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.; appointments not required. Great U.S. genealogy collection.
Key local resources:
Pikes Peak NewsFinder: index to newspapers and other local records. NOTE: PPNF is being moved to the new PPLD platform; not everything has been moved yet, but some of the newspaper index and Colorado Springs death register items are there. 
 

Wednesday, June 11
 
10 Generative AI Prompts Every Genealogist Needs to Know
 
 
by Blaine Bettinger, J.D.
7 p.m., via Zoom
 
The “prompt” is perhaps the most important aspect of generative artificial intelligence (AI). However, forming these prompts can be challenging, and it is rarely a one-shot attempt. We will identify how to formulate (and reformulate) AI prompts and look at 10 example prompts that can save us significant time and effort. 
 
Blaine Bettinger, Ph.D., J.D., is a professional genealogist specializing in DNA evidence. In 2007 he started The Genetic Genealogist, one of the earliest blogs on the topic. He is the author of The Family Tree Guide to DNA Testing and Genetic Genealogy and co-author of Genetic Genealogy in Practice

Blaine is or has been an instructor for genetic genealogy courses at IGHR, SLIG, GRIP, and the Virtual Institute of Genealogical Research. He is also the founder of Genetic Genealogy Tips & Techniques, an active Facebook group with more than 75,000 members.
 
Members: Zoom links and handouts will be emailed to you before the meeting. 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.
 
Wednesday, June 11
 
6:30 p.m., Mountain Time, Zoom hangout begins
 
7 p.m., Mountain Time, Meeting begins via Zoom
 
The Pikes Peak Genealogical Society meets on the second Wednesday of each month via Zoom. Guests are welcome.
 
 


May 23
2025 National Genealogical Society Conference
For more info see NGS Family History Conference Ready to take your family history research to the next level? Tales & Trails, the NGS 2025 Family History Conference, brings you leading speakers, essential education, and amazing networking opportunities with 1,000+ friends and colleagues in Louisville, Kentucky. Join fellow family historians and genealogy organization ...
June 2
Genealogical Proof Standard
  ALL TIMES ARE MOUNTAIN TIME.   THIS IS A HYBRID MEETING. The ZOOM invite information and class materials will be sent to registered participants 1-2 days prior to the meeting.   Instructor: Nancy Niles Wehner, CG Recommended Minimum Experience Level: Advanced Beginner Restrictions: Open to PPGS members only. For membership information, see the ...
June 22
Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh (GRIP) - 2025 Virtual
  Registration for GRIP 2025 will begin in ~February 2025. More detailed information will be coming soon.   GRIP will be providing nine courses virtually for 2025. Course titles and instructors can be seen at GRIP Genealogy Institute. Courses are:   AI & Genealogy: Innovations in Family History by Stephen J Little ...
July 13
Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh (GRIP) - 2025 In-person
Registration for GRIP 2025 will begin in ~February 2025. More detailed information will be coming soon. This move to the University of Pittsburgh will provide easier access and research opportunities and easier access to amenities.   GRIP will be providing eight courses in-person for 2025. Course titles and instructors can ...