Genealogy and family history research continues to trend with the public, presenting an opportunity for historical societies and libraries. Librarians and Local Historians Day at the 2017 New England Regional Genealogical Conference in Springfield will feature Bob (Robert) Anderson, The Great Migration Study, as luncheon speaker. Curt Witcher of the Allen County Public Library will Read More

The eleventh 2017 New England Regional Genealogical Conference E-zine is now available at https://www.nergc.org/…/upl…/2017/04/NERGC-2017-E-zine-11.pdf. It includes registration reminders, a program update, information about the Technology Classroom, and more. If you believe you should be on the E-zine distribution list but haven’t been receiving notifications, you might want to check your e-mail “spam” folder. All NERGC Read More

Robert (Bob) Charles Anderson of NEHGS will be a guest speaker at the LIBRARIANS AND LOCAL HISTORIANS DAY luncheon sponsored by ProQuest. He will discuss The Great Migration Study Project and his latest research. You won’t want to miss out on this rare opportunity to hear Bob share his tremendous genealogical knowledge and expertise! Seating Read More

The tenth 2017 New England Regional Genealogical Conference E-zine is now available at https://www.nergc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/NERGC-2017-E-zine-10.pdf. It includes reminders of upcoming deadlines for identifying special meal requirements, ADA needs and purchasing meals, workshops, and copies of the syllabus; exciting news about Librarians Day; and more. Read More

The ninth 2017 New England Regional Genealogical Conference E-zine is now available at https://www.nergc.org/…/uplo…/2017/02/NERGC-2017-E-zine-9.pdf It includes program updates, information about the Thursday evening Special Interest Groups; the Libraries, Archives, and Museums Showcase; and more — including a reminder that “Early Bird” Registration ends February 28. Read More

We’re now offering a special conference rate for students aged 16 and under—half the adult rate (e.g., $60 by 28 February; $75 after 28 February. Students do, however, need to pay full price for meals, workshops, and syllabus. This special rate is not available online. For assistance in registering a student, email Pauline Cusson at Read More

The Thursday workshop T-101 “After the Test: Exploring Ancestry DNA” with Jen Zinck is sold out and has a waiting list. The Beginning DNA Day on Wednesday is nearly sold out. If there is a workshop or special event you’re especially interested in attending, don’t delay — register today at www.NERGC.org. And a reminder — Read More

Help us make history. All NEW! Calling Libraries, Archives and Museums that have special collections that would be of interest to genealogists and researchers. Choose one of your treasures that you guard and protect, take them out for a drive, and join us in Springfield. Celebrating a milestone in your organization? All the better—share it Read More

NERGC’s Librarians and Local Historical Historians Day will be held 8:45 AM – 4:00 PM on Wednesday, 26 April 2017 at the MassMutual Center, Springfield, Massachusetts. The cost is $40.00 per person and includes lunch compliments of ProQuest. To register for this special day — or for the full conference — go to www.NERGC.org, where Read More

The seventh 2017 New England Regional Genealogical Conference E-zine is now available at https://www.nergc.org/…/uplo…/2017/01/NERGC-2017-E-zine-7.pdf. It includes program updates and information about our sessions designed with beginning genealogists in mind, the African American Special Interest Group, things to do in and around Springfield, and more. Also a reminder that to qualify for the “Early Bird” Full Read More