Beyond the Attic Genealogy Workshop


Date: Mar 10
9:30 am - 1:00 pm
Where: Boardroom
Workshop

Excited about finding some Newfoundland and Labrador ancestors? 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 guide through practical resources that you can use to trace your family tree.

This workshop is suitable for all skill levels. Included in the workshop fee are:

  • An Introduction to Genealogy Handbook
  • A permanent researcher registration number for The Rooms (Value $10)
  • Light refreshments (tea, coffee, and a freshly baked muffin from The Rooms Café)
  • An 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: $75 plus HST. 10% discount for Rooms members. Pre-registration is required. Register online or by calling (709) 757-8090.

Please note: All ticket sales are final; no refunds will be issued.

For more information on the workshop schedule and content, please contact Carla Watson at carlawatson@therooms.ca.

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2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Reading from a book of dreams, artist Daze Jefferies welcomes participants into a poetic reflection on queer childhood and memory.

This is a free program but a ticket is required. Limited Capacity. Please reserve your free ticket online or by calling 709-757-8090. 

About the Artist:

Daze Jefferies (she/her) is an artist, writer, and educator whose research-creation practice explores queer, trans, and sex worker embodiments, counter-histories, and intergenerational relationships in Atlantic Canada

3:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Join us for a guided tour of a current art exhibition on Saturdays at 3 pm.