The Annual Regional Genealogy Fair is Saturday, Sept. 29, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Burlington High School Commons, 400 McCanna Parkway, Burlington. The public is invited. Admission and parking is free.
The event is presented by the Burlington Genealogical Society and co-hosted by Walworth Genealogical Society.
Participants can increase their genealogy skills, earn tips and ideas for building a family tree, meet historical fiction authors, see family history projects and more.
Enjoy exhibits, displays of family history projects from BGS members, silent auction, sales of genealogy materials, and meet others working on their family trees. Rumor has it there may be costumed visitors from other historical eras.
At 9:30 a.m.: Fact and Fancy in Historical Writing. Demuth sisters, authors of two historical fiction novels set in Racine County: Plank Road Summer and Plan Road Winter.
At 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.: Breakout Sessions – writing styles, writing for a specific audience, creating interesting narratives; Demuth sisters, authors of historical fiction – genealogy 101, basic research techniques for genealogy; Dick Ammann, genealogist and museum archivist – The DAR and Wisconsin Society Daughters of the American Revolution organizations; Nancy Lehman – How to use the Family Search program on the Internet and what’s available at the LDS churches; Priscilla and Marshall Wren, Co-Directors, Elkhorn Family History Center
Noon: Overview of Special Exhibits and Exhibitors.
Lunch will be available for purchase from the Grater Tater in Burlington, on site, or at local downtown Burlington restaurants.
Afternoon break: Door prizes throughout day, silent auction, exhibits, visit booths, unique family history projects on display, meet others.
Door prizes and silent auction items include one-year membership to the Burlington Genealogical Society, two gift certificates for the Town Fryer, flower arrangements, seasonal baskets, special gift bags, genealogy books and related items.
For more information Contact Bonnie at (262) 634-8815. Information may be subject to change