Genealogy Conference Resources

Genealogy Events Calendar
Search for upcoming conferences, events, workshops, and reunions in my Genealogy Events Calendar.  Add your listing for free!  Some of the largest conferences and institutes are highlighted below:

• Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research
  June 11-16, 2000
  Birmingham, Alabama
  The Samford Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research offers a week of intensive genealogical study led by nationally prominent genealogical educators. A student may choose one of seven courses ranging from a course for beginners to courses for specialized topics. 
  
  

• American Historical Society of Germans from Russia
  June 13-18, 2000
  Lincoln, Nebraska
  The American Historical Society of Germans from Russia will hold its 31st annual convention in Lincoln, Nebraska. This international convention hosts numerous seminars, exhibits, tours, luncheons, etc.
  
  

• British Institute of Genealogical and Historical Research
  June 30 - July 22, 2000
  London, Belfast, and Dublin
  The 2000 Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research trip offers a unique opportunity to research for your roots in the major repositories in London, and in the record offices of Belfast and Dublin. The Samford University British Study Tour is designed for a small group of curious, inquiring, active researchers. It features flexibility, practical experience, and guidance.
  
  

• 20th International Conference on Jewish Genealogy
  July 9-13, 2000
  Salt Lake City, Utah 
  This conference, sponsored by the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies, offers classes on a wide variety of topics, including Computers and Technology, Family History Library, Holocaust, Methodology, and genealogy resources specific to many Eastern European countries.
  
  

• Genealogical Institute of Mid-America
  July 10-13, 2000
  Springfield, Illinois
  A 4-day program of formal instruction and intense studies with a choice of lecture tracts, including Genealogical Research Methods I (Michael Neill), Genealogical Research Methods II (Sandra Luebking), Military Records (Lloyd Bockstruck), and Immigrant Origins (John Colleta). There are also two optional seminars: Black Roots (Tony Burroughs) and Using Computers in Genealogy Research (Michael John Neill).
  
  

• 2000 National Institute on Genealogical Research
  July 10-15, 2000
  Washington, D.C.
  The Institute's program takes an in-depth look at federal records of genealogical value located primarily in the Washington, D.C. area. The program is geared to experienced researchers (genealogists, historians, librarians, archivists). It is not an introductory course in genealogy.
  
  

• Celebrating the Century: The Millennium Conference
  July 19-22, 2000  
  Fort Wayne, Indiana
  The Allen County Public Library, which houses one of the largest genealogy collections in the nation, is hosting a major genealogy conference in co-operation with the Allen County Public Library Foundation and the Historical Genealogy Department. The conference will feature over 90 lectures, Moonlight Madness research in the Allen County Public Library's Historical Genealogy Department, and much more.
  
  

• Annual BYU Genealogy and Family History Conference
  Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah
  August 1-4, 2000
  The annual Genealogy and Family History conference offers eight different genealogy tracks. Faculty consists of professionals from the Family History Library, BYU, and other genealogical organizations.
   

• A World of Records: FGS/UGA 2000
  September 6-9, 2000 
  Salt Lake City, Utah
  Rediscovering Old Millennial Sources with New Millennial Techniques. Sponsored by the Federation of Genealogical Societies and the Utah Genealogical Association. Over 130 presentations, geared toward beginner and advanced researchers,  by national and international speakers. Over 150 exhibits, publishers, booksellers, and societies featuring the best in genealogical products and services!!

 

Preparing for a Genealogical Conference
Michael John Neill has an excellent list of tips to help you make the most of your conference experience.

 

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