Kentucky Historical Society
Discover Your Roots at the May Family-History Workshop

Discover Your Roots at the May Family-History Workshop

FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 5, 2010)— The Kentucky Historical Society (KHS) and the Kentucky Genealogical Society (KGS) will host a free family-history workshop—"Genealogy Basics” and “Migrations Patterns"—from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 22 at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History in downtown Frankfort.

In the first session, Jackie Couture, of the Eastern Kentucky University Archives, will offer guidance on beginning to research and document your family history. In the second session, Couture will describe how and why people moved into and out of early Kentucky. 

Following the close of each Family-History Workshop at 1:45 p.m., the Kentucky Technology in Genealogy Users Group offers a free program to help support family-history researchers' use and understanding of technology as it applies to genealogy. This month, Phyllis Spiker will continue last month’s discussion on organizing and presenting research using slideshows.

Presented by KHS and KGS, the free Family-History Workshop series takes place each month at the Center for Kentucky History. Topics range from how to begin documenting your ancestry to specialized resources for experienced genealogists. If requested at the time of registration, an optional light lunch is available at a cost of $6, payable at the door.

To make a reservation, contact the KHS Reference Desk at 502-564-1792, ext. 4460 or RefDesk@ky.gov. Registration for the May workshop is required before noon on Friday, May 21. Learn more about the Family-History Workshop programs and other resources for genealogical research on the KHS website, www.history.ky.gov.

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An agency of the Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, the Kentucky Historical Society, established in 1836, is committed to helping people understand, cherish and share Kentucky's history. The KHS history campus includes The Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History, Old State Capitol and Kentucky Military History Museum at the Old State Arsenal.  For more information about the Kentucky Historical Society and its programs, visit the website at www.history.ky.gov.