New England Historic Genealogical Society

Winter Research Getaway

Genealogist Chris Child

February 4, 2010 - February 6, 2010

New York and Points West  
NEHGS’ “Weekend Research Getaways” are among the most popular programs we offer.  Escape to 99 Newbury Street in downtown Boston and experience a guided program with one-on-one consultations and expert reviews of your research. Whether you are a new genealogist or a longtime member, this three-day onsite visit to NEHGS is certain to advance your research – and you make new friends too. Registration includes breakfast, daily lectures, and group dinners to share your progress.



Program Schedule

Thursday, February 4   
9 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. Registration and Coffee, Tea, Fruit and Pastries
9:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Welcome and Introductions 
9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Lecture  - Research in New York Using New YorkAncestors.org presented by Christopher C. Child
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon Lecture - Orientation and Library Tour presented by Marie Daly
12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m. Personal Research and Consultations
4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Reception in Richardson Sloane Education Center
5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Extended Library Hours for Participants

Friday, February 5 
9 a.m. Coffee, Tea, Fruit and Pastries
9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Lecture - Putting it Together: A Mid-Atlantic and Midwestern Case Study presented by D. Joshua Taylor
10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.   Personal Research and Consultations
1 p.m. – 2 p.m.   Lecture - Migrations Out of New England presented by Rhonda R. McClure
2 p.m. – 5 p.m.   Personal Research and Consultations
5 p.m.    Light Dinner in Richardson Sloane Education Center
5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Extended Library Hours for Participants
Saturday, February 6  
9 a.m. Coffee, Tea, Fruit and Pastries
9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Lecture – Finding Your Civil War Ancestor presented by David A. Lambert
10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.   Personal Research and Consultations

Tuition

$300 full weekend program
$110 for single day registrations

Registration includes daily continental breakfast and two group dinners.

Please note the registration fees for this event are exclusive of hotel accommodations. However, NEHGS members receive discounted room rates at the Charlesmark Hotel, located three short blocks from the library. The Charlesmark can be reached at (617-247-1212) or by visiting them online at http://www.thecharlesmark.com/. Please identify yourself as an NEHGS member when contacting the Charlesmark for reservations, and expect to show your NEHGS membership card upon arrival.

Register now online or email education@nehgs.org or mail registration to:

NEHGS
Education/Tours
101 Newbury Street
Boston, MA 02116-3007