Genealogy 101 - 05/16/2012

Genealogy 101 will be held at Brookside Museum on Thursday, May 17, 24, and 31.

Tracing your family can be an immensely rewarding experience. This three-session introduction to genealogy will help you get started, teach you basic research skills and acquaint you with vital records, state and federal census records, deeds and wills, cemetery and other databases, online websites and more. Visits to the County Clerk’s office, County Surrogate Court and County Historian’s office will help familiarize you with resources available at the county level. Basic genealogy forms and other resource materials will be provided. Pat Peck, an experienced local genealogist, will lead the seminar. Genealogy 101 will be held at Brookside Museum on Thursday, May 17, 24, and 31. The cost of this 3-part seminar is $45 per person. Pre-registration is required by May 15 for this popular class. Please contact Anne Clothier at 885-4000 or education@brooksidemuseum.org for more information or to register.