Genealogy Workshops at the National Archives at Boston
Winter - Summer 2012
See also NARA's workshops nationwide
The National Archives at Boston offers free genealogy and history lectures. Participants learn about the genealogical and historical resources at the National Archives and how to research these records.
Who Are We? Finding Our Roots
Free Genealogy and History Lectures. For all interested family historians.
Date | Time | Workshop |
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Thurs. Jan 19, 2012 | 6:00 P.M. | They Came From Ireland Free program. Thursday, January 19, 2012, 6:00 P.M. Dr. Thomas O'Grady, poet & English professor at University of Massachusetts, Boston. a specialist in Irish studies, will present "Going Into Exile: Poems of the Irish Diaspora." Walter V. Hickey, archivist/genealogist will describe how to research your Irish family. The presentation is intended for the general public. Céad míle fáilte. See brochure To register for "They Came From Ireland" on January 19th at 6:00 P.M., please call toll free 866-406-2379, local 781-663-0130, or email boston.archives@nara.gov. |
Tues. Feb 7, 2012 | 2:00 P.M. | Researching African American Genealogy |
Thurs. Feb 16, 2012 | 6:00 P.M. | They Came From Canada: History, Culture, & Genealogy. Welcome/Bienvenue.
Dr. Andrew Holman, Bridgewater State University, guest speaker. See brochure |
Wed. Feb 22, 2012 | 10 A.M. | Genealogy for Kids (Gr. 3-8 and chaperones) |
Tues. Mar 6, 2012 | 2:00 P.M. | Get Ready for the 1940 Census: it's being released to the public April 2nd. |
Thurs. Mar 15, 2012 | 6:00 P.M. | Finding Our Jewish Ancestors See flyer |
Mon. Apr 2, 2012 | 9:00 A.M. | The 1940 Census is Here Today! We've been waiting 72 years for this . . . |
Tues. Apr 3, 2012 | 2:00 P.M. | Introduction to Genealogy |
Wed. Apr 16, 2012 | 10:00 A.M. | History for Kids (Gr. 3-8 & chaperones): Patriots' Day |
Thur. Apr 19, 2012 | 6:00 P.M. | Patriots' Day. Author William Fowler: American Crisis: George Washington and
the Dangerous Two Years After Yorktown 1781-1783. |
Tues. May 1, 2012 | 2:00 P.M. | Genealogy Research: What's Online; What's Not Online |
Thurs. May 17, 2012 | 6:00 P.M. | Navigating the US Census, 1790 - 1940 |
Tues. Jun 5, 2012 | 2:00 P.M. | Searching for Seamen: 19th c. crew lists, shipping articles, citizenship, & more |
Thurs. June 21, 2012 | 6:00 P.M. | They Came from Ararat: Armenian Culture and History. Free program. See flyer |
Tues. Jul 10, 2012 | 2:00 P.M. | Introduction to Genealogy |
Thurs. July 19, 2012 | 6:00 P.M. | Power of the Purse: Philanthropy of American Jewish women at the Turn of the Century. Dr. Debra Block, guest speaker See flyer |
Tues. Aug 7, 2012 | 2:00 P.M. | Census, Passenger Lists, and Naturalization Records |
POSTPONED | 6:00 P.M. | Documenting Our Mothers: Women's History |
Location: The workshops take place at the National Archives at Boston, 380 Trapelo Road, Waltham, MA.
Registration: Reservations Required. Call (866) 406-2379 or e-mail boston.archives@nara.gov to register and for more details. All lectures are FREE and OPEN to the public.
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