Pikes Peak Genealogical Society
 
Welcome to the Pikes Peak Genealogical Society in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado. Our mission is to preserve family history by indexing records; support research with free classes, lectures, special interest groups, one-on-one help; and contribute to public genealogy causes. We focus on El Paso and Teller Counties, but we support genealogical research everywhere. 
 
PPLD Regional History & Genealogy at Penrose Library: 20 N. Cascade, Colorado Springs, Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., 1:30 - 5 p.m. Great U.S. genealogy collection.
Key local resources:
Pikes Peak NewsFinder: index to newspapers and other local records. 
 

Saturday, December 13
1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Hughes Hall, Westside Community Center,
1628 W. Bijou, Colorado Springs, Colorado
(Hughes Hall is on the northwest side of the property;
there's plenty of parking in lots and free on the streets.)
 
 
 You’re Invited to a Jolly Holiday Celebration! 
'Tis the season to sparkle, laugh, and gather with friends!
Join us for an afternoon of joy, friendship, and festive cheer as we celebrate the holidays together.
 
Bring your favorite dish or dessert to share — and your holiday spirit too!
Beverages will be provided.
 
🎁 RSVP by December 10, 2025
📧 ppgsellenbouisse@yahoo.com
Dress festively, and get ready to jingle and mingle!
Enjoy folk music and entertainment too.  
 

Members: Zoom links and handouts will be emailed to you before the meeting (for regular meetings, not the holiday party). If you still need the monthly meeting link, log in with your user name and password, then click on "Monthly Meeting Zoom Link," the second button under Member Log In. 

Guests are welcome to attend the meeting via Zoom. Please request an invitation from the PPGS President. Please note that only members receive meeting handouts. If you are interested in joining PPGS go to PPGS Join / Renew.
 
Saturday, December 13
 
1:30 to 4:30 p.m., in-person event only
 
The Pikes Peak Genealogical Society meets on the second Wednesday of each month via Zoom. Guests are welcome.
 
 


November 15
The Family History Guide: One-Stop Shop for Family History Tools and Learning
The Family History Guide is a free website that represents a best-in-class learning environment for family history. Whether you are new to family history or a seasoned researcher, the Family History Guide can be a key to your success.    The class will be presented by Colorado Springs North FamilySearch Center ...
November 15
Colorado Palatines to America Fall Festival
Speaker: Alex Tolksdorf, AG   Alexander Tolksdorf is a genealogist and speaker, accredited in the Germany – East region. He has experience researching across Germany, and in Dutch and Eastern European record sets and family lines.  The in-person venue is the Highlands Ranch Senior Center, 200 E Highlands Ranch Pkwy, ...
December 9
Connecting the Dots - Turning Indirect and Negative Evidence into a Conclusion
    ALL TIMES ARE MOUNTAIN TIME.   THIS IS A HYBRID MEETING - but in-person attendance is HIGHLY recommended.   Class materials will be sent to registered participants 1-2 days prior to the meeting.   Instructor: Nancy Niles Wehner, CG Recommended Minimum Experience Level: Intermediate/Advanced Class Size: Minimum 5 Restrictions Require: Click ...
March 5
RootsTech 2026
For information, see www.rootstech.org.