National Archives Genealogy Fairs & Series
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Welcome Family Historians!
Every year, the National Archives hosts a free, educational Genealogy event broadcast live on YouTube. The sessions offer family history research tools on federal records for all skill levels. Join thousands of family historians participating during the live event. Attend free of charge with no reservations requested.
- Watch previous session video recordings on YouTube
- See past event web pages, posters, session videos, and handouts below
2023 Genealogy Series
Public Service: Military & Civilian
In recognition of public service, we are offering a special Genealogy Series focused on both military and civilian records. The series will provide family history research tools for all skill levels along with a general overview to specific topics. Broadcasts of the program sessions will take place in May and June. All are welcome!
May & June Schedule |
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| May 3 at 1 p.m. ET | Welcome and Introductions |
| May 3 at 1:05 p.m. ET | Civilians at War: Records of Participation in U.S. Military Conflicts |
| May 10 at 1 p.m. ET | Basic Military Records at the National Archives: Revolutionary War to 1917 |
| May 17 at 1 p.m. ET | National Archives at St. Louis: Understanding the 1973 Fire and Its Impact on Genealogical Research |
| May 31 at 1 p.m. ET | Civilian Conservation Corps Indian Division on the Reservation |
| June 7 at 1 p.m. ET | Accessing and Understanding Korean War Army Unit Records |
| June 14 at 1 p.m. ET | Planning, Techniques, and Strategies for Preserving Family Collections and Stories |
| June 14 at 1:55 p.m. ET | Closing Remarks |
Past Events
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Virtual Genealogy Series: 2021 and 2022 Starting in 2021, the National Archives transformed our annual genealogy event from the Genealogy Fair to the Genealogy Series. |
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Virtual Genealogy Fairs: 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, and 2013Starting in 2013, the National Archives transformed our annual genealogy event from in-person to virtual. |
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Genealogy Fairs: 2012, 2011, and 2010Before we held virtual and recorded sessions, we held in-person fairs. See posters and handouts for the years 2012, 2011, and 2010 at the links below. Years 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, and 2005 do not have handouts. |
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All events listed in the calendar are free unless noted.