NGS
encourages genealogists to partner with FGS, FamilySearch, and the National
Archives to preserve the War of 1812 pensions.
Because of this, NGS wants you to know about The Genealogy Road Trip
Contest!
Have you ever wanted to take a research
trip to one of the top genealogical libraries in the United States and find out more
about your ancestors? Are you all packed and ready to hit the road?
The Federation of Genealogical
Societies is holding a contest to raise awareness about its Preserve the
Pensions project to preserve and digitize War of 1812 pension files at the
National Archives. To participate, simply complete the entry form below and add
your name to our email list and then wait for your name to be selected for one
of several prizes!
Prizes! Prizes! Prizes!
We’re undertaking a big project here
trying to digitize 7.2 million pages of War of 1812 pension files and we
believe in thinking BIG! This thinking carries over to our contest prizes which
include:
Choice of a Genealogy Research
Travel Package: Choose from one of the following research trips:
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Salt Lake City Genealogy Research
Package: A 7-night stay at the Salt Lake Plaza Hotel, a $200 meal gift card,
and a $50 Family History Library photocopy card. Total value = $1,100.
o
Fort Wayne Genealogy Research Package: A 7-night stay at the Fort Wayne Hilton
Hotel, a $200 meal gift card and a $50 Allen County
Public Library photocopy card. Total value = $1,100.
o
Flip-Pal® mobile scanner: A
genealogists’ best friend: mobile scanner for all your family photos and
genealogy documents. Total value = $150.
o
findmypast.com 1-Year Membership: A
one year membership to findmypast.com. Total value = $100.
o
And more! Prizes from Just a Joy,
The Heirloom Registry, Maia’s Books, RootsMagic and more!
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The total value of all the prizes
for this contest is over $2,800!
Contest Format and Rules
We’ll begin drawing for prizes on
Monday, May 20, 2013 and draw prizes each day leading up to Friday, May 24,
2013, when we’ll select the winner of the Genealogy Research Travel
Package! All winners will be notified by
email.
In order to qualify for the contest,
you must be a resident of the United
States, over age 18 and provide your email
address so we can contact you if you are a winner. After the contest, we’ll
send you the latest information about the Preserve the Pensions project and you
can unsubscribe from our mailing list at any time. Full contest rules can be
found here.
Donate to Preserve the Pensions and
Win a War of 1812 Quilt
Besides entering the contest,
consider making a donation to the Preserve the Pensions project today. Not only will you help
preserve and digitize War of 1812 pension files, but you’ll also be entered
into a drawing to win a stunning War of 1812 commemorative quilt! Click here for more information and then look for the drawing in late August
2013.
Here’s How to Enter the Genealogy
Road Trip Contest
Only one entry per email address
please. There are two ways to enter:
o
Click here to enter via our Facebook page; OR
o
Click here to simply sign up for our
e-newsletter and you’ll be automatically entered into the Contest!
Please spread the word about our
contest on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and other social media. And also visit
the Preserve the Pensions website to learn more about this community effort to preserve an essential
part of American history.
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