• Blogs
• Bookmark/Share
• Contact Us

Search

Workshops and Program Schedule

• Finding Family Genealogy Workshops
• Family History Game Show at Ellis Island
• Veterans Events
• Educational Workshops for Teachers and Student Field Trips
• Additional Information

Finding Family Genealogy Workshop Series

Our Finding Family Genealogy Series is offered every Spring (March through June) and Fall (September through December) on the second Tuesday of the Month. The series is open to all interested in learning about genelogical research using records from the National Archives. These workshops run from 12:30 -1:30pm. They are free and open to the public, but space is limited so please register ahead of time. Participants are welcome to bring their lunch.

See our Spring 2012 Calendar.

Date	Time	Event
Tuesday, March 13	12:30 - 1:30 PM	Exploring the 1940 Census The 1940 Census will be made publicly available on April 2, 2012. Taken during the Great Depression and the New Deal, and on the brink of U.S. involvement in World War II, the 1940 Census documents Americans during a time of national struggle. This workshop will prepare genealogists for this release by describing the genealogical information that can be uncovered in this document.
Tuesday, April 10	12:30 - 1:30 PM	Researching in the 1940 Census The 1940 Census release is the most significant record to be made available to genealogists in a decade. Staff will detail the valuable information found within it by doing a variety of hands on searches. Participants will leave with an understanding of how to research and how to best utilize this wonderfully comprehensive resource.
Tuesday, May 8	12:30 - 1:30 PM	Using Military Records If you’re interested in researching veteran’s or military records, the National Archives is the place to start. Archival staff will discuss what military records are available and how to research them.
Tuesday, June 12	12:30 - 1:30 PM	New York Sources: Repositories and Imagination—Where to go for your records Join guest lecturer Art Sniffin for an overview of New York area resources. He will provide an overview of the variety of materials found within the New York State Archives, New York State Library, probate, court and local government records along with suggestions on the most effective way to research them.

Please feel free to call us toll-free at 866.840.1752 or e-mail us at newyork.archives@nara.gov for the latest information.

The Road to the 1940 Census: In Search of Your Family History

What:

The NYG&B, the New York Public Library, and the National Archives at New York City host a full-day program at the NYPL to prepare researchers for the April 2 launch of the 1940 Federal Census. Released only once every ten years, censuses are a bedrock resource in genealogy, providing a wide range of information on people and the times they lived in. This program will provide perspective on the importance of this powerful research tool and in-depth insight into making the best use of it.

Where:

South Court Auditorium - NYPL, Steven A. Schwarzman Building, Fifth Ave between 40th and 42nd

When:

Saturday, March 24, 2012 - 10:00am - 4:00pm

Sponsor:

The NYG&B, NYPL, National Archives at NYC

Registration:

This program is free but requires registration due to limited space. Register at: http://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2012/03/24/road-1940-census-search-your-family-history See also: The Road to the 1940 Census flyer

Family History Game Show at Ellis Island

What: As a contestant in our live game show, you can learn some basics about our immigrant ancestors and the documents that tell their story, including passenger arrival lists, Federal census records, and naturalization records.

Where: Shows are held in the Ellis Island learning Center, Room 1 West. For directions and ferry times to Ellis Island visit www.ellisisland.org or www.nps.gov/elis.

When:
Upcoming shows occur on:
May 19
June 16
July 21
August 18
September 15
October 20

Please check our web site or call (866.840.1752 toll-free) or e-mail us for the latest information.

Registration is not required.

The Family History Game Show is brought to you in partnership by the National Archives at New York City and the National Park Service.

See also our Family History Game Show flyer

---

Veterans Events

For Veterans and their families:

Each year around Memorial Day (May 30, 2011) and Veterans Day (November 11, 2011), we celebrate our Veterans for their service to our country. Past activities included films, exhibits, a facility tour, and assisted military records research, and lecture series.

Please check our web site or call (866.840.1752 toll-free) or e-mail us for information on future Veterans Day events.

Top of Page

Annual Archives Open House

Every year, during Archives Month in October, we host an open house for the public to learn about our research in the archives, records management program and upcoming programs. Details for this Open house are posted in early September. We hope you will come join us for this free event to learn more about us and tour our facility and stacks.

Additional Information

Workshop Topics:

The National Archives at New York offers a variety of free workshops. We encourage participants to learn about using our resources for genealogical, educational, and other purposes. Our workshops vary throughout the year and tailored to meet the needs of our various audiences.

Please note that these are past events, and we may not be able to repeat them exactly in terms of the subjects covered. We do try to cover the major genealogy records -- Census, naturalization, passenger arrival records -- every year, and we provide workshops for beginners and experienced researchers. We also offer workshops on "underutilized" records.

Please let us know if you are interested in a particular topic. The New York staff is knowledgeable about all our archival materials and available to design a workshop to meet a specific audience or genealogical interest. Our staff is available to present lectures at local, state, and regional genealogy functions. Contact us for more information or to set up a workshop.

For additional NARA workshops and courses visit the Nationwide Genealogy Workshops Calendar and the Washington, DC, Programs Calendar.

Tours:

Behind-the-scenes tours of the New York facility are available upon request.

Location:

Workshops are held at the National Archives at New York's facility at 201 Varick Street, 12th Floor, New York City, unless otherwise noted. Please be sure to contact us for off-site locations and directions.

Guest Programs:

We also host programs exclusively for guest organizations, genealogical groups, historical associations, colleges, universities, schools, community groups, and more upon request. Please contact us if your group is interested in an exclusive presentation and tour, or a particular topical program. Guest programs are open to members (current and new prospects) of the guest institutions or organizations.

How To Register for New York Events:

All workshops are free! Workshop and tour space is limited (approximately 40 participants), so prior registration is required. Call us at 866.840.1752 toll-free or e-mail us at newyork.archives@nara.gov to register or for more details.

Top of Page