March 14, 2008
Free Family History Workshop at Library of Michigan
The Library of Michigan released this announcement:
LIBRARY OF MICHIGAN'S FREE FAMILY HISTORY WORKSHOP MARCH 29 SHOWS HOW TO MAKE MOST OF INTERNET RESEARCH AND RESOURCES
"Learning More at the Library of Michigan," a free annual genealogy seminar set for
Saturday, March 29, will focus on utilizing online resources for family history
research. The half-day workshop will highlight a number of Web sites and
subscription databases, including Footnote.com and Family History Archive, two new
resources gaining popularity and respect among genealogists.
Seating is limited, so registration is recommended. Sign up online at
www.michigan.gov/familyhistory, by e-mail at librarian@michigan.gov or by phone at
(517) 373-1300. For more information, please contact the Library of Michigan's
Special Collections Services at (517) 373-1300.
1-2 p.m.
-Effectively Using HeritageQuest Online
Heritage Quest is now available to Michigan residents anytime, anywhere through MeL,
the Michigan eLibrary, at http://mel.org. Hear how to find information in this
growing resource, which now offers six database collections.
-Negotiating Online Passenger and Immigration Lists
Discover the latest additions to online immigration resources and learn search
strategies to trace your ancestor's journey.
2:15-3:15 p.m.
-Online Research with U.S. Census Records
Learn how to put the digitized census records and indexes on both HeritageQuest
Online and Ancestry Library Edition to full use.
-Vital Records on the Internet
Find out which Web sites are available and pick up tips to improve your searches as
more states and counties put indexes to birth, marriage and death records online.
3:30-4:30 p.m.
-Utilizing Footnote.com at the Library of Michigan
Explore this interactive repository containing millions of images of original
documents, many from the National Archives, including naturalization records and
Civil War service records.
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October 11, 2007
Meeting of the Mid-Michigan Genealogical Society
The Mid-Michigan Genealogical Society will feature Barbara Madison at their
meeting Wednesday, October 24 speaking on:
"Who says there ain't no Indian records? An overview of the many records created for the Great Lakes Anishnabe."
Meetings are held at Plymouth Congregational Church
2001 East Grand River Ave., Lansing, MI. 7pm-9pm.
All are welcome.
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September 26, 2007
Free Genealogy Workshops during Family History Month!
This posting comes to us from the Library of Michigan:
October's genealogy workshops will focus on a wide range of resources, from rare,
printed primary sources to online databases and Web sites. Classes will cover the
following topics:
Getting Started
9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2 or 1-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3
Beginning Your Family History Research
Discovering the Genealogy Resources at the Library of Michigan
Family History Resources at the Archives of Michigan
Using Rare and Unique Items
9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9 or 1-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10
Rare Book Resources
Preservation Hints for Your Family History Treasures
Genealogy of a House
Online Resources
9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16 or 1-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17
Effectively Using HeritageQuest Online
Family History Resources on the Internet
Ancestry Library Edition
Special Collections
9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23 or 1-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24
Vital Records at the Library of Michigan
Filling In for Missing 1890 Census Information
Military Records at the Archives of Michigan
Catching Up
9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30 or 1-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31
Beginning Your Family History Research
Effectively Using HeritageQuest Online
Genealogy of a House
Additionally, the Library of Michigan and the Michigan Genealogical Council will
co-sponsor the Michigan Genealogical Council Seminar from 9 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. on
Saturday, Oct. 20. The event includes tours, workshops and the presentation of the
Genealogist of the Year Award. Registration is $17, which includes a $5 donation to
the Library of Michigan and a $5 donation to the Michigan Genealogical Council.
Seating for Family History Month programs is limited, so registration is
recommended. Sign up online at www.michigan.gov/familyhistory, by e-mail at
librarian@michigan.gov or by phone at (517) 373-1300. If you have any questions,
please contact the Library of Michigan's Special Collections Services at (517)
373-1300.
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June 20, 2007
Abrams Genealogy Seminar
There is a new two-day seminar taking place in Lansing Michigan on July 20 - July 21st of interest to genealogists. For a complete listing of topics and times, please see the Michigan Dept. of History, Arts, and Libraries web site.
