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A $20 annual membership fee gets you access to all live virtual events! Most presentations are recorded and include a handout. These can be found in the Learning Library after the following of live events.
Freedom Suits of British Colony Virginia: Cases That Shaped the Beginning of African-American Slavery in the Early 17th Century
During this presentation you will learn about the early legal governing of the Colony of Virginia and how it impacted those effected by indentured servitude, slavery, and freedom.
Why and How to Join a Lineage Society
Learn about the role of lineage societies in achieving genealogical objectives, gain insight into the process of joining and the advantages.
My Ancestors Knew Daniel Boone - Did Yours? Researching Along the Wilderness Trail
Understanding the Wilderness Trail - Who came? Why did they leave? Where do I look for more information?
At the Falls of the Ohio: Discovering Your Jefferson County Story
In this presentation your will learn how to identify key research repositories, understand historical context, navigate local records, connect geography to genealogy, and develop research st...
Where Goetta Meets Grits: Defining Northern Kentucky
Learn about the history of Northern Kentucky and how German immigration transformed the region.
Researching German Heritage from Here to There
In this presentation, you will learn about the importance of history and geography while researching your German heritage in the United States and in Germany.
Genealogy through Photography: Exploring Family Photographs
During this webinar, you will learn how to search for family photographs at the Filson Historical Society along with a basic overview of 19th century photographic formats and storage solutio...
Bounty Land: It's Complicated
This presentation will discuss the wars for which bound land was offered, the complexities of the state boundaries and laws, and how to find the federal and state bounty land records.
Uncover Your Black Roots Using Resources and Features on FamilySearch.org
In this webinar, learn about FamilySearch tools for African American genealogy and new features supporting descendants of enslaved persons.