Genealogy 101 Meetup Series
Freedmen’s Records Bureau
Saturday, June 13
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Covering the beginning basics, participants will learn basic tenets of family history research - constructing family pedigree charts (tree), genealogy terms, organization tools and digital resources.
Ready to explore your family’s past? Join us for an exciting, hands-on Genealogy Workshop Series that will help you uncover your heritage and preserve your story for generations to come.
Whether you’re just getting started or looking to take your research further, this series will give you the tools, tips, and confidence to build your family history with clarity and pride.
Highlights of the Series:
• Build and understand your family tree
• Learn essential genealogy terms and research techniques
• Organize your findings using powerful digital tools
• Discover and interpret key documents, including birth, marriage, church, and death records
• Communicate effectively with online researchers and family connections
Plus, explore fascinating specialized topics:
• Preserving family heirlooms and memoirs
• Navigating military and government records
• Using resources from the National Archives and Library of Congress
• Researching ethnic and cultural heritage websites
• Understanding medical genealogy
• Accessing local and national genealogy societies, including the National Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society, the Genealogical Society of Broward County, and History Fort Lauderdale
Unlock your family’s story—one clue at a time!
A Service of the Broward County Board of County Commissioners
African American Research Library and Cultural Center
| Mon, May 04 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Tue, May 05 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Wed, May 06 | 10:00PM to 8:00PM |
| Thu, May 07 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Fri, May 08 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sat, May 09 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sun, May 10 | Closed |

