Family History Day

Celebrate Family History Month with a day of genealogy fun-filled events brought to you by the Genealogy Network of Texas (GNT), a state-wide initiative to connect libraries/genealogical societies and provide educational and research opportunities! 

Six FREE programs will be live streamed from genealogy speakers in Texas and throughout the U.S. available for both in-person and online attendees. In-person attendees get a chance to win prizes, get one-on-one research help, and learn how to get started with their research and memory preservation at Dallas Public Library's top 10 genealogy collection.

Event Schedule:

• 9-9:50 a.m. - U.S. Naturalization: The Records, The Laws and the Impact - Irene B. Walters, Librarian, Houston Public Library's Family History Research Center

• 10-10:50 a.m. - Genealogy Resources at the Texas General Land Office - Kevin Klaus, Texas General Land Office Research Room Team Leader and Information Specialist 

• 11-11:50 a.m. - So You Discovered You Have a Colonial Ancestor. Now What? - Craig R. Scott, MA, CG, FUGA, President and CEO of Heritage Books, Inc.

• 11:50 a.m.-12:50 p.m. - Lunch on your own! (In-person attendees will receive a list of nearby lunch venues to go to or order from)

• 12:50-1:50 p.m. - Genealogy Research at Dallas Public Library (an in-person only event!) - Stephanie Bennett, MLIS, Unit Manager Genealogy & History, Dallas Public Library

• 2-2:50 p.m. - I've Found My Irish Immigrant Ancestor. Now What? - Claire Bradley, MA, Director of Irish Studies of the International Institute of Genealogical Studies

• 3-3:50 p.m. - Writing Your Family Story: Learning to Assess and Compile Your Research - Emily Coffman Richardson, Genealogist with KinSearchers, Director-at-Large, TxSGS

• 4-4:50 p.m. - Proven Methods for Breaking Down Genealogical Brick Walls - Leslie Tomlinson, MFA, CG

The Genealogy Network of Texas is spearheaded by the Genealogy Center of the Waco-McLennan County Library. Co-sponsors include the Central Texas Genealogical Society, The Genealogy Center and the Texas State Genealogical Society.

This program is available both in-person at the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, 8th floor (in-person attendees get research assistance, an extra program & door prizes!) OR join us online from home. Register below for either option!