National Genealogical Society Announces Program 2014 Family History Conference

Registration Brochure

The sixteen-page Registration Brochure for the NGS 2014 Family History Conference, 7-10 May 2014,  is now available and can be downloaded at http://goo.gl/KwHTix. Conference highlights include a choice of more than 175 lectures, given by many nationally-known speakers and subject matter experts about a broad array of topics including records for Virginia and its neighboring states;  migration into and out of the region; military records; state and federal records; ethnic groups including African Americans, German, Irish, and Ulster Scots; methodology; analysis and problem solving; and the use of technology including genetics, mobile devices, and apps useful in genealogical research. 

The first few pages of the brochure provide details about conference logistics and describe several special events. The daily conference program includes the name of each speaker, the lecture title, and a brief description of the presentation. A number of social events and workshops are also offered during the conference. If 2014 will be your first NGS Family History Conference, check out first time attendees for additional information about what you might experience at the conference.

Online Registration Brochure

The online version of the program will be available on 20 November 2013 on the conference website at conference.ngsgenealogy.org. Conference registration opens on 1 December 2013 at conference registration. A number of special events have limited seating, so register on December 1 or as soon as possible thereafter if you plan to attend these events.

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National Genealogical Society Announces Program 2014 Family History Conference