Looking for a place to learn more about genealogy and how to do family research? Lunch & Learn is simply the best place to do just that. Free and open to the public, it is one of the SCGS's most popular educational programs. Join us soon.

The library will NOT be open for research during these hours.

ONLINE ONLY
Saturday, August 14, 2021
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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"Orphan Trains and the Children Who Rode Them"
By Karen A. Fortin

The story of the Orphan Trains, which relocated children from the eastern cities to rural farmlands, has become a part of American popular culture. This presentation explores the facts behind the legends, follows a group of children "placed-out" in 1880, and provides information on resources available to learn more about the orphan trains and their riders.

Karen A. Fortin has degrees in History and Library Science and a passion for research. She is a member of various genealogical societies and loves to help people explore their family's history and the world in which they lived.

PLEASE NOTE INFORMATION BELOW:
Please register at least one-hour ahead for the FREE SCGS Lunch and Learn Education program - on August 14, 2021 at 1:00 PM PDT
Join this webinar from your computer, tablet or smartphone. Please register at:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4031017848520758539

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

ONLINE ONLY
Saturday, September 11, 2021
DOUBLE BILL - 1:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. with Q & A
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From 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
"Using Manuscript in Your Genealogical Research"

Manuscripts are original records. They serve as primary sources providing first-hand documentation that can shape the development of a society, community and/or family. Manuscript collections can create a gold mine of information when used in family history research.

Deborah A. Abbott, PhD, is a professional genealogist, specializing in African American research, manuscript collections and genealogy methodology. She is an instructor as well as the coordinator for the African American tracts at IGHR held at the University of Georgia in Athens, GA and GRIP held at LaRoche University in Pittsburgh. She is an instructor at SLIG in Salt Lake City, UT, and TIGR in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Abbott is a member of National Genealogical Society (NGS), the Association of Professional Genealogist (APG) and the Genealogical Speakers Guild (GSG). A Cleveland, Ohio native, she is a life member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., the Tuskegee University National Alumni Association, and Antioch Baptist Church in Cleveland.

From 2:15 - 3:15 p.m.
"Using Newspapers as Part of the African American Research Process"

Individuals conducting African American research will find newspapers, both black and mainstream, an extremely valuable part of their search strategy. Drawing on years of work in this field, a list of 25 key tips, strategies, and resources have been compiled by the presenter to share with the audience; each designed to empower the researcher.

Tim Pinnick is an enthusiastic speaker and author of the book, "Finding and Using African American Newspapers". He has been an associate instructor in the "Researching African American Ancestors" course at the Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research since 2006.

PLEASE NOTE INFORMATION BELOW:
Please register at least one hour before for FREE SCGS Lunch 'n Learn on September 11, 2021, 1:00 PM PDT at:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8941767731168427275

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining

ONLINE ONLY
Saturday, October 9, 2021
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From 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
"A Tale of Ancestral Families: Two Paths, One Outcome"

Learn how two genealogists met for the first time while attending a national conference and discovered, much to their surprise, they possessed a direct connection to the same slaveholding family in Virginia. Listen to how sharing their individual research helped fill the gaps in each of their own family histories. The experiences of these slave descendants will best illustrate how different research methods, resources and documents were used to identify their connection to this common slaveholder. This lecture will help you to identify clues and suggest resources available to recreate your own ancestor's journey from slavery to freedom. The presenters, who used completely different resources, will share how they used those documents to confirm the relationship of their individual families (one from Virginia and the other from North Carolina) to the Virginia slaveholder that connects them. This lecture will show finding records from Virginia and North Carolina.

Deborah A. Abbott, PhD, is a professional genealogist, specializing in African American research, manuscript collections and genealogy methodology. She is an instructor as well as the coordinator for the African American tracts at IGHR held at the University of Georgia in Athens, GA and GRIP held at LaRoche University in Pittsburgh. She is an instructor at SLIG in Salt Lake City, UT, and TIGR in Dallas, Texas.

Dr. Abbott is a member of National Genealogical Society (NGS), the Association of Professional Genealogist (APG) and the Genealogical Speakers Guild (GSG). A Cleveland, Ohio native, she is a life member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., the Tuskegee University National Alumni Association, and Antioch Baptist Church in Cleveland.

Char McCargo Bah is the CEO/Owner of FindingThingsforU, LLC. She has undergrad degrees in Urban Studies and African-American Studies. She holds several professional certificates. She has been a genealogist since 1981; appearing in numerous television interviews and documentaries.

She is on contract with the Virginia Theological Seminary's Reparation Project. Char has received numerous awards including the 2019 Who Who's in America. She is the author of two books, "Alexandria's Freedmen's Cemetery: A Legacy of Freedom." She is a freelance writer for Alexandria Gazette Newspaper. In addition, she is a member of over thirty genealogical societies, historical societies and authors' organizations.

Please register at least one-hour ahead at:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5730079972783629067

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

FREE to the public. Times are approximate. Any questions please contact
Charlotte rubymoon01@yahoo.com

We wanted to share some photos from our October 2018 presentation
Presenter: Jean Wilcox Hibben, PhD, MA , Board Certified genealogist, has been involved in family research for 30+ years. She is secretary of the Genealogical Speakers Guild, president of the SoCal Chapter of APG, and president of the Corona Genealogical Society. Jean is director of the Corona CA Family History Center, and a volunteer at NARA, Pacific Region, Riverside County. Follow Jean at circlemending.org.

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