Research Getaway in Boston: Filling in the Dash: Uncovering Ancestral Stories
Escape to Boston for three days of research, one-on-one consultations, orientations, and social events while exploring the rich offerings at the American Ancestors Research Center and benefitting from the knowledge and assistance of expert genealogists.
The lectures and demonstration offered as part of this program are focused on resources and strategies that will help you uncover ancestral stories.
Program includes:
- Tour and orientation to collections of the American Ancestors Research Center
- Daily lectures and demonstrations
- Two 30-minute consultations with expert genealogists (one virtual pre-tour consultation, one on-tour consultations)
- Group meals (daily breakfast, opening reception, and closing dinner)
- Pre-program preparatory webinar and resources
Thursday, April 10
9:00 – 9:30: Check in, refreshments
9:30 - 10:00 a.m.: Welcome and introductions
10:15-10:45 a.m.: Lecture: Overview of American Ancestors Collections, presented by Judy Lucey
10:45 -11:15 a.m.: Using the American Ancestors Library Catalog and Digital Library, presented by Judy Lucey
11:15 a.m.-12:00 p.m.: Library Tour
12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.: Personal Research
5:00-6:00 p.m.: Wine and cheese reception
Friday, April 11
9:00 a.m.: Refreshments
9:30-10:30: Lecture: The Basics of Court Records, presented by David Allen Lambert
10:30-11:00 Demo: Finding and Navigating Court Records
11:00-5:00 p.m.: Personal Research
5:00-6:00 p.m.: Light Dinner
Saturday, April 12
9:00 a.m.: Refreshments
9:30-10:30: Lecture: Read All About It!: Newspapers, presented by Melanie McComb
10:30-11:00: Demo: Searching Major Newspaper Website, presented by Melanie McComb
11:00-5:00 p.m.: Personal Research
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