09/12/2020
Shannon Combs-Bennett will be presenting "Researching in the United Kingdom in Person and Online" on Sep 15, 2020, at 1pm. For more info visit our events on FB or website at www.mvgenealogy.org.
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09/11/2020
Who has traveled over 100 miles to find a record?
09/09/2020
We are excited to announce a new program at MVGS for our members. Do you need help with your genealogy research? This is the perfect program to ask your question. For more info visit our Events on FB or at mvgenealogy.org.
09/08/2020
Shannon Combs-Bennett will be presenting "Researching in the United Kingdom in Person and Online" on Sep 15, 2020, at 1pm. For more info visit our events on FB or website at www.mvgenealogy.org.
09/08/2020
Connecticut State Library Announces Historic Newspaper Titles to be Digitized
Anyone with Connecticut ancestors?
From an announcement by the Connecticut State Library: The Connecticut State Library is pleased to announce that with a fourth grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the following ne…
09/08/2020
Ontario Land Registry Offices are Moving io All Online Access to Land Records
This is great for those with ancestors from the Ontario, Canada area!
All 54 Land Registry Offices (LRO) in Ontario are closing their in-person counter services to the public effective Tuesday, October 13th, right after the (Canadian) Thanksgiving long weekend. The l…
09/04/2020
Those are some of the best stories to figure out!
09/04/2020
For more info on our upcoming webinar check out our events on FB or at www.mvgenealogy.org
09/04/2020
www.rootstech.org
More information about Roots Tech 2021. https://www.rootstech.org/?lang=eng
09/04/2020
RootsTech.org
Free genealogy event Feb 25 to 27, 2021 https://www.rootstech.org/?lang=eng
RootsTech conferences are dedicated to celebrating and discovering family connections, both past and present. With over 150 breakout sessions, an exciting lineup of celebrity speakers, and a gigantic expo hall, we’ve got something we’re sure you’ll love. Get ready to explore your family connec...
08/31/2020
Did you make sure to schedule some time for genealogy research this week?
08/29/2020
Preservation Events & Conferences, PreservationDirectory.com - Historic Preservation and Cultural Resource Management Resources and Research Tools for Historical Societies, Organizations and the General Public -
Anyone looking for some great webinars, there is some great ones on various historical and current event topics coming up in the next few months.
PreservationDirectory.com is a research tool and directory of resources for historic preservation and cultural resource preservation.
08/25/2020
Our Training & Education coordinator Amy Breedlove is requesting input from our members about what type of genealogy topics you would love to see offered.
08/25/2020
A New, Free Online Resource of 360 Million United States Court Records
Some of you may find a little more information about your ancestors on this Free Online Resource with millions of U.S. Court Records.
I could make a rather poor joke that none of MY ancestors would be listed in court records but, of course, I would be wrong. Every family has a few people who end up on the wrong side of the law. H…
08/24/2020
Another week to see what we can learn about our ancestors.
08/22/2020
Back-to-School is Here! Ancestry® Providing Free Resources for Educators and Parents - Ancestry Blog
This is a great way to help kids feel more connected to history! I love it!
Whether you’re teaching in the classroom or through remote learning this fall, Ancestry® now offers free resources to inspire educators with new ways to engage students. We know this is a challenging time, and we’re here to help by providing free tools to make this school year a little easier. ...
08/21/2020
Our Training & Education coordinator Amy Breedlove is requesting input from our members about what type of genealogy topics you would love to see offered.
08/21/2020
‘The mystery is over’: Researchers say they know what happened to ‘Lost Colony’
It is so fascinating how they are discovering what happened to the "Lost Colony."
Thousands of artifacts including coins, parts of guns and swords, and pieces of English clothing mingle with arrowheads, beads and rock tools of the natives.
08/20/2020
Here’s What Happened When Students Went to School During the 1918 Pandemic
Here’s What Happened When Students Went to School During the 1918 Pandemic
“Those who cannot learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” – George Santayana This isn’t the first time leaders have struggled with deciding whether or not to keep schoo…
08/17/2020
‘Kiss via kerchief’ and other dating advice from the 1918 flu pandemic
An interesting article about dating in 1918 during the Spanish flu pandemic.
