Our Genealogy Workshops Nationwide
Please check back often for schedule updates!
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) offers the public a comprehensive program of genealogical workshops and courses in its facilities nationwide. Topics include an introduction to genealogy and research into records such as census schedules, military service and pension records, and passenger lists.
2008
September
Introduction to Genealogy, Washington, DC, September 3
Using ALIC - NARA's Online Library, New York City, NY, September 9
Family History Game Show, Ellis Island, NY, September 18
Indian Study Group: Little Known Tribes, Kansas City, MO, September 19
Introduction to Genealogy, Washington, DC, September 20
"Help! I'm Stuck", Washington, DC, September 20
Census, Passenger Lists, and Naturalization Records, Waltham, MA, September 23
October
Saving your Heritage: Scrapbooking , Waltham, MA, October 7
New York Archives Week - NARA Open House, New York City, NY, October 14
Family History Game Show, Ellis Island, NY, October 16
Indian Passports: Violators , Kansas City, MO, October 17
Fall Genealogy Fair, Atlanta, GA, October 25
November
Using E-vet Recs: Military Records Online, New York City, NY, November 10
Military Service Records: 18th, 19th, and 20th Century, Waltham, MA, November 18
Early Indian Records (1700's), Kansas City, MO, November 21
December
Exploring Footnote and Other Online Sources, Waltham, MA, December 2
Finding Family: Using Court Records, New York City, NY, December 9
2009
January
What is Not Online: Guide to NARA's Holdings, Waltham, MA, January 6
February
African-American and Under-Documented Populations, Waltham, MA, February 3
Separate genealogy programs are conducted in Washington, DC, and in the regional facilities. For details on any given program, please contact that facility directly.
