If you've never taken the plunge to look into your family's history, this program will help you know how to get started! Genealogy & History staff take you back to the beginning with step-by-step instructions on how to get started researching YOUR family's history. Learn how to set reasonable goals for your research, create an online tree, and navigate popular genealogical websites.
The Best Practices SIG is for genealogists who want to learn advanced methodology skills and techniques. Join in-person at the library or via Zoom!
Join us as Judy Russell presents "NARA Mythbusters: Your Family IS in the Archives."
Newspapers are such treasure troves of important family information - you can even glean information from historical advertisements! DPL Genealogy Specialist II Ari Wilkins will discuss strategies for finding the enslaved and formerly enslaved in newspapers. She will present a case study on how newspapers can lead you to other sources & different types of newspapers, and talk about how to discern the political slant of historical newspapers.
Becky Villareal will be speak on introducing genealogy to younger family members and ensuring that the rich history of our families is passed on to future generations.
Dr. Terry M Turner, Dallas Genealogical Society Secretary, presents "Researching Our Enslaved Ancestry" using a six-step framework.
The group discusses use of variety of sources, including census research, reconstruction and Freedman Bureau records, NARA combined military records of the U.S. Colored Troops, Plantation Slave records, Slave schedules and other records.
Dallas Public Library is proud to launch an updated digital collection, full of images and content to help you with your genealogy and historical research of Dallas and beyond! See how to search the updated collection in our new digital platform called ReCollect.
The Best Practices SIG is for genealogists who want to learn advanced methodology skills and techniques. Join in-person at the library or via Zoom!
Carrie Anne Wilson Woolverton will be presenting "Researching Your Scottish and Irish Roots."
Years of history and tradition are contained in the food we eat every day. Celebrate Black History Month with food, community, and conversation. Enjoy a selection of small plates inspired by a traditional Arkansan-brunch created by Dallas chef Shanay Wise of Catering Done Wisely.
Join us as Kathleen Murray presents "Irish Research: Discovering a Family Left Behind."
In honor of Texas Independence Day and Women's History Month, we will discuss methods and methodology for researching your female ancestors in Texas. Learn about search strategies for searching online, and different traditional and non-traditional resources that you may use for uncovering the hidden history of Texas women.
Join the world’s largest family discovery event • 6–8 March 2025 • Plus an on-demand learning library available anytime • Brought to you by FamilySearch
Join Bernard Meisner as he discusses "Researching Bavarian Ancestors."
Emily Coffman Richardson will present “Expanding Horizons: Local to International Genealogical Learning."
Program: Tracing Your Family History on the US Census. Help for those just starting their family history research and a refresher for the rest of us. This class will get you started using the US Census.
Patti Gillespie presents: Birth to Death and In-Between: Finding, Using, and Integrating Religious Records in the US.
Honoring Your Shamrocks: Researching All Your Irish Ancestors - Spend the day with Irish research experts Fintan Mullan and Gillian Hunt, all the way from Belfast.
The group discusses use of variety of sources, including census research, reconstruction and Freedman Bureau records, NARA combined military records of the U.S. Colored Troops, Plantation Slave records, Slave schedules and other records.
