Explore the repositories of Hartford, Connecticut at the Connecticut State Library and Connecticut Historical Society. NEHGS staff and local experts will provide consultations, lectures, and the information you need to get the most out of Hartford’s genealogical offerings. The trip includes individual consultations, expert lectures, a reception, and a group dinner.

 

Wednesday, April 10 

1:00 pm                                Welcome and introductions at the Marriott

1:45 pm                                Bus departs Marriott

2:00 pm                                Orientation to Connecticut Historical Society

3:15 pm                                Bus departs Connecticut Historical Society

3:30 pm                                Tour and orientation of Connecticut State Library

4:45 pm                                Bus returns to Marriott

After 4:00 pm                    Check in to Marriott

6:00 – 7:30 pm                   Opening reception and consultation signups 

      

Thursday, April 11

8:45 am                                Bus departs Marriott 

9:00 am – 5:00 pm            Personal research and consultations at Connecticut State Library                             

5:00 pm                                Bus departs Connecticut State Library

5:30 – 6:30 pm                   Lecture: Overview of Connecticut Resources: In Hartford and Elsewhere, Christopher Child  

 

Friday, April 12

8:45 am                                Bus departs Marriott 

9:00 am – 5:00 pm            Personal research and consultations at Connecticut State Library                             

5:00 pm                                Bus departs Connecticut State Library

6:30 – 8:30 pm                   Closing dinner at Marriott

 

Saturday, April 13

8:45 am                                Bus departs Marriott, drop offs at Connecticut State Library and Connecticut Historical Society

9:00 am – 2:00 pm            Personal research and consultations at Connecticut State Library or Connecticut Historical Society

2:00 pm                Bus from Connecticut State Library to Connecticut Historical Society (optional) or to Marriott

5:00 pm                Bus departs Connecticut Historical Society

 

Sunday, April 14

before 11:00 am               Check out of Marriott

 

Staff Consultant

Christopher Child

Consulting Genealogists

Barbara Mathews

Helen Schatvet Ullmann

 

Register online:

 

This tour is sold out. Please email education@nehgs.org to be placed on a waiting list.

 

Fees include

Fees include lodging as detailed above, opening reception, two dinners, coach transportation to and from Marriott Downtown to Connecticut State Library and Connecticut Historical Society, consultations, orientations, and tours.

 

Cancellation Policy

Written cancellations received before March 15, 2013, will be subject to a $300 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 tour not taken, or for participants who do not complete the tour.