • An annual seminar which includes sessions on genealogical topics 
  • A calendar of events
  • Databases of genealogy information
  • Lists of various links that are useful to researchers
  • An online store


PGSM Old Photo Collection
The following link will take you to recently scanned photos given to PGSM.
 
The photos include images from a great destruction due to a fire or storm, houses, blocks, and country settings, wedding parties and the newly married couples, boys and girls making their first communion, class photos, etc.
 
Take a look and see if you can help identify any of the people or provide any information on any of the photos! 


Gift-Giving Idea!
Need a great gift idea? What about a gift membership to PGSM? Memberships are $25.00 per year with electronic copies of the Polish Eaglet or $35.00 with hard copies. To purchase a gift membership, go to “Join/Renew,” print the membership application, fill it in with the recipient’s information, write “Gift” on it, and mail it with your check to PGSM, P.O. Box 85987, Westland, MI 48185-6087. PGSM will mail a gift certificate to the recipient. 

 

Stories and Ideas
Do you have ideas for subjects you would like to see in future publications? Do you have a story to tell about your ancestors or another genealogical topic? Please email your ideas and stories to the editorial staff of the Polish Eaglet at pgsm.eagleteditor@gmail.com. 

 

Latest News
Updated PGSM 2024 Schedule
The September 7 webinar has been rescheduled to September 14. An updated 2024 schedule is now available!

Latest Newsletter
Click the image for the latest newsletter. (Need to log in as a member)

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Kroger Rewards Program
Help the PGSM by participating in the Community Rewards Program. Click Logo to sign-up.