Historical Society of Pennsylvania

Learning about your ancestral origins can be rewarding, but perhaps also a little overwhelming. What is the best way to approach the questions you have? How do you have confidence you're "doing it right”? This virtual course will assist entry-level and early intermediate genealogists in developing research skills, finding and evaluating historical records, and placing your people into the broader story of history. Successful case studies will walk you through how it’s done and what to expect, while breakout sessions will facilitate discussion and collaboration. Walk away rooted in correct principles and practical strategies for tracing your family history!

Learning about your ancestral origins can be rewarding, but perhaps also a little overwhelming. What is the best way to approach the questions you have? How do you have confidence you're "doing it right”? This virtual course will assist entry-level and early intermediate genealogists in developing research skills, finding and evaluating historical records, and placing your people into the broader story of history. Successful case studies will walk you through how it’s done and what to expect, while breakout sessions will facilitate discussion and collaboration. Walk away rooted in correct principles and practical strategies for tracing your family history!

Learning about your ancestral origins can be rewarding, but perhaps also a little overwhelming. What is the best way to approach the questions you have? How do you have confidence you're "doing it right”? This virtual course will assist entry-level and early intermediate genealogists in developing research skills, finding and evaluating historical records, and placing your people into the broader story of history. Successful case studies will walk you through how it’s done and what to expect, while breakout sessions will facilitate discussion and collaboration. Walk away rooted in correct principles and practical strategies for tracing your family history!

Learning about your ancestral origins can be rewarding, but perhaps also a little overwhelming. What is the best way to approach the questions you have? How do you have confidence you're "doing it right”? This virtual course will assist entry-level and early intermediate genealogists in developing research skills, finding and evaluating historical records, and placing your people into the broader story of history. Successful case studies will walk you through how it’s done and what to expect, while breakout sessions will facilitate discussion and collaboration. Walk away rooted in correct principles and practical strategies for tracing your family history!