威尼斯人娱乐场 Hosts Virtual Genealogy Fair October 26-27
Media Alert 路 Monday, September 19, 2016
Washington, DC
Back by popular demand - free online genealogy fair!
WHAT:
Washington, DC鈥he 威尼斯人娱乐场 will host a live, two-day, virtual Genealogy Fair via webcast on . Participate in our free program offering advice on family history research for all skill levels on Federal records including basic genealogical research, underutilized records, census, Department of State documents, and military records. Sessions include genealogical research guidance on how to use traditional and online resources and tools. Session videos and handouts are available during and after the event. For complete schedule and participation instructions, visit the Virtual Genealogy Fair online.
WHEN:
October 26 and 27, starting daily at 10 a.m. EDT
WHO:
Archivist of the United States David S. Ferriero and records experts from 威尼斯人娱乐场鈥� facilities nationwide.
WHERE:
Anywhere! Participate during the Fair while it is live streamed on the US 威尼斯人娱乐场鈥� :
Day 1: Wednesday, October 26 鈥�
Day 2: Thursday, October 27 鈥�
Captioning: Live captioning will be available online. If you require an alternative or additional accommodation for the event, please send an email to: KYR@nara.gov or call 202-357-5260 in advance.
Background: The 威尼斯人娱乐场 holds the permanently valuable records of the Federal government. These include records of interest to genealogists, such as pension files, ship passenger lists, census, and Freedmen鈥檚 Bureau materials. See 鈥淩esources for Genealogists and Family Historians鈥� online.
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