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Research and connect with families from the Czech and Slovak ancestral lands.

CGSI focuses on the areas of present-day Czech Republic and Slovakia. This includes Czech (Bohemian), German-Bohemian (Böhmisch), Hungarian, Jewish, Moravian, Rusyn (Ruthenian), Silesian, and Slovak ancestry.

CGSI has over 2,000 members residing in the United States, Canada, Czech Republic, Slovakia, and other countries, providing a vast networking opportunity to learn and share information, and connect with fellow members.

The 2021 CGSI Genealogical & Cultural Conference will be held virtually from October 11-16, 2021 with the theme of "Celebrating Connections".

The conference is organized with three levels of participation to give you access to our speakers’ expertise, the opportunity to connect electronically with other participants, enjoy special programming the week of the conference, and the ability to take up to six months to watch the 50 presentations.

Be a part of this unique experience. Register today!

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CGSI Research Collection Returns to Normal Hours

MGC returned to normal operating hours as of September 1.

CGSI Quarterly Program "A Guide to Czech and Slovak Heritage Resources at the Midwest Genealogy Center" (Webinar)

Please join CGSI at 10 AM CDT on Saturday, August 28, 2021 for "A Guide to Czech and Slovak Heritage Resources at the Midwest Genealogy…

Listen to Slovak Ancestry Podcast featuring CGSI President Kevin Hurbanis

Enjoy this podcast with Kevin Hurbanis, CGSI President, interviewed by Michal Razus, about his Slovak roots, journey of family re-connection, and CGSI's activities, seminars, conferences, and Slovak & Czech heritage.

Sep

05

Westfest Czech & Polka Festival (festival)

Westfest is back this year, held in West (Texas) over Labor Day weekend!

Sep

06

NCSML presents "Moravian Glory: Preserving Our Brilliance" (exhibit)

This exhibit shows life in Moravia as experienced by a great-grandmother Maryška, from Charvátská Nová Ves. With four seasons in the background, the stages of human life take place (childhood, youth, adulthood, and old age.)

Sep

11

Sokol Greater Cleveland Oktoberfest (festival)

Join us on a fine September night on the Sokol Greater Cleveland grounds for brats, beer, great music, and more! Featuring music by Frank Moravcik, we’ll be partying in the parking lot from 3 pm until 7 pm.