Discover your roots and how to preserve the history
LA GRANGE — In celebration of October as Family History Month, the Fayette Heritage Museum and Archives in La Grange will again join the Genealogy Network of Texas (GNT) for a series of eight streamed genealogy programs on Friday, Oct. 18, from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
The GNT is a state-wide initiative spearheaded by the Genealogy Center of the Waco-McLennan County Library to connect libraries and provide educational and research opportunities.
This free programming includes something for everyone. You may attend one or all of the sessions. Beginners are welcome and local genealogists will be on hand to answer questions. Handouts, coffee and snacks will be provided.
Topics to be discussed are U.S. Naturalization: The Records, The Laws and the Impact; Genealogy Resources at the Texas
General Land Office; So You Discovered You Have a Colonial Ancestor. Now What?; Getting Started with Your Genealogy; Introducing the Retro Tech Lab: Digitally Preserving Family History; I’ve Found My Irish Immigrant Ancestor. Now What?; Writing Your Family Story: Learning to Assess and Compile Your Research and Proven Methods for Breaking Down Genealogical Brick Walls.
This is the eighth year the Fayette Heritage Museum and Archives has participated in this event, which will take place in the Fayette Public Library meeting room at 855 S. Jefferson St. in La Grange.
To find out the times of these topics and to reserve a spot, contact Rox Ann Johnson at 979-- 968-3765 or archives@cityoflg.
com.
