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Monday, August 31, 2020

September 2020 Genealogy and Local History Event Calendar


This month I have combined the virtual and "in-person" events. 

Scheduled virtual events are listed first in chronological order, followed by a short list of "in-person" events, and ongoing programs online are listed at the bottom (just scroll down).  Some events are free, and some online classes have fees.  Most are open to the public. At the time of publication online, this was the latest information I had on whether or not some of these events are happening "in person", please check ahead and don't forget your masks and social distancing! 

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/  

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VIRTUAL EVENTS

September 2, Wednesday, noon, An Introduction to Ellis Island: A Free Google Hangout hosted by the New York Public Library.  Learn the basics of Ellis Island genealogy and take advantage of world class research tools at no cost to you! Please register here:  https://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2020/09/02/online-introduction-ellis-island-genealogy


September 3, Thursday, 105th Annual Conference and Meeting of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History.  Please check this link for more information on this virtual event:  https://asalh.org/events/the-105th-annual-conference-and-meeting/1600819200/1601164800/  

September 3, Thursday, 2pm, Online Revolutionary Story Time!  Hosted by the American Independence Museum of Exeter, New Hampshire.  A colonial re-enactor will lead this storytime with music, books and stories.  Free to the public.  Check their Facebook page for the live video. 

September 3, Thursday, 8pm,  Money in Colonial America, hosted by the History Camp, and presented by Will Nipper, author of In Yankee Doodle's Pocket:  They Myth, Magic and Politics of Money in Early America.  This presentation will be live streamed FREE on the History Camp Facebook page.  https://www.facebook.com/HistoryCampOfficial
September 5, Saturday, 9:30am, Deep Diving into Your Research - Review Everything, hosted by the Worcester County Chapter of the Massachusetts Society of Genealogists. Presented by Davis Robison. Registration link:  https://tinyurl.com/WR-Sept-20  

September 4, Friday, 8pm,  Canadian Records with Lianne Kruger, hosted Vivid-Pix "Round Tuit" Webinar Series.  Register here:  https://bit.ly/31R5NPN    

September 5, Saturday, 10am, New York State Vital Records by Jeanette Sheliga, hosted by Steve Fulton UE and the Niagara Peninsula Branch – Ontario Ancestors.  You can register for this online webinar in advance at this link:  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0ufuigqT0vEtRvap-jZglny5m8mnCapc93?fbclid=IwAR0eH9vg6nSPCaQX2P8uIklpNm5odZjwtso0An4bskZEnde2Km4ps-bs49I  

September 5, Saturday, 11am, Virtual - Using Historic Maps of New England and Beyond, hosted by the Virtual Genealogical Association.  Presented by Sara Campbell.  Free to VGA members, and available to view for six months following the presentation date.  VGA membership is only $20/year. Join today.  www.virtual genealogy.org  

September 5, Saturday, 1pm, Pilgrim Graves on Burial Hill, hosted by the Plymouth Antiquarian Society.  This tour was cancelled as an on-site event and now will presented virtually.  Visit the Plymouth Antiquarian Society’s Facebook page and tune in at 1pm for the live broadcast.  The video tour will be saved on the page for later viewing as well.  https://www.facebook.com/plymouthantiquarian/  

Sunday, September 6, 2pm, 400th Anniversary of the Mayflower Voyage.  A live Zoom event hosted by the Virtual Genealogical Association.  Presented by Sara Campbell.  Free to VGA members, and available to view for six months following the presentation date.  VGA membership is only $20/year. Join today.  www.virtual genealogy.org  

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 8, Tuesday, 2pm, Beginning Irish Genealogy Research at the New York Public Library, hosted by the New York Public Library.  Register at this link:  https://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2020/09/08/online-class-beginning-irish-genealogy-research-new-york-public-library 

September 8, Tuesday, 7pm, WW1: The Forgotten War – Tips for Researching Ancestors Who Served with US Forces, a virtual presentation via Zoom presented by Diane Romansky, hosted by the Chelmsford, Massachusetts Genealogy Club. Details for registration will be emailed, and a handout made available. Contact 978-256-5521 x 1107 at the Chelmsford Public Library with questions about the CGC.

