We Preserve the Past to Enrich the Future
Celebrating 50 Years of Service
Founded in1973, the St. Cloud Area Genealogists is a non-profit organization based in central Minnesota. Our mission is to preserve the past and enrich the future of family history research. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced family historian, our premier organization welcomes everyone. Our members research their ancestors from diverse locations within Minnesota, across the United States, and from foreign countries. The heart of our genealogical society lies in the kindness of our volunteers, who generously contribute their time and talents to achieve our goals.
Connect
Share your genealogy passion with others and join a supportive community.
Be Inspired
Enjoy educational presentations from professional genealogists.
Discover
Explore resources to bring your family history to life.
Member Meetings
County Roots: Stearns History Museum Century Farm Program
Online and In-Person in St. Cloud, MN
Free for St. Cloud Area Genealogists Members - become a member at https://scagmn.org/join
Speaker: Michelle Skroch (in-Person)
Have you seen the century farm signs and wondered about the background of these programs and what records they might hold for genealogists? The Stearns History Museum Century Farm program began as a local spin-off from the Minnesota State Fair Century Farm Program in 1978. Since then, more than 400 farms have received recognition. The program’s combination of genealogy and historical land records honors the legacy of farming families in the county and their lasting impact on our local history.
Michelle Skroch will present “County Roots: Stearns History Museum Century Farm Program” at 7 p.m. in person at the Stearns History Museum. The event will be broadcast for viewing remotely.
Michelle was born and raised in Stearns County in Brockway Township on her family’s dairy farm. Always passionate about history, she earned her bachelor’s degree in history at St. Cloud State University and then went to Waco, Texas for two years to pursue her master’s degree in museum studies from Baylor University. Upon returning home, Michelle was hired as the Stearns History Museum’s registrar and century farm coordinator on June 6, 2024.
After You’re Gone: Future Proofing Your Genealogy Research
Online and In-Person in St. Cloud, MN
Free for St. Cloud Area Genealogists Members - become a member at https://scagmn.org/join
Speaker: Thomas McEntee (Online)
The Silent Language of the Stones: Reading Gravestone Symbols
Online and In-Person in St. Cloud, MN
Free for St. Cloud Area Genealogists Members - become a member at https://scagmn.org/join
Back to School: Making the Most of School Records
Online and In-Person in St. Cloud, MN
Free for St. Cloud Area Genealogists Members - become a member at https://scagmn.org/join
Speaker: Tina Beaird (Online)
Researching Your Union Civil War Ancestor
Online and In-Person in St. Cloud, MN
Free for St. Cloud Area Genealogists Members - become a member at https://scagmn.org/join
Speaker: Scott Norwick (Online)
Community Events
North Star Genealogy Conference
Eagan Community Center, Minnesota
This year’s conference theme is Unlocking the Past, Shaping the Future. The conference aims to teach participants how to access more collections and how to be more inclusive in their own genealogy endeavors.
Visit Minnesota Genealogical Society - North Star 2024 (mngs.org)
RootsTech 2025—The Largest Genealogy Conference in the World
Online and in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Price: Virtual is free. In-person pricing will be available on RootsTech.org when announced.
Although the next RootsTech event is happening in March of 2025, it is never too early to put it on your calendar! This annual genealogy conference is a hybrid event, meaning you can participate online or in person. RootsTech in person usually includes exclusive classes and personal interaction with exhibitors in the Expo Hall. Online attendees can enjoy hundreds of virtual sessions in many languages, and the online conference experience is free! Whichever way you attend RootsTech, keynote speakers will electrify and motivate you in all things genealogy and family history. This conference covers a large variety of topics and is appropriate for all levels of genealogy researchers.
