Research Getaway in Boston: Technology in Family History
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 make the most of technology in your family history research.
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, August 14
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.: Refreshments, 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, August 15
9:00 a.m.: Refreshments
9:30-11:30 a.m.: Lecture and demo: Using AI in Family History Research, presented by Melanie McComb
11:30-5:00 p.m.: Personal Research
5:00-6:00 p.m.: Light Dinner
Saturday, August 16
9:00 a.m.: Refreshments
9:30-11:30 a.m.: Lecture and Demo: DNA Tools, presented by Melanie McComb
11:30-12:15 p.m.: Demo: Mapping Ancestors on the Move, presented by Melanie McComb
12:15-5:00 p.m.: Personal Research
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