September 9, Wednesday, 4pm, Understanding Your Historic Building:  Maintenance 101, hosted by Main Preservation.  Register here:  https://www.mainepreservation.org/webinars-and-educational-programs/2020/9/9/understanding-your-historic-building-maintenance-101   

September 9, Wednesday, 8pm, Cyndi's List in Practice, hosted by Legacy Family Tree Webinars for free, presented by Cyndi Ingle.  Register here:  https://familytreewebinars.com/upcoming-webinars-multireg.php  

September 10, Thursday, 6pm, American Inspiration Author Event: Pam Fessler with Carville’s Cure: Leprosy, Stigma, and the Fight for Justice.  Sponsored by the New England Historic Genealogical Society in partnership with the Boston Public Library and the State Library of Massachusetts. Free to the public. Register here:  https://wgbh.zoom.us/webinar/register/3015972361007/WN_mMmh8hOKQMipNB5fQid5kQ  

September 10, Thursday, 7pm, A Special Screening of American Experience’s “The Vote” with an Online Q&A, hosted by the New Hampshire PBS, The New Hampshire Institute of Politics, the New Hampshire Women’s Foundation, and the New Hampshire Historical Society. This one hour screen includes watching the documentary online from the comfort of your own home, and then an opportunity to engage in an online Q&A with panelists Elaine Weiss and Alexander Keyssar.  Check the website for the NHHistory.org for registration information, for an email with instructions and a link.

September 10, Thursday, 7pm, Wit and Wisdom: Humor in 19th Century New England, hosted by the Whipple Free Library and the New Hampshire Humanities Council.  This online program requires pre-registration at adultserviceswfl@gmail.com  

September 11 and 12, Friday and Saturday,  German Genealogy Conference via Zoom.  $30.75 for the entire weekend.  Speakers presenting on German genealogy throughout Europe and Russia.  See details and registration here:  https://www.german-russians.info/   

September 11, Friday, 1:30pm, The Hudson Genealogy Club presents:  The Secrets of Abraham Lincoln’s DNA, an online Zoom presented by Colleen Fitzpatrick, PhD, founder of Indentifinders International.  Hosted by the Rodgers Library of Hudson, New Hampshire. Please register at this link and an email will be sent to you with the log-in information.  https://events.rodgerslibrary.org/event/7033761  

September 11, Friday, 2pm – 8:30pm (MDT) Utah Genealogical Association Summit of Excellence, hosted by the UGA Genealogical Association. Register online http://registration.ugagenealogy.org  

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 12, Saturday, 10:30am, Gathering the Records: Published Records and Census, hosted by the Middlesex Chapter of the Massachusetts Society of Genealogists. Presented by Kelvin Meyer.  Registration link:  https://tinyurl.com/MX-Sept-20  

September 12, Saturday, noon, Linda MacIver presents Essex, England - Home of the Mayflower?, hosted by the Plymouth County Genealogists, Inc.  https://www.facebook.com/events/350089049719108/    

September 12, Saturday, 12:45pm (Please note the new time!) DNA Special Interest Group, hosted by the Massachusetts Society of Genealogists.  Free to the public.  Registration link:  https://tinyurl.com/DNA-Sept-20  

September 13, Sunday, 1pm, How to Get the most Out of FamilySearch.org hosted by the Virtual Genealogical Association.  Presented by Tamara Hallo.  Free to VGA members, and available to view for six months following the presentation date.  VGA membership is only $20/year. Join today.  www.virtual genealogy.org  

September 13, Sunday, 2pm, Virtual Meeting of the Tufts Kinsmen Association.  The Tufts Kinsmen Association was created in 1975 for families descended from Peter Tufts who emigrated from England to Charlestown, Massachusetts before 1638. Details about the meeting will be posted at the website:  https://tuftskinsmenassociation.org/?fbclid=IwAR2lOypjy5vslNWc0DTy9cMZ8tQ0qiVt73zu5GCbVf0rn7LYZMcsBRion-s 

September 13, Sunday, 4pm, Online Portsmouth Peace Treaty Forum, presented by Joseph S. Nye.  Celebrate the 115th Anniversary of the Portsmouth Peace Treaty.  Hosted by the Portsmouth Public Library amd the Japan-America Society of New Hampshire.  Free to the public. Registration is required: http://www.japanamericasocietyofnh.cloverpad.org/event-3914273  

September 15, Tuesday, 1pm, Getting Started in Genealogy Research, hosted by the New York Public Library. Presented by Irma and Paul Milstein.  Free to the public.  Registration required for this online webinar:  https://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2020/09/15/online-class-getting-started-genealogy-research

