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Family History Day

  • Cleveland Public Library - Main 325 Superior Avenue Cleveland, OH, 44114 United States (map)

Discover your family's roots at Family History Day at the Cleveland Public Library! Learn essential research techniques from expert genealogists and connect with like-minded researchers. This full day of engaging lectures is perfect for beginners and experienced researchers alike.

 

Featured Speakers and Presentations

  • Deborah Abbott

    • 11:25 - 12:25 Finding Goals in Family History: Dribbling Through a Basketball Story (Auditorium)

    • 3:35 - 4:35 Finding Your Enslaved Ancestors (Auditorium)

  • Kelli Bergheimer

    • 1:15 - 2:15 Genealogical DNA Testing for Beginners (Auditorium)

    • 3:35 - 4:35 Family Tree Software Options (Conference Room B)

  • Karl Brunjes

    • 11:25 - 12:25 Erie Street Cemetery (Conference Room B)

  • Laura Hedgecock

    • 1:15 - 2:15 Bring Your Family Tree to Life with your Own and Family Stories (Conference Room B)

    • 2:25 - 3:25 From Old Photos to Meaningful Conversations AND Family Stories  (Conference Room B)

  • Michael Leclerc

    • 1:15 - 2:15 Beyond the Wills : Getting the Most from Probate Research (Learning Commons)

    • 4:45 - 5:45 Finding Our LGBTQ+ Ancestors (Learning Commons)

  • Sean Martin

    • 10:15 - 11:15 Cleveland Jewish History (Learning Commons)

  • Drew Smith

    • 11:25 - 12:25 Artificial Intelligence and Genealogy (Learning Commons)

    • 2:25 - 3:25 AncestryDNA: Using Matches and ThruLines (Learning Commons)

  • Dro Sohrabian and John Novak

    • 3:35 - 4:35 Cleveland City Cemeteries and GIS (Learning Commons)

  • Maureen Taylor

    • 10:15 - 11:15 Who's Little Joe? (Auditorium)

    • 4:45 - 5:45 Finding Family History Related Images (Auditorium)

Presentation Locations

  • Auditorium - Located in the Lower Level of the Louis Stokes Wing

  • Learning Commons - Located in the central area of the Second Floor of the Louis Stokes Wing

  • Conference Room B - Located on the North side of the Second Floor of the Louis Stokes Wing

A boxed lunch will be served in the Learning Commons at 12:30.

Questions? Call the Center for Local & Global History at 216-623-2864 or email CLGH@cpl.org

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