Stay connected and stay safe at home! Scheduled events are listed first, and
ongoing programs online are listed below (just scroll down). Some events are free, and some online classes
have fees. Most are open to the
public.
For last minute additions, please email me at vrojomit@gmail.com and I can edit this
post, and also check the Nutfield Genealogy Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/nutfield.gen/
To see the regular July Event Calendar (non-virtual events) please see this link:
https://nutfieldgenealogy.blogspot.com/2020/06/july-2020-genealogy-and-local-history.html
To see the regular July Event Calendar (non-virtual events) please see this link:
https://nutfieldgenealogy.blogspot.com/2020/06/july-2020-genealogy-and-local-history.html
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June 30, Tuesday, 4pm, Special Webinar: Jewish Life in Rural New England: How did the Jews get to Mars Hill, Maine and
other stories from the field, presented by Michael Hoberman, sponsored by
the Wyner Family Jewish Heritage Center at the New England Historic
Genealogical Society. Free to the
public. Register here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/413591601015420172?source=website
June 30, Tuesday, 6pm, Curator’s Choice: (Anti)SUFFRAGE,
hosted by the Boston Athenaeum. This is a virtual event. Please register at this link: https://bbd.bostonathenaeum.org/register Presented by Theo Tyson. Free to the public.
July 1, Wednesday, 5:30pm, The Cabinet: George Washington
& the Creation of an American Institution, presented by author Kindsay
M. Chervinsky. Hosted by the Massachusetts Historical Society. Register here for free: https://www.masshist.org/calendar/event?event=3153
July 1, Wednesday, 7pm, Paul Revere: Man and Myth Virtual Forum, hosted by the Concord (Massachusetts) Museum. Presented by Nina Zannieri, Executive Director of the Paul Revere Memorial Association and Robert Shimp, Research and Adult Program Director for the Paul Revere Memorial Association. Tickets are a suggested donation of $10 per person https://concordmuseum.org/events/paul-revere-man-and-myth-virtual-forum/
July 1, Wednesday, 7pm, Nathaniel Hawthorne: The Haunted Mind, hosted by the Haverhill Public Library (Massachusetts) and The American Literary Blog. Presented by Rob Velella who will read some of Hawthorne's short works which explore the dark side of human nature. Please visit https://www.haverhillpl.org/ and go to "Calendar of Events" to register. They will send a link to you via email.
July 2, Thursday, 4pm, Sleuthing Hawthorne, hosted by the Peabody Essex Museum of Salem, Massachusetts. Presented by Richard Kopley, professor of English Emeritus at Penn State. Free to the public. A GoToWebinar link will be sent with your confirmation email. See this page for more information and tickets: https://www.facebook.com/events/256848912263107/
July 1, Wednesday, 7pm, Paul Revere: Man and Myth Virtual Forum, hosted by the Concord (Massachusetts) Museum. Presented by Nina Zannieri, Executive Director of the Paul Revere Memorial Association and Robert Shimp, Research and Adult Program Director for the Paul Revere Memorial Association. Tickets are a suggested donation of $10 per person https://concordmuseum.org/events/paul-revere-man-and-myth-virtual-forum/
July 1, Wednesday, 7pm, Nathaniel Hawthorne: The Haunted Mind, hosted by the Haverhill Public Library (Massachusetts) and The American Literary Blog. Presented by Rob Velella who will read some of Hawthorne's short works which explore the dark side of human nature. Please visit https://www.haverhillpl.org/ and go to "Calendar of Events" to register. They will send a link to you via email.
