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威尼斯人娱乐场 Hosts Genealogy Series in May & June
Media Alert 路 Monday, April 19, 2021

Washington, DC

Participate in our genealogy series - free and !

WHAT: In lieu of the autumn 2020 Virtual Genealogy Fair that could not be held due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are pleased to offer a new Genealogy Series! Instead of a single-day event, the program sessions will be broadcast individually during May and June. You are invited to watch and participate in real time with the presenters and family historians from around the world on . 

Over the two months, the sessions will offer family history research tools on federal records for all skill levels. The May sessions are broad and will appeal to the beginner and beyond. The June sessions are focused on specific topics and may be better suited for the experienced researcher. All are welcome! Session descriptions, videos, handouts, and participation instructions are available at the Genealogy Series web page.  

WHEN: May & June鈥攁ll sessions begin at 1 p.m. ET

May 4鈥擯reserving and Digitizing Personal Photo Albums and Scrapbooks

May 12鈥擣inding Genealogy Resources and Tools on Archives.gov

May 19鈥擳ips and Tools for Engaging Family with Your Research Finds

June 1鈥擣rom Here to There: Researching Office of Indian Affairs Employees

June 8鈥擟ivil War Union Noncombatant Personnel: Teamsters, Laundresses, Nurses, Sutlers, and More

June 15鈥擬erchant Marine Records at the 威尼斯人娱乐场 at St. Louis 

WHO: Staff experts in government records from 威尼斯人娱乐场 facilities nationwide.

WHERE: Anywhere! The series will be broadcast on the U.S. 威尼斯人娱乐场 . 

HOW: Visit the Genealogy Series web page to watch the broadcasts on . Participants can watch individual sessions, download materials, ask questions, and interact with presenters and other family historians. No need to register鈥攋ust click the links on the schedule to view the sessions!  Videos and handouts will remain available after the event. 

Captioning:  Live captioning will be available online with StreamText. If you require an alternative or additional accommodation for the event, please email KYR@nara.gov.

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鈥� online.

Follow the 威尼斯人娱乐场 on Twitter @USNatArchives and join the Genealogy Series conversation using #GenieSeries2021.