The Champaign County Historical Archives is pleased announced its Fall 2012 Local History & Genealogy Workshop Series, held in conjunction with the Parkland College Community Eduction program. This year's schedule includes courses such as Introduction to Genealogy, Researching Cemetery Records, Reading the History in Old Family Photographs, and Naturalization Records.
For more information on these classes and how to register, click here.
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Monday, July 30, 2012
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Spring 2012 Workshop Series: Genealogy & Local History
Event Poster PDF
The Champaign County Historical Archives is pleased to announce the 2012 Spring Workshop Series. This year's sessions are:
To register, please call Parkland College at 217-353-2055. You may also pick up an application in the Champaign County Historical Archives on the second floor of The Urbana Free Library.
Parkland Registration Form (PDF)
Intermediate Genealogy
You have started finding documents about your family. Now what? Nicole Miller will show you strategies for analyzing and interpreting information. Topics include transcribing, abstracting, and summarizing documents; evaluating conflicting sources; land records and agrarian research; incorporating historical research into family history; evaluating information with timelines and extraction forms; and more.
Thursdays, February 2 - March 8
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Course Number: WCE 418-001
Fee: $65 • Registration Deadline: January 26
Location: Champaign County Historical Archives at The Urbana Free Library
Saturday, March 31
10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Course Number: WLI 785-001
Fee: $25 • Registration Deadline: March 22
Location: Lewis Auditorium at The Urbana Free Library
Saturday, April 7
9:00 a.m. - Noon
Course Number: WCE 317-001
Fee: $30 • Registration deadline: March 30
Location: Parkland College Business Training & Community Education
The Champaign County Historical Archives is pleased to announce the 2012 Spring Workshop Series. This year's sessions are:
- Intermediate Genealogy
- Using the Internet for your Genealogy Research
- African American Genealogy for Beginners
To register, please call Parkland College at 217-353-2055. You may also pick up an application in the Champaign County Historical Archives on the second floor of The Urbana Free Library.
Parkland Registration Form (PDF)
Intermediate Genealogy
You have started finding documents about your family. Now what? Nicole Miller will show you strategies for analyzing and interpreting information. Topics include transcribing, abstracting, and summarizing documents; evaluating conflicting sources; land records and agrarian research; incorporating historical research into family history; evaluating information with timelines and extraction forms; and more.
Thursdays, February 2 - March 8
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Course Number: WCE 418-001
Fee: $65 • Registration Deadline: January 26
Location: Champaign County Historical Archives at The Urbana Free Library
Using the Internet for Your Genealogy Research
Steve Szabados will provide brief demonstrations of most of the major online resources and will discuss methods to find many more resources. Unlock some of the secrets to be found at websites, such as FamilySearch, Ellis Island, Find a Grave, Ancestry, Heritage Quest, and many more. Discuss the use of message boards and online family trees to help solve brickwall problems and discover some European resources.Saturday, March 31
10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Course Number: WLI 785-001
Fee: $25 • Registration Deadline: March 22
Location: Lewis Auditorium at The Urbana Free Library
African American Genealogy for Beginners
Learn about specific research techniques for African Americans. Deanna Martin-Osuagwu will also discuss databases and other invaluable resources that will help you trace your family tree.Saturday, April 7
9:00 a.m. - Noon
Course Number: WCE 317-001
Fee: $30 • Registration deadline: March 30
Location: Parkland College Business Training & Community Education
Friday, August 5, 2011
Fall Genealogy & Local History Workshop Series
The Champaign County Historical Archives is pleased to announce the Fall 2011 Genealogy and Local History workshops, held in conjunction with Parkland College.
To register, please call Parkland College at (217) 353-2055, or pick up an application at the The Champaign County Historical Archives on the second floor of The Urbana Free Library today!
The workshops:
Genealogy Software Showcase
Introduction to Genealogy
Dates: Thursdays, August 25 - October 13
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Course Number: WCE 616-001
Fee: $65
Registration Deadline: August 18
Location: The Champaign County Historical Archives at The Urbana Free Library
Description: Genealogist Nicole Miller will help you get started on your family history by learning how to collect information from a variety of sources, including vital records, census data, maps, land records, and websites. You will also learn the crucial task of organizing and analyzing your information.
Organizing & Writing Your Family History
Date: Saturday, September 24
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Course Number: WLI 707-001
Fee: $20
Registration Deadline: September 16
Location: The Lewis Auditorium at The Urbana Free Library
Description: Make your research efforts more efficient so your results are easier to read, digest, and share. Stephen Szabados, genealogy researcher, will review a simple method of organizing research into readable documents while revealing nontraditional sources of information that can add rare treasures to your history. He will also highlight more advanced formats that can turn your history into a "must-read" for your family.
Please note: This workshop is not a how-to workshop on family history publishing.
