Books & Books: State of War | An Evening Lecture with Anthony D. Atwood
Join us with the founder of the Miami-Dade Military Museum and Memorial, Anthony D. Atwood, in an evening lecture for the release of his debut book, State of War (University Press of Florida, $28),...
Date: Fri, 7/10/2026
Time: 7:00pm
Place:
Books & Books Coral Gables
265 Aragon Ave
Coral Gables, FL 33134-5008
RSVP Here: https://shop.booksandbooks.com/event/2026-07-10/state-war-evening-lecture-anthony-d-atwood
Deering Estate: MIAMI short FILM FESTIVAL: Focus On Celebrating Our Nation’s 250th Birthday
MIAMI short FILM FESTIVAL Focus On Series
Jul 12 2026
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
$16-$20
Deering Estate Visitor Center, 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Palmetto Bay Fl 33157
Buy tickets here: https://deeringestate.org/events/miami-short-film-festival/
GRIP Evening Sessions - This Week
Everyone is invited to join the GRIP Evening Sessions. Learn more about the National Archives and New York Genealogical & Biographical Society.
These sessions are free but do require registration. Register for one or all of the following.
Wednesday – Marisa Louie Lee presenting on NARA –
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/8Vcdzb5OTZCttME6cMiS5w
Thursday – Josh Taylor from NYG&B –
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ezDgBMGqTkayzJ8f846yvA
AD250: Share Your American Dream
On July 4, 2026, the United States will mark 250 years of independence. To commemorate this historic moment, PBS stations and American Public Television will present AMERIGO — a documentary exploring the meaning of the American Dream through the voices of everyday Americans.
While creating the film, the team traveled to all 50 states, recording more than 1,000 conversations with people across the country. Now, we’re inviting you to join the national conversation around America 250.
Share your hope for the American Dream by recording a short video and adding your voice.
Miami-Dade America250 Events Calendar
Miami-Dade America 250 events calendar
https://www.miamidade.gov/sites/initiative/miami-dade250/calendar.page
Miami-Dade 250 Time Capsule Installation and America 250 Patriot Marker Unveiling Ceremony
You are cordially invited to join Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, Chairman Anthony Rodriguez, the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Anthony R. Abraham Foundation for the official Miami-Dade 250 Time Capsule Installation and America 250 Patriot Marker Unveiling Ceremony commemorating America’s 250th anniversary.
The Miami-Dade 250 Time Capsule will remain sealed until our nation’s tricentennial in 2076, preserving the stories, achievements, and cultural spirit of our community for future generations.
The America 250 Patriot Marker was made possible through the generous support and partnership of the Biscayne, Coral Gables, and Everglades/John MacDonald Chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Anthony R. Abraham Foundation. The marker will honor those patriots who achieved American independence during the Revolutionary War.
Date: Monday, June 29, 2026
Time: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Location: Tropical Park (Shelter 11), 7900 SW 40th Street, Miami, Florida
To RSVP, please email miamidade250@miamidade.gov
America’s Time Capsule sealed until 2276
A remarkable chapter in America250's story is nearly complete: America's Time Capsule has officially been sealed.
Created to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the capsule will be buried at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia on July 4, 2026, where it will remain until it is reopened in 2276.
Inside is a record of America at this historic moment, contributions from all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and five U.S. territories, along with items from all three branches of the federal government, America250 programs, and national partners.
CNN’s This Land
As America approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, This Land traces the dramatic story of how a fragile nation on the Atlantic coast expanded across a continent through six defining frontiers that reshaped the country forever. Blending immersive vérité storytelling with intimate access, the series journeys from the Louisiana Purchase and the rise of New York City to the Rocky Mountains, the Sierra Nevada, Alaska, and the contested borderlands of the American Southwest — revealing how ambition, conflict, resistance, and power redrew the American map. Through expert perspectives and the voices of descendants connected to these pivotal moments, including the families of William Clark, Sacagawea, James Monroe, John Brown, Crazy Horse, and Kit Carson, This Land uncovers a history that remains deeply contested and continues to shape America today.
Available to watch on CNN. The series started June 7th and continues through June 28th. Repeat episodes are shown late at night. Set to record!
The Documents that Forged a Nation
June 20 @ 11:00 am – July 5 @ 5:00 pm
Museum of Miami (formerly HistoryMiami) is Selected to Host National Archives’ “Freedom Plane National Tour” Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary
Miami is One of Eight Cities to Host Original Founding-Era Documents, June 20 – July 5; Launch of Countywide Student Oratorical Contest
The National Archives has selected Museum of Miami Museum in downtown Miami as one of eight museums nationwide to host the National Archives’ “Freedom Plane National Tour: Documents That Forged a Nation,” a traveling exhibition marking the 250th anniversary of the United States.
Announced today by the National Archives and Records Administration, the Freedom Plane National Tour will bring original Founding-era documents to communities across the country throughout 2026. Inspired by the Bicentennial Freedom Train, the exhibition expands public access to records fundamental to the nation’s founding, many of which have not traveled outside Washington, D.C. in decades.
