Strategies and Stories: African-American Genealogy Conference
Presented by the Wisconsin Historical Society
Event Details
Date
Saturday, October 18, 2014
Time
8 a.m.
Location
Sheraton Hotel, 706 John Nolen Dr, Madison
Description
The Second Annual African-American Genealogy Conference will provide valuable information to help you learn more about your family history. Featured speaker Janis Minor Forté will present "What the Census Says: Verifying 19th-Century Birthing of Sallie (Campbell) Driver" and "Even Gangsters Had to Register: WWI Draft Cards and Companions." Guest lecturers include Carolyn Mattern, retired Wisconsin Historical Society archivist, and Lori Bessler, Society reference librarian.
Cost
$40 or $30 with membership discount