Celebrate Finding Your Roots with AARP New York!
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of discovery and learning at our Genealogy 101 event on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at the City University of New York's Graduate Center. This event will be held in the Prohansky Auditorium from 1:00pm ET - 5:00pm ET.
Dive deep into your ancestry with insights from local historians, expert genealogists, and a special guest genealogist from the PBS Finding Your Roots series. Whether you’re a seasoned researcher or just starting your family tree, this event promises to deliver valuable content and engaging experiences.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with fellow genealogy enthusiasts and
uncover the stories that make your family history come alive.
Mark your calendars and be part of this exciting journey into the past!
Registration link - https://events.aarp.org/Genealogy1211
Guest Speakers:
Joshua Taylor, MA, MLS, FUGA: President, New York Genealogical and Biographical Society (NYG&B)
Akosua Moore: Lead Genealogist for Finding Our Roots
Phil Sutton: Reference Librarian at the New York Public Library's Irma and Paul Milstein Division of United States History, Local History, and Genealogy, where he also teaches and writes about genealogy and building history research. In addition, he is a visiting Assistant Professor at the Pratt Institute, where he teaches a class in Genealogy and Local History.
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