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Genealogy Workshops at the National Archives at Boston

Winter - Summer 2012

See also NARA's workshops nationwide

The National Archives at Boston offers free genealogy and history lectures. Participants learn about the genealogical and historical resources at the National Archives and how to research these records.

Who Are We? Finding Our Roots

Free Genealogy and History Lectures. For all interested family historians.

Date	Time	Workshop
Thurs. Jan 19, 2012	6:00 P.M.	They Came From Ireland Free program. Thursday, January 19, 2012, 6:00 P.M. Dr. Thomas O'Grady, poet & English professor at University of Massachusetts, Boston. a specialist in Irish studies, will present "Going Into Exile: Poems of the Irish Diaspora." Walter V. Hickey, archivist/genealogist will describe how to research your Irish family. The presentation is intended for the general public. Céad míle fáilte. See brochure To register for "They Came From Ireland" on January 19th at 6:00 P.M., please call toll free 866-406-2379, local 781-663-0130, or email boston.archives@nara.gov.
Tues. Feb 7, 2012	2:00 P.M.	Researching African American Genealogy
Thurs. Feb 16, 2012	6:00 P.M.	They Came From Canada: History, Culture, & Genealogy. Welcome/Bienvenue. Dr. Andrew Holman, Bridgewater State University, guest speaker. See brochure
Wed. Feb 22, 2012	10 A.M.	Genealogy for Kids (Gr. 3-8 and chaperones)
Tues. Mar 6, 2012	2:00 P.M.	Get Ready for the 1940 Census: it's being released to the public April 2nd.
Thurs. Mar 15, 2012	6:00 P.M.	Finding Our Jewish Ancestors See flyer
Mon. Apr 2, 2012	9:00 A.M.	The 1940 Census is Here Today! We've been waiting 72 years for this . . .
Tues. Apr 3, 2012	2:00 P.M.	Introduction to Genealogy
Wed. Apr 16, 2012	10:00 A.M.	History for Kids (Gr. 3-8 & chaperones): Patriots' Day
Thur. Apr 19, 2012	6:00 P.M.	Patriots' Day. Author William Fowler: American Crisis: George Washington and the Dangerous Two Years After Yorktown 1781-1783.
Tues. May 1, 2012	2:00 P.M.	Genealogy Research: What's Online; What's Not Online
Thurs. May 17, 2012	6:00 P.M.	Navigating the US Census, 1790 - 1940
Tues. Jun 5, 2012	2:00 P.M.	Searching for Seamen: 19th c. crew lists, shipping articles, citizenship, & more
Thurs. June 21, 2012	6:00 P.M.	They Came from Ararat: Armenian Culture and History. Free program. See flyer
Tues. Jul 10, 2012	2:00 P.M.	Introduction to Genealogy
Thurs. July 19, 2012	6:00 P.M.	Power of the Purse: Philanthropy of American Jewish women at the Turn of the Century. Dr. Debra Block, guest speaker See flyer
Tues. Aug 7, 2012	2:00 P.M.	Census, Passenger Lists, and Naturalization Records
POSTPONED	6:00 P.M.	Documenting Our Mothers: Women's History

See calendar brochure

Location: The workshops take place at the National Archives at Boston, 380 Trapelo Road, Waltham, MA.

Registration: Reservations Required. Call (866) 406-2379 or e-mail boston.archives@nara.gov to register and for more details. All lectures are FREE and OPEN to the public.