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, August 13
 
The Genealogy Do-Over: A Year of Learning from My Mistakes
 
 
by Thomas MacEntee
7 p.m., via Zoom

Frustrated with the way you originally researched your genealogy? Were you a name collector? Did you not care or not even know about citing sources? Now there's hope, and you get a "do-over." Follow Thomas MacEntee as he basically starts his genealogy research from scratch but includes sound research practices and methodologies as well as new templates, tools, and the latest technology to create a better body of family history research.

Thomas MacEntee is an author, educator, student, advocate, marketer, storyteller, entrepreneur, and that "genealogy guy" who helps you accomplish your family history goals. He believes in abundance: that you get back tenfold what you give freely to your profession and to your community. Thomas is retiring from online teaching at the end of this year, so this is his final presentation to PPGS. Don't miss it!

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, August 13
 
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.
 
 


July 27
Institute of Genealogical and Historical Research (IGHR) - 2024 Virtual
  IGHR week-long classes are being offered virtually in July 2025.   Registration: Opens 1 March 2025   Class information and other information can be found at: IGHR 2025 Virtual Institute. Courses include:   Methods and Sources    Intermediate Genealogy and Historical Studies    Japanese Genealogy: From Japan to the Americas   Unearthing ...
September 6
Getting the Most Out of Find A Grave
ALL TIMES ARE MOUNTAIN TIME.   THIS IS A ZOOM MEETING. The ZOOM invite information and class materials will be sent to registered participants 1-2 days prior to the meeting.   Instructor: Elaine Fraser Recommended Minimum Experience Level: Beginner Class Size: Minimum 8 Restrictions: None. Open to the public. Reservations: Required; Send your request to join ...
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, ...