Family History Workshops in Philadelphia
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Workshops
February 20 -
Introduction to the National Archives
Want to know how to use the National Archives to research your family history? This class introduces you to the basics. Where do you start? What are our most popular records?
March 19 -
Exploring the Census
Most visitors to the National Archives begin their research with Census records, available from 1790-1930. This program explains how to find your family and pave your way to further research.
April 16 -
Finding Your Immigrant Ancestors
Between 1820 and 1990, over 55 million people immigrated to the United States. This program focuses on ship's passenger lists, Naturalization records, and other little used sources for immigration stories. This class discusses the types of information found in the records, how and where to search for records, and some tips for searching.
May 17 -
The Naturalization Process
This program explains the process of becoming a U.S. citizen, and how to use and search for naturalization records.
Registration
All programs are free of charge. Advanced registration is required for all workshops. Contributions to our Gift Fund are greatly appreciated.
For workshops, space is limited to 30 (except where noted). You can register in-person at the National Archives, via mail to National Archives, Mid-Atlantic Region, 900 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, or by e-mail to philadelphia.archives@nara.gov. If registering by mail or e-mail, please include your name, address, telephone number, and the titles and dates for the workshops you want to attend.
Valid official identification, such as a driver's license or passport, is required for entrance.
For more information, please contact us at 215-606-0112 or philadelphia.archives@nara.gov.
