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Celebrating our 50th Anniversary (1974 – 2024)
October 25-26 (Friday-Saturday), McKimmon Center, Raleigh NC
15 lectures in person with 8 livestreamed, ALL recorded for viewing afterwards – you won’t miss a thing!
Only $89! ($79 for members) REGISTER NOW! Prices increase October 1
Join us for “North Carolina Homecoming,” our 50th anniversary celebration at the McKimmon Center in Raleigh. Learn about the very latest advances in using Artificial Intelligence tools for your research as well as how to effectively work with your DNA results. Other topics include North Carolina records and resources, research techniques, and more. There are optional workshops for in-depth learning on selected topics. Other activities include a “Meet & Greet” reception, vendor exhibits, a trivia quiz with prizes, and even free individual genealogy help sessions.
Raleigh is home to the main record repositories and resources for North Carolina genealogical research. Consider spending an extra day or two to take advantage of these resources to help with your research. Click here for more information about research facilities.
Speakers
FEATURING: Dana Leeds – Genetic genealogist and creator of the Leeds Method DNA tool
FEATURING: Steve Little – Artificial Intelligence (AI) Program Director for the National Genealogical Society
Additional lectures from Gay H. Baynes, David M. McCorkle, Cheri Hudson Passey, Jon Marie Pearson, Diane L. Richard, Renate Yarborough Sanders, and Edward J. Swierczewski Jr.
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Lecture Topics
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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)
- AI and Genealogy (Introduction)
- AI and Genealogy (Intermediate)
- Using AI to Transcribe Handwritten Documents
DNA
- The Leeds Method: Organizing Your DNA Matches
- One Man, Multiple Names: A DNA Case Study
- Using AncestryDNA’s New Enhanced Shared Matches
- Endogamy in Ashe County NC
RECORD COLLECTIONS
- North Carolina Plantation Records
- North Carolina Colonial Records
- Southern Claims Commission Records
- Probate Inventories
GENERAL RESEARCH
- Introduction to North Carolina Genealogy Research
- Finding Women in NC Business Ledgers
- North Carolina City Directories
- Social Media for Family History
HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS (OPTIONAL)
- Land Platting Using Metes and Bound
- Mastering Canva for Genealogy Projects
Workshops are 2 1/2 hours for an additional fee, and in person only. Capacity is limited so seats will be filled on a first come-first served basis.
OTHER ACTIVITIES (IN PERSON ONLY)
- Vendor Exhibits
- Genealogy Help Sessions
- Quiz with Prizes – Genealogy, History, and Trivia
- Lunch each day (extra cost)
- Friday “Meet and Mingle” Reception (free)
Vendors / Advertising / Sponsorships
The NCGS fall conference provides the following opportunities for vendors, advertisers, and sponsors.
- A table in the vendor room at the in-person conference in Raleigh
- Advertisements in our syllabus and online slide show
- Sponsoring a lecture or other event
- Donating door prizes
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Local NC Genealogical Societies
Genealogical societies based in North Carolina or focused on NC topics have two FREE opportunities for publicizing their group.
- A listing with the group name, URL, and counties and/or topic area in our syllabus and online slide show.
- Space on unattended tables in the main lecture room to display flyers, brochures, and/or sample publications.
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