Workshop Schedule

These workshops will give you a “hands-on” experience to practice the skills you are learning. Each workshop is taught by experienced genealogists, and in the case of the DNA workshops, well-known genetic genealogists. In these workshops, you will receive personalized help and leave motivated to continue your research. PLEASE BRING A LAPTOP OR TABLET TO THESE WORKSHOPS. The cost is $20 for each Workshop.

10:00 AM – 11:50 AM

Angie Shumway

Professional Genealogist

From Brick Walls to Breakthroughs

Practical AI Strategies for Every Genealogist

Discover how Artificial Intelligence can supercharge your genealogy research! In this hands-on workshop, learn practical AI tools, time-saving techniques, and smart evaluation strategies to tackle tough research challenges and uncover new family history discoveries. Beginners and experts welcome!

10:00 AM – 11:50 AM

Mic Barnette

Professional Genetic Genealogist

Hands-On Genetic Genealogy

Choosing the Right Test for the Right Question

Unlock the secrets hidden in your DNA with this comprehensive hands-on workshop designed for genealogists at every level. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to expand your genetic genealogy toolkit, you'll gain practical knowledge about the types of DNA testing and learn exactly when to use each one (autosomal, Y-DNA, mtDNA, and X-DNA).

1:00 PM – 2:50 PM

Patti Huff Williams

Professional Genetic Genealogist

Ancestry DNA Essentials

How to Maximize Their DNA Tools

Discover the full potential of Ancestry’s powerful DNA Pro Tools in this hands-on program. Whether you’re just beginning your DNA journey or looking to discover more from your DNA matches, this course will guide you step by step through the essentials. We’ll cover the fundamentals of AncestryDNA, including understanding your ethnicity results, interpreting and organizing your DNA match list. You’ll learn how to confidently navigate the Ancestry Pro Tools and ThruLines, to get more from your DNA results. By the end of this program, you’ll have the knowledge and strategies to get the most out of your Ancestry DNA results.

1:00 PM – 2:50 PM

Paula Perkins

Professional Genealogist

Cradle to Grave

Mastering Primary Sources and Alternative Records in Genealogy Research

Join us for this hands-on workshop where you'll develop skills in locating and utilizing both primary source vital records and alternative documentation throughout your ancestors' lives. This practical session goes beyond basic genealogy research to explore the full spectrum of records available from birth to death—and all the crucial life events in between.

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Please join us for this opportunity to attend these LIVE sessions, in-person, to meet these AMAZING speakers who are coming from all over to be here with YOU!