Yesterday I wrote about the Family History Festival that the Detroit Public Library will be hosting to kick off Family History Month. Today I'd like to let you know what the state of Michigan has planned for Family History Month.
The Library of Michigan in Lansing will be hosting workshops on topics of interest to genealogists throughout the month of October. Here's a list of the workshops and dates.
Getting Started
9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2 or 1-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3
Beginning Your Family History Research
Discovering the Genealogy Resources at the Library of Michigan
Family History Resources at the Archives of Michigan
Using Rare and Unique Items
9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9 or 1-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10
Rare Book Resources
Preservation Hints for Your Family History Treasures
Genealogy of a House
Online Resources
9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16 or 1-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17
Effectively Using HeritageQuest Online
Family History Resources on the Internet
Ancestry Library Edition
Special Collections
9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23 or 1-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24
Vital Records at the Library of Michigan
Filling In for Missing 1890 Census Information
Military Records at the Archives of Michigan
Catching Up
9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30 or 1-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31
Beginning Your Family History Research
Effectively Using HeritageQuest Online
Genealogy of a House
As you can see, there's a wide variety of offerings. If you live near Lansing you are fortunate to have convenient access to the Library of Michigan. If you live in the metro Detroit area, the greater Grand Rapids area, northern Michigan or the southwest side of the state it's a bit of a drive for you to get there. However, consider the beauty that is Michigan in October. The brilliant fall colors, crisp cool air, and a reduction of at least some of those darn orange construction barrels will make for a lovely autumn drive to Lansing. Why not make plans now to attend one of these genealogy workshops? Your tax dollars are paying for them whether you attend are not ; -)
For more information check out the Library of Michigan website.
