Start tracing your family history at this beginner friendly, in-person genealogy workshop. No experience needed.
At the start of a new year, we pause and reflect on the past. This year, explore how your family’s history connects to the present. Genealogist Gigi Nelson offers a foundational introduction, including an overview of all the essential resources at the DC Public Library. Once we know how to get started, we’ll shift into guided activities to begin exploring your own research questions. Participants are welcome to take this workshop on its own or use it as a springboard into future offerings.
This program offered by the DC History Center and DC Public Library gives you the tools and community to get started. Through personal discovery and collective learning, we’ll strengthen community ties and highlight how our family histories connect to the history of Washington, DC. Participants will work through questions together, share stories, ask each other for strategies, and stay connected for support continuing their research.
Experience required: Beginner-friendly, no prior experience needed Duration: 2 hours Capacity: 25 Cancellations: If you are no longer able to attend this tour, please cancel your ticket or email programs@dchistory.org to help us manage attendance numbers.
These workshops are planned in partnership with a team of genealogists: Gigi Nelson, Michelle Taylor, and Linda Crichlow White, guided by DC History Center Librarian Alex Aspiazu.
Registration for this event is free for all attendees. Pre-registration for the event is required. Capacity is limited. If you require accommodations for a disability, please email the DC History Center at programs@dchistory.org with your request as soon as possible. We are committed to making events accessible for all participants. There will be photographs taken at this event.
February 25: From Charts to DNA: Finding Your Family May 9: Hillcrest Walking Tour May 16: Woodridge Walking Tour June 6: Hillcrest Walking Tour June 27: Woodridge Walking Tour September 16: Genealogy 101: Starting Your Journey at Woodridge Neighborhood Library October 21: From Charts to DNA: Finding Your Family at Woodridge Neighborhood Library
The DC History Center introduces its Neighborhood History Project Series which aims to study and document the history of often overlooked DC neighborhoods. Our current focus is on Woodridge (Ward 5) and Hillcrest (Ward 7). This series includes archival research, supported by community engagement and dialogue to not only research this history, but encourage connection and programming for current residents.