Shake That Family Tree

Join the Howard County Genealogical and Historical Societies for this free conference to learn about researching family genealogy, deeds and land records, court records, marriage licenses, maps, as well as historical documents and artifacts. Pre-registration is required for attendance at the sessions. There will also be tables for other local genealogy and history organizations to share their mission, answer questions, and take research requests from the public. Ages 15+.

Conference begins at 10 am with registration for various sessions:

10:00 Registration

10:30-11:30 Joint Plenary Session/Panel Discussion (HCHS and HCGS)

11:45-12:45 From Genealogical Research to Historical Exhibit: The Pue-Fulton Farm (HCHS and HCGS)

12:45-1:45 Lunch

1:45-2:45 Getting Started with Genealogy (HCGS)

3:00-4:00 Uncovering Local History: Cold Case Files (HCHS)

4:15-5:15 DNA in Genealogical Research (HCGS)