PGSNYS - Polish Genealogical Society of New York State

Join Us for Our Annual Polish Genealogy & Polonia Fair

A free event celebrating Polish heritage, family history, and community.

May 3, 2026 • 11 AM – 3 PM • Buffalo, NY

Unlock hidden Western NY Polish records—watch our new database search guide.

Our newly-digitized local editions of Buffalo’s Polish newspaper are now available online!

Check out our recent updates to these FREE resources to help you grow your family tree!

Search Polish records, indexes, and historical resources.

Support digitization and protect fragile records.

Access members-only resources, webinars, and research help.

Date/Time	Event
04/29/2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm	NEW: Research Night: Breaking Through Our Members’ Brick Walls (Zoom Edition)
05/03/2026 11:00 am - 3:00 pm	🌟 Polish Genealogy & Polonia Fair 🌟 St. Stanislaus Adamski Social Center, Buffalo New York
05/14/2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm	"Breaking Through Brick Walls with Cluster Research," by Julie Roberts Szczepankiewicz
06/11/2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm	"Publishing a Family History: The Process & Details," by Jerome "Jay" Biedny
07/24/2026 - 07/26/2026 12:00 am	Cheektowaga Polish American Arts Festival
08/13/2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm	Research Night: Breaking Through Our Members' Brick Walls
09/10/2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm	"Digging Into Church Records: What Latin Do You Really Need to Know?" by Kasia Dane
10/08/2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm	Genetic genealogy lecture (specific title TBD), by Eryk Jan Grzeszkowiak
11/12/2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm	"AI in Genealogical Research: A Practical Approach," by Diana Elder, AG, AGL