New Genealogy Workshops from Sargeant Memorial Room - Norfolk Main Library Norfolk, Virginia Explore your family's history with a new series of programs provided by the professional historians from the Sargeant Memorial Room @ Norfolk Main Library! Beginning Genealogy Norfolk Main Library Conference Room Saturday, October 10 @ 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 14 @ 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 12 @ 2:00 p.m. This two hour program, presented by Robert Hitchings, Sargeant Memorial Room Archivist & Historian, will help new genealogists begin their search. Searching wills, deeds, marriage and other court records will be covered as well as other basic information resources. The program will conclude with a tour of the Sargeant Memorial Room and time for questions and answers. (Adults) How to Use On-line Genealogy Databases Norfolk Main Library Computer Lab Saturday, November 7 @ 2:00 p.m. Developments in digitalization and delivery of information in electronic formats has brought a new vigor to genealogical research and has made it easier to find information via the Web. Troy Valos, SMR Historian and co-editor of the Sargeant's Chronicles, will teach participants all the tips and tricks in using the two major genealogy databases, Ancestry.com and Heritage Quest. (Adults) Researching Your Norfolk Property Norfolk Main Library - Sargeant Memorial Room Saturday, December 5 @ 2:00 p.m. Learn step by step how to research the history of your Norfolk residential or commercial property. Examples from maps, plats, photographs, title abstracts, books on architecture & house plans, city directories & land books will be used to assist the property owner. This class will is presented by Bill Inge, architectural historian and staff member of SMR. (Adults) For more information, please call 664-7485, or email [log in to unmask] Parking is available at Main Street Garage or South Garage of MacArthur Mall. Bring your ticket with you. Sargeant Memorial Room - Norfolk Main Library 235 East Plume Street Norfolk, Virginia 23510 Main: (757) 664 - 7485 Fax: (757) 664 - 7319 http://www.npl.lib.va.us/smrt/smr_home.html To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-roots.html