Finding Your Roots: bi-weekly workshops tracing your family tree
March 30, 2024, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The Ellsworth Historical Society and the Hancock County Genealogical Society announce a series of bi-weekly workshops on “Finding Your Roots,” an introduction to tracing your family tree.
The four-session series of workshops will run from March 16 to April 27 and will be held on Saturday afternoons from 2:00-4:00 in the Riverview Room of the Ellsworth Public Library.
Session #1: March 16, 2 p.m.
Session #2: March 30, 2 p.m.
Session #3: April 13, 2 p.m.
Session #4: April 27, 2 p.m.
Each session will focus on different aspects of genealogical research: (1) The Basics: What you can do close to home; (2) Discovering online resources; (3) DNA and Genetics: What you can learn by going inside; and (4) How to write up and present your discoveries.
Participants are encouraged to bring their laptop computers as they will receive advice on accessing online materials (including genealogy software), assistance with foreign language research and guidance in using resources available in the Ellsworth Public Library.
In order to allow for personal guidance in starting a specific genealogical research project, class size will be limited to 12 on a first come, first served basis. These classes are for people who have always wanted to search out their roots but have not known where to begin.
Register here: Ellsworth Maine Historical Society Events — The Ellsworth Historical Society.