July 2, Thursday, 4pm, Sleuthing Hawthorne, hosted by the Peabody Essex Museum of Salem, Massachusetts. Presented by Richard Kopley, professor of English Emeritus at Penn State. Free to the public. A GoToWebinar link will be sent with your confirmation email. See this page for more information and tickets: https://www.facebook.com/events/256848912263107/
July 2, Thursday, 6:30pm, Reading Frederick Douglass
Together, hosted by the Somerville Museum and the Somerville Media Center –
SMC. Due to the positive response to
this event there is an Eventbrite link for people to RSVP. Use this link to
reserve a spot. Free to the public. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reading-frederick-douglass-together-tickets-110291155816?fbclid=IwAR0WI_lLBqDdhHGEAIidpkkPOCvtCjHx_DM4nlOK_AECCFKFBx94QbKJkvM
Donations are welcome at (https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/somerville-museum-covid-19-emergency-fund
July 3, Friday, 7pm The Scarlet Letter [Abridged] - Read by the Author, hosted by the American Literary Blog, the House of Seven Gables, and Barrow Bookstore. Hawthorne will be portrayed by literary historian Rob Velella, who has performed as the author since 2010. Free. Please respond that you are "going" to this event on the Facebook page. Instructions to participate will be shared later. https://www.facebook.com/events/262940498105579/
July 3, Friday, 7pm The Scarlet Letter [Abridged] - Read by the Author, hosted by the American Literary Blog, the House of Seven Gables, and Barrow Bookstore. Hawthorne will be portrayed by literary historian Rob Velella, who has performed as the author since 2010. Free. Please respond that you are "going" to this event on the Facebook page. Instructions to participate will be shared later. https://www.facebook.com/events/262940498105579/
Starts July 6, Monday, Research: US Colonial New England Ancestors, hosted by the National Institute for Genealogical Studies. Fee $89 for 9 weeks. See this link for more information and registration: https://genealogicalstudies.com/eng/courses.asp?courseID=503
July 7, Tuesday, 4pm, Special Webinar: Women in 19th Century American
Bookbinderies, hosted by the New England Historic Genealogical Society, and
presented by Todd Pattison and Dr. Elizabeth DeWolfe. Free to the public. Please pre-register here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5767645880989726734?source=website
July 8 to September 30, with a live Q&A on July 18, Online Conference: La Mia Famiglia: Researching Italian
Ancestors, hosted by the New England Historic Genealogical Society and
presented by genealogist Rhonda R. McClure.
Cost $125. Register by July 18 at
this link: https://attendee.gototraining.com/r/3471486270285685249
July 8, Wednesday, 2:30pm, The History of Lake Massabesic, Manchester's Water Source, hosted by the Manchester City Library (New Hampshire) and the City of Manchester, NH Water Works. Presented by John O'Neil of the Manchester Water Works. Free to the public. See this link for more information: https://www.facebook.com/events/284161486104325/
July 8, Wednesday, 2:30pm, The History of Lake Massabesic, Manchester's Water Source, hosted by the Manchester City Library (New Hampshire) and the City of Manchester, NH Water Works. Presented by John O'Neil of the Manchester Water Works. Free to the public. See this link for more information: https://www.facebook.com/events/284161486104325/
July 8, Wednesday, 7pm, Women Supporting the American
Military, Part 1, a virtual program by Historic Beverly of Beverly,
Massachusetts. $10 per person. Please register here: https://www.historicbeverly.net/event/women-supporting-the-american-military-part-1/
July 9, Thursday, 4pm, “What’s New at
AmericanAncestors.org” online webinar sponsored by the New England Historic
Genealogical Society, and presented by Molly Rogers, Database Coordinator. Free
to the public. Register by July 9 https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5530278906417808140?source=website
July 9, Thursday, 3pm, What’s New at
AmericanAncestors.org? Presented by
Molly Rogers, Database Coordinator of the New England Historic Genealogical
Society. Free to the public. Register
here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5530278906417808140?source=website
July 9, Thursday, 6pm, Hamilton: How the Musical Remixes American History,
hosted by the Boston Athenaeum. Virtual event. Register at https://bbd.bostonathenaeum.org/register Presented by Dr. Richard Bell of the
University of Maryland. Free to the public.
