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Unwrap the Treasures of Your Kentucky Heritage: 12 Tips for a Joyful December!

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Unwrap the Treasures of Your Kentucky Heritage: 12 Tips for a Joyful December!

In this webinar, the Board of Directors will share their final Tip for December and the Society's plans for 2025.

Join Us for a Special Genealogy Countdown!

Attention Kentucky family historians!  As the holiday season approaches, we invite you to take part in an unique opportunity to enhance your family history research.  Starting December 5, 2024, the Kentucky Genealogical Society will share a valuable genealogy tip each day, curated by our dedicated Board of Directors.  These tips will be delivered straight to your inbox and featured on our website, helping you uncover the stories that connect you to your Kentucky roots.

Here’s What You Can Expect:

From December 5 through December 15, each day will bring you insights and strategies tailored for Kentucky family historians.  You’ll gain practical advice to enhance your research methods and deepen your understanding of your family’s past.  On December 16, join us for a special webinar where the Board will not only present the final tip but also discuss the Society’s activities in 2024 and give you a sneak peek into what’s in store for 2025!

Daily Tips to Enrich Your Research:

12/05 – Kathy Keyser: Don’t Forget Your Neighbors – WATCH NOW

12/06 – Susan Court: Use Your Smartphone Camera Carefully – WATCH NOW

12/07 – Terry Smith: How to Start Your Tree to Avoid Retracing Your Steps – WATCH NOW

12/08 – Susan Perny: Don’t Believe Everything You Read – WATCH NOW

12/09 – Melissa Barker: Research in Archived Records That Are Not Online – WATCH NOW

12/10 – Elizabeth Allen-Pennebaker: Use Adobe Scan PDF/OCR for iPhone or Android

12/11 – Lynn Groh: Look Again

12/12 – Diane Isaacson: Use Land Records to Identify Spousal and Familial Relationships

12/13 – Christopher Padgett: Conduct Oral History Interviews

12/14 – Jeri Steele: Use FamilySearch.org Research Wiki for State and County Boundary Changes

12/15 – Weston Stewart: Double Check Genealogies Found Online

12/16 – Board: Understand the Value of Your Kentucky Genealogical Society Membership

Connect and Learn with Us!

This series is designed not just to provide tips, but to foster a community of Kentucky family historians eager to share their experiences and learn from one another.  Whether you’re just starting your genealogical journey or looking to refine your skills, these insights will empower you to dig deeper into your family’s history.

Mark your calendars, and don’t miss out on this chance to enrich your genealogy knowledge and connect with fellow researchers!

Wishing You Joyful Discoveries This Holiday Season!

The Kentucky Genealogical Society Board of Directors

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Unwrap the Treasures of Your Kentucky Heritage: 12 Tips for a Joyful December!

16 Dec, 20247:00pm EST1 hour

Not a Member?

If you are not a member, you can choose to join the Society and attend this webinar for free. You will also have free access to all webinars in the next year as well as access to all of our past webinars in the Learning Library.

If you don’t want to join today, you can pay and register to watch this event.

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Whether you are just starting out in your journey or are so experienced that librarians and record clerks know you by name, we offer Kentucky resources and support you can’t get anywhere else.