Webinar: Taking a Peek through the “Window Tax”Speaker: James M. BeidlerWhen: Pre-Recorded to be released on November 3rd, 2023 Program Description:Pennsylvania has the most returns from the 1798 U.S. Direct Tax, although fragments remain of other states’ returns from this wonderfully detailed but much hated levy. Presentation will focus on Pennsylvania but include…
Webinar: Tracing the Enslaved and Formerly Enslaved in NewspapersSpeaker: Ari WilkinsWhen: Pre-Recorded to be released on November 3rd, 2023 Program Description:This lecture will discuss how to search for the enslaved and formerly enslaved in newspapers; information that can be gleaned from advertisements; how newspapers can lead you to other sources; and different types…
Listen to VGA President, Jeanette Sheliga, talk with host, Lisa Louise Cooke, about the Virtual Genealogical Association HERE. VGA was named one of the 2023 101 Best Websites by Family Tree Magazine. To learn more, click HERE. Thank you Family Tree Magazine!
Webinar: Ellis Island: If Walls Could TalkSpeaker: Tamara HalloWhen: Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at 8:00pm Eastern Program Description:Ellis Island is a symbol of hope, promise, and freedom. Over 12 million people stood within the main building’s walls as they were herded, questioned, and processed, knowing that freedom was just a few steps away.…
Webinar: How Research Plans Can Up Your Genealogical GameSpeaker: Annette Burke LyttleWhen: Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 11:00am Eastern Program Description:Research is more effective and productive if we make a plan before we dive in. Without planning, we run the risk of overlooking or misunderstanding important records. Learn the steps and techniques of…
Webinar: Plan Your Next Family History Writing ProjectSpeaker: Sunny MortonWhen: Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 8:00pm Eastern Program Description:Deciding what to write and how to write it can be a big barrier for many people wanting to write up their family history discoveries. That’s why this presentation comes with a hands-on worksheet you…
Webinar: Write a Genealogical Research Report in MS WordSpeaker: Lianne KrugerWhen: Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 11:00am Eastern Program Description:Starting with defining the sections of a research report and what they contain, we will then format text, headings, and bullets. Then, insert and delete page breaks, insert headers and footers, footnotes, and horizontal…
Join host, Sunny Morton, as VGA Members discuss the book: History for Genealogists: Using Chronological Time Lines to Find and Understand Your Ancestors by Judy Jacobson. VGA Book Club will be discussing this book at our next meeting on Tuesday, September 19th, 2023 at 7:00pm EST. VGA Members can find…
Come “Hangout” with VGA Members while working on your own genealogy research. VGA Hangouts is fun! Participants have the opportunity to work on their own research while talking with like-minded genealogists, asking questions, and sharing exciting finds! Our next Hangout is on Sunday, August 27th, 2023 at 6:00pm EST and…
