FGS 2013 Genealogy Conference Week

As one of the Co-Chairs of the Federation of Genealogical Societies August 2013 Conference, I am delighted to share an overview of the week with you. Please join your fellow family historians as we “Journey through Generations.”

Monday, August 19

Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center open 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

Tuesday, August 20

Librarian’s Day (all day)
Q&A panel and genealogy consultations in the afternoon, 2-5 p.m.
Onsite registration begins, 3-7 p.m. (additional hours each day – see conference website)
FGS Welcome to Delegates reception 7 p.m.
Association of Professional Genealogists Roundtable Discussion(Open to all APG members and their guests) 7 p.m.
Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center open 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

Wednesday, August 21 (Focus on Societies Day)

Plenary session
Lecture sessions all day (27 sessions + 1 workshop)
FGS Focus on Societies Luncheon
FGS Opening Social Evening sponsored by findmypast.com
Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center open 9 a.m.-Midnight (extended hours!)

Thursday, August 22

Keynote session
Grand opening of Exhibit Hall
Lecture sessions all day (31 sessions + 2 workshops)
Vendor Demonstrations
GenSpiration Sessions
3 luncheons
Extended Exhibit Hall hours until 7:30 p.m. (with door prizes!)
Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center open 7 a.m.-Midnight (extended hours!)

Friday, August 23

Lecture sessions all day (47 sessions + 2 workshops)
Vendor Demonstrations
GenSpiration Sessions
3 luncheons
“Journey Through the Generations with Our Veterans” local host societies evening event at the Allen County Public Library sponsored by FamilySearch
Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center open 7 a.m.-Midnight (extended hours!)

Saturday, August 24

Lecture sessions all day (47 sessions + 2 workshops)
Vendor Demonstrations
GenSpiration Sessions
3 luncheons
Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center open 7 a.m.-6 p.m. (extended a.m. hours!)

Sunday, August 25