September 15, Tuesday, 8pm, Simple Steps to Writing York Ancestors' Biographies, hosted by the Virtual Genealogical Association.  Presented by Tammy Tipler-Priolo.  Free to VGA members, and available to view for six months following the presentation date.  VGA membership is only $20/year. Join today.  www.virtual genealogy.org  

September 16, 23 and 30, Wednesdays, 6pm, Checking for Vitals:  Using US Vital Record Substitutes, hosted by the New England Historic Genealogical Society.Presented by Hallie Borstel, Rhonda McClure and Lindsay Fulton.  This online class is $85 for three live sessions and access through December 31, 2020.  Register by September 30, https://attendee.gototraining.com/r/798919851470223361  

September 16, Wednesday, noon, An Introduction to African American Genealogy: A Free Google Hangout Meeting, hosted by the New York Public Library.  Registration required:  https://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2020/09/16/online-introduction-african-american-genealogy

September 16, Wednesday, 6pm, Southern California Genealogy Society, Jamboree Webinar Series:  Peggy Lauritzen - Putting America to Work: Records of the WPA and the CCC.  Register here.  https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2522364740043559170   

September 16, Wednesday, 6pm, A People’s Guide to Greater Boston, hosted by the Boston Public Library, presented by authors Joseph Nevins, Suren Moodliar, and Eleni Macrakis.  Part of the Local & Family History Lecture Series. See this page for registration information:  https://bpl.bibliocommons.com/events/5f21ddde0fec712f0015575a  

September 17, Thursday, 9:30am, Online Coffee and Conversation:  Compact, Covenant, or Contract?  Hosted by the Plimoth Planation museum.  Join the museum staff exploring David Brooks’ book “The Second Mountain” which explores four commitments that define a life of meaning and purpose.  What significance did compacts and covenants hold in 17th century English communities? What do they mean for us today? https://www.plimoth.org/calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D141900832 

September 17, Thursday, 3pm, Webinar: Northern New England Resources at the American Ancestors Website, hosted by the New England Historic Genealogical Society (American Ancestors), presented by David Allen Lambert and Melanie McComb. Free to the public. Register at this link:  https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/798555913119931919?source=website 

September 17, Thursday, 6pm, Spinning Gold: Shaping Your Family Research Into Compelling Stories, hosted by the Manchester, New Hampshire City Library.  Presented by Christine Halvorson. This program is virtual and will be hosted on Zoom.  Sign up here to receive an email with details for joining this event:  http://www.libraryinsight.com/EventSignUp.asp?t=636149439&jx=i1p&lmx=%CF%60b%27%A3%AAr  

September 19, Friday, 11:am, What If?  Learning About DNA Through Case Studies, hosted by the Bristol County Chapter of the Massachusetts Society of Genealogists.  Hosted by Blaine Bettinger.  Registration link:  https://tinyurl.com/BR-Sept-20    

September 19, Friday, 1pm, The Ethical Genealogist, with Judy Russell, hosted by the Essex Society of Genealogists (Essex County, Massachusetts).  If you are not a current member and would like to be invited to a particular lecture, please contact Steve Hartwell, webmaster at membership@esog.org   Attendance may be limited and members will be given preference.  

September 20, Sunday, 2pm, Online Genealogy Workshop: Spinning Gold, hosted by the Portsmouth, NH Public Library and the Ranger Chapter of the DAR, and presented by Christine Halvorson. Free to the public.  Registration required, and Zoom login information will be sent via email prior to the meeting.  Email libinfo@cityofportsmouth.com  

September 22, Tuesday, New Hampshire Roads Taken or Not, sponsored by the New Hampshire Humanities Council.  Presented by Steve Taylor who will review some of New Hampshire’s most significant highway projects in the 20th century. Join this Zoom meeting at this link:  https://www.nhhumanities.org/events/new-hampshire-roads-taken-or-not-27  

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. 

