Interested in your family history? Join the Genealogical club! If you’re new to genealogy, need research guidance or tips or are an avid genealogist looking to connect with fellow researchers, come learn about the resources available that will assist you in tracing your family history.
7 Reasons you should join a Genealogical Club
1. You are no longer alone.
2. You’ll learn new research skills.
3. You’ll improve your skills in reading
4. You’ll learn from other members.
5. You’ll gain an appreciation of other local societies.
6. You’ll develop lifelong friendships.
7. You’ll discover new resources
Meetings are the second Wednesday of every month at 7:00PM excluding January, July and August. They include a lecture with a Q&A period followed by time for networking. There will also be time to discuss what you hope to see at future club events. The current schedule for this year is below. Please click on the date for more information.
2018 Presentation Schedule:
April 11 - Preservation Techniques led by Curator Nadine Hammond May 9-Oral Histories led by Professor Sali Tagliamonte June 13 - The Town of Parry Sound cemetery records led by Ann Hurdman
September 12 – Archivist on the Road led by Laura Camilleri October 10 – Researching local land registries led by Lisa Taylor-Bushey November 14 – Doing Research from a Distance led by Danielle Manning from the Archives of Ontario December 12 – How to use Ancestry.ca led by Jim Marshall
*Fees for the genealogical club would include 9 meeting's throughout the year, presentations from guest lecturers and subscriptions to services such as Ancestry.
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