Chippewa County WI Genealogical Society
Preserving Chippewa County Family History since 1980
MEETINGS
Meetings are held at the Chippewa Area History Center 12 Bridgewater Avenue, Chippewa Falls, WI, at 10:00 a.m. on the fourth Saturday of the month, except in the months of June, July, August, and December. Snacks and coffee available.
In August of each year, members gather for an annual potluck picnic at Chippewa History Center in Chippewa Falls on the fourth Monday of the month at 5:30pm.
Our meetings are open to the public and visitors are most welcome, the library doors will open at 9:00 a.m. Members and visitors are encouraged to come early to browse and do research prior to the meeting starting at 10:00 a.m.
PAST MEETINGS
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January 24, 2026: The Chippewa County Genealogical Society will meet at 10:00 am (doors open at 9:30 am) on Saturday, January 24, at the Chippewa Area History Center, 12 Bridgewater Avenue, Chippewa Falls. There will be a short business meeting. The meeting is open to the public.
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February 28, 2026: The Chippewa County Genealogical Society will meet at 10:00 am (doors open at 9:30 am) on Saturday, February 28, at the Chippewa Area History Center, 12 Bridgewater Avenue, Chippewa Falls. There will be a short business meeting followed by a presentation by Jarrod Showalter about “Using newspapers.com for family history research.” The meeting is open to the public.
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March 2026: No meeting
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April 25, 2026: The Chippewa County Genealogical Society will meet at 10:00 am (doors open at 9:30 am) on Saturday, April 25, at the Chippewa Area History Center, 12 Bridgewater Avenue, Chippewa Falls. There will be a short business meeting followed by a visit to Johnson Monument. Following the meeting we will drive / carpool to Johnson Monument 3563 N Prairie View Rd, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729. Presentation starts at 11am. The meeting is open to the public.
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May 23, 2026: The Chippewa County Genealogical Society will meet at 10:00 am (doors open at 9:30 am) on Saturday, May 23, at the Chippewa Area History Center, 12 Bridgewater Avenue, Chippewa Falls. There will be a short business meeting followed a visit to Tilden Lutheran Cemetery for a walk with Martin Treptow. The meeting is open to the public.
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August 24, 2026: Chippewa County Genealogical Society Annual Potluck Picnic Meeting at 6:00 pm (doors open at 5:30 pm) on Monday, August 24, at the Chippewa Area History Center, 12 Bridgewater Avenue, Chippewa Falls. Bring a dish to share; coffee, water, plates and utensils are provided by CCGS. A short business meeting is followed with a presentation by Gary Swartz about the Chippewa County Plat Maps. The meeting is open to the public.
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September 26, 2026: The Chippewa County Genealogical Society will meet at 10:00 am (doors open at 9:30 am) on Saturday, September 26, at the Chippewa Area History Center, 12 Bridgewater Avenue, Chippewa Falls. There will be a short business meeting followed with a presentation by Rebecca Blanchette about Find A Grave followed by a trip to Forest Hill Cemetery. The meeting is open to the public.
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October 24, 2026: The Chippewa County Genealogical Society will meet at 10:00 am (doors open at 9:30 am) on Saturday, October 24, at the Chippewa Area History Center, 12 Bridgewater Avenue, Chippewa Falls. There will be a short business meeting followed with a presentation about A.C. Mason Companies WWII Weekly newsarticles. The meeting is open to the public.