We Preserve the Past to Enrich the Future
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 and local genealogists.
Discover
Explore resources to bring your family history to life.
Member Meetings
European Immigrant Ancestors: Their Experiences and Their Records
Stearns History Museum and Online
Speaker: Nancy Loe
Nancy Loe, MA, MLS, will present “European Immigrant Ancestors: Their Experiences and the Records” on Tuesday, Feb. 17, at 7 p.m.
Many factors pushed or pulled Europeans to emigrate to the United States between 1820 and 1920. In this presentation, Nancy explores questions like: What did our European ancestors experience when they decided to leave their homes and sail to America? What was the voyage like? How did they make their way in the new world?
Community Events
Images of America: St. Cloud
Stearns History Museum
Join Miranda Stueckrath and Grant Wilson as they discuss their upcoming book “Images of America: St. Cloud”, the research involved, the process of choosing photos from the collection, and how the book came together. $7/person Members Free
RootsTech 2026—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 2026, 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.
