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
EXPLORE PROVIDENCE TOUR
Wednesday, April 15, 2015 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Explore Providence, the Renaissance City, on this five hour, customized tour led by Barbara Barnes, Tourism Services Director, of the Rhode Island Historical Society. Learn about the founding and development of the city, its rich historical and cultural heritage, and its original proprietors and prominent families, Read More
REMINDER – DEADLINE FOR NERGC QUERIES IS 15 JANUARY 2015
800+ conference attendees will view the popular Query Column in the 2015 syllabus. You do not need to attend the conference to submit a query. Deadline for submission is 15 January 2015. See https://www.nergc.org/E-zine_4_2015.pdf for details. Read More
NERGC 2015 E-ZINE 6 IS NOW AVAILABLE
NERGC 2015 E-Zine 6 is now available at https://www.nergc.org/E-zine_%206_2015.pdf. It includes program spotlights, Exhibit Hall updates, and much more! Read More
ATTENTION GENEALOGICAL EXHIBITORS
There is still booth space available in the Exhibit Hall for the 13th New England Regional Genealogical Conference being held 15-18 April 2015 in Providence, Rhode Island. The first booth is $170, additional booths are $120. There is an additional $25 registration charge after 31 December 2014. Full information is on the NERGC website Exhibit Read More
ATTENTION HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL ORGANIZATIONS
There’s still space available at NERGC Society Fair, to be held Thursday, 16 April 2015 from 5:15 to 7 pm during Happy Hour. It’s a great way to gain exposure for your group. We’re especially interested in Rhode Island and nearby Connecticut and Massachusetts history and genealogy groups. It’s a great networking event and it’s Read More