Genealogy Workshop:
Guidelines to Kickstart Your Family's Ancestry Search
Saturday, October 5th
Ethnic Heritage Museum
1:00 - 4:00 PM
(Donations Appreciated)
Ethnic Heritage Museum
1:00 - 4:00 PM
(Donations Appreciated)
Steven Salvato stands by a map of Sicily, Italian flags and a plaque he received upon his induction into the Rockford Italian American Hall of Fame. (Photo by Lynne Conner / for Chronicle Media)
Local Genealogist, Steve Salvato, is bringing his expertise to the Heritage Museum Park! You don't want to miss this hands-on Genealogy Workshop. Steve will lead you through the process of researching your family and your heritage.
There is so much information out there! How do you know where to begin? Steve will help you navigate the numerous resources and websites that contain the information to help you on the journey to uncovering your past. From free resources, to paid, there is so much information you can find.
Bring your own laptop or tablet in order to get started on your search.
Learning about your genealogy is important for many reasons, varying for each individual. Here is a list of just some of the reasons understanding your history (and the history of your ancestors) can be so crucial:
This is YOUR story. It is 100% unique, just like you. We look forward to helping you kickstart your family's ancestry story.
Genealogy is defined as: A line of descent traced continuously from an ancestor, i.e. the study and tracing of lines of descent.
And family history is defined as: The history of a family; a narrative about this. In later use also: the study of the history of a family or families; genealogy as an area of research.
This event is made possible through the support of the Winnebago & Boone Counties Genealogical Society.
There is so much information out there! How do you know where to begin? Steve will help you navigate the numerous resources and websites that contain the information to help you on the journey to uncovering your past. From free resources, to paid, there is so much information you can find.
Bring your own laptop or tablet in order to get started on your search.
Learning about your genealogy is important for many reasons, varying for each individual. Here is a list of just some of the reasons understanding your history (and the history of your ancestors) can be so crucial:
- Preserve family traditions or cultures
- Life advice
- Develop more compassion
- A deeper understanding of some of the "why's"
- Reconnect with, or find, family
- Resilience
- Involvement in historical events
- Medical Conditions
- Confirm (or disprove) family tales and stories
- Preserve your family Legacy by 'Sharing Your Story'
This is YOUR story. It is 100% unique, just like you. We look forward to helping you kickstart your family's ancestry story.
Genealogy is defined as: A line of descent traced continuously from an ancestor, i.e. the study and tracing of lines of descent.
And family history is defined as: The history of a family; a narrative about this. In later use also: the study of the history of a family or families; genealogy as an area of research.
This event is made possible through the support of the Winnebago & Boone Counties Genealogical Society.