September 22, Tuesday, 7pm, Online Local History: The Life, Times, and Political Career of Levi Woodbury, hosted by the Portsmouth, NH Public Library and the Portsmouth Athenaeum.  Presented by John P. McGee. Free to the public. Registration required, please email for the Zoom link:  Nicole Cloutier at pmvassiliev@cityofportsmouth.com 

September 23, Wednesday, 6pm, Genealogy From Home:  Newspapers and Print Resources, hosted by the Boston Public Library.  This online event will happen via Zoom.  Please register here:  https://bpl.bibliocommons.com/events/5f480141dce07c100e0cd952  

September 24, Thursday, 6pm, An American Inspiration Author Event: E.J. Dionne with Code Red: How Progressives and Moderates Can Unite to Save Our Country hosted by the New England Historic Genealogical Society.  Free to the public. Register here:  https://www.americanancestors.org/education/online-classes#pf   

September 24, Thursday, 7pm, Jennie Powers: The Woman Who Dares, hosted by the Chesterfield, New Hampshire Historical Society, with a grant from the New Hampshire Humanities Council. Presented by Jenna Carroll, about Jennie Powers, one of the first humane society agents to become a deputy sheriff in New Hampshire.  Register here: https://www.nhhumanities.org/events/jennie-powers-woman-who-dares-10  

September 26, Saturday, 10am, Meeting: Story Telling and Memoir Writing, hosted by the Merrimack Valley Chapter of the Massachusetts Society of Genealogists.  Presented by Michelle Beckman.  Registration link:  https://tinyurl.com/MV-Sept-20  

September 26, Saturday, 10am – 3pm, 2020 Fall Meeting of the New Hampshire Society of Genealogists Goes Virtual!  “In the Shadows of Their Men: Hearing Women’s Voices in a Male Dominated World” featuring Jane E. Wilcox.  Register online at https://www.nhsog.org/events  Three talks, see the website for details. $25 for members, $35 general public.  

September 26, Saturday, 1 - 3pm, Online Chinese Genealogy Workshop for People of Chinese Descent, hosted by the Chinese Historical Society of America, and presented by Clotilde Yap and Raymond Chong.  Register before September 12th at this link:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/online-chinese-genealogy-workshop-tickets-115915722045   

September 26, Saturday, 1 – 4:30pm, Caribbean Ancestors: Surfing Anglican Records Online, hosted by the New England Historic Genealogical Society, and presented by Sandra Taitt-Eaddy.  This program will be held on Zoom.  A link and more information will be sent to participants via email before the live program. $85 per person.  Please register here: https://my.americanancestors.org/1540/1558 

September 26, Saturday, 1:30pm, Squeezing Every Drop out of Polish Parish Registers, a free Zoom program hosted by the Polish Genealogical Society of Massachusetts and the Chicopee, Massachusetts Public Library.  Register by emailing cpl@chicopeepubliclibrary and they will send you a zoom invitation.   

September 26, Saturday, 2pm, Online Haunted Hikes of New Hampshire, hosted by the Portsmouth Public Library, Portsmouth, New Hampshire.  Presented by Marianne O’Connor.  This is a history and legend presentation that is family friendly.  Were there witches in NH? Is Mount Washington haunted? Register at this link:  https://www.cityofportsmouth.com/library/news/hikes?fbclid=IwAR29nt_pPk0Yyw4INyO_IYO7FZ7zZ7CIRQjPyD02_--e9Ph7Ty0dAr3Egzo 

September 28, Monday, 7:30pm, Debt, Drunk and Disorderly: Ontario Jail Records, hosted online by the Toronto Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society.  A webinar presented by Janice Nickerson.  See this link for more information:  https://torontofamilyhistory.org/event/debt_drunk_disorderly/?instance_id=1405&fbclid=IwAR3evXPe1gwECpA9X14x1v5sQDh2ogmiBwF3K1PS_8pbxfQ5WzyXPYaqZ18  

September 30, Wednesday, 6pm, It’s Not About the Stuff:  Stories Revealed at the Intersection of Genealogy and Archaeology, hosted by the Boston Public Library, and presented by the Boston City Archaeologist Joe Bagley on a talk about recent discoveries from Boston sites whose true meaning was revealed through genealogical research.  This event is happening over Zoom. Register here:  https://bpl.bibliocommons.com/events/5eebcea4651c5f45004fd4a1  

September 30, Wednesday, 7pm, Online Local History Talk:  Ornithological Devotions of Celia Thaxter, hosted by the Portsmouth, NH Public Library.  Free to the public. Presented by Dr. Ellen M. Taylor. No registration is required.  Connect with this link (the password is 3GWdHC)  https://zoom.us/j/9491308975?pwd=RFl4THdMQnR4VGIrbmdRVEpGMjcwZz09#success  

February 25 -27, 2021   RootsTech Connect:  FREE online conference!  Register here: https://www.rootstech.org/?lang=eng  
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"IN-PERSON" EVENTS


September 3, Thursday, noon, Lunch & Learn: Penelope Winslow, Plymouth Colony First Lady:  Re-Imagining a Life Book Discussion and Signing, at Plimoth Plantation, 137 Warren Avenue, Plymouth, Massachusetts.  Free to members, non-members $10.  Presented by author Michelle Marchetti Coughlin. 

