Napa Valley Genealogical Society upcoming events

Program: Faith and Founding Fathers (19 Nov 2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Faith and Founding Fathers

Religion's Role in America's Story

Presented by Sylvia Tracy Doolos

Beginning with the American Revolution, religion has shaped our ancestors’ lives. Discover faith-driven events that can help unlock your family’s story.

Members: FREE! (no need to register)
Non-members: $5 — Please register to pay

Sylvia Tracy Doolos is a professional genealogist and owner of New Leaf Genealogy, with more than forty-five years of research experience.

She serves as President of the Wales, Ireland, Scotland, England Family History Society (WISE) and is Past President of both the Int’l. Society for British Genealogy and Family History and the Colorado Chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists. She is the recipient of the Birdie Monk Holsclaw Award and the National Genealogical Society's Award of Merit.

Annual Holiday Celebration (10 Dec 2026)

Thu, 10 Dec 2026 21:00:00 GMT

MEMBER EVENT

Join the Fun at

Our Annual Holiday Celebration

Thursday, December 10, 2025
1:00 to 3:00 PM

Celebrate with fellow members OR bring a friend!

This Year's Program:

Favorite Treats Potluck

Bring your favorite holiday treat to share with your fellow members! Sweet or savory are equally welcome, finger foods preferred.
Be sure to label your treat with your name, so we know who to praise! Also remember to note if it's gluten free, dairy free, etc.
If you wish, bring a few copies of your recipe to share with others.

Door Prizes: Get your ticket at the door!

Wine Tasting and Purchase Event

Have a taste of some lovely wine donated by 6 North Cellars (no longer in operation): 2010 Threshold Cabernet, 2011 Threshold Cabernet Sauvignon, or 2014 Threshold Cabernet Sauvignon. Approximate value: $70.
If you'd like to take a bottle home with you, you can do so for a minimum donation of $50 to NVGS. These wines make a great gift or addition to your holiday table.

Monetary donations of any amount will be collected at this event for the NVGS holiday gift to Cope Family Center, a Napa non-profit whose mission is to “provide parents with the education, resources, and support they need to raise children who thrive.”

A few extra hands will make this event a big success!

To volunteer, email President@NapaGenSoc.org or contact any Board member.

Round Table: Questions We Wish We'd Asked (4 Jan 2027)

Mon, 04 Jan 2027 19:00:00 GMT

Questions We Wish We'd Asked

Host: Linda Jesmok

What questions do you wish you had asked previous generations? Have you found answers through your own research?

Join us for this round table conversation, where we'll share our questions and suggest alternative ways we might find answers.

We'll also spend a few minutes brainstorming future Round Table topics for 2027!

Members and Friends: Take a break, grab a cup of coffee or tea, and join us for an informal chat. Each month, we choose a genealogy topic to spark the conversation, then gather on Zoom to have a great time sharing our tips, tricks, and stories.

NVGS Annual Meeting & Special Program (21 Jan 2027)

Thu, 21 Jan 2027 21:00:00 GMT

NVGS Annual Meeting

January 21, 2027, 1:00 p.m.

Join us for NVGS's annual meeting of the membership!

Agenda

2026 Accomplishments
NEW: Volunteer Recognition
Election of Board Officers and Directors
Installation of Board Members
Vote on 2027 Budget
Plans for 2027

Special Program

Inside Peek:

What's New at Landmarks

presented by Christine French

Executive Director, Napa County Landmarks

Learn all about this important organization

How it helps preserve Napa Valley's historical buildings

What its Future Holds

A recent Landmarks and NVGS partnership

Round Table: Let's Chat About Using AI (1 Feb 2027)

Mon, 01 Feb 2027 19:00:00 GMT

Let's Chat About Using AI

in Our Research

Host: Diane Dillon

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is fast becoming an invaluable tool in genealogical research. In this round table conversation, let's chat about which AI tools we use, our successes and challenges, and how we can use this technology intentionally and effectively.