July 9, Thursday, 6pm, Virtual Online Program: Wit and Wisdom: Humor in 19th
Century New England, sponsored by the New Hampshire Humanities Council, and
hosted by the Mary E. Bartlett Memorial Library. Free to the public. Join the Zoom meeting at
this link: https://zoom.us/j/94395594472
July 9, Thursday, 6pm,
A Final Image: The Thomas
Sully Portrait of Thomas Jefferson, hosted by American Philosophical
Society. Free to the public. Presented by Gaye S. Wilson, senior fellow at the
Robert H. Smith International Center for Jefferson Studies. https://www.amphilsoc.org/events/final-image-thomas-sully-portrait-thomas-jefferson
July 10, Friday, Special Webinar: The Adam Family: The Scottish Architects Who
Changed the World, hosted by the New England Historic Genealogical Society,
and presented by Curt DiCammilo, FRSA, curator of special collections. Free to the public. Please pre-register here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/497538214993474063?source=website
July 10, Friday, 1:30pm, Genealogy Club: Research in Nova Scotia and Cape Breton, hosted by the Rodgers Memorial Library (Hudson, New Hampshire) Genealogy Club. This online presentation is hosted by Kathleen Kaldis. A link to the GoToMeeting will be emailed upon registration. Register here: https://events.rodgerslibrary.org/event/6842236
July 10, Friday, 1:30pm, Genealogy Club: Research in Nova Scotia and Cape Breton, hosted by the Rodgers Memorial Library (Hudson, New Hampshire) Genealogy Club. This online presentation is hosted by Kathleen Kaldis. A link to the GoToMeeting will be emailed upon registration. Register here: https://events.rodgerslibrary.org/event/6842236
July 10, Friday, 5pm, Race, Disease, and Death in 1793
and 2019: A Shocking Parallel, online via Zoom hosted by the New Hampshire
Humanities Council and presented by Dr. Kabria Baumgarner. Register here: https://www.nhhumanities.org/events/race-disease-and-death-1793-and-2019-shocking-parallel
July 14, Tuesday, 10am – noon, The ABCs of Family
Research and Genealogy, hosted by the Springfield Museums (Massachusetts),
and presented by genealogist Dave Robison.
$100 for non-members, $85 for members.
Register here: https://springfieldmuseums.org/program/abcs-family-research-genealogy-7/
July 14, Tuesday, 11am, People of the Dawn brings Wampanoag Culture to Life, hosted by the Alden House Historic Site of Duxbury, Massachusetts. Explore the daily life of the Wampanoag in the 17th century. This family oriented program will be led by Tim Turner, an indigenous museum educator from Plimoth Plantation. Zoom registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qMu3G9o6QYy-WCIZmIhOyg?fbclid=IwAR1JWFmaTdszf9gyrqBd6dd8VhlwpcJBntYIMQdPQpqrd85oC7bkDrt1-lI
July 14, Tuesday, 11am, People of the Dawn brings Wampanoag Culture to Life, hosted by the Alden House Historic Site of Duxbury, Massachusetts. Explore the daily life of the Wampanoag in the 17th century. This family oriented program will be led by Tim Turner, an indigenous museum educator from Plimoth Plantation. Zoom registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qMu3G9o6QYy-WCIZmIhOyg?fbclid=IwAR1JWFmaTdszf9gyrqBd6dd8VhlwpcJBntYIMQdPQpqrd85oC7bkDrt1-lI
July 14, Tuesday, noon, Community Heritage and
Preservation Celebration and Promotion Ideas, sponsored by the New
Hampshire Preservation Alliance. This is
a virtual round table discussion. Email jg@nhpreservation.org with “July 14” in
the subject line. Participants will be sent sign-in information for video or
phone access.
July 14, Tuesday, 5:30pm, Maintaining Your Old House, via
GoToMeeting sponsored by Historic New England.
Sliding scale tickets are available at this link: https://my.historicnewengland.org/6841/10378
or call 617-994-6678 for more information.
