Genealogy In Bloom
Join us on Saturday, 25 April 2026
Special Guest Presenter: Kathryn Lake Hogan
Join us for Genealogy in Bloom, our annual genealogy conference, featuring expert guest speaker, Kathryn Lake Hogan. Spend the day learning, connecting with fellow genealogists, and gaining new insights into your family history research.
Featured Presentations
- Revolutionary Choices: Exploring Loyalist and Patriot Roots at 250 Years
- Just Across the Border
- Finding Faith and Family in Church Records
- What's in Your Canadian Genealogy Toolbox?
Location: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 460 Kreag Road, Pittsford, NY
Time: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Attend in-person or via Zoom (Pre-registration required)
The event includes two morning and two afternoon sessions. If attending in person, you’re welcome to bring your own lunch or explore nearby restaurants. RGS will be offering for advanced sale only, boxed lunches that can be chosen and paid for during event registration. A designated lunch space will be available.
In-person attendees can take advantage of networking opportunities—share research tips, uncover new clues, and engage with other genealogy enthusiasts. A book sale and raffle will also be held on-site.
Mark your calendar and register today!
Pre-registration is required for this event. Please indicate whether you will attend in person or via Zoom when registering.
The cost is $40 for non-members and free for RGS members. Not a member? Join RGS for $30 and save $10 (Coupon Code "GIB2026") on this event! Your membership will be $20.00 for the first year valid through June 2027. Only for new first time member registrations.
For in-person attendees, box lunches will be available for purchase. Please select your lunch option during registration and complete payment at that time. The box lunch order deadline is Wednesday, 22 April 2026.
Registration for Genealogy In Bloom closes at end of day on Wednesday, 22 April 2026.
Kathryn Lake Hogan, BA, PLCGS, UE
Kathryn Lake Hogan, BA, PLCGS, UE, is a professional genealogist and educator from Southwestern Ontario, Canada, specializing in Canadian genealogy. As the founder off Looking4Ancestors, she has been helping researchers uncover their Canadian roots since 2007. Kathryn has contributed articles to leading genealogy publications. She has served as a director with Ontario Ancestors and the Association of Professional Genealogists as well as the past Dominion Genealogist for the United Empire Loyalists’ Association of Canada. As a highly sought-after speaker, Kathryn enthusiastically inspires family history researchers to discover their ancestors in Canada.