GENEALOGY & LOCAL HISTORY Discover your roots.
Getting to Know the Mayflower Society
Swedish Genealogy Help
Wednesday, May 4, 7–8 p.m. / Zoom
Sign up for a virtual appointment with genealogist Kathy Meade to get help with your Swedish ancestors. Meade can help you navigate ArkivDigital and direct you to additional Swedish research resources. Halfhour appointments available.
Thursday, May 19, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. / Zoom
Join us to learn what exactly the Mayflower Society is, what they do and the genealogy resources available at the Society or its partner.
Specialized Lineage Societies: More than the DAR, Dames and Mayflower
Genealogy Discussion Tuesday, May 31, 3–4 p.m. / Cardinal Room
Discuss genealogy projects, family history research and share resources. Bring your questions and brick wall problems.
Wednesday, May 11, 7–8 p.m. Cardinal Room
There are over 200 lineage societies that exist today. Perhaps you have an ancestor that was accused of witchcraft? A founder of a town? A colonial tradesman? British royalty? There is a society for all of these and many more.
Become a Citizen Archivist Monday, June 6, 7–8 p.m. / Zoom
Join us to learn how you can unlock history. By joining the citizen archivist program, you can contribute to the National Archives Catalog by tagging, transcribing and adding comments to our records, making them more accessible and searchable.
Getting to Know
the
Jamestowne Society Wednesday, May 18, 7–8 p.m. / Zoom
Join us to learn what exactly the Jamestowne Society is, what they do and the genealogy resources available at the Society or its partner.
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