Beyond the Attic Genealogy Workshop


Date: Jul 5
9:30 am - 1:00 pm
Where: Reference Room
Come Home Year

Excited about finding some Newfoundland and Labrador ancestors? Come Home Year is the perfect chance to get started or continue your family research. This half-day workshop is an introduction to genealogy, with an orientation to the extensive genealogical archival collections at The Rooms. Our expert staff will be your guides through practical online resources that you can use to trace your family tree.

This is an introductory workshop - all skill levels welcome!

Included in the workshop fee:

  • An Introduction to Genealogy Handbook
  • A permanent researcher registration number for The Rooms (Value $10)
  • Light refreshments (tea, coffee and a cookie or muffin from The Rooms Cafe)
  • Orientation tour of the Archives Reference Room
  • A Family History Notebook
  • Access to key genealogy resources to aid your research
  • A voucher for free admission to The Rooms for a return visit to see exhibitions.

Cost is $75 (HST included), 10% discount for members,

Limited spaces! Pre-registration required. To register, please contact Visitor Services at 757-8090. For more information on the workshop schedule and content, please contact Joy Barfoot at joybarfoot@therooms.ca

Masks are encouraged but not required.

 

 

Today's Events & Programs

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Drawing on maps, hydrographic charts, textual records and sketches from The Rooms archival collection, hear the story of seasonal French fishermen, les gardiens, and how the Treaty of Utrecht shaped the Petit Nord on Newfoundland’s northern coast.

Tickets: $12 plus HST. Free for Rooms members. Get your tickets online or by calling 709-757-8090.