The conference will
be held at the Greater Richmond Convention Center and Marriott Hotel located in
downtown Richmond , Virginia , 7–10 May 2014. Conference
highlights include a choice of more than 175 lectures, given by many nationally
known speakers and subject matter experts about a broad array of topics
including records for Virginia and its neighboring states; migration into and
out of the region; military records; state and federal records; ethnic groups
including African Americans, German, Irish, and Ulster Scots; methodology;
analysis and problem solving; and the use of technology including genetics,
mobile devices, and apps useful in genealogical research.
The first few pages
of the brochure provide details about conference logistics and describe several
special events. The daily conference program includes the name of each speaker,
the lecture title, and a brief description of the presentation. A number of
social events and workshops are also offered during the conference. If 2014
will be your first NGS Family History Conference, check out http://conference.ngsgenealogy.org/tips-for-first-time-conference-attendees/ for additional information about
what you might experience at the conference.
An exhibit hall
with more than seventy-five vendors will be free and open to the public
Wednesday through Saturday at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, directly
across from the Marriott Hotel. Exhibitors will include genealogy database and
software providers, booksellers, genealogy societies, providers of genetic
testing, and much more.
Up-to-date information
about the availability, amenities, and rates for conference hotels can be found
at http://conference.ngsgenealogy.org/attend/accommodations/.
Sign up for the NGS
Conference Blog at http://conferenceblog.ngsgenealogy.org so you do not miss conference news
or announcements.
Founded in 1903,
the National Genealogical Society is dedicated to genealogy
education, high research standards, and the preservation of genealogical
records. The Arlington , Virginia- based nonprofit is the premier
national society for everyone, from the beginner to the most advanced family
historian seeking excellence in publications, educational offerings, research
guidance, and opportunities to interact with other genealogists.
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