Previous Events

2020 -

Please Note: All classes have been canceled until further notice due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Canceled: June 13, 2020, 10:30 a.m.: Writing class:  "Tell us about something special your husband, wife or friend did for you that you will never forget." Don't be intimidated, but if you are, come and sit in to see how it is done. Visit the FB event listing for details.

MAY 9, 2020 - In honor of Margaret Roets' 99TH birthday, there is a drive by and honk party  in front of her home in St. Clair Shores today for Margaret on Saturday, May 9, 2020 from 3:30 to 4:00 . There will be a book to sign somewhere on the block  and at the moment, we don't know if its driving north to south or south to north! E-mail Cheryl at flemishlibrary@gmail.com for the address.  

Canceled: May 9, 2020, 10:30 a.m.: Writing class:  "When was the last time you learned something new? Was it easier than you thought or was it a struggle?" Don't be intimidated, but if you are, come and sit in to see how it is done. Visit the FB event listing for details.

Canceled: April 11, 2020, 10:30 a.m.: Writing class:  "Do you know how your parents or grandparents met? Tell us about it." Don't be intimidated, but if you are, come and sit in to see how it is done. Visit the FB event listing for details.

Canceled - March 14, 2020, 10:30 a.m.: Writing class:  "Did your parents or grandparents tell you anything about their immigration? Memories of leaving home, the ship they sailed on, Ellis Island?" Don't be intimidated, but if you are, come and sit in to see how it is done. Visit the FB event listing for details.

February 8, 2020, 10:30 a.m.: Writing class:  "Who inspires you and why? Do you know this person? Are they living?" Don't be intimidated, but if you are, come and sit in to see how it is done. Visit the FB event listing for details.

January 11, 2020, 10:30 a.m.: Writing class:  Which one of your parents are you most like? Don't be intimidated, but if you are, come and sit in to see how it is done. Visit the FB event listing for details.

2019 - 

December 14, 2019, 10:30 a.m.: Writing class:  Favorite Family Sayings. Don't be intimidated, but if you are, come and sit in to see how it is done. Visit the FB event listing for details.

November 8, 2019, 1 pm - 3:30(?):  Back for it's second year at a special date and time! Celebrate St. Catherine's Day For Tea and Cake With Us. St. Catherine was the patron of lace makers. Please come and share a cup of tea and a special Cattern cake honoring her. We will have lacemakers and spinners giving demonstrations. We also have a lovely lace exhibit in our museum. This is a free event. Visit the FB event listing for details. 

November 9, 2019, 10:30 a.m.: Writing class:  Christmas Memories. Don't be intimidated, but if you are, come and sit in to see how it is done. Visit the FB event listing for details.

December 7, 2019, 9 am - 2pm: GSFA Annual Christmas Mart and Bake Sale: Please join us for our annual Christmas Market and Bake Sale! Check out our tasty treats and nifty gifties! Free admission. Visit the FB event listing for details. 

October 26, 2019, 11 am: - Back for it's second year! Time for sharing your GHOST and GODWINK STORIES! Please come and listen, share or enjoy! Have your ancestors help you with your research! Ours have! This is a free event. Visit the FB event listing for details. 

October 12, 2019, 10:30 a.m.: Writing class: High school memories -teachers, classes, friends. The topic of our first class was "The Story of Your Prized Possession". Don't be intimidated, but if you are, come and sit in to see how it is done. Visit the FB event listing for details.

September 28, 2019, 10:30 am: Writing Class - Writing class: The Story of Your Prized Possession. We would like you to write a story telling about your most prized possession. A story you will be leaving your children or grandchildren. *We will be reading our stories in the first class on the 28th.* Don't be intimidated, but if you are, come and sit in to see how it is done. Visit the FB event listing for details.

June 8, 2019, 10:30 am:  Guided tour of the GSFA Research Library with Fran Timmerman. Learn about our surname files, obituary and death files, Our Lady of Sorrows records and much more! Create your family tree and discover useful genealogical web sites. This is a free event. Visit the FB event listing for details. 

May 11, 2019, 11 am - 2pm: Lacemaking Presentation & Tea with Remy & Nancy Van Ophem  This is a free event. Visit the FB event listing for details.

April 27, 2019, 10:30 am: Guided tour of the Belgian American Museum with Cheryl Heckla curator. This is a free event. Visit the FB event listing for details. 

Saturday, April 13, 2019, 11 am: Etienne Elskens Discusses His Immigration From Belgium in 1952 - Join us for what appears to be an insightful discussion.

February 23, 2019, 11am-2pm - How To Write Your Family Stories. Bill Krul will be at the GSFA Library to provide insight and instruction into the creation of your family stories. Please join us. This is also a Saturday that the research library and museum are open. 

2018 -

December 1, 2018, 9am-2pm, GSFA Annual Christmas Mart and Bake Sale: Please join us for our annual Christmas Market and Bake Sale! Check out our tasty treats and nifty gifties! Free admission. 

November 9, 2018 - Celebrate St. Catherine's Day For Tea and Cake With Us! Celebrate St. Catherine's Day With Us at the GSFA. St. Catherine was the patron of lace makers. Please come and share a cup of tea and a special Cattern cake honoring her. We have a lovely lace exhibit in our museum. This is a free event. 

October 28, 2018 - The Gazette Van Detroit 105th Year Celebration & Farewell Dinner:  The Gazette Van Detroit will cease publishing at the end of this year. COME JOIN IN CELEBRATING our 105th year and bid a fond farewell to the paper. There will be a family style dinner and an open bar. Advance tickets are $25 per person and tickets will not be available at the door. Please RSVP (purchase tickets) by October 11, 2018. We hope you can join us! Visit this event's page on Facebook.

PLEASE NOTE: This event is not being held at the GSFA. The location is: Assumption Cultural Center 21800 Marter Road St. Clair Shores 48080 

October  27, 2018 -  Ghost Stories at the GSFA: 

Time for sharing your GHOST STORIES! Please come and listen, share or enjoy! Have your ancestors help you with your research! Ours have! This is a free event.  Visit this event's page on Facebook. 

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MARCH 9, 2018 -  Belgian American Museum Grand Opening and Dedication

On Friday, March 9, 2018, the Eastpointe-Roseville Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the Grand Opening of The Genealogical Society of Flemish Americans' new Belgian American Museum. Among the guests were Suzanne Pixley, Mayor of Eastpointe; Jan Haggerty Mayor Pro Tem for Roseville; Pam Lavers, Macomb County Deputy County Executive; John Chirkun, State Representative; Heather Bain, Eastpointe-Roseville Chamber of Commerce; and L Moms, Meagan Ruth, and Teresa West from First State Bank.

FEB 18  Belgian American Museum open house for Friends and Family - Showcasing the expansion the of the Museum and Library 

JAN 18  Meeting and Tour with Chamber of Commerce