Date/Time
Date(s) - 09/12/2026
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location
St. Gabriel's Parish Hall
Categories
Event Recap
Thank you to everyone who attended the Genealogy Fair at St. Gabriel’s! The event brought together genealogists, community organizations, and members of Polonia to share resources, explore family history, and connect with others interested in discovering their roots.We appreciate all of the participating organizations, volunteers, and attendees who helped make the afternoon a success.
The Polish Genealogical Society of New York State is once again hosting our annual Genealogy Fair at St. Gabriel’s Parish.
Whether you’re just beginning your family history research or have been researching for years, come meet fellow researchers, discover new resources, and get help with your family history questions.
Participating Organizations
We’re pleased to welcome:
- Barbara Noreck Ruppert – GraveFinder At St. Stan’s
- The Grosvenor Room, Buffalo & Erie County Public Library (B&ECPL)
- Buffalo Irish Genealogical Society (BIGS)
- Katharine Pratt Horton Chapter, NSDAR – Buffalo, NY
- FamilySearch Center – Orchard Park, NY
- Polish Arts Club of Buffalo
Additional genealogical associations and cultural organizations may be joining us. This page will be updated as additional participants are confirmed.
PGSNYS Members: We Need Volunteers!
Help make the Genealogy Fair a success! We’re looking for members who can help in several ways:
- Share your research: Set up a display of your own family research and/or bring a personal laptop to help attendees with their research.
- Welcome guests: Staff the front table to greet and sign in attendees.
- Help with PGSNYS laptops: We need two additional members to help visitors use our Society laptops.
- Donate refreshments: Additional food donations are needed for the refreshment table. Email membership@pgsnys.org if you can bring something.
Whether you can volunteer for a few hours, share your research, or contribute refreshments, your help is greatly appreciated!
Interested in participating or volunteering? Please email membership@pgsnys.org.