Beginning last Thursday, February 26 some folks trying to make hotel reservations found that the NERGC room blocks at both of the conference hotels were full. Since that time there have been a few cancellations at the Courtyard by Marriott, and we’ve been able to add some rooms at the Biltmore. If you register at Read More
MECHANICS OF WRITING WORKSHOP APPROACHING A SELLOUT
There are only five slots left for the Mechanics of Writing workshop (F-201) with Michael Leclerc. If you’re interested in getting hands-on experience turning your research into a family history, don’t delay in signing up! Register today at www.NERGC.org. Read More
TECH DAY TRACKS ARE APPROACHING A SELLOUT
Both Tech Day tracks — Research with Technology and Advanced Tools being held on Wednesday, 15 April 2015 at the Rhode Island Convention Center — are approaching a sellout. The cost is $50 per person for four seminars, a lunch presentation, and a luncheon sponsored by FindMyPast.com. If you’ve been thinking about registering for one Read More
REMINDER — NERGC EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ENDS FEB 28
A reminder that “Early Bird” Registration for the 13th New England Regional Genealogical Conference being held 15-18 April in Providence, RI ends tomorrow, Saturday 28. Judy G. Russell, “The Legal Genealogist,” Lisa Louise Cooke of the Genealogy Gems Podcast, D. Joshua Taylor, host of the PBS show Ancestors Roadshow, Michael J. Leclerc, Laura G. Prescott, Read More
Meet Michael J. Hall – 2015 NERGC Speaker
Meet Michael J. Hall, Deputy Chief Genealogical Officer at FamilySearch in today’s interview by Linda Hall Little of Passage to the Past’s Blog.NERGC Early Bird Registration ($120) ends February 28, 2015.Single day registration increases from $90 to $100 after February 28, 2015.95+ Genealogy Lectures for you to choose from!15 – 18 April 2015New England Regional Genealogical ConferenceThe Read More
REMINDER — NERGC EARLY BIRD DEADLINE IS FEB 28
The New England Regional Genealogical Conference (NERGC) is just around the corner, 15-18 April at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence, RI. The conference will include more than 90 lectures by speakers including Judy G. Russell, “The Legal Genealogist”; Lisa Louise Cooke of the Genealogy Gems Podcast; and Genealogy Roadshow host Joshua Taylor, as Read More
The Legal Genealogist Comes to NERGC! Welcome to Providence, Judy Russell!
The Legal Genealogist Judy G. Russell is a genealogist with a law degree. She writes, teaches and lectures on a wide variety of genealogical topics, ranging from using court records in family history to understanding DNA testing. A Colorado native with roots deep in the American south on her mother’s side and entirely in Germany Read More
THE EARLY BIRD DEADLINE IS ONLY A WEEK AWAY!
Save $30 on the full conference and another $10 on Tech Day. The savings will pay for a workshop or banquet! The 2015 NERGC registration brochure and online registration are available at www.NERGC.org. To register by postal mail, see p. 16 of the brochure. Don’t delay, register today! Read More
NERGC SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS
Special Interest Groups will be held on Thursday, April 16th, from 7:45 to 9 p.m. They offer participants an informal opportunity to get together with others with similar interests to discuss ideas for genealogy research on a particular topic. Room locations will be posted at the Conference. The SIGS are: Rhode Island Research: Looking for Read More
NERGC’S LIBRARIANS’ AND TEACHERS’ DAY IS 15 APRIL 2015
NERGC’s fifth Librarians’ and Teachers’ Day will be held on Wednesday, 15 April 2015 at the Providence Biltmore in Providence, RI, in conjunction with the 13th New England Regional Genealogical Conference. The day will be devoted to showing attendees how genealogy can enhance curricula, attract new patrons, and highlight collections. Librarians’ and Teachers’ Day provides Read More