RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – The Library of Virginia, the leading source of information on Virginia’s history, government and people, has announced its 2025 Genealogy Workshop Series for those who are new to family history research or who want to delve deeper into historic records. 

The series begins on April 11 with “Maps & Research at the Library of Virginia,” which explores why maps are critical to genealogical research and complements the Library’s “Mapping the Commonwealth, 1816–1826” exhibition. Our beginner’s workshop, “Finding Your Family History: Introduction to Genealogical Research,” and intermediate-level workshop, “How to Trace Your Virginia Roots,” will each beoffered in both virtual and in-person formats. Additional workshops will delve into topics including early African American genealogy, using newspapers for genealogical research, using the Library’s World War I and II resources for family history, and researching female ancestors.

See the workshop schedule at www.lva.virginia.gov/public/genealogy_workshops.
 

Registration is required. In-person workshops are $25 ($20 for Library of Virginia members) and virtual workshops are $15 ($10 for Library of Virginia members). In-person workshops are held in the conference rooms of the Library of Virginia, 800 East Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219. 

The Library of Virginia's genealogy workshops are made possible in part with federal funding provided through the Library Services and Technology Act administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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