Good Afternoon: Here are the upcoming November 2026 programs. Both are free and open to the public. The reservation links are provided below each program. If you are interested but run into difficulty in terms of registration, please contact me and I will register you and send a confirmation email.
Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
Time: 10am-11:30am
Format – In Person Presentation – South Building Meeting Room A - 1651 Lee Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901. Note: the free patron parking lot is directly adjacent to the meeting rooms. Patrons are welcome to go to lunch at one of many eating establishments in the area and stay to use the genealogy research room afterwards in the North Building. We are open to 5pm.
Speaker: Ken Weaver – Lee County Genealogy Society – German Roots Group Coordinator
Synopsis: Explore the major waves of German immigration to the United States from the 1600s through the early 1900s. This program highlights why Germans came, where they settled, and how their cultures shaped communities in places like Pennsylvania and the Midwest.
You’ll also learn practical tips for tracing German ancestors, including how to find hometowns, understand naming traditions, and locate key records in both the U.S. and Germany.
Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Time: 10am-11:30am
Format: Virtual
Speaker: Bryan L. Mulcahy - Reference-Genealogy Librarian - Fort Myers Regional Library
Synopsis: Migration is an important concept in genealogical research. While our ancestors had fewer options for transportation than exist today, it was a common occurrence for many to move multiple times in their lifetime for numerous reasons. While there were exceptions, most would eventually begin the process of moving westward into the interior of America. Early on in US history, migration was primarily westward and southward. Ultimately, most of those who migrated southward would begin going out west.
Feel free to contact me with any questions. Thanks to all of you for your continued support.
Bryan L. Mulcahy
Reference-Genealogy Librarian
Fort Myers Regional Library
bmulcahy@leegov.com10/14/2026