Ninth Annual Genealogy Fair

April 17 & 18, 2013

WHAT: National Archives ninth annual Genealogy Fair

This two-day program showcases the Federal records located at the National Archives as resources for family history research.
The fair provides information and guidance for experienced genealogy professionals and novices alike. The fair is open to the public. Registration is not required.

WHEN: Wednesday and Thursday, April 17 & 18, 2013

HOW: Presented in partnership with the Foundation for the National Archives.

WHERE: National Archives Building, 700 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC

The closest Metro stop is the Archives/Navy Memorial stop on the Yellow and Green lines. The National Archives is fully accessible. To request an accommodation (e.g., sign language interpreter) please e-mail reservations.nwe@nara.gov or call 202-357-5000 at least two weeks prior to our events.

For location details see our Visitor's Map of the Building

Background: The National Archives holds the permanently valuable records of the Federal government. These include records of interest to genealogists, such as pension files, census, and Freedmen’s Bureau materials. For information about the National Archives' holdings start on our home page www.archives.gov.

For more information about the fair, e-mail KYR@nara.gov.