Updated my genealogy presentations calendar today

This morning was spent signing some speaking contracts and then updating the calendar into parts of 2024 on my website. Next up is working on handouts for October presentations. Upcoming this month of September: September 15:Free Online Webinar “So, You Think You Know All About City Directories?” Part of Friday’s Legacy Family Tree Webinars Webtember. […]

2,000 Legacy Family Tree Webinars: A free online celebration July 14

Geoff Rasmussen, the guru of Legacy Family Tree Webinars writes “What began as an experiment has revolutionized genealogy education. Join us as we celebrate 2,000 webinars. We’ll look backwards and peek ahead, plus we’ll give you 10 actionable tips you can use today, taught by 10 different speakers.” Join in the celebration at no charge […]

Genealogy webinars: Free and low-cost

If you have read my blog posts before, you know I am a strong advocate for continuing education in genealogy. Heck, in many professions, continuing education is a must. Doctors, nurses, dentists, teachers, realtors, social workers, pharmacists, paramedics, plumbers, and many other occupations either recommend or require it. The number of genealogists (some who consider […]

Extensive syllabus prep: some upcoming genealogical presentations

The last few weeks have been extra busy with syllabus preparation for upcoming presentations. Some of those are listed below. Click on the links or blue organization titles to learn more and to register.  May 31, 2023. Free Webinar. 10:00 a.m. CDT, Noon PDT. Chula Vista Genealogical Society of Chula Vista, California. I will be […]

Board for Certification of Genealogists (BCG) FREE webinar May 16 on finding name changes

I saw the first sentence of Judy Russel’s description for her upcoming webinar and yelled YAYYY. I really did yell that loudly. “Names weren’t changed at Ellis Island, but in courts, legislatures, and elsewhere both formally and officially — and on the fly.” How can we get beginning (and probably some who say they aren’t […]

Legacy Family Tree Webinars Spring 2023 New Memberships 50% off!

It’s a big deal! Only $25 for a year’s new membership. That’s a half-off price. You’ll get one full year of anytime access to all 1,950+ classes and 7,400+ syllabus pages. Catch up on webinars you missed, rewatch those you need again, and all those handouts! Geoff Rasmussen and the Legacy Family Tree Webinars team […]

2023 May & June National Archives Genealogy Series Free Online

Be among the initial viewers to view these free on the National Archives YouTube channel beginning Wednesday, May 3! As the archives relates “In recognition of public service, we are offering a special Genealogy Series focused on both military and civilian records. The series will provide family history research tools for all skill levels along with a […]