Just getting started? Looking for basic information about doing family history? Join us for one day of introductory lessons.
Saturday, March 28 from 9:30 – 4 pm (doors open at 9)
- In person only at the AFHS Resource Centre (Suite 251S, 8500 Macleod Trail SE)
- Free for AFHS members; $30 for non-members (Non-members can apply the $30 towards a membership if they join before April 30).
- This program will only be offered if we have a minimum of 8 participants.
- March 21 is the deadline for registration.
- Register by contacting communications@afhs.ab.ca
- The presenters will be Bev Smith, Marian Jones and Marion Peterson – all experienced volunteers with Alberta Family Histories Society.
The Schedule:
- Why Do Genealogy
- What is the Difference between Genealogy and Family History?
- Who Do You Start With? BMDs & Family Group Sheets
- Where to Look
Morning Break
- The Internet as a Source / Popular Internet Sites
- Cite Your Sources
- How to Organize
- Software / Online Trees
Lunch – Bring your own bag lunch; we will offer water, juice, tea or coffee (1/2 hour)
- Fun with Genealogy – a true example
- What is a Pedigree Chart
- Genealogy as a Puzzle – The Research Process
Afternoon Break
- Census Records
- Timelines
- What is Your Goal?
- Q&A
- Tour of Resource Centre
Ready to register? Just send an email to Marion (communications@afhs.ab.ca) by March 21.