July 15 – 17, 10am to 4pm, Research Program: Virtual
Summer Institute for Advanced Researchers: Contributing to Mayflower
Scholarship, hosted by the New England Historic Genealogical Society and
presented by Lindsay Fulton, director of research services and Christopher
Child, senior genealogist of the Newbury Street Press. $375 per person. Please register here by July 10: https://my.americanancestors.org/1229/1556
July 15, Wednesday, 11am, Tracing Your Irish Ancestors,
sponsored by the Springfield Museums (Massachusetts) and presented by
genealogist Sara Campbell. $45 for
non-members, $38 for members. Register
here: https://springfieldmuseums.org/program/tracing-irish-ancestors/
July 16, Thursday, 6pm, Online Genealogy Workshop: Let’s Get Started! Genealogy for Beginners, sponsored by the Portsmouth, NH Public Library and members of the Ranger Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). Presented by Amanda Perrine. Free to the public, registration required. Please contact Nicole Cloutier 603-766-1725 or nlcloutier@cityofportsmouth.com
July 16, Thursday, 6pm, New Hampshire’s One-Room Rural Schools: The Romance and the Reality, sponsored by the New Hampshire Humanities Council, and hosted by the Mary E. Bartlett Memorial Library of Brentwood, NH. Free to the public. Join the Zoom Meeting at https://zoom.us/j/95909606487
July 20, Monday, 5:30pm, Demagogue: The Life and Long
Shadow of Senator Joe McCarthy, presented by author and former Boston Globe
reporter Larry Tye. Register here for
free: https://www.masshist.org/calendar/event?event=3279
July 21, Tuesday, 7pm,
Online Local History: Forgotten Folklore on the Seacoast, sponsored by the
Portsmouth, NH public library, and presented by Roxie Zwicker. Free to the public via ZOOM. Password: 3GWdHc Contact Cthryn Czajkowski 603-766-1723 or cfczajkowski@cityofportsmouth.com
July 23, Thursday, 3pm, Webinar: Searching the Register on
AmericanAncestors.org, hosted by the New England Historic Genealogical
Society and presented by Don LeClair and Rachel Adams. Free to the public. Please register here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6094608753584306443?source=website
July 23, Thursday, 6pm, American Inspiration Author
Event: Larry Tye with Demagogue: The Life and Long Shadow of Senator Joe
McCarthy. Presented in partnership
with the Boston Public Library. Free to
the public. See here for registration
information: https://www.americanancestors.org/education/online-classes
July 23, Thursday, 8pm, Ghosts and Legends: Campfire
Stories with Jeff Belanger, hosted by the Manchester, New Hampshire City
Library and Jeff Belanger. Free to the
public. Suitable for teens and adults.
Register here: Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/99897237708?pwd=Wk85ekRuUjJhM3E4cXJqUitIRVpGUT09
Meeting ID: 998-9723-7708
Password: 384189
Call-In: +1 (929) 436-2866
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Meeting ID: 998-9723-7708
Password: 384189
Call-In: +1 (929) 436-2866
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July 28, Tuesday, 7pm, July Monthly Meeting of the Central Massachusetts Genealogical Society- Virtual: Thomas MacEntee. Free to the public. Online at this link: https://www.facebook.com/events/931458690702961/
July 29, Wednesday, 7pm, Women Supporting the Military, Part 2, sponsored by Historic Beverly of Beverly, Massachusetts. $10 a person. Please register here: https://www.historicbeverly.net/event/women-supporting-the-military-part-2/
July 29, Wednesday, 7pm, Women Supporting the Military, Part 2, sponsored by Historic Beverly of Beverly, Massachusetts. $10 a person. Please register here: https://www.historicbeverly.net/event/women-supporting-the-military-part-2/
July 31 – August 31, The Virtual Celtic Connections
Conference, sponsored by TIARA (The Irish American Research
Association). All 25 pre-recorded
presentations will be available from July 31 to August 31. Live chats with the presenters. Safe,