September 5, 12 or 26, Saturdays, at 11:30am, Behind the Scenes: The Little Women Tour, hosted by the Fruitlands Museum, Harvard, Massachusetts.  Louisa May Alcott lived at Fruitlands in 1843 when she was ten years old.  This outdoors tour will feature the house and outdoor space where Louisa played, learned, wrote and explored.  Buy your tickets at this link:  buy.acmeticketing.com/events/483/detail/5f1595dd2214900e20dc763   

September 5 – 6, 10am – 4pm, Abenaki at the Trading Post, at the Fort at No. 4,  267 Springfield Road, Charlestown, New Hampshire.  For more information see this website:  http://www.fortat4.org/ 

September 8, Tuesday, 7pm, The History of Agriculture as Told by Barns, at the Cornish Town Offices, 488 Town House Road, Cornish, New Hampshire.  Presented by John C. Porter, the author of “Preserving Old Barns: Preventing the Loss of a Valuable Resource”.  Free to the public with a grant from the New Hampshire Humanities Council.  Hosted by the Cornish Historical Society.

September 9, 16, 23 and 30, Wednesdays, 7:15pm, Writing Memoirs, at the Nackey Loeb School of Communications, 749 East Industrial Drive, Manchester, New Hampshire. Presented by the Union Leader newspaper journalist and author Carolyn Choate.  Free to the public.  Space is limited due to social distancing in the classroom. Pre-registration required at the website:  www.loebschool.org 

September 12, Saturday, 10am, Eustis Estate Landscape Tour, 1424 Canton Avenue, Milton, Massachusetts, hosted by Historic New England. This tour explores fields, woodland, and gardens of the house built between 1878 and 1902. Masks required, wear comfortable walking shoes, and dress for the weather. $5 members, $10 non-members. Tickets my.historicnewengland.org/6780/10857 

September 14, Monday, 2:15pm, The Founding Fathers: What were They Thinking? At the Havenwood Heritage Heights, 33 Christian Avenue, Concord, New Hampshire.  Presented by Richard Hesse.  Free to the public with a grant from the New Hampshire Humanities Council.

September 19 and 20, Saturday and Sunday, Embarkation Festival at Plymouth, Massachusetts. This is a grand cultural and arts festival honoring the traditions, cuisine, and music of the settlers and Wampanoag people, as well as the diverse population of immigrants who have become the fabric of American life.  Performing groups, chefs, artists, storytellers, and student projects from around the world celebrating the 400th anniversary of Plymouth, Massachusetts. Hosted by Plymouth 400 https://www.plymouth400inc.org/  

September 19, Saturday, 10am, Trails and Sails: Women’s History Tour, at the House of Seven Gables, 115 Derby Street, Salem, Massachusetts.  Tickets are limited, please register here; https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/cfd54b2c8b1c47ca941c6b547a765af7?fbclid=IwAR0yLFsJfWkySouw6CH_ps7i0mpvSXoERWydpyzzCHsuYKCpFzv60u3ZwkM  

September 19, Saturday, 1:30pm, The Connecticut- Caribbean Connection hosted by the Connecticut Society of Genealogists, and presented by genealogist Sandra Taitt Eaddy.  At the CSG Library, 175 Maple Street, East Hartford, Connecticut.  Free to the public, but please pre-register at csginc@csginc.org or call 860-569-0002. 

September 25 - 27, Friday to Sunday, The Old Planters Reunion, hosted by Historic Beverly of Beverly, Massachusetts.  Programs include a tour of First Parish Church by historian Charles Wainwright.  The Balch and Woodbury Family Meetings will be held on Saturday. A tour of the North Beverly cemetery, where many Old Planter ancestors are buried.  Contact Historic Beverly to be added to the mailing list  info@historicbeverly.net or 978-922-1186  

September 26, Saturday, 10am, Eustis Estate Landscape Tour, 1424 Canton Avenue, Milton, Massachusetts, hosted by Historic New England. This tour explores fields, woodland, and gardens of the house built between 1878 and 1902. Masks required, wear comfortable walking shoes, and dress for the weather. $5 members, $10 non-members. Tickets my.historicnewengland.org/6780/10858   

