Virtual Summer Research Stay-at-Home 2021, August 12, 2021 9:00AM

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Virtual Summer Research Stay-at-Home 2021

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Thursday, August 12 - Saturday, August 14
Presented by various experts at American Ancestors and NEHGS

Do you find you have more time than ever to work on family history but don’t know where to start? Are you tackling a brick -wall and need more guidance as you research from home? The Summer Research Stay-At-Home, a virtual program from the experts at American Ancestors and NEHGS, is a three-day online experience filled with consultations, lectures, and more! Learn about essential resources and research strategies that can be accessed and applied digitally, attend lectures from our staff on popular genealogical topics, chat with our experts and other participants daily, and receive one-on-one consultation time focused on your research questions. From the most advanced researcher to someone just beginning their journey into family history research, the Summer Research Stay-At-Home will give you the necessary skills and knowledge to continue your family history research online from home.

This program includes:

• 6 lectures and access to recordings
• Lecture handouts and materials
• Two 30-minute one-on-one consultations (scheduled by our staff ahead of time)
• Activitiy and Demo sessions with our experts and other participants

Live sessions will be broadcast through Zoom Video Conferencing. Information about accessing both live and recorded content will be sent to participants ahead of time. Access to a personal device, and internet connection is required to take full advantage of this program.

Agenda

Thursday, August 12
9:30 AM: Welcome and Introductions
10:15 AM - 12:00 PM: Consultations* and personal research
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Break for Lunch
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Lecture: Creating a Research Plan
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Demo/Activity Session
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Lecture: Breaking Down Brick walls Using Your Ancestors' Extended Family
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Demo/Activity Session

Friday, August 13
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Consultations* and personal research
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Break for Lunch
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Lecture: Breaking Down Brick Walls Using Your Ancestor's Associates
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Demo/Activity Session
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Lecture: Breaking Down Brick Walls Using Your Ancestor's Neighbors
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Demo/Activity Session

Saturday, August 14
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Consultations* and personal research
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Break for Lunch
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Lecture: Making Your Case and Drawing Conclusions
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Demo/Activity Session
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Lecture: Writing for a Scholarly Journal
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Demo/Activity Session

*Each participant is guaranteed 2 half-hour consultations during the program. Consultations will be scheduled ahead of time by American Ancestors staff and will be based on information provided on the research questionnaire filled out by participants.

*Schedule subject to change.

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