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German immigrants first arrived to American shores in large numbers in the late 17th century, and today nearly 45 million Americans have German heritage. Join Senior Genealogist Rhonda R. McClure as she shares her go-to published resources for German family history research in America.

People of every background imagine new worlds. The impulse to seek new places is universal to humanity. In Explorers, historian Matthew Lockwood unfurls a tapestry of surprising and historically overlooked figures spanning forty centuries and six continents; he illuminates their lives filled with imagination and wonder, curiosity, connection, and exchange.

Moderated by Margaret Talcott

Whether your ancestors arrived at Jamestown, on the Mayflower, or came over in the years following, the majority of us with colonial ancestry hope to trace our family trees back to England. In this online lecture, Senior Genealogist Rhonda R. McClure will highlight key records and resources available to help you in your search—including published genealogies, compilations, indexes, websites, and more.