Calendar of Events

Event:

Special Webinar Meeting

When:Saturday, January 18, 2025
12:00 pm Central Time, 1:00 pm Eastern Time
Topic:Polish Collection at Central Connecticut State University, plus
the history, documents and exhibit of the Kościuszko Squadron

      Two speakers will present:
- First, Renata C. Vickrey, head of Special Collections, will discuss the extensive archives of Polish materials held by the university that are available to researchers. This includes the holdings regarding the Polish aviators of WWI and WWII know as the Kościuszko Squadron.
- Second, Waldemar Kostrzewa will explore the history of the Kościuszko Squadron and introduce its permanent exhibit at the New England Air Museum, of which he was the committee leader.
Where:Webinar Only
Register:Click Here to register for this Webinar

Event:

Quarterly Webinar Meeting

When:Sunday, February 16, 2025
2:00 pm Central Time
Topic:Comparison of vital records in the Austrian partition of Poland with records of Upper Silesia under German Administration
      Maciej Orzechowski will present important facts comparing how records were written in German administered Upper Silesia which had a Polish population, against records in the Austrian Partition of Poland. From the perspective of a genealogist, he will illustrate key similarities, differences, advantages, disadvantages, and cautions to be exercised when creating a family history from these regions.
      Maciej is one of only two researchers allowed access to the Przemyśl Archdiocesan Archives, and an expert on the archives in Sanok and elsewhere in Galicia. He has written articles published in Rodziny, presented on PGSA webinars and worked with PGSA members.
Where:Webinar Only
Register:Click Here to register for this Webinar

CLICK HERE to see the list of Videos from prior PGSA Webinars