The Cape Cod Genealogical Society is one of the 22 participating societies in the 2011 New England Regional Genealogical Conference (NERGC). Founded in 1971, the Cape Cod Genealogical Society acquires, catalogs, and preserves genealogical and historical information, emphasizing but not limited to Cape Cod. The Society gathers and disseminates genealogical and historical information through a Read More
Help with Introductions for those on Facebook
Are you attending NERGC 2011? Are you a little nervous because you don’t know a lot of people? Well, if you are on Facebook then making friends just got a little easier. While preparing for the NERGC 2009 conference the Facebook page was created for attendees to get to know each other. It worked out Read More
The NERGC Society Fair – A Great Place to Connect
On Thursday, April 7, 2011 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm there will be a “Society Fair” in the Sheraton Hotel Ballroom Foyer where twenty-one family, genealogical and historical societies from all over New England will provide information about their organizations. The Society Fair is open to the general public at no cost so that Read More
Librarians’ and Teachers’ Day – April 7, 2011
THURSDAY, 7 APRIL – LIBRARIANS’ AND TEACHERS’ DAY NERGC’s Third Librarians’ and Teachers’ Day will be held onThursday, 7 April 2011 at the Springfield Marriott. The day will bedevoted to showing attendees how genealogy can enhancecurricula, invite new patrons, and highlight collections.Librarians’ and Teachers’ Day provides the opportunity forprofessionals to learn how genealogy can serve Read More
Early Bird Deadline Ending Soon
Don’t miss the chance to register for the New England Regional Genealogical Conference (NERGC) before the Early Bird Deadline ends on Feb. 15th. Save $25 by registering before February 15th! At NERGC you’ll find: Keynote Speakers: John Philip Colletta & Paul Milner Over 60 Expert Speakers The Society Fair Socializing and Networking Special Workshops Special Read More
Society Profile – Descendants of the Founders of Ancient Windsor
The Descendants of the Founders of Ancient Windsor is one of the 22 participating societies in the 2011 New England Regional Genealogical Conference (NERGC). The Descendants of the Founders of Ancient Windsor Established in 1983, and now with over 650 active members nationwide, the Descendants of the Founders of Ancient Windsor is pleased to be Read More
Learn, Shop, Join, Explore – The Exhibitors Hall at NERGC
There’s so much you can do in the NERGC Exhibit Hall! Talk to members of organizations, buy books and genealogical supplies, get a photo identification consultation, register for a class, pick up a magazine, get tips on software and so much more. The New England Genealogical Conference (NERGC) 2011 list of Exhibitors: American French Genealogical Read More
“The Search for the Identity of the Amnesiac Benjaman Kyle” by Colleen Fitzpatrick
Speaker: Colleen Fitzpatrick, Ph.D.Talk: “The Search for the Identity of the Amnesiac Benjaman Kyle” [F-229] Date: Friday, April 8, 2011 Time: 4:45pm Who is Benjaman Kyle? Our ancestors lived without Social Security Numbers, drivers licenses, and sometimes even without birth certificates. Yet they had jobs, they may have owned property, they emigrated to other countries Read More
Society Profile – The Massachusetts Society of Mayflower Descendants
The Massachusetts Society of Mayflower Descendants is one of the 22 participating societies in the 2011 New England Regional Genealogical Conference (NERGC). The Massachusetts Society of Mayflower Descendants The Mission of the Massachusetts Society of Mayflower Descendants is: To gather together to honor and perpetuate the memory of our Mayflower Ancestors and the ideals of Read More
The Irish are Coming! The Irish are Coming!
If you do Irish research then NERGC is the place to be to help you research your ancestors. Irish researchers will be coming from as far away as Ireland. Many of the top Irish researchers will be giving talks at NERGC including, Paul Milner, Mary Ellen Grogan, Judy Lucey, Michael Brophy, Margaret Sullivan and all Read More