This is basically a promotional post. I am the conference coordinator for NSGS.
Solve
Family History Mysteries with
PBS
Genealogy Roadshow’s D. Joshua Taylor
D. Joshua Taylor,
president of the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, will be the
keynote speaker at the Nebraska State Genealogical Society (NSGS) conference
April 28-29, 2017 at the Cornhusker Marriott Hotel, Lincoln, NE.
Nationally and internationally known, Mr. Taylor has
been featured on the PBS TV multi-season series Genealogy Roadshow. He is
past president of the Federation of Genealogical Societies.
In addition to Mr. Taylor, the two-day event also includes
additional speakers and sessions for genealogists, historians, librarians, and
archivists.
“I am pleased to announce Mr. Taylor as our speaker
for this event. The conference will
honor both the 150th anniversary of Nebraska statehood and the 40th
anniversary of the NSGS. Participants
will discover many new ideas, research strategies and trends they can apply to
their family history research,” said Rosalee Swartz, NSGS president.
Conference
Highlights
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Conference
Sessions: A wide variety of genealogy-related lectures for all experience
levels. Attendees will be able to learn tips for researching their ancestors, using
the internet, DNA, Nebraska resources and more. Pre and Post Conference
research activities available.
·
Vendor Exhibits: Includes
genealogical products and genealogical organizations.
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Single Day (Friday
or Saturday Only) Registration with Luncheon: NSGS Members $60, Nonmembers $70.
·
2-Day Conference
with two luncheons: NSGS Member $109, Nonmember $119.
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Friday Evening
Banquet and
Program: Featuring Dr. Sara Crook, chair Nebraska
Sesquicentennial Commission “Celebrating Nebraska’s Sesquicentennial”
$30.
About the Nebraska
State Genealogical Society (NSGS)
The Nebraska State Genealogical Society (NSGS) was
founded 40 years ago in 1977. It
represents members across Nebraska and the country. NSGS connects the state-wide
genealogical community through resources, programs, on-line links, and its
quarterly publication Ancestree and
newsletter NewBrassKey.
Learn More about
NSGS, the 2017 Spring Conference and Stay Connected
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Visit the conference web page at http://nsgs.org/cpage.php?pt=14.
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Twitter: @NebrStGenealogy and
Facebook group: Nebraska State Genealogical Society
