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DANVILLE [Illinois] – Some local historical organizations will join forces so people can expand their personal libraries or perhaps find a good holiday gift for someone else. The Vermilion County Museum Society, Illiana Genealogical Historical Society and the C & Continue reading Book Sale this Saturday at the Virmilion County Museum
The Friends of Georgia Archives and History are holding a book sale to raise money to support the Archives that house the legal, financial and historical documents of the state. The Archives is an important center for genealogical research, but Continue reading Book Sale at the Georgia Archives Thursday Evening – Friday & Saturday
Who Do You Think You Are? LIVE 2010 will be held in Olympia, London, England from February 26-28, 2010. Tickets and information are now available online. The following is from their website: Who Do You Think You Are? LIVE, sponsored Continue reading Who Do You Think You Are? LIVE 2010 – Tickets Now On Sale Online
The following excerpt is from an excellent article by Adriana Colindres published in the October 3, 2009 edition of the Galesburg.com. The article is about what became known as the Cherry Mine disaster, in which about 259 men and boys Continue reading Cherry Mine Disaster Exhibit at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library in Springfield
The following announcement was received this morning: Mark your Calendar for the 2010 Family History Conference, “Follow Your Ancestral Trail”, which will be held 28 April—1 May 2010, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Whether your family helped settle the nation, Continue reading Registration for the 2010 NGS Family History Conference is Now Open
The 30th International Conference on Jewish Genealogy will be held in Los Angeles, California July 11-20, 2010. I’ve attended several of the conferences over the years, and always find the programs excellent, and the attendees motivated. Conference Website The Conference Continue reading The 30th International Conference on Jewish Genealogy in L.A. July 11-16, 2010
FORSYTH [Missouri]— An all-new exhibit is on display at the White River Valley Historical Society building in downtown Forsyth. “Lewis & Clark Across Missouri: Mapping the Historic Landscape” which is an exhibit of the Missouri State Archives, will be on Continue reading Lewis & Clark Across Missouri: Mapping the Historic Landscape – Exhibit in Forsyth, Missouri
The following announcement is from the October 23, 2009 edition of the Altoona Mirror. Following the announcement is some info about the Pennsylvania Historical Mining Reports website. The Coalport Area Coal Museum will host guest speaker Robin Lighty from the Continue reading Pennsylvania Historical Mining Reports
Number 8 – Genealogical Education The Salt Lake Christmas Tour is known for the wealth of genealogy classes taught during the week. Classes actually start on Sunday evening and run all week long. Classes will be taught by Joy Price, Continue reading Top Ten Reasons for Attending the Salt Lake Christmas Tour – #8
The following excerpt is from an article by Josh Corbelli, about the California Family History Expo that we attended last weekend. The photo is mine. Pretty interesting… For Brad Ogden and his wife Teri, researching their family genealogy has helped Continue reading Looking Back at the Redding Family History Expo
Number 10 While you research at the Family History Library – enjoying the Salt Lake Christmas Tour your non-genealogist spouse or companion can enjoy the local attractions. Many folks come on the tour with husbands, wives or friends that aren’t Continue reading Top 10 Reasons for Attending the 25th Annual Salt Lake Christmas Tour – #10
Dollarhide and I are about to check out of a hotel in Reno, Nevada – and head for Redding, California, where we set up for the 2009 California Family History Expo this afternoon. On the way, we will be stopping Continue reading On the Way to the California Family History Expo & Picking Up the Dead Relatives
I will be speaking at the California Family History Expo in Redding, California next week. My topics are: Using State and Territorial Censuses and Substitutes to Locate Your Family; Using Tax Records to Establish Relationships; and Blogs for Reading, Writing, Continue reading Door Prizes at the California Family History Expo in Redding
If you’re anywhere near Oakland, California next weekend, you will want to attend a program being sponsored by the California Genealogical Society. Thomas MacEntee and Craig Manson will speak on the subject of blogging. The Saturday, October 10, 2009 Program: Continue reading Bloggers to Speak for the California Genealogical Society
October is Family History Month – and the Allen County Public Library is doing it up in style. The month will end at the library with the Black Genealogy Summit. Following is an excerpt from an article about the Summit. Continue reading 420 Expected at the Black Genealogy Summit in Fort Wayne