In order to find genealogical records in a foreign county, you often need to know your ancestors hometown.

Mexican American baseball flourished in Kansas City at the start of the 20th century as Mexican immigrants moved to the Midwest to find work and economic opportunities.

Learn how to use Fold3 to access U.S. military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who have served.

Take a walk around MGC and learn about all the valuable resources available for genealogy and history research.

Research your family history with Ancestry Library Edition. Search the U.S. Federal Census from 1790 to 1940 as well as immigration, vital, military, court, church, and ethnic records.

Newspaper databases can be used to find genealogical information such as birth, marriage and death records, obituaries, probate cases, and interesting information about your ancestors’ lives.

Find out the fundamentals of beginning your genealogical research project. We will discuss organization, census information, vital records, and where to look for information.

Learn to search billions of records to find your ancestors from all over the world. Records include U.S. and U.K. censuses, Irish records, and parish records from England and Wales.

Take a virtual tour of France from the comfort of the Library. See France’s historical sites, museums, galleries, street life, and restaurants, and maybe plan a trip of your own.

Piece together your WWII veteran's military experience using web resources, Library resources, and outside sources. Learn what records still exist and how to locate them.

The U.S. Federal Census is a great place to start tracing your ancestors. The first Federal Population Census was taken in 1790, and a census has been taken every 10 years since that date.

Learn how to search thousands of resources--from history books to Revolutionary War records--with HeritageQuest Online. This is a beginner-level class for adults.

Unlock the treasure chest that holds the resources at MGC!

Journey across 5,000 years and six continents to discover tales of mystery, intrigue, rebellion, and espionage that surround the world’s second-most popular beverage.

Walk in the footsteps of early Independence residents, and experience western expansion, the Civil War, outlaws, pioneer settlers, and Harry Truman.

The German Research Discussion Group presents and preserves genealogical information about the German regions, traces German ancestors, and fosters a better understanding of the lives they led.

Discover the best genealogy websites for your research. This is a beginner-level class for adults. Basic computer literacy is needed to follow along.

Join Sean Kane for a trip to ancient Ireland. Hear stories from Ireland's ancient history and mythology and view photos of artifacts housed in Ireland's museums.

Do you have Native American ancestors that lived in Oklahoma? If so, they may have been members of one of the Five Civilized Tribes: Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek, or Seminole.

Find out how to get the most out of using the FamilySearch website. Learn tips on searching records, using the research wiki, finding family trees, using the Family History catalog, and more.

Join local historian and author of "Voices in Bronze and Stone: Kansas City's World War I Monuments and Memorials" James J.

In 1964, the Beatles appeared in their first film, A Hard Day's Night, designed to capitalize on their recent success in America.

Learn how to use Fold3 to access U.S. military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who have served.

Take a walk around MGC and learn about all the valuable resources available for genealogy and history research.

Have you ever found a fascinating person or story while researching your genealogy?

Explore your family’s history, learning techniques to help you collect and tell your story. Learn how to gather and record your genealogy through a variety of online databases and resources at MGC.

JCelebrate family connections across the globe in a day-long party.