National Archives Hosts Virtual Genealogy Fair October 28-30
Media Alert · Monday, September 8, 2014
Washington, DC
Back by popular demand - free online genealogy fair!
WHAT: The National Archives will host a live, three-day, virtual Genealogy Fair via webcast on YouTube. The free program offers family history research tools for all skill levels on Federal records including census, American Indian, military, naturalization, and immigration. Other topics include overviews of online genealogy resources and guidance on preserving personal records. For complete schedule and participation instructions, visit the Virtual Genealogy Fair website.
WHEN: October 28, 29, and 30, starting daily at 10 a.m. EDT
WHO: Speakers include experts from National Archives’ facilities nationwide, as well as U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services, and representatives from genealogy web sites.
WHERE: Anywhere! The Fair will be video streamed on the US National Archives’ YouTube channel:
Day 1: Tuesday, October 28 - Watch live on YouTube 
Day 2: Wednesday, October 29 - Watch live on YouTube
Day 3: Thursday, October 30 - Watch live on YouTube
The webcast will include a captioning option. To request additional accommodations (for example, a transcript), email KYR@nara.gov or call 202-357-5260. Recorded sessions and handouts will be available free of charge after the event on the Virtual Genealogy Fair website.
Background
The National Archives holds the permanently valuable records of the Federal government. These include records of interest to genealogists, such as pension files, ship passenger lists, census, and Freedmen’s Bureau materials. For information on National Archives holdings see www.archives.gov.
Follow the National Archives on Twitter: @USNatArchives and join the Genealogy Fair conversation using #genfair2014.
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