History proves we've really done it all for the nooky.
08/17/2020
Are you research ancestors from Connecticut? This will be a great webinar. Free to members! If you aren't a members why not thing about joining. Benefits include a FREE monthly webinar. For more information visit www.mvgenealogy.org.
08/17/2020
What are you hoping to learn this week?
08/16/2020
Do you have a great genealogy joke or family joke that has been passed down through the generations?
08/13/2020
Our MVGS Webmaster is looking for good-quality photos of Virginia places, monuments, parks, home, land and seascapes, etc. to use in a 2021 Calendar for the Society. Photos should be of a quality and size that would allow cropping/scaling to about 4x6.
The submitter will receive credit for the photo on the calendar. If you have them, please submit several for consideration! Email your photos to [email protected] by August 15, 2020.
08/13/2020
Did you have an ancestor that was left-handed? Have you found it ran in the family?
08/11/2020
Are you research ancestors from Connecticut? This will be a great webinar. Free to members! If you aren't a members why not thing about joining. Benefits include a FREE monthly webinar. For more information visit www.mvgenealogy.org.
08/11/2020
Our Training & Education coordinator Amy Breedlove is requesting input from our members about what type of genealogy topics you would love to see offered.
08/10/2020
08/09/2020
Did you ancestor have a favorite book or love to read?
08/07/2020
Have you ever looked at the ingredient of stuff our ancestors ingested or used?!
08/07/2020
Does anyone else feel like this?
08/06/2020
Our Training & Education coordinator Amy Breedlove is requesting input from our members about what type of genealogy topics you would love to see offered.
08/05/2020
Our MVGS Webmaster is looking for good-quality photos of Virginia places, monuments, parks, home, land and seascapes, etc. to use in a 2021 Calendar for the Society. Photos should be of a quality and size that would allow cropping/scaling to about 4x6.
The submitter will receive credit for the photo on the calendar. If you have them, please submit several for consideration! Email your photos to [email protected] by August 15, 2020.
08/03/2020
What will you discover this week about your ancestors? Possibility is endless!
08/02/2020
Are you research ancestors from Connecticut? This will be a great webinar. Free to members! If you aren't a members why not thing about joining. Benefits include a FREE monthly webinar. For more information visit www.mvgenealogy.org.
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Good everyone do you help people to find out more about their grandparents and great great grandparents
An interesting story about DNA solving mysteries of our ancestors.
So disappointed today to miss the Family Search meeting. There was not one parking spot available and after going around several times I gave up and came home. This is truly an indication of how popular the Center and the genealogy sessions have become. Teaches me not to arrive at the last minute anymore.
There are openings for docents in Washington, DC at The American Revolutionary Institute of the Society of the Cincinnati. Here are the details from an announcement that I received today:
"Do you have a passion for American history, historic sites, or the decorative arts? Would you like to share your passion with others? The American Revolution Institute of the Society of the Cincinnati has an immediate need for volunteer museum docents. Docents create a memorable and enlightening experience for visitors of all ages by leading guided tours of the Society's headquarters, Anderson House. The mansion, a National Historic Landmark, was completed in 1905 in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Here, we interpret the significance of the achievement of American independence and the creation of the Society in 1783, as well as the lives of the home's first owners, Larz and Isabel Anderson.
Available docent shifts are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1 to 4 p.m., as well as Sunday, 12 to 4 p.m. Docents serve at least two weekday shifts or one weekend shift per month. Training is provided, as well as continuing education and fellowship opportunities through field trips, lectures, and more.
Duties:
• Welcome and orient visitors to Anderson House;
• Provide guided tours of the first and second floors;
• Assist with visitor services.
Qualifications:
• 18+ years old;
• Enjoy working with people;
• Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills;
• Interest in the American Revolution, the history of Washington, D.C., and/or historic sites.
For more information and to apply to be a museum docent, please contact Catherine Harris, museum education manager, at [email protected] or 202.495.7127. Learn more about the Society and its museum on our website."
This is all I know about the position.