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Thursday, June 1 through Saturday, June 3
20th Annual Celebrations of Ophan Train Riders  (Kansas Events)
Concordia, Kansas
This June 1-3rd, the National Orphan Train Complex (NOTC) in Concordia, Kansas is hosting our 20th Annual Celebration of Orphan Train Riders. The three-day event will feature Keynote Speaker Andrea Warren, author of two award winning books on the orphan train, “We Rode the Orphan Train” and “Orphan Train Rider: One Boy’s True Story”. Other speakers include Gary Nolan, an orphan train rider descendant who will speak about his experience with DNA genealogy, NOTC Head Researcher, Lori Halfhide, and NOTC Curator, Kaily Carson. Other events include a screening of the PBS American Experience Documentary “Orphan Train”, statue unveilings, and a birthday party. More information can be found on our website, https://orphantraindepot.org/annual-celebration-of-orphan-train-riders/


Friday, June 9 through Saturday, June 10
Heartland Family History Conference  (Kansas Events)
Topeka, Kansas
Topeka Genealogical Society is hosting their annual Heartland Family History Conference on June 9-10, 2023 in Topeka, Kansas.  Featured speaker is Peggy Lauritzen.  Check out their website at www.heartlandhc.org


Saturday, July 8
KCGS Annual Conference  (Kansas Events)
10:00 am
ZOOM
Presenter:  Jason Felihkatubbe on KANSAS iNDIANS AND HOW TO RESEARCH
Jason Felihkatubbe  has been doing genealogical research for over 25 years and his focus is Native American Indian genealogy, with an emphasis on the southeastern peoples–Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Muskogeee, and Seminole in Indian Territory/Oklahoma. Apart from research, he has offered lectures and classes on Native American Indian genealogy, culture, and. He is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists. He has been involved with the USGenWeb Project for over 16 years.


Saturday, October 7
Wichita Genealogical Society Annual Conference  (Kansas Events)
8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Wichita , Kansas
Wichita Genealogical Society is hosting their Annual Conference on October 7, 2023 at the Hughes Metroplex in Wichita, Kansas.  Featured speaker is Cheri Hudson Passey.  For further information visit their website at www.wichitagensoc.org.