Beginning Genealogy Research (HAN)

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Genealogy's popularity has increased significantly over the past several years, with new devotees gaining an introduction through shows like Genealogy Roadshow, Who Do You Think You Are? and Finding Your Roots. Are you interested in joining this ever-growing community of researchers? Join us as we talk about the first steps you should consider taking to begin researching your ancestors, look at resources you can use - both online and in print, and discuss institutions you should consider planning to visit. Whether you're still thinking about diving into family history research, or you want to sharpen your skills, this program is for you. Presented by the Maryland State Library Resource Center.

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