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Dick Eastman just posted an excellent blog that deals with cutting your costs while attending the upcoming National Genealogical Society Conference in Raleigh, North Carolina (May 13-16, 2009). He’s checked out 10 local hotels – and lists their locations, rates, Continue reading Save Money On Your Stay at the NGS Conference in Raleigh
The following was written by Legacy staff: The 6th annual Legacy Genealogy Cruise will set sail from Barcelona, Spain (September 5-17, 2009). We hope you will join us to write your very own “Once upon a time” as you explore Continue reading Sixth Annual Legacy Genealogy Cruise – September 5-17, 2009
I just received the following news release from Paula, Hinkel, co-chair of the upcoming Jamboree in Burbank. The 40th Annual Genealogy Jamboree, hosted by the Southern California Genealogical Society, promises to be an exceptional event for genealogists of all experience Continue reading SCGS Jamboree Speaker Line-up for 2009
The following was received today from Linda Woodward Geiger: FGS 2010 Annual Conference: Rediscovering America’s First Frontier at the Knoxville Convention Center, Knoxville, Tennessee, 18-21 August 2010 – Request for Lecture Proposals – Deadline: 1 May 2009 We encourage lecture Continue reading FGS 2010 Annual Conference in Knoxville, Tennessee – Call for Papers
The following was received from Paula Stuart-Warren, national publicity chair for FGS/AGS 2009: “A Conference for the Nation’s Genealogists” is an annual event of the Federation of Genealogical Societies. It moves all around the U.S. and the 2-5 September 2009 Continue reading FGS/AGS 2009 Genealogy Conference Program & Registration Now Online!
FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT: The Pequot Library’s Family and Local History Collection, which had been in storage during the library’s renovation will re-open to the public with a special exhibit this next Saturday. The collection, part of the library’s nationally known Special Continue reading Pequot Library’s Family & Local History Collection in Fairfield, Connecticut, to Open Saturday with a Special Program
A new exhibit titled “Arkansas Folk,” has opened at the Arkansas State Capitol in Little Rock. It features the folk culture of the Ozark highlands of Northern Arkansas. The exhibit includes various folk culture items along with photographs and multimedia Continue reading Folk Culture Featured in New Exhibit at the Arkansas State Capital
The following News Release was received from Bob Velke today: Wholly Genes, Inc., of Columbia, Maryland, is proud to announce the 2009 Genealogy Conference and “Land Cruise,” 26-30 August 2009. Prompted by economic conditions, the company has broken from the Continue reading The 5th Annual Genealogy Conference & “Land Cruise” to Washington D.C. – Hosted by Wholy Genes, Inc.
The Albuquerque Genealogical Society and the Special Collection Library have just announced that a “Discovering Your Irish & Scots-Irish Roots” Seminar will be held on March 11, 2009. The all-day program of the Ulster Historical Foundation features Fintan Mullan, Director Continue reading Discovering Your Irish & Scots-Irish Roots Seminar in Albuquerque
The following News Release was printed as received, with only links added. (Media-Newswire.com) – Early 20th-century photographs from the West Virginia coalfields and reproduced images of 19th-century historic landscapes go on display Thursday ( Jan. 22 ) at West Virginia Continue reading Early 20th-Century Coalfield Photo Exhibition Features Appalachian Mining Towns of Fayette, Raleigh, Kanawha, Wyoming, Boone, Mercer, Greenbrier & Nicholas Counties in West Virginia
Many folks with Scottish blood are planning to attend “Burns dinners” somewhere around the globe on Jan. 25, 2009. This special occasion is to mark poet, Robert (Rabbie) Burns‘ 250th birthday. Check out the Descendants of Robert Burns chart at Continue reading Robert Burns 250th Anniversary on January 25, 2009
Last Monday (January 19, 2009) was the 200th birthday of Edgar Allen Poe. Now I see that the Library of Virginia, in partnership with the Poe Museum, is preparing an exhibition dealing with Poe’s life and works. The centerpiece of Continue reading The Poe Family Bible to Go on Display
My copy of the Southern California Genealogical Society’s periodical, The Searcher, arrived today. Included in the SCGS News was a listing of the speakers for the upcoming Jamboree (June 26-28, 2009). The following speakers are scheduled for the conference: Lisa Continue reading Jamboree Speakers Announced
MADISON, GEORGIA: The Morgan County Landmarks Society (see the Morgan County Landmarks Society YouTube Video) will be scanning your historic photographs this Sunday afternoon, January 18, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Barnett Parish House next to the Continue reading Morgan County, Georgia Historic Photos Wanted
The following news was received from the National Genealogical Society today. The 2009 NGS Family History Conference in Raleigh will take place in the brand new Raleigh Convention Center. Hotel accommodations are in the adjoining new Marriott Hotel or nearby Continue reading 2009 NGS Family History Conference-Local Tours, Pre-Conference Sessions, Free Events, and More