Beginners' Workshop on Jewish Genealogy, with Carol Clingan and Debbie Lerner Carol Clingan and Debbie Lerner, who together have more than 30 years of genealogy research experience, will present a workshop tailored for beginners on the process of researching your family tree. The first half will present the resources, databases and records that are most Read More
Presentation by Sandra Faiman-Silva, Ph.D. in Anthropology. Topic TBA. Event will take place via Zoom if needed or at the Falmouth Public Library if allowed.
All-day virtual presentation. Members will receive an email with instructions for registration. Non-members are asked to email the Society at [email protected] to receive a registration link.
“Your Ancestors are hiding…find them!” Featuring: Marian Pierre-Louis, “Breaking Down Brick Walls with Collateral Research” and “Warning Out and Settlement Law in Early New England.” Toni McKeen, "“Navigating Ships' Manifests.” Jennifer Zinck, "Finding and Using Connecticut Vital Records." Registration $52 Before September 17, 2021 $60 After September 17, 2021 The deadline to register is October Read More
"New York Jews in the Immigrant City, 1880-1924," presentation by Daniel Soyer Between the 1870s and the 1920s, almost 2,500,000 Jewish immigrants arrived in the United States with most of them settling in New York City. While New York shaped the contours of Jewish life both in the city and in the rest of the Read More
"Funeral Homes and Family History," presentation by Daniel Earl. Members will receive an email with instructions for registration. Non-members are asked to email the Society at [email protected] to receive a registration link.
"On the Road Again," with D. Joshua Taylor As repositories open their doors, join us as we explore new in-person research strategies. "Mission Accomplished: Planning Your Research Trip" "Treasures in the Archives: Using ArchiveGrid" "Unusual Research Destinations: Antiques, Diners, and More" Please visit the event website for details and registration.
“Abby Kelley Foster and the Yours for Humanity —Abby play," presentation by Lynne McKenny Lydick. Venue TBA; please visit the Society's website for details.
"What You Need to Know About Jewish Family Names," presentation by Sally Amdur Sack. While identifying family names is basic to doing genealogical research, Jewish family names are anything but simple. Different rules governed the adoption of names in different countries and in Ashkenasic and Sephardic communities. Some names were chosen, others were assigned, and Read More
Speaker Lisa Louise Cooke giving two talks via Zoom on a large screen: "How to Reopen and Work a Genealogical Cold Case" "The Genealogists Google Search Methodology" Sandwiches available during a lunch-time visiting period Members may also view the talks live via Zoom from home. Members will receive an email with instructions for registration. Non-members Read More