Genealogy & Family History Workshops

The Ohio Historical Society History Center’s Archives/Library (OHS), the Franklin County Genealogical and Historical Society (FCGHS) and the Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML) jointly offer a series of workshops designed to introduce family history researchers to the many records and resources available to them.  

The workshops will offer an in-depth review of methods, tools and sources for exploring your family’s history.  A variety of workshops have been developed with topics of interest to genealogy researchers. Workshops will be held each month with some topics repeated later in the year. 

Most workshops will be held at the Ohio History Center in Columbus, but some will be held at the Main branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library.  NEW THIS YEAR, we will be offering three webinar classes for attendees to join and participate in from their personal computers at home. See workshop listing below for information about the location of each presentation.  Click on “View” to read a description of the workshop or register to attend.

All workshops are held on Saturdays from 10 am to 12 pm EST.  For more information, please contact reference@ohiohistory.org or 614-297-2510.


Cornerstones of Genealogy Webinar

Cornerstones of Genealogy Webinar

Date/Time: January 19, 2013, 10:00 am-12:00 pm.
Location: Webinar

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Family History Sources at the Ohio History Center Webinar

Family History Sources at the Ohio History Center Webinar

Date/Time: January 26, 2013, 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Location: Webinar

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Cancelled: Family History Sources at Columbus Metropolitan Library Webinar

Cancelled: Family History Sources at Columbus Metropolitan Library Webinar

Cancelled. Date/Time: February 9, 2013, 10:00 am-12:00 pm.
Location: Webinar

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Trip Through Time with the Census

Trip Through Time with the Census

Date/Time: February 23, 2013, 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Location: Ohio History Center, Columbus

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Find Your German Ancestor

Find Your German Ancestor

Date/Time: March 9, 2013, 10:00 am-12:00 pm.
Location: Ohio History Center, Columbus

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Putting the Clues Together: Learning More About Your Family Photos

Putting the Clues Together: Learning More About Your Family Photos

Date: March 23, 2013, 10:00 am-12:00 pm.
Location: Ohio History Center, Columbus

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Paper Storage 101: Archival Methods for Beginners

Paper Storage 101: Archival Methods for Beginners

Date/Time: April 20, 2013, 10:00 am-12:00 pm.
Location: Ohio History Center, Columbus

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Cemeteries and the Family Historian

Cemeteries and the Family Historian

Date: May 11, 2013, 10:00 am-12:00 pm.
Location: Ohio History Center, Columbus

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Genealogy Forum

Genealogy Forum

Date/Time: May 18, 2013, 10:00 am-12:00 pm.
Location: Columbus Metropolitan Library, Main Branch, Columbus
Register at the CML Events Webpage

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African American Genealogical Resources

African American Genealogical Resources

Date/Time: June 15, 2013, 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Location: Ohio History Center, Columbus

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Digitizing Your Family History

Digitizing Your Family History

Date: June 29, 2013, 10:00 am-12:00 pm.
Location: Ohio History Center, Columbus

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Getting the Most from Online Sources

Getting the Most from Online Sources

Date/Time: July 13, 2013, 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Location: Ohio History Center, Columbus

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Introduction to Land Records in Ohio

Introduction to Land Records in Ohio

Date/Time: July 27, 2013, 10:00 am-12:00 pm.
Location: Ohio History Center, Columbus

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Genealogy Forum

Genealogy Forum

Date/Time: August 10, 2013, 10:00 am-12:00 pm.
Location: Columbus Metropolitan Library, Main Branch, Columbus
Register at the CML Events Webpage

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Introduction to Genetic Genealogy for Beginners

Introduction to Genetic Genealogy for Beginners

Date/Time: September 14, 2013, 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Location: Ohio History Center, Columbus

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Cornerstones of Genealogy

Cornerstones of Genealogy

Date/Time: September 28, 2013, 10:00 am-12:00 pm.
Location: Ohio History Center, Columbus

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Family History Sources at the Ohio History Center

Family History Sources at the Ohio History Center

Date/Time: October 12, 2013, 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Location: Ohio History Center, Columbus

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Newspaper Research for Genealogists

Newspaper Research for Genealogists

Date/Time: October 26, 2013, 10:00 am-12:00 pm.
Location: Ohio History Center, Columbus

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Military History Resources and the Family Historian

Military History Resources and the Family Historian

Date/Time: November 9, 2013, 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Location: Ohio History Center, Columbus

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Family History Sources at Columbus Metropolitan Library

Family History Sources at Columbus Metropolitan Library

Date/Time: November 23, 2013, 10:00 am-12:00 pm.
Location: Columbus Metropolitan Library, Main Branch, Columbus
Register at the CML Events Webpage

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