{"id":1001,"date":"2017-10-09T16:16:42","date_gmt":"2017-10-09T20:16:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cvga.avenue.org\/?p=1001"},"modified":"2017-10-23T21:16:18","modified_gmt":"2017-10-24T01:16:18","slug":"national-archives-hosts-virtual-free-genealogy-fair-oct-25","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cvga.avenue.org\/?p=1001","title":{"rendered":"National Archives Hosts Virtual Free Genealogy Fair Oct. 25"},"content":{"rendered":"

National Archives Hosts Virtual Free Genealogy Fair Oct. 25
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WHAT:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>The National Archives will host a live, virtual Genealogy Fair via webcast on\u00a0YouTube<\/span><\/a>. Participate in our biggest genealogy event of the year! Sessions offer advice on family history research for all skill levels. Topics include Federal government documents on birth, childhood, and death; recently recovered military personnel files; Japanese Americans during World War II; 19th century tax assessments; and a \u201chow to\u201d on preserving family heirlooms. For the schedule, videos, handouts, and participation instructions, visit the Virtual Genealogy Fair\u00a0online<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

WHEN:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>October 25, starting at 10 a.m. EDT\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

WHO:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Archivist of the United States David S. Ferriero and records experts from National Archives\u2019 facilities nationwide.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

WHERE:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Anywhere! Participate during the Fair while it is live streamed on the US National Archives\u2019\u00a0YouTube channel<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Captioning:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Live captioning will be available online. If you require an alternative or additional accommodation for the event, please send an email to: KYR@nara.gov<\/a> or call 202-357-5260 in advance.<\/span><\/p>\n

Background:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>The National Archives holds the permanently valuable records of the Federal government. These include records of interest to genealogists, such as pension files, ship passenger lists, census, and Freedmen\u2019s Bureau materials. See \u201cResources for Genealogists and Family Historians\u201d\u00a0online<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Follow the National Archives on Twitter\u00a0@USNatArchives\u00a0and join the Genealogy Fair conversation using\u00a0#genfair2017.<\/span><\/b><\/em><\/p>\n

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