Join us for our annual two day conference at the McKimmon Center in Raleigh, NC or streamed online everywhere. Learn about the very latest advances in using Artificial Intelligence, researching North Carolina ancestors, effectively working with your DNA results, general research techniques, researching different communities and groups of people, and more. There are 4 optional workshops for in-depth learning on selected topics. Other activities include our new Genealogy Resource Room, “Meet & Greet” reception, a trivia quiz with prizes, and more to be announced. Even better, you’ll get to network with fellow genealogy researchers.
Nearby are the State Archives and State Library, the main repositories and resources for North Carolina genealogical research. Consider spending an extra day or two to take advantage of these free facilities to help with your research.
Our featured speaker is J. Mark Lowe, FUGA, long-time professional genealogist, author, and lecturer who specializes in original records and manuscripts throughout the South. Mark will be joined by 14 other genealogy experts: Gay H. Baynes, Michele Doyle, Kate Penney Howard, Steve Little, Ayo Heinegg Magwood, David M. McCorkle, Margaret M. McMahon, Ph.D, Cheri Hudson Passey, Diane L. Richard, Elizabeth A. Saunders, Jon Smith, Larry W. Thomas, Pam Vestal, and Ari Wilkins, FTxSGS.
LECTURE TOPICS INCLUDE
- African American research
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) in genealogy
- Court records
- DNA
- Finding information about children
- Genealogical Proof Standard (GPS)
- Lineage societies
- Military research
- North Carolina research
- Quakers
- Rural ancestors
WORKSHOPS (Extra cost)
- Reading old handwriting
- What to do with your DNA results
- Using AI to create locality guides
- Using FamilySearch full-text search
AND MORE!
- Genealogy Resource Room
- Quiz with Prizes – Genealogy, History, and Trivia
- Friday “Meet and Mingle” Reception (free)
- Presentation of NCGS Annual Awards
- Door prizes