Introduction to Family History at the Museum the Sunshine Coast Museum & Archives will welcome Teresa Eckford from the Sechelt Public Library for her presentation, Introduction to Family History, on Thursday, April 19 from 7 to 9 p.m.
Join Eckford to learn how to start your family history research. The topics of the presentation include: where to begin your research, genealogical terminology, software, free and paid databases (including Ancestry Library Edition), and further resources. During this presentation, you will learn the preliminary skills needed to delve into the fascinating world of genealogical research.
After the presentation, there will be a question and answer period where you can ask for tips, tricks or advice on your genealogical research.
The museum will also welcome representatives of the Sunshine Coast Family History Society who will set up a table of genealogical resources for visitors to peruse. This event is a collaboration between the Sunshine Coast Museum and the Sechelt Public Library; admission is by donation.
For more information, call 604-886-8232 or see sunshinecoastmuseum.com
– Submitted by Matthew Lovegrove