Irish Genealogy
Date: Saturday, October 8
Time: 10:00 AM - Noon
Course Number: WLI 802-001
Fee: $15
Registration Deadline: September 30
Location: The Lewis Auditorium at The Urbana Free Library
Description: Genealogical Society member David Hass will introduce you to methods for researching your ancestors from Ireland. Topics include: on overview of Irish history, study of surnames, available historical records, and research strategies for working with church, census, civil, tax, property, and other records. Advanced topics will be explored.
We look forward to seeing you at one of these exciting programs!
To register, please call Parkland College at (217) 353-2055, or pick up an application at the The Champaign County Historical Archives on the second floor of The Urbana Free Library today!
The workshops:
Genealogy Software Showcase
FREE! No registration required.
Expert demonstrations of multiple genealogical software programs for both PC and MAC platforms. Walk-ins welcome and everyone is invited!
Date: Saturday, August 6
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: The Lewis Auditorium at The Urbana Free Library
Genealogy Software Showcase Schedule:
9:30 - 10:30 a.m. • Legacy Family Tree with Candace Wilmot
10:45 - 11:45 a.m. • Reunion ( MAC application) with Ann Salzmann
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. • Personal Ancestral File with Nicole Miller
1:00 - 3:00 p.m. • Family Tree Maker with Matt Helm
Introduction to Genealogy
Dates: Thursdays, August 25 - October 13
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Course Number: WCE 616-001
Fee: $65
Registration Deadline: August 18
Location: The Champaign County Historical Archives at The Urbana Free Library
Description: Genealogist Nicole Miller will help you get started on your family history by learning how to collect information from a variety of sources, including vital records, census data, maps, land records, and websites. You will also learn the crucial task of organizing and analyzing your information.
Organizing & Writing Your Family History
Date: Saturday, September 24
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Course Number: WLI 707-001
Fee: $20
Registration Deadline: September 16
Location: The Lewis Auditorium at The Urbana Free Library
Description: Make your research efforts more efficient so your results are easier to read, digest, and share. Stephen Szabados, genealogy researcher, will review a simple method of organizing research into readable documents while revealing nontraditional sources of information that can add rare treasures to your history. He will also highlight more advanced formats that can turn your history into a "must-read" for your family.
Please note: This workshop is not a how-to workshop on family history publishing.
Irish Genealogy
Date: Saturday, October 8
Time: 10:00 AM - Noon
Course Number: WLI 802-001
Fee: $15
Registration Deadline: September 30
Location: The Lewis Auditorium at The Urbana Free Library
Description: Genealogical Society member David Hass will introduce you to methods for researching your ancestors from Ireland. Topics include: on overview of Irish history, study of surnames, available historical records, and research strategies for working with church, census, civil, tax, property, and other records. Advanced topics will be explored.
We look forward to seeing you at one of these exciting programs!
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
New Resource - Genealogy Roots Blog
The Genealogy Roots Blog is for finding online genealogy databases,
records and resources. The focus is on vital records (birth, marriage,
divorce & death records), obituaries, census records, naturalization
records, military records and ship passenger lists. The Genealogy
Roots Blog is based in the USA, but online European, Canadian, and
other records sources are sometimes included. Mixed in with all this
you will occasionally find a fun post, a book review or genealogy
news.
http://genrootsblog.blogspot.com/
records and resources. The focus is on vital records (birth, marriage,
divorce & death records), obituaries, census records, naturalization
records, military records and ship passenger lists. The Genealogy
Roots Blog is based in the USA, but online European, Canadian, and
other records sources are sometimes included. Mixed in with all this
you will occasionally find a fun post, a book review or genealogy
news.
http://genrootsblog.blogspot.com/
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Daughters of the American Revolution Workshop - This Saturday, 6/19
Join Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Volunteers this Saturday, June 19, 9:15 AM -12:15 PM in the Lewis auditorium here at The Urbana Free Library as they introduce you to the world of genealogy. Additionally, they will explain eligibility to join the DAR and how they define a "Revolutionary Patriot." For more information or to RSVP, call 694-4578 or email at sandrasantas@gmail.com.
Friday, March 5, 2010
Greetings from your Champaign County Historical Archives!
Hello!
This is the official blog for the Champaign County Historical Archives here at The Urbana Free Library. We'll be using this little corner of the online universe to talk about interesting historical and genealogical tidbits, programs and exhibits we are offering, as well as some of the exciting resources we are working on to assist you in your research needs. We'll see you online soon!
This is the official blog for the Champaign County Historical Archives here at The Urbana Free Library. We'll be using this little corner of the online universe to talk about interesting historical and genealogical tidbits, programs and exhibits we are offering, as well as some of the exciting resources we are working on to assist you in your research needs. We'll see you online soon!
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