Looking for an interesting genealogy class, workshop, or event to attend? You just might find one within this blog. Every week, this is where to look to find upcoming genealogy events from all around the United States. Your local newspaper might have news about things going on with genealogy near you.
On February 20, 2012, the Jefferson County Genealogical Society which is located in Port Townsend, Washington, will present the fourth part of a five-week genealogy course. The course is called “Introduction to Family Research History”. It provides an overview of the basic steps for successful genealogy research.
On February 22, 2012, the Flathead Valley Community College, which is located in Kalispell, Montana, will present the first of a series of three lectures. They will be presented by E.B. Eiselein, who is an author, archaeologist, and FVCC instructor. The first lecture will be on Montana’s Indian history. Eiselien is of Anishinabe descent, and has written books under his tribal name, which is Speaks Lightning.
On February 24, 2012, the Willard Library, which is located in Battle Creek, Michigan, will hold a Genealogy Lock-In. This event will take place from 6:30 in the evening through 9:30 at night at the Helen Warner Branch. George Livingston, a local historian and genealogist, and Library Branch Manager Susan Schroeder, will show you how to use the library’s new state-of-the-art microfilm reader / scanners. You must register to attend this event.
On February 25, 2012, the Woodfield Community, which is located in Vero Beach, Florida, will hold the first annual Family Histories Research and History Lectures conference. The theme of the conference is “Organization in Genealogy”. There will be a live demonstration on the PAF program, on Roots Magic, and on Family Tree Maker. Registration is required.
Also on February 25, 2012, the Plymouth Historical Museum, which is located in Plymouth Charter Township, Michigan, will hold the third in a series of genealogy workshops. The event is designed to help family historians research their Nineteenth Century American ancestors.
The workshop will be presented by Liz Kelley Kerstens, the executive director of the Plymouth Historical Museum, and Jana Sloan Broglin, a professional genealogist with thirty years experience. This event will include four lectures, a tour of the Museum’s exhibit “Ration Stamps Bombers: WWII at Home”, and lunch. There is a $40 fee in order to attend.
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