[Genealib] Celebrate Family History Month at the Library of Michigan

[Kris Rzepczynski]

Something to keep in mind if you are in or around Michigan in October. 
 
In celebration of Family History Month, the Library of Michigan and the
Archives of Michigan will offer free genealogy workshops throughout
October at the Michigan Library and Historical Center. A different
half-day workshop will be offered twice each week, and participants may
attend either morning or afternoon sessions.
 
October's genealogy workshops will provide tips and tools to help
family history researchers trace their heritage using printed primary
sources as well as key web sites and databases. Classes will cover the
following topics:
 
Beginning Genealogy
9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Oct. 3, or 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4
Beginning Your Family History Research
Family History Resources at the Library of Michigan
Genealogical Resources at the Archives of Michigan
 
Military Research
9 a.m. to noon Monday, Oct. 9, or 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10
Using Military Records Housed at the Archives of Michigan
Strategies for Battling Military Records at the Library of Michigan
Researching Your Civil War Ancestor at the Library of Michigan
 
Research Methods
9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Oct. 17, or 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18
How to Organize Your Family History Research
Family History on the Internet
Genealogy of a House
 
International Resources
9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Oct. 24, or 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25
French-Canadian Resources at the Library of Michigan
Coming to America: Research with Ships' Passenger Lists
Vital Records Research at the Library of Michigan
 
In addition, Beginning Genealogy for the Visually Impaired Researcher
is set for 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, at the Library of Michigan. The
Library of Michigan and the Michigan Genealogical Council will
co-sponsor the Michigan Genealogical Council Seminar from 9 a.m. to 4:45
p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14. The event includes tours, workshops and the
presentation of the Genealogist of the Year Award. Registration is $15,
which includes a $5 donation to the Library of Michigan and a $5
donation to the Michigan Genealogical Council.
 
Sign up on-line at www.michigan.gov/familyhistory, by e-mail at
librarian at michigan.gov or by phone at (517) 373-1300. If you have any
questions, please contact the Library of Michigan's Special Collections
Services at (517) 373-1300. The Library of Michigan is located inside
the Michigan Library and Historical Center at 702 W. Kalamazoo St., two
blocks west of the State Capitol in downtown Lansing.  The main entrance
and visitor parking are located north of Kalamazoo Street, just east of
M.L. King Boulevard.

 
Thank you, and feel free to contact me off list if you have any
additional questions about the Library's Family History Month programs.
 
Sincerely,
 
Kris Rzepczynski
Michigan/Genealogy Coordinator
Library of Michigan
517.373.9456
krzepczynski at michigan.gov 


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