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Family History Roundtable: Traveling for Your Research

Many genealogists make trips to see their ancestral homeland and the homestead, or to meet cousins and other relatives. Join us for this engaging panel discussion with our genealogists as they discuss the benefits of traveling for genealogy, and their tips and strategies for planning and making the most of your family history trips.

Family History Research
1:28:12
The Great Migration Study Project Continues: Series 3, 1636-1638

Since 1988, the goal of The Great Migration Study Project has been to compile comprehensive genealogical and biographical accounts of the twenty thousand English men, women, and children who settled in New England between 1620 and 1640. Join Chief Genealogist David Allen Lambert as he details what you can expect to find in this new volume and how it can help you in your research.

Family History Research
01:00:40
Finding Enslaved African American Ancestors in New England

Slavery in New England played a significant role in the region's early history. Cities like Boston and Newport were important ports for the transatlantic slave trade, with ships bringing enslaved Africans to be sold throughout the colonies. Join 10 Million Names Volunteer Coordinator Danielle Rose to learn more about the history of slavery and emancipation in New England, what records exist that detail the names and stories of these enslaved Africans, and strategies to help work through common research hurdles will also be discussed.