

2026 Genealogy Series
Discover Your Roots with the Chaska Historical Society Genealogy Series. Join us the second Saturday, January through July, 9:30–11:00 AM at the Chaska History Center. Each session has its own topic & registration. To sign up for a different session, click “Select Different Date” on the event page.
Time & Location
May 09, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Chaska History Center, 112 W 4th St, Chaska, MN 55318, USA
About the series
Session 5: Heroes Among Us – Tracing Family Military History
Was someone in your family a soldier, sailor, or nurse? This session will guide you through the rich variety of military records that can bring your ancestor’s service to life. Learn how to find draft cards, enlistment papers, muster rolls, pension files, and discharge documents—and how these records can shed light on personal stories and family connections. Whether your ancestor served in the Civil War or World War II, this session will help you trace their service with confidence.
Registration Reminder:
Each session has its own registration unless you select the "Attend All Sessions" ticket below. If you plan to attend only some sessions, please register for each one individually by visiting its event page. Use the “Select Different Date” button above to switch between sessions or click the session link below.
Genealogy Series Sessions:
Feb 14 - Session 2: Genealogy Goldmine: Insights from Vital Records
Mar 14 - Session 3: Hidden Histories: Leveraging Census Records and Newspapers
Apr 11 - Session 4: Borders and Benchmarks: Unearthing Immigration and Court Records
May 9 - Session 5: Heroes Among Us: Tracing Family Military History
Jun 13 - Session 6: Roots and Real Estate: Discovering Family History through Land Records
Jul 11 - Session 7: Digital Discoveries: Navigating Online Genealogy Resources
Registration
Session 5
Heroes Among Us: Tracing Family Military History Trace family military history by understanding service branches, available records like muster rolls and DD214s, and where to find these important documents.
$20.00
+$0.50 ticket service fee
Attend All Sessions
Save $20 if you plan to attend all 7 Sessions!
$100.00
+$2.50 ticket service fee
Total
$0.00
