Saturday, January 11th, 2025 - 10:30AM EST - Elizabeth Heslop Sheehy - Live at the Falmouth Public Library - with Zoom hybrid option available.
Title : "Research Process and Vignettes from 'A Home in Woods Hole' "
Elizabeth will describe some of her research experiences in writing her recent book "A Home in Woods Hole" as well as share some of the fascinating stories revealed as a fruit of her efforts.
Saturday, February 8th, 2025 - 10:30AM EST - Kate Penny Howard - Via Zoom at the Falmouth Public Library - with Zoom hybrid option available.
Title : "Genetic Genealogy, Empathy, and the NPE Community"
"NPE" is what happens when a person takes a consumer DNA test and discovers that their biological parent is "Not the Parent Expected." It's often a shock for individuals, and the discovery can trigger conflict and rejection both in the family they were raised with, and in their biological family as well. We will explore the history and culture surrounding how we identify family, and how consumer DNA testing has re-framed these concepts. Students will gain insights into the challenges faced by those experiencing NPE, developing empathy and practical skills for supporting individuals through this often turbulent journey of self-discovery. The course aims to equip participants with the knowledge and sensitivity needed to approach genetic surprises with understanding and grace.
For the Falmouth Public Library "Joy of Learning Series"
"Let's Do Genealogy!": presented by Tim Martin & Ralph Wadleigh
Four Thursday evenings Oct 2022:
TUESDAY AFTERNOON GENEALOGY ASSISTANCE EXPERTS - FREE!
Tuesday afternoons from 2:00 pm-4:00 pm at the Falmouth Public Library in the Lemke Reference Room. Falmouth Genealogical Society members assist anyone with their genealogical research. This is a free drop-in session with no appointment needed. FGS video about Library Sessions.
Saturday, December 14th, 2024 - 10:30AM EST - Karen Rinaldo & Kevin Doyle - Live at the Falmouth Public Library - with Zoom hybrid option available.
Title : "On the Road to the Mayflower"
This live talk with slides will walk you in the footsteps of the Pilgrims visiting the canals and 900 year old structures of Amsterdam and Leiden that graced the landscape, their home 400 years ago. Ultimately the Pilgrims fate would be tested , resulting in what would become the most historic journey to the New World .
Non-Members can request Zoom login credentials by sending an email to
P.O. Box 2107, East Falmouth, MA 02536 - Barnstable County
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Saturday, November 16th, 2024 - 10:30AM to ~1:30PM EST
Annual Joint Meeting with the Cape Cod Genealogical Society at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Osterville. NOTE DIFFERENT LOCATION!
Simple lunch will be provided between the two talks – so you can meet others!
YOU MUST PRE-ORDER LUNCH through Judy Fenner: call 508-776-9401 or email
Checks made out to “B. Judith Fenner” mailed to P.O. Box 130, Centerville, MA 02632