Category: OGS2025

  • Breakthrough Methods: What I Learned at OGS Conference Day 3

    Breakthrough Methods: What I Learned at OGS Conference Day 3

    After two intensive days of genealogical immersion at the Ohio Genealogical Society Conference, I spent today absorbing knowledge from five remarkable sessions that have fundamentally changed how I’ll approach my family research. The “Light Up Your Genealogy” conference theme couldn’t have been more appropriate – each presentation illuminated different aspects…

  • Breaking Through: 5 More Fantastic Genealogy Sessions

    Breaking Through: 5 More Fantastic Genealogy Sessions

    The second full day of the Ohio Genealogical Society Conference filled my head with new ideas, resources, and strategies! Five information-packed sessions left me with pages of notes, a growing to-do list, and that familiar genealogy conference feeling—equal parts overwhelmed and inspired. Here’s my recap of today’s enlightening journey through…

  • Breaking Through: Innovative Genealogy at OGS 2025

    Breaking Through: Innovative Genealogy at OGS 2025

    After yesterday’s productive workshop sessions, I arrived early this morning eager to dive into the main conference program. The energy at OGS 2025 was palpable—hundreds of genealogists gathering to share knowledge, breakthroughs, and of course, tales of brick walls conquered! Morning Keynote: Judy G. Russell Lights the Way The day…

  • OGS Conference 2025: Workshop Day Adventures

    OGS Conference 2025: Workshop Day Adventures

    Workshop day at a genealogy conference always feels different from the regular session days. The pace slows down, the learning deepens, and “aha!” moments happen more frequently. Today at the Ohio Genealogical Society Conference delivered exactly the kind of immersive learning experience I had hoped for. Morning: A Chance to…

  • Pre-Conference Planning: Making the Most of Your Genealogy Conference Experience

    Pre-Conference Planning: Making the Most of Your Genealogy Conference Experience

    As I prepare for my 3.5-hour drive from Cincinnati to Sandusky for the Ohio Genealogical Society’s annual conference, I’m feeling that familiar mix of excitement and anticipation that comes before every genealogy event. Whether you’re a conference veteran or considering attending your first in-person genealogy gathering, proper preparation can make…