convenient, and less expensive. Renowned
genealogists on a variety of topics. See the website http://celtic-connections.org/ccc_program.html
July 31 - August 1st, 2020 Alden Kindred Annual Reunion - Going Virtual. Hosted by the Alden House Historic Site, 105 Alden Street, Duxbury, Massachusetts. The Alden 2020 History Symposium at 11am on Friday July 31st is open free to the public via Zoom, presented by Alden historian Tom McCarthy, genealogists Alicia Crane Williams, Christopher Lee, and the Alden archaeology curator Stephen O'Neill. See this link for more information and registration information: https://www.facebook.com/events/2534909546726060/
July 31 - August 1st, 2020 Alden Kindred Annual Reunion - Going Virtual. Hosted by the Alden House Historic Site, 105 Alden Street, Duxbury, Massachusetts. The Alden 2020 History Symposium at 11am on Friday July 31st is open free to the public via Zoom, presented by Alden historian Tom McCarthy, genealogists Alicia Crane Williams, Christopher Lee, and the Alden archaeology curator Stephen O'Neill. See this link for more information and registration information: https://www.facebook.com/events/2534909546726060/
August 1, Saturday, from 9am to 9pm EDT, America’s Summer
Roadtrip. Visit 12 historic sites in
12 hours, featuring one livestreamed tour every hour from 9am to 9pm
Eastern. Sign up for updates, including
the names of the 12 sites as they are released at https://www.americassummerroadtrip.org/
August
6, Thursday, 7pm, Tales of the Wicked and Weird in New England, hosted
by New England Curiosities and the Tewksbury Public Library. Join author and
storyteller Roxie Zwicker. Free to the
public. An email link and password will be sent to all registered participants.
Register at https://www.facebook.com/events/263164158126566/
August 14, Friday, 4pm, Special Webinar: Speed, Style & the English Country
House: Auto, Horse, and Airplane Racing
at England’s Historic Houses, hosted by the New England Historic
Genealogical Society, and presented by Curt DiCamillo, FRSA, curator of special
collections. Free to the public. Register here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5214026383245611279?source=website
August 20, Thursday, American Inspiration Author
Event: Susan Eisenhower with “How Ike
Led: The Principles Behind Eisenhower’s Biggest Decision”, hosted by the
New England Historic Genealogical Society in partnership with the Boston Public
Library. Free to the public. See this page for registration information: https://www.americanancestors.org/education/online-classes
September 8, On-line Certificate in Genealogical
Research, from Boston University.
This 15 week online course is for experienced researchers. See this link for more information: https://genealogyonline.bu.edu/certificate or contact an enrollment advisor at
617-502-8822.
September 8, Genealogical Principals Class, from Boston University. This 7 week introductory class is geared
towards serious students new to the field.
Students will solve identity problems, design a research plan, evaluate
a report to meet proof standards, and work with genealogical DNA tests. See this link for more information: https://genealogyonline.bu.edu/principles
or contact an enrollment advisor at 617-502-8822.
September 11, Friday, 4pm, Special Webinar: All Roads
Lead to London: Supreme 19th
Century World City, hosted by the New England Historic Genealogical
Society, and presented by Curt DiCamillo, FRSA, curator of special collections.
Free to the public. Register before
September 11 here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6504822247929113103?source=website
September 22, Tuesday, noon, Fundraising and Communication
for Preservation Projects in Challenging Times, hosted by the New Hampshire
Preservation Alliance. This is a virtual
round table discussion. Email jg@nhpreservation.org with “July 14” in
the subject line. Participants will be sent sign-in information for video or
phone access.
