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| The purpose of the Mount Vernon Genealogical Society, Inc. is to encourage the affiliation of persons interested in the pursuit of their ancestral heritage and to promote fellowship and cooperation among them. To stimulate and provide instruction in the use of genealogical research methodology and adherence to standards of accuracy and thoroughness in genealogical research. To provide a forum for the sharing of knowledge gained by individual members in their own research, and to collect, preserve, and disseminate genealogical, biographical and historical knowledge and information. |
March Meeting
| Tuesday, March 16, 2010 |
| Hollin Hall Senior Center 1:00 PM, Room 112 |
| Topic |
| Research Resources in the Greater DC Area |
SOME LOCAL PROGRAM INFORMATION FOR MARCH |
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Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 7:00 pm. The Fairfax County
Adult & Community Education program presents
a course entitled "The Census Records - Get the Most Out
of Them." Did you know that census records have errors?
Learn tips and tricks that can help you locate and build
your family tree. Will cover Federal,state, and special
census records. Bring a public library card to access
"Heritage Quest." "Ancestry" will be available for hands-on
experience with Federal Census Records. Two sessions @
2 ½ hrs each. Cost is $59 and the location of the course is
Lake Braddock SS. To enroll contact the Fairfax County
Adult Education at 703-658-1201 or register on line at
www.fcps.edu/aceclasses.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at 11:00 am. The National
Archives will present a program entitled "Introduction to
Genealogy." Staff archivists will present the lecture on
basic genealogical research andtechniques. The program
will be presented in room G-24 which can be reached
through the Pennsylvania Avenue side of the building.
Additional details can be found at http://www.archives.
gov/.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 7:00 pm. The Fairfax County
Adult & Community Education program presents
a course entitled "Preserving Family Archives.” Learn how
to maintain the papers, photos, and objects of your
family history according to archival principles and
practices. Inspect sample materials and methods;
discuss what to do yourself and when to invest in
professional conservation treatment. The course consists
of two sessions each two hours long. Cost is $45 and the
location of the course is Chantilly HS. To enroll contact the
Fairfax County Adult Education at 703-658-1201 or
register on line at www.fcps.edu/aceclasses.
Adult & Community Education program presents
a course entitled "The Census Records - Get the Most Out
of Them." Did you know that census records have errors?
Learn tips and tricks that can help you locate and build
your family tree. Will cover Federal,state, and special
census records. Bring a public library card to access
"Heritage Quest." "Ancestry" will be available for hands-on
experience with Federal Census Records. Two sessions @
2 ½ hrs each. Cost is $59 and the location of the course is
Lake Braddock SS. To enroll contact the Fairfax County
Adult Education at 703-658-1201 or register on line at
www.fcps.edu/aceclasses.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at 11:00 am. The National
Archives will present a program entitled "Introduction to
Genealogy." Staff archivists will present the lecture on
basic genealogical research andtechniques. The program
will be presented in room G-24 which can be reached
through the Pennsylvania Avenue side of the building.
Additional details can be found at http://www.archives.
gov/.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 7:00 pm. The Fairfax County
Adult & Community Education program presents
a course entitled "Preserving Family Archives.” Learn how
to maintain the papers, photos, and objects of your
family history according to archival principles and
practices. Inspect sample materials and methods;
discuss what to do yourself and when to invest in
professional conservation treatment. The course consists
of two sessions each two hours long. Cost is $45 and the
location of the course is Chantilly HS. To enroll contact the
Fairfax County Adult Education at 703-658-1201 or
register on line at www.fcps.edu/aceclasses.