The documents will travel together and arrive to much fanfare on June 15, 2026, via a specially designated aircraft. Museum of Miami will host the exhibition June 20 through July 5 presenting Miamians, Floridians, and visitors to the state with a rare opportunity to experience these historic documents firsthand on the very day it celebrates America’s semiquincentennial year, July 4, 2026.
Exploring Hispanic, Indigenous and African Caribbean Roots
Saturday, 18 July 2026 at 2pm
Online
Exploring Hispanic, Indigenous and African Caribbean Roots
Presented by Irisneri Alicea Flores
Exploring Hispanic Genealogy & Indigenous and African Caribbean Roots is an engaging and educational presentation that introduces participants to the rich, complex history of Caribbean and Latin American ancestry. Led by genealogist Irisneri Alicea Flores, this program explores how Indigenous Taíno, African, and Spanish histories intersect and are reflected in genealogical records and family histories.
Attendees will learn how to begin tracing their roots using historical documents, oral histories, and DNA, while gaining a deeper understanding of Hispanic naming traditions, colonial record systems, and the unique challenges of uncovering Indigenous and African ancestry. The presentation also explores how cultural identity has been shaped across generations and offers practical resources and tools to genealogical research.
This program is ideal for anyone interested in family history, cultural heritage, or discovering ancestral connections within the Caribbean and broader Hispanic world.
Pivoting from Hobbyist to Professional Genealogist
Saturday, 20 June 2026 at 2pm
Online
Pivoting from Hobbyist to Professional Genealogist
Presented by Kelli Jo Bergheimer
Have you thought about turning your genealogy hobby into a professional career? Whether you’re an aspiring professional or currently working in the field, learn from professional genealogist Kelli Jo Bergheimer about networking, continuing education, specialization, client development and more. Gain practical strategies for making the transition from passion to profit.
Roots to Story: Creating a Narrative Using Documents
You are warmly invited to attend a special presentation on Sunday, June 14, at Temple Beth Am in Pinecrest.
Roots to Story: Creating a Narrative Using Documents
Family history is much more than names, dates, and places. Every document we discover—a census record, passenger manifest, family list, passport application, military record, newspaper article, or photograph—contains clues that help us understand the lives, challenges, and decisions of our ancestors.
During this illustrated presentation, I will demonstrate how genealogical documents can be transformed into a meaningful family narrative. Using actual records and a case study, we will explore how to move beyond collecting facts and begin telling the stories of the people behind the records.
Whether you are new to genealogy or an experienced researcher, you will learn techniques that can help bring your ancestors to life and preserve their stories for future generations.
Date: Sunday, June 14
Location: Temple Beth Am Adult Reading Room, Pinecrest
Seating is limited. Please RSVP directly to Etta Gold, Temple Beth Am Librarian, so that adequate seating can be arranged. 786.264.6543
I hope you will join us for what promises to be an engaging and inspiring discussion.
Warm regards,
Paulette Bronstein
President, Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Miami (JGSGM)
Recordings Have Been Posted
All recordings of classes have been posted. Visit the member corner to watch!
Military Records
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Organizing Research
Maps
Legacy Family Tree Webinars
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Upload Your DNA to MyHeritage for FREE – Enjoy Advanced Features for Life!
We have great news of a limited-time opportunity from MyHeritage: from March 2nd through March 9th at 11:59 P.M., you can upload your DNA data to MyHeritage and enjoy advanced DNA features for free, forever!
Putting your DNA on MyHeritage can open a whole new world of discoveries. For each NEW* DNA file that you upload this week, you’ll receive free access to MyHeritage’s full suite of advanced DNA features, saving you the usual $29 unlock fee per file.
RootsTech FREE!! March 6-8 2025
Join the world’s largest family discovery event • 6–8 March 2025 • Plus an on-demand learning library available anytime • Brought to you by FamilySearch.
200+ new online sessions in over 26 languages
Join keynote sessions live from the comfort of your own home
Chat online with other attendees worldwide
Register Today! https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/registration
Get Tips for Researching Female Ancestors on the NGS UpFront Blog
The NGS blog, UpFront, features an excellent post that will help you research records to learn more about the women in your family history so their legacies can be preserved and shared.
RECEPTION + TOUR The Golden Age of the Jews of Al-Andalus
FREE
An exhibition that invites visitors to explore the daily life of Jews in the 11th-century Iberian Peninsula through detailed facsimiles, virtual reproductions, images, and re-creations
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Reception 4:30 p.m.
Program 5 p.m.
Kislak Center at the University of Miami
Otto G. Richter Library
1300 Memorial Drive
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-golden-age-of-the-jews-of-al-andalus-tickets-1219545446259?aff=oddtdtcreator
Travel Your Tree: Walking in Your Ancestor’s Footsteps
The recording of this presentation will only be online until March 4th. Please visit the member corner to watch. https://www.gsgmfl.org/gsgm-member-corner/home
Volunteers Needed
GSGM will be participating in the Scottish Festival again this year!
Saturday, March 1, 2025
9am - 7pm
Heritage Park, Plantation, FL
We need volunteers to help with a variety of tasks, including:
Table Sitting: Assist with managing our table and promoting GSGM during the event. No need to stay all day. Come and table sit for an hour or two.
Assist with materials PRIOR to event: Make copies of flyers, contribute information to share with visitors, etc.
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