October 31, Saturday, Annual History Seminar of the
Connecticut Society of Genealogists will be presented this year via Zoom. See this link for more information: https://ctfamilyhistory.com/event/annual-history-seminar-save-the-date/
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Ongoing programs online:
Ancestry Academy, from Ancestry.com, provides dozens of FREE
classes online. See this link: https://www.ancestry.com/academy/courses/recommended
APGen, The Association of Professional Genealogists has
several online events coming soon, see the list at this link: https://www.apgen.org/event_list?current_page=1&sort_type=upcoming&filter%5Bperiod%5D=all&display_type=default
Brigham Young University Independent Study, a variety of
courses on family history topics completely free and available online. See this link: https://is.byu.edu/catalog/free-courses
Cape Ann Museum of Gloucester, Massachusetts has 71 videos
on the history of Cape Ann. Don’t miss
this great collection of tours and lectures:
https://vimeo.com/capeannmuseum
Family History Library Classes and Webinars, from the LDS
church, are listed at this link: https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Family_History_Library_Classes_and_Webinars and also see this page for dozens of classes
online: https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Classes_in_the_Learning_Center
Wednesdays 4pm (MST) on Facebook Live at Family Search See this link https://www.facebook.com/familysearch/ Free
online genealogy presentations.
FamilyTree Webinars are free to the public and sponsored by
FamilyTree Legacy: see this link: https://familytreewebinars.com/# and a list of their top 10 most popular
webinars of all time here: https://news.legacyfamilytree.com/legacy_news/2020/01/top-10-genealogy-webinars-of-all-time.html
GeneaWebinars, a blog with the latest news on what’s
available to view online: http://blog.geneawebinars.com/ and also, their schedule of FREE family
history webinars PDF can be found here: https://familytreewebinars.com/pdfs/ftwbrochure-1577464068.pdf
History Camp Boston 2019 – There are links to the 47
different lectures given last year! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzf6zwbpmhjoOKWFBUt5JXJxl3f9UHJfW&utm_source=History+events+in+New+England&utm_campaign=dbda6354ca-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_01_18_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c4221dc88a-dbda6354ca-1210446589&mc_cid=dbda6354ca&mc_eid=6d4fffd2a5
Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburg will be virtual
this summer. See the website for classes offered June 21 – 26, July 6 -10, and
July 19 -24. Some classes are postposed to the summer of 2021. https://www.gripitt.org/
The History List has compiled a list of “Learning at Home”
at this link: https://www.thehistorylist.com/resources-for-learning-history-at-home
Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research 2020 will be
held virtually this year 26 – 31 July 2020.
https://ighr.gagensociety.org/ Registration ends 11:55 EDT on Monday 6 July
2020.
Lexington Historical Society – A page full of virtual
tours https://www.lexingtonhistory.org/virtualtours.html
Lowell National Historical Park, Lowell, Massachusetts has a
page of online videos and resources for students and visitors. See this link: https://www.nps.gov/lowe/index.htm
Manchester Millyard Museum:
A collection of local history videos about Manchester, New Hampshire,
please see this link: https://vimeopro.com/mpts16/john-clayton-presents-manchester-moments
Old Sturbridge Village Museum has “Virtual Village” where
the staff will bring the museum into your home with fun facts, activities,
recipes, and videos. You can see it on
Facebook, Instagram and at this link: https://www.osv.org/virtual-village/
Plimoth Plantation has several online workshops and
discussions good for all ages
People
of the Dawn – Wampanoag culture and traditions $10 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/history-home-people-of-the-dawn-tickets-100175628000
Fact or
Fiction? Investigating the First Thanksgiving, $10 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/history-home-fact-or-fiction-investigating-the-first-thanksgiving-tickets-100177236812
Colonial
First Families: Their New Worlds and Everyday Lives, $10 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/history-home-colonial-first-families-new-worlds-and-everyday-lives-tickets-100019129910
Dressing
History – a sneak peek into 17th century wardrobes, $10 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/history-home-dressing-history-tickets-101055676248
Virtual Genealogical Association - https://virtualgenealogy.org/, has a
complete list of 2020 live presentations.
Recordings are available to members for six months after the live
presentation, dues are only $20 per year.
And, as always, check Cyndi’s List for a complete list of
online classes and webinars: https://www.cyndislist.com/education/online-courses-and-webinars/
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