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National Archives Washington DC Public Programs, April 7-15 |
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Introduction to Genealogy |
Wednesday, April 7, at 11 a.m.
Room G-24, Research Center (Enter on Pennsylvania Avenue)
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Archives staff present a lecture on basic genealogical research in Federal records. This lecture occurs the first Wednesday of the month.
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Who Do You Think You Are?
with Ancestry.com's Megan Smolenyak |
Wednesday, April 14, at 7 p.m.
William G. McGowan Theater
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The National Archives is an abundant resource for genealogical research and more and more people are discovering genealogy for the first time, experiencing the thrill of the hunt, investigating the clues, playing sleuth, and chasing their
own personal histories across the centuries. This program features Megan Smolenyak, chief family historian and spokesperson for Ancestry.com, discussing her book, Who do You Think You Are?, a comprehensive guide for
conducting genealogical research and the official tie-in to the NBC show of the same name. Joining the discussion will be Andrew Carroll, editor of the New York Times bestsellers War Letters and Behind the Lines. This
program is presented in partnership with the National Archives' Annual Genealogy Fair. A book signing of Who Do You Think You Are? will follow the program.
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Sixth Annual Genealogy Fair
The World of Genealogy |
Wednesday, April 14, and Thursday, April 15
9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Pennsylvania Avenue Plaza and Research Center
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The National Archives will host its sixth annual Genealogy Fair, "The World of Genealogy," on April 14 and 15. Through lectures and exhibits, the two-day program will showcase the diversity of Federal records located at the National
Archives as resources for family history research. Speakers and exhibitors will include National Archives staff, historians, and professionals from the genealogy community who are experts in records that are important to genealogical
research. The fair will provide information and guidance for experienced genealogy professionals and novices alike.
Speakers will include Zack Wilske, historian at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services; professional genealogists Susannah Brooks, Elizabeth K. Kerstens, Marie V. Melchiori, Dr. Thomas Shawker
M.D.; and National Archives experts Patrick Connelly, Rebecca Crawford, Damani Davis, John Deeben, Claire P. Kluskens, Trevor Plante, Constance Potter, Mary Frances Ronan,
Rebecca Sharp, Katherine Vollen, and Reginald Washington.
The fair is free and open to the public. For more information, please visit the
Genealogy Fair web page periodically for schedule, speaker, and exhibitor updates.
We will return to our regular weekly lectures and monthly genealogy programs in May.
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H.R. 6161: An Act of Congress |
Thursday, April 15, at 7 p.m.
William G. McGowan Theater
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In commemoration of the anniversary of Earth Day, the Charles Guggenheim Center for the Documentary Film at the National Archives presents a screening of Charles Guggenheim's 1979 documentary, H.R. 6161: An Act of Congress. Narrated
by E. G. Marshall, the 58-minute film documents how a law is enacted by the United States Congress in this instance, HR 6161, a bill to amend the Clean Air Act. The film follows the journey of one piece of legislation from conception
through committee amendment and final passage.
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For all Public Programs, please use the Special Events Entrance on the corner of 7th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW. Doors to the building open 30 minutes prior to the start of the program.
All events listed in the calendar are free unless otherwise noted. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.
The National Archives is fully accessible. If you need to request an accommodation (for example, a sign language interpreter) for a public program, please
e-mail or call 202-357-5000 at least two weeks prior to the event to ensure proper arrangements are secured. All building entrances are handicapped-accessible. |
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