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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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!
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