WVGS Executive Board Meeting:
Thursday, October 8th, 2026
2:00 - 4:00 pm
Salem Public Library
Plaza Room
585 Liberty St. SE
Salem, Oregon
Members are welcome to attend.
2:00 - 4:00 pm
Salem Public Library
Plaza Room
585 Liberty St. SE
Salem, Oregon
Members are welcome to attend.
WVGS October General Meeting:
Saturday, October 10th, 2026
Salem Public Library
Library Collaboration Room (Lower Level)
585 Liberty St. SE
Salem, Oregon
10:30 am – 11:45 am The General Membership Meeting.
A business meeting will be held to conduct society business.
12:00 am – 1:00 pm
Program: "Breaking Through Genealogical Brick Walls"
- Patterns, techniques and Real-World Success Stories.
Speaker: Rik Vigeland
Learn how to break down that brick wall your ancestors are hiding behind. Discover overlooked resources, how to use them and other techniques to help find your families and elusive ancestors.
Our presenter is Rik Vigeland, a native Oregonian, who has been an avid genealogist for over 50 years. He is a member or past member of several genealogical organizations and is a former librarian for the Oregon Genealogical Society. His research interests and area of expertise include colonial and midwestern areas, Scandinavian and African American heritage and DNA research. Rik is currently employed as a senior software engineer and automation engineer in the aerospace industry.
These meetings and programs are always open to members and the public. We hope to see everyone there.
Salem Public Library
Library Collaboration Room (Lower Level)
585 Liberty St. SE
Salem, Oregon
10:30 am – 11:45 am The General Membership Meeting.
A business meeting will be held to conduct society business.
12:00 am – 1:00 pm
Program: "Breaking Through Genealogical Brick Walls"
- Patterns, techniques and Real-World Success Stories.
Speaker: Rik Vigeland
Learn how to break down that brick wall your ancestors are hiding behind. Discover overlooked resources, how to use them and other techniques to help find your families and elusive ancestors.
Our presenter is Rik Vigeland, a native Oregonian, who has been an avid genealogist for over 50 years. He is a member or past member of several genealogical organizations and is a former librarian for the Oregon Genealogical Society. His research interests and area of expertise include colonial and midwestern areas, Scandinavian and African American heritage and DNA research. Rik is currently employed as a senior software engineer and automation engineer in the aerospace industry.
These meetings and programs are always open to members and the public. We hope to see everyone there.
Upcoming 2026 General Meeting Programs:
November: Oregon Society of the Sons of the American Revolution
December: Annual Pot Luck Genealogy Celebration & Auction
Do you have a suggestion or request for a program? Let us know!
December: Annual Pot Luck Genealogy Celebration & Auction
Do you have a suggestion or request for a program? Let us know!
Autosomal DNA Q&A with Denise Sproed
By Appointment Only
Salem Public Library
The WVGS Desk (Main Level, Southeast)
585 Liberty St. SE
Salem, Oregon
Go to the 'Research' page to submit an appointment request.
Salem Public Library
The WVGS Desk (Main Level, Southeast)
585 Liberty St. SE
Salem, Oregon
Go to the 'Research' page to submit an appointment request.