Lectures We Offer
Our lectures can be delivered virtually or in person, allowing you to choose what works best for your group. Each lecture includes a 50‑minute presentation and concludes with a 10‑minute question‑and‑answer period to encourage discussion and deeper understanding.
Just starting out in genealogy or want to fine tune your existing methodology? Learn how to go from a blank piece of paper to the start of an exciting adventure in genealogy.
This foundational presentation will equip you with the methods and organization skills to connect your dots—saving time, avoiding dead ends, and uncovering breakthrough discoveries.
Hitting those genealogical brick-walls? Perhaps it is time to check your tree for possible clues and those pesky assumptions. Tips and hints are provided on what to look for and what to do next.
Beyond the checklist, you will discover the hidden goldmines of genealogical information, exploring records often overlooked: Court Records, Land Deeds, and Institution Records (Hospital/School). Learn about additional tools—from gazetteers to original records—to transform your research from a collection of guesses into proven facts.
Every ten years, the U.S. Federal Census captures a snapshot of families across the nation—names, ages, occupations, and connections that bring history to life. In this engaging class, we’ll explore how to turn those snapshots into stories and use census clues to connect your family’s generations.
Whether you’re new to genealogy or ready to dig deeper, you’ll leave with practical tools to make your census searches faster, smarter, and more rewarding.
With only 10 provinces and 3 territories, finding census and vital records in Canada can still be a challenge. Let us look at where we can find these records at the local, regional, and national level, and what content may be available to further your research.
Learn where to locate key sources—such as Library and Archives Canada, provincial archives, and specialized collections like Drouin and Tanguay—and understand how record availability varies across provinces and time periods.
You’ll come away with a clear sense of what records exist, where to find them, and how to use them effectively to uncover your family’s Canadian story.
Discover the records that connect your family’s past to Canada’s history.
Discover how to trace your French-Canadian ancestors with confidence! Uncover your family’s story in Québec and beyond using key records, research tools, and expert strategies to help you.
Dig into the heart of British family history with a look at how to find, interpret, and analyze parish records.
This session focuses on methodology, not just history—giving you the skills to track ancestors through centuries of baptisms, marriages, and burials.
Ever feel like you’re the only one in your family digging through old records and mystery photos? You’re not! Genealogy may start as a solo passion, but it becomes even more powerful when you collaborate.
Think of it like forming your very own research dream team — cousins who share family stories, fellow researchers who love the hunt, and others who hold the missing puzzle pieces. Working together doesn’t just save time — it multiplies discoveries.
You’ve spent years uncovering your ancestors’ stories—now it’s time to bring them to life. This lecture explores how to turn genealogical research into a polished, published work.
Tired of losing track of your genealogy books and notes? Learn how to catalog your collection, discover thousands of free digitized titles, and find new releases and rare volumes online. Perfect for genealogists ready to organize, expand, and make the most of their research library.
Whether your genealogy books are stacked up on shelves, stored in boxes, or scattered across your computer, this session shows you how to bring order to the chaos.
Every family story is part of a larger tree — but before you spend hours reinventing the wheel, learn how to discover and connect to the research that may already have been done.
In this lecture, we’ll explore how to find, verify, and preserve earlier genealogical work. You’ll learn where to look for family histories, published stories, photographs, and community connections that can add depth and context to your own tree.