This session of the Genealogy 101 Workshop session is FULL, but we will likely run it again in the fall. To be added to a wait list for the current session or to be added to a list regarding a fall session, please contact communications@afhs.ab.ca
Want to get started on family history? Or have you tried to get started and need some help? This two-part workshop will give you tips and inspire you to build your family tree. Limited spaces. Free to AFHS members. $25 for non-members.
Session 1: Sunday, March 19 from 1:00 to 2:30 pm – Hybrid meeting from the AFHS Library and via Zoom (mainly instructional)
- Why Genealogy?
- How to Organize and Record
- BMDs
- How to fill out a Family Group Sheet
- Importance of Citing Sources
- Where to Look
- The Internet as a Source
- Homework assignment
Session 2: Sunday, April 2 from 1:00 to 2:30 pm at the AFHS Library (in-person only)
- Review homework
- Pedigree Charts
- The Research Process
- Census Records
- Timelines
- Time to research with experienced AFHS members using the resources of the AFHS Library
To register for the Genealogy 101 Workshop, please send an email to communications@afhs.ab.ca by March 15.
Prior to the meeting, you may want to check out Ancestry.com’s Genealogy 101 article.
For more AFHS Events, see our calendar.
