Webinars

Genealogy: A Month by Month Plan Webinar took place, January 18, 2022 In this webinar recording, you'll explore a series of monthly projects that aim to prioritize tasks, drive excitement, and set goals to complete genealogy projects. Make or update...

Genealogy is all about finding your own ancestral story, and to that end, census records play an important role in our genealogical research. Effective use of these records will provide the building blocks for your family history. Webinar took place,...

It seems in the 1850 U.S. Census that every other person in the Midwest was born in Pennsylvania. But where in Pennsylvania? This presentation will give you the best sources and methodologies to find a specific Pennsylvania origin. Webinar took place,...

Explore strategies and resources for tracing Jewish families in the U.S. and abroad, meet archival collections, and get help navigating challenges along the way. In this Webinar You'll Learn: What Jewish Geography, Cultural Groups,...

Time and Place: Using Genealogy’s “Cross-Hairs” The more that beginning genealogists put themselves in the “time and place” of the ancestor for whom they are searching, the better the chances that they will do the most...

For many, researching before 1870 is a hurdle in African American research. In this webinar, you'll learn about sources and strategies to trace back into the Antebellum Era. Webinar took place, February 8, 2022 Many Midwestern families spent a...

First Freedom: Freedmen’s Bureau Webinar took place, July 6, 2021 Feeling apprehensive about searching for ancestors in the mostly unindexed Freedmen’s Bureau records? This webinar will provide you with the steps needed to create a research...

Disaster Planning for the Genealogist: Safeguarding Your Genealogical Records Webinar took place, May 19, 2021 If disaster strikes, are you ready with a plan to save your family keepsakes? None of us knows when the next fire, tornado, earthquake or...

Dive deeper into your DNA results! GEDmatch a 3rd party site, with many free DNA tools and a user community of over 1.4 million test takers, allows you to analyze your DNA and connect with relatives around the world. With just a free account, you can...

Building a Family Story, Step-by-Step Join Sunny Jane Morton and follow along as she recreates one family's story (including their dog) from the late 1800s to the mid-1900s using step-by-step story-building strategies. After the talk, you'll know how to...

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 7PM ET Embark on a journey into the past! Join Dr. Kimberly Nagy and learn how local histories provide clues to uncover biographical information about your ancestors. Most importantly, local histories shed light on the lives of...

Join Peggy S. Jude and dig into how to identify mystery DNA matches in your family history. You will learn the eight key steps in deciphering a mystery match, including what constitutes one, the research steps required to unveil their identity, and the...

Wednesday, August 28, 2024 7:00 – 8:00 PM EDT Join Gena Philabert-Ortega for this live webinar and learn how to get up to speed on Ancestry’s new look, tools, and features! Whether you’re an Ancestry veteran or a new user, Gena's...

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 7PM EDT Tired of wading through endless genealogy software options? Unsure which program has the features you need for your research? Join Jennifer Warner, for a webinar that cuts through the clutter and helps you choose the...

Lecture Hall - An Educational Video Series Led by Genealogy Experts Are you struggling with organizing and analyzing the data you collect in your genealogy research? Thankfully, there's a tool to help you wrangle that data and stay organized. Airtable...

Lecture Hall - An Educational Video Series Led by Genealogy Experts Using Evidence Analysis in a Timeline to Separate Individuals of the Same Name October 3, 2024 7PM ET  Hit a genealogy research brick wall? Learn the latest tech tools for...