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March 16, 2007
Free Genealogy Seminar at Library of Michigan - March 31st.
According to their website...
"Learning More at the Library of Michigan," an annual free genealogy seminar, returns Saturday, March 31 with new and updated programs for genealogists with a wide range of interests and experience levels who want to become more adept at family history research using the Internet.
For additional information and a list of lectures and their times, please visit History, Arts, & Libraries Site. Registration information is also included on this site!
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August 28, 2006
Genealogy in the Electronic Age - Thursday, Oct. 5, 7pm
We will be celebrating Family History Month at the Plymouth District Library with a program on Genealogy in the Electronic Age. We will discuss basic techniques in genealogy and then move on to current resources found in commercial electronic databases and free sites on the Internet. Register for this class in person or by phone starting September 20th, or online now.
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Free Family History Festival at Detroit Public Library, Sept. 30th.
Detroit Public Library (Burton Historical Collection) in conjunction with several local genealogical societies is sponsoring a free Family History Festival. Visit this link at DPL for more information.
When: Saturday, September 30, 2006, 10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
What: A variety of speakers on topics such as Southern Research, African American Research, Canadian Research, Computer Skills for Genealogical Research and Digital Photography.
Who: Featuring such well-known speakers as Dr. George Schweitzer, Knoxville, Tennessee and Dr. Deborah Abbott, Cleveland, Ohio.
Best of all, there is free research at Burton for all non-Detroit Residents.
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March 16, 2006
Free Seminar at Library of Michigan, April 1st.
Library of Michigan Invites Family Researchers to Learn About
Online Resources and Search Strategies at Free April 1 Seminar
"One of the country's most popular pastimes is changing with the times, and the
Library of Michigan - home to a genealogy collection that ranks among the country's
top 10 - aims to keep family-history researchers in Michigan ahead of the learning
curve.
Recognizing that more genealogical records and research materials are become
available electronically, the Library of Michigan is offering a free genealogy
seminar, "Learning More at the Library of Michigan" on Saturday, April 1, devoted
entirely to Internet research and effective use of online resources. The free
half-day session runs from 1 to 4:30 p.m. at the Michigan Library and Historical
Center, 702 W. Kalamazoo St., in downtown Lansing."
"This seminar gives both beginning and experienced researchers the chance to explore
our extensive resources with assistance from Library and State Archives staff," said
Randy Riley, special collections manager at the Library of Michigan. "As the number
of genealogy materials available online grows, we want to help people identify
worthwhile sites and familiarize them with nationally recognized resources."
Classes will provide tips and tools to help genealogists trace their heritage using
key Web sites and databases, from vital records to ships passenger lists. Touching
on many of the diverse resources that make the Library of Michigan a premier
destination for genealogists, "Learning More at the Library of Michigan" will help
Michigan residents learn to use these materials more effectively.
Because seating is limited, registration is recommended. Sign up online at
www.michigan.gov/lma, by e-mail at librarian@michigan.gov or by phone at (517)
373-1300. For questions, please contact the Library of Michigan's special
collections services at (517) 373-1300. Free weekend parking is available at the
library's parking lot off Kalamazoo Street.
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July 13, 2005
Mark Your Calendars NOW!
Western Wayne County Genealogical Society welcomes Rhonda R. McClure to the Livonia Civic Center Library on Saturday, November 5, 2005 for an all day program called Finding Great Grandpa in Cyberspace. From computerizing your records to surfing the Net, there will be something for every level of Genealogy experience. Pre-registration cost is $25.00 per person, or $35.00 after October 29th. Contact WWCGS, P.O. Box 530063, Livonia MI 48153-0063 for more details.
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September 28, 2004
October is Family History Month
Many events have been planned to celebrate Family History Month by the State of Michigan's Department of History, Arts, and Libraries. For a complete listing of the various genealogy workshops, classes and programs, visit their website.
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August 24, 2004
Genealogy on the Internet Class
I will be teaching a class showing how to do genealogy research on the Internet on Saturday, September 25th at 10am. This class is open to residents of Plymouth and Plymouth Township only. Register early since class is limited to ten participants. Bring names of ancestors you are currently researching to class!
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