The annual Family History Fair celebrates links to our heritage. This year’s program offers presentations and a panel discussion about the types of evidence used to trace family ancestry – from public records to the mysterious world of DNA.
10:00 a.m.
Before the Vital Records Law: What’s a Family Historian Do? will describe early alternatives to the recording of births, deaths, and marriages for families searching for older records. Archivist Debbi Blake, Department of Cultural Resources
11:30 a.m.
Who’s Your (Great-Grand) Daddy?: The Basics of DNA Testing for Genealogy explores the enigmatic world of genes in the types and uses of DNA testing to reveal family links. Followed by a panel of individuals who will relate their own stories about genetic testing. Professional genealogist, Diane L. Richard, principal of MosaicRPM
9:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Ask the Genealogist offers 15-minute time slots for free consultations with members of the North Carolina Chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists. This service is on a first-come first-served basis.
Visit with Vendors Door Prizes – including a free online course from the National Institute of Genealogical Studies
Sponsored by the State Archives of North Carolina, Government and Heritage Library of the State Library of North Carolina and the Friends of the Archives
For more information please visit www.ncdcr.gov/FamilyHistory or call (919)807-7450
Starting next week we will be featuring more posts on the Family History Fair.
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