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Unsure where to start your genealogy research? This class introduces the key types of records you'll need to uncover your ancestors' stories. We'll also explore the FamilySearch Research Wiki, a powerful resource for identifying and locating genealogical records.

Learn to distinguish between sources and information and watch as we demonstrate how to search for records using a step-by-step research model. This session is designed to jump-start your research, helping you uncover hidden secrets and discover new places to look for genealogical clues.

Accessibility: If you would like to use one of the library's adaptive hearing devices, please email GenConsultant@scchgs.org in advance.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing genealogical research, offering powerful new tools for both hobbyists and professionals. In this workshop, discover how AI can transform your approach to family history, particularly in the realm of photo research and analysis. Learn to leverage AI technologies to assist you with photo identification, improve image organization, and simplify photo restoration. This practical session will show you how can incorporate new AI tools into your genealogy, and help you achieve better results, more easily, in your family history research.

A discussion group to share writing, brainstorm ideas, and get feedback from other writers. This is not a class, but a workshop group. Free and open to the public.

Navigating Ancestry.com can be overwhelming, but this class will help you make the most of its powerful tools. Explore this vast database of millions of records and learn to create your own free Ancestry.com account.

Struggling to organize your genealogy materials? This class offers practical strategies for organizing both physical and digital records and artifacts. Learn about various filing methods, digital file storage techniques, photo organization, and tech tools that can help with organization.

Gen-Fed has been instructing advanced students about our nation's federal records since 1950. This presentation will discuss the history and purpose of the institute as well as introduce some of the genealogical gems available to us from the National Archives.

Our meetings are free and open to the public.