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Genealogy Series

Join us for our Spring 2023 Genealogy Series!

Ancestry Library Edition: Advanced
This session will review Ancestry: Library Edition on a more detailed level and build upon the foundations discussed from the Basics program.
Tuesday, March 28, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Leonardtown Library
Register for Ancestry Library Edition: Advanced at Leonardtown Library

Using Census Records: The U.S. Federal Census and State Census Records
The U.S. Federal Census has been conducted every 10 years since 1790. These federal and state records contain valuable information about your ancestors.
Tuesday, April 18, 6 – 7 p.m.
Virtual Event
Register to receive the link to Using Census Records

Family tree growing out of a book

How to Preserve Your Family’s History
If you have ever wondered what the best way to preserve a photograph, a book, or any paper documents are, this session will cover each of these subjects, in addition to discussing how to digitize your items to give them even more longevity.
Tuesday, May 2, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Lexington Park Library
Register for How to Preserve Your Family’s History at Lexington Park Library

African American Genealogy
Interested in learning about your family’s history and ancestry? Join us with Christine Iko, a librarian at the Enoch Pratt Library, who specializes in African American History and Genealogy.
Wednesday, May 17, 6 – 7 p.m.
Virtual Event
Register to receive the link to African American Genealogy

Writing Your Ancestors’ Stories
Using records, newspapers, pictures, and family stories, you can tell the stories of your ancestors. Telling these stories is like detective work. You will learn to piece together the evidence to tell a story, and how to present that story in an interesting way. 
Tuesday, May 23, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Virtual Event
Register to receive the link to Writing Your Ancestors’ Stories

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Sunday: 1 – 5 p.m. (Lexington Park Library only)

 

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Charlotte Hall Library
37600 New Market Rd., Charlotte Hall, MD
301-884-2211

Leonardtown Library
23630 Hayden Farm Lane, Leonardtown, MD
301-475-2846

Lexington Park Library
21677 FDR Blvd., Lexington Park, MD
301-863-8188

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