Ulster Historical Foundation

Genealogy Lecture Tour, 14–30 March 2015

Staff from the Ulster Historical Foundation will soon be heading across the Atlantic to deliver their annual series of lectures in North America. They will be speaking in the locations listed below, between the dates 14 and 30 March. They are looking forward to meeting supporters and keen genealogists interested in finding their Irish and Scots-Irish ancestors. We hope you might be able to avail of an opportunity to take part in their programmes.

Ottawa, ONT, Saturday 14 March (9:00 am to 5:00pm)

Host organisation: British Isles Family History Society of Greater Ottawa (BIFHSGO)

To register please email: down7777@gmail.com or Tel: 613-741-1463

Further Details: See website http://www.bifhsgo.ca/eventListings.php?nm=127

State College, PA, Sunday 15 March (1:00pm to 4:00pm)

Host organisation: Centre County Genealogical Society

Registration Details: Prior to Mar. 5th: $40.00 per person

Send your name and registration check (made out to CCGS) to Vicky Droll, 734 McKee St, State College, PA 16803. After Mar. 5th or at the door: $50.00 per person

Further details: http://centrecountygenealogy.org/

Staunton, VA, Monday 16 March (1:00pm to 5:00pm, 6:30pm to 8:30pm)

Host organisations: Staunton Public Library, co-sponsored by the Augusta County

Registration Details: To register please email davidsonmk@ci.staunton.va.us

Williamsburg, VA, Tuesday 17 March (10:00am to 2:30pm, 7:00pm to 8:00pm)

Host Organisations: Williamsburg Family History Center, Williamsburg Regional Library, and Ford’s Colony Genealogy Club

To register phone contact: Lise Embley, mobile: 757-903-5706

For more information: https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/

Williamsburg_Virginia_Family_History_Center

Winchester, VA, Wednesday 18 March (6:00pm to 9:00pm)

Host organisation: Museum of the Shenandoah Valley-Shenandoah Valley Genealogical Society

To register: Deborah Hilty, Curator of Education,

Tel: 540-662-1473 @ 224 –Office, Email: dhilty@themsv.org

Registration Details: MSV & SVGS members $5.00; all others $10.00, pre-register or reserve

tickets in advance, visit http://themsv.org/event/finding-your-irish-and-scots-irish-ancestors-practical-genealogical-tutorial or call 540-662-1473, ext. 240. Any remaining tickets will be available beginning at 10 a.m. day of the event.

Maryville, TN, Friday 20 March (8:30am to 4:00pm)

Host organisations: Blount County Public Library & and the Blount County Friends of the Library

Contact person: Joan VanSickle Sloan, Community Outreach Coordinator

Phone: (865) 273-1408 or 982-098, Email: jsloan@blounttn.org

Web site: www.blountlibrary.org

Registration Details: Cost for the workshop is $25, with an option of lunch for an additional $10.

Make checks payable to the Blount County Friends of the Library (BCFOL). The registration form is available on the library website at www.blountlibrary.org or at the Reference Desk. The registration deadline is Friday, March 6, and money and registration must be at the library by that date.

Enrolment is limited and will be on a first come, first served basis.

Boston, MA, Saturday 21 March (9:00am to 5:00pm)

Host organisation: New England Historic Genealogical Society

Contact information: Mobile: 603-686-6784, Email: gmorse@nehgs.org

Registration Details: http://shop.americanancestors.org/products/researching-your-irish-and-scots-irish-ancestors-strategies-for-success

Fairfield, CT, Sunday 22 March (1:00pm to 5:00pm)

Host organisations: Feile, Inc. and Fréamh Éireann Genealogy Group

Contact information: Tel: 203-293-8090, Email: gacevent@gmail.com

Registration Details: $25 payable to “Feile, Inc.” and sent to:

Mary AAdams-Arroyo, 221 McGrath Court, Stratford, CT 06615

Pittsburgh, PA, Monday 23 March (10:30am to 4:30pm)

Host organisations: Heinz History Center & Westmoreland Historical Society

Registration details: Admission: $25 for members, $35 for non-members

As space is limited, please register by calling 412-454-6361 or by visiting http://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/events/irish-genealogy-workshop

Green Bay, WI, Wednesday 25 March (5:00pm to 8:30pm)

Host organisation: Brown County Library

Location of programme: 515 Pine Street, Green Bay, WI 54301

Main contact person: Sue Lagerman or Mary Jane Herber

Registration Details: To register please call 920-448-5815

Moscow, ID, Friday 27 March (11:30am to 4:00pm)

Host organisation: Latah County Historical Society

Contact information Mobile: 509-230-8160, Email: mwack@pull.twcbc.com

Registration Details: To reserve a seat, pre-register online at: http://uhfonthepalouse.com/

Other information: Registration fee of $35 includes lunch and workshop materials.

Pre-register online; pay at workshop. Checks payable to Latah County Historical Society.

Yakima, WA, Saturday 28 March (8:30am to 4:00pm)

Host organisation: The Yakima Valley Genealogical Society

Location of programme: Mt Olive Lutheran Church

7809 Tieton Drive, Yakima, WA 98908

Registration Details: Cost: $40.00 per person (includes lunch & handouts)

To download the registration form, please visit http://www.yvgs.net/

Oakland, CA, Sunday 29 March (7:30am to 5:00pm)

Host organisation: California Genealogical Society

Contact information: Mobile: 415-317-3094, Email: tcox@californiaancestors.org

Registration Details: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/scots-irish-seminar-tickets-15123324270

Medford, OR, Monday 30 March (8:30am to 5:00pm)

Host organisation: Rogue Valley Genealogical Society

Contact information: Tel: 541-512-2340, (library phone number), Email: aayres@aol.com

Registration Details: Contact the library or society at: 541-512-2340 or online at www.rvgslibrary.org for a copy of the day’s schedule and registration form. Early bird discount by March 15.

If you have any queries, please email: enquiry@uhf.org.uk

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