September 26, Saturday and Sunday, Return to Number 4: Revolutionary War Weekend, at the Fort at No. 4, 267 Springfield Road, Charlestown, New Hampshire.  Free with Admission, http://www.fortat4.org/index.php  

October 10 - 12, Saturday – Monday, Indigenous People’s Weekend, at Plimoth Plantation, 137 Warren Avenue, Plymouth, Massachusetts.  Learn about the Wampanoag people living in the area known as Patuxet.  Celebrate their traditions with song, dance, and craft.  https://www.plimoth.org/calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D141901073

Coming Soon:

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/ 

 November 7, Saturday, 8:30 – 4pm, Annual Meeting 2020 of the Massachusetts Society of Genealogists, Inc. 45th Anniversary Year.  Free for Society members. Presentatios from Richard Bell, the author of “Stolen: Five Free Boys Kidnapped Into Slavery and Their Astonishing Odyssey Home” and Paula Stuart-Warren, certified genealogist, FMGS, FUGA.  Paula will present “DNA Done? Now Find Those 20th and 21st Century Relative Connections”. Registration information will be on the members page at www.msoginc.org


April 14, 2021 – April 17, 2021, NERGC 2021 (The New England Regional Genealogical Conference), will be going virtual!  http://nergc.org/   

May 19 -22, The National Genealogical Society 2021 Family History Conference: Deep Roots of a Nation, at the Greater Richmond Convention Center in Richmond, Virginia.  See the webpage https://conference.ngsgenealogy.org/  


May, 2021  The Wampanoag Ancestors Walk, originally scheduled for August 2020 is moved to May, 2021.  Final date and details to come.  This walk will be led by the Wampanoag tribes of Massachusetts. Placards will be carried with the names of the original 69 villages of the Wampanoag nation.  Participants will pay homage to Massasoit and King Philip and will stop at designated sites to bless the spots where Wampanoag ancestors walked. The walk will conclude with a drum ceremony, followed by a reception. 


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Ongoing VIRTUAL 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 



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/

Tuesday, August 11, 2020

Mayflower II Opens to Visitors

I was on hiatus, but this was too good to not share with you!


Even though I had tried to take a break from blogging during August, Plimoth Plantation announced that the tickets we had for the original reception to welcome the Mayflower II back to Plymouth in May (which was postponed) would be valid for a members-only boarding today.  We jumped at the chance to be some of the first visitors to board the Mayflower II at her home berth in Plymouth after the four year restoration project.  The ship will be open to the general public tomorrow (August 12th) and the Plimoth Plantation is open, too!  

The executive director of Plimoth Plantation
opened the Mayflower II exhibit with a ribbon cutting ceremony
 
Social distancing rules applied even to visiting the Mayflower II, 32 visitors are allowed onboard at a time

"Welcome aboard!"

It was fun exploring the Mayflower II before the general
public was allowed onboard. Usually one doesn't see any
twenty-first century gear on board, but since the crew had
just docked yesterday, there was plenty of stuff on board!

The crew was still fixing a few things here and there below decks! 

Every time I visit Mayflower II I imagine
the ship with 102 passengers plus all the crew!
How crowded it must have been!


Nice new paint job!  She looks beautiful!

We had a great time onboard the Mayflower II!  Even with masks in the 96 degree humidity!
  
The re-enactor portrays Captain Christopher Jones.
He was very good at answering questions about the
1620 Mayflower voyage.

Our welcome aboard snack!

And our free bottle of Mayflower water, too

This pop-up gift shop of Mayflower II and Mayflower 400th anniversary items to benefit the cost of the restoration project
will be at the site this week only!  Hurry down to see the Mayflower II and do some shopping!

The Mayflower II exhibit is owned and operated by Plimoth Plantation. Please see their website for ticket information:

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Cite/Link to this post:  Heather Wilkinson Rojo, "Mayflower II Opens to Visitors", Nutfield Genealogy, posted August 11, 2020, ( https://nutfieldgenealogy.blogspot.com/2020/08/mayflower-ii-opens-to-visitors.html: accessed [access date]). 

Monday, August 3, 2020

August Hiatus


I'll be spending August researching and relaxing!  You should, too!

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Cite/Link to this post:  Heather Wilkinson Rojo, "August Hiatus", Nutfield Genealogy, posted August 3, 2020, ( https://nutfieldgenealogy.blogspot.com/2020/08/august-hiatus.html: accessed [access date]).