Join four experienced family historians on an engaging genealogy journey through the most important topics and tools in family history.  This half-day seminar will help you build good habits early that will set you up for success for years to come.  Get your family history journey off to a great start! This seminar is designed for people new to family history and for those returning to family history after a break from their research.  No prior experience is required.

Seminar Sessions

Session 1: Start Your Family History Research Off Right – Pat Acton

Pat will cover the most important topics you need to know to get your family history research started in the right direction.

Session 2: Find and Use the Most Important Genealogy Records – Gerry Poulton

Vital records are the cornerstone of successful family history research projects. Gerry will introduce you to key examples of vital records and show you how to find and effectively use them in your family history research.

Session 3: Organize Your Genealogy Information for Success – Sarah Hamster

Keeping you and your records organized will be a critically important part of your genealogy success. Sarah will show you how to organize your family history information so that it is at your fingertips when you need it most.

Session 4: Use DNA To Help Build Your Family Tree – Mark Thompson

One of the most useful clues to figuring out your family history is inside of you right now. Mark will introduce you to DNA testing and show you how this cutting-edge technology can help you shed light on your family histories and mysteries.