Castle Rock Colorado Genealogical Society

Thursday, May 1

Washington's Life Guard

2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Hybrid--Virtual and In-Person

Castle Rock Library

Presented by Gary Mitchell and Chip Dawes

The Commander-in-Chief's Guard, commonly known as Washington's Life Guard, was a unit of the Continental Army that protected General George Washington during the American Revolutionary War. Formed in 1776, the Guard was with Washington in all of his battles. It was disbanded in 1783 at the end of the war. Gary and Chip’s ancestors were a part of this unit.



 Go to Member Login, then choose Class Registration.

Saturday, May 10

The Science Behind the Stories: Using Genetic Genealogy in Crime Fiction  (Program)

10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Virtual Only

Presented by Nathan Dylan Goodwin

This talk gives an overview of the investigative genetic genealogy process: what it is, where it is used, and the basics of how it is undertaken. Nathan briefly discusses some real-life key cases that have used IGG and then moves on to his own fictional writing, focusing on the Venator Cold Case series, which uses this methodology to catch serial killers. He explains his meticulous research process, the experts that he consults, and his process of writing.

Join Us for a Jack the Ripper Mystery Event Friday, May 30

10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Step into the shoes of detectives and historians at the Castle Rock CO Genealogical Society’s "Jack the Ripper Mystery" event! This interactive group experience invites you to team up with fellow participants as you unravel one of history’s most infamous unsolved cases. Together, you'll review documents, examine suspects, and piece together clues to form your own conclusions. It’s a chance to channel your inner CSI, share ideas, and debate theories in a fun and collaborative setting. Who will crack the case? You be the jury!

With lunch provided and a lively atmosphere, this event is all about working together to tackle a centuries-old mystery. Bring your curiosity and enthusiasm for solving puzzles! Join us on May 30th in Rooms A & B at the Castle Rock Library for an unforgettable day of teamwork and discovery.

In-Person ONLY

Registration required.

SHARE

Sharing Help And Research Experience

Most Mondays, 10:00 am - Noon 

(excluding holidays)

Hybrid - Castle Rock Library & Virtual



Join us for a Zoom meeting OR in-person at the library. SHARE is a drop-in collaborative discussion for all of your successes and challenges. See website for registration.

We welcome all!

Evening SHARE

Sharing Help And Research Experience

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

CANCELLED

Evening SHARE is discontinued.

DNA Questions?

If you have DNA questions, please send an email to info@crcgs.org. A volunteer will help you.

CRCGS Members



Log into the website and look for Program Recordings and Handouts in the Members section:



Handouts:

Land Records: Rich Resources for Relationships

April 3

Tools to Research Your French Canadian Ancestors

April 12

Program Recordings:

Land Records: Rich Resources for Relationships

April 3

Tools to Research Your French Canadian Ancestors

April 12

Castle Rock Colorado Genealogical Society home page

About Us:  The Castle Rock Colorado Genealogical Society (CRCGS) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization of individuals with a passion for the discovery of their ancestry. The society functions through the support of volunteers who contribute their knowledge, time, and effort. The mission of the society is to (1) promote genealogy through education and research, (2) encourage high standards of research, instruction, documentation and preservation, and (3) locate, preserve and index public and private records, and make them available. Copyright © 2023. All Rights Reserved.