Leesburg, VA residents with an interest in tracing their family roots and understanding the significance of historical cemeteries can attend a specialized Genealogical Research Seminar. According to a press release from the Town of Leesburg, Virginia, the event is being hosted by the Loudoun Cemetery Conservancy in collaboration with the Thomas Balch Library and is scheduled for Saturday, January 24, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The seminar aims to provide attendees with practical skills and knowledge related to cemetery conservation, historical research, and the discovery of ancestral connections.
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The comprehensive program will delve into the importance of preserving historic cemeteries and equip participants with the necessary tools to research not only the cemeteries themselves but also the individuals interred within them. A significant focus of the seminar will be on how to effectively utilize the extensive historical and genealogical resources available at the Thomas Balch Library. Library staff, including Library Associate Tamsyn Knight and Library Director Laura Christiansen, are slated to lead presentations on these topics.
Key areas of instruction will cover why cemetery conservation is crucial, methods for researching a cemetery’s history from its establishment to its burial records, and effective techniques for uncovering ancestral and family lineage. Participants will also learn how to locate and leverage the specific resources within the Thomas Balch Library to aid their cemetery and genealogical research endeavors. To ensure a focused and in-depth learning experience, attendance is capped at 25 participants. Each registered attendee will receive a course handbook, a notebook, and pens. Lunch will be provided as part of the seminar, and upon completion, participants will be awarded a certificate.
Those interested in attending must register in advance. Registration can be completed online by visiting the library website. For further inquiries regarding the seminar, individuals can reach out via email or contact Samantha Ferringer, Executive Director of Training for the Loudoun Cemetery Conservancy, by phone.
Article by Mel Anara, based upon information from the Town of Leesburg, Virginia.
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