The National Genealogical Society (NGS) 2023 Family History Conference will be held in Richmond, Virginia, from 31 May through 3 June. The conference is designed for family history researchers at all levels ─ beginner, intermediate, and advanced ─ the conference lectures feature:If you have questions about the conference, join NGS on 9 February for a ... Read more
A free virtual conference sponsored by the African American Special Interest Group, Washington DC Family History Center, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society, Inc., State of Maryland and Washington, DC Chapters.Dr. Shelley Viola Murphy will deliver the keynote address, "Descendants of Enslaved Communities of UVA." An avid ... Read more
Saturdays, March 4 & 11 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., ACGS will introduce the at-home family historian to the world of genealogical research. The class objectives are:• To provide an overview in how to trace your family• To provide information on types of tools, records, and resources available to the family historianWe will cover:• Vital ... Read more
”Colonial American Migration Routes and Modes of Travel” with Annette Burke Lyttle, 9 March 2023, 5:30 p.m. at the VA Beach Central Library and via Zoom. To attend via Zoom, send an email to meetings@vbgsva.net.
The Library of Virginia’s website is a powerful tool for anyone researching their Virginia roots. In this presentation, reference librarian Becky Schneider will walk through strategies for effectively searching and browsing the Library’s digital collections and online catalog, as well as options for help if you hit a brick wall. Contact Ashley Ramey Craig at ashley.ramey@lva.virginia.gov or ... Read more
