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.
2009
May
Military Service Records: 18th-20th Century, Waltham, MA, May 5
Naturalization Records, Philadelphia, PA, May 5
Using Court Records to Find Local and Family History, Chicago, IL, May 9
Using Federal Naturalization Records, New York City, NY, May 12
Brick Wall Discussion Group, Seattle, WA, May 14
African-American and Under-Documented Populations, San Francisco, CA, May 15
Family History Game Show, Ellis Island, NY, May 21
June
Introduction to Genealogy, Waltham, MA, June 2
Using Newspapers and Mug Books: Unusual Sources, New York City, NY, June 9
Military Records:
Revolutionary War to Civil War, San Francisco, CA, June 12
Family History Game Show, Ellis Island, NY, June 18
Military Records:
Spanish American to Vietnam War, San Francisco, CA, June 26
July
Census, Passenger Lists, and Naturalization Records, Waltham, MA, July 7
Family History Game Show, Ellis Island, NY, July 16
Federal Land Records, San Francisco, CA, July 17
August
Saving your Heritage: Scrapbooking, Waltham, MA, August 4
African-American Genealogical Research, Chicago, IL, August 8
Preserving Your History, San Francisco, CA, August 14
Family History Game Show, Ellis Island, NY, August 20
September
Family History Game Show, Ellis Island, NY, September 17
October
Family History Game Show, Ellis Island, NY, October 15
Separate genealogy programs are conducted in Washington, DC, and in the regional facilities. For details on any given program, please contact that facility directly.
