The National Archives keeps track of our nation’s most important documents – from our foundational documents such as the Constitution to current materials essential to our national security. But did you know that the NARA can help you with your own essential, foundational papers?
Every year the National Archives hosts a series of
educational webinars on genealogy research using national records. The sessions,
hosted on the U.S. National Archives YouTube channel, are free and intended for
all levels of expertise – from novices to experienced researchers.
Lecture schedule, topic descriptions, videos, and handouts
are available at the 2024 Genealogy Series web page.
Sessions begin May 21st and continue to the end
of June. They will all be broadcast
Tuesdays at 1pm EST. However, videos and
handouts will remain after the event has ended.
No registration is needed.
Just go to the series webpage and click on the appropriate link for the
topic(s) you are interested in.
From the National Archives press release:
Background: 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’s Bureau materials. See “Resources for Genealogists”
online.
