Spend a weekend at NEHGS delving into research, meeting with staff genealogists, learning from themed lectures, and enjoying group meals.  Explore the rich offerings of the NEHGS Research Library and benefit from the knowledge of expert genealogists. This year's Spring Weekend Research Getaway focuses on organizing your research and records. Register for all three days, or choose which days to attend.

 

 

Thursday, April 4

 

9:00 - 9:45a.m.                 Welcome and Introductions (Light Breakfast)    

                                                                              

10:00 - 10:30a.m.            Overview of NEHGS Collections, Judith Lucey                    

 

10:30 - 11:00a.m.            Using the NEHGS Library Catalog and Digital Library, Jean Maguire

 

11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.     Personal Research and Consultations

 

1:00 - 2:00p.m.                Library Tour (optional)

                                                               

5:00 - 5:45p.m.                Reception

 

5:45 - 9:00p.m.               Personal Research and Consultations

 

 

Friday, April 5

 

9:00a.m.                             Fruit, Pastries, and Coffee

 

9:15 - 10:15a.m.              Preserving Your Family Papers, Judith Lucey

               

10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.     Personal Research and Consultations

 

2:00 - 3:00p.m.               Optional lecture by Gary Boyd Roberts, Topic TBD

                                                               

5:00 - 6:00p.m.                Light Dinner

 

6:00 - 9:00p.m.                Personal Research and Consultations

 

Saturday, April 6

 

9:00a.m.                             Fruit, Pastries, and Coffee

 

9:15 - 10:15a.m.              Organize, Organize, Organize, Rhonda R. McClure

                                               

10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.     Personal Research and Consultations

 

 

*Schedule is subject to change

 

 

 

Online registration for this program is now closed. Please call 617-226-1226 for more information.

 

 

 Cancellation Policy

Written cancellations received before March 20, 2013, will be subject to a $100 per person cancellation fee. No refund is possible after this date. Fees are based on group participation.There is no refund for services or portions of the program not taken, or for participants who do not complete the program.

 

Lodging

NEHGS members receive special rates on standard rooms at the Charlesmark Hotel on a space-available basis. The Charlesmark Hotel is a short three-block walk from NEHGS. Call 617-247-1212 or visit www.thecharlesmark.com. Identify yourself as an NEHGS member and expect to show your membership card upon arrival.