October is Family History Month, and our Family History Fair returns on October 27! Drop in to visit with historical and genealogical groups, family history vendors, or attend one of our free workshops* with genealogical speakers on a variety of topics.
Saturday, October 27
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Queen Elizabeth Park Community & Cultural Centre
Cost: Free/Drop-in
Age: All Ages
*Workshops are 16Y+, and limited to 30 people.
Pre registration is required by emailing elise.cole@oakville.ca
Workshops:
11am-12pm: Why Can’t I find it Online? Good Question! Other resources to help you with your research with Ruth Blair, PLCGS
These days it seems like you can find everything online. There are a lot of great databases out there but if you are relying only on those then you will be missing out on a lot of useful information. This lecture will discuss what is not available online, using case studies from England, Scotland, Ireland and Canada.
1-2 pm: Loyal Then, Loyal Now – Researching and Proving your UEL Ancestry with Linda Corupe, UE
2:30-3:30pm: Accessing and Preserving Family Heirlooms with Denise Psaila, Manager, Archives of Ontario
This presentation is of particular interest to genealogical researchers, and explores best practices for storing personal treasures, with a particular focus on paper records. Participants will learn how to care for their family history documents at home, including detailed instructions on proper storage and handling. The presenter will offer advice about where to acquire archival supplies or the help of an independent conservator. This presentation also includes information about digitizing private collections to ensure they will be available for future generations.
Exhibitors:
Archives of Ontario
Bronte Historical Society
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Oakville Ward
e-Scapes Photography Family Tree Printing Services
Halton Black History Awareness Society
Halton-Peel Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society
Hamilton Branch, United Empire Loyalists Association of Canada
Hamilton Public Library, Local History & Archives Department
Linda Corupe, UE
Lynn Palermo, the Armchair Genealogist
Nasagiweya Historical Society
Oakville Historical Society
Oakville Museum at Erchless Estate
Oakville Public Library
Ontario Genealogical Society
Trafalgar Township Historical Society
Wayne E. Shillum, Author: The Farmboy: From 1950’s Palermo Ontario
Door Prizes include a 1-yr MyHeritage Complete Subscription and a MyHeritage DNA kit. Be sure to visit us and fill out a ballot and you could win!
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