Orange County Library System Genealogy Events – July 2023
The History Center regularly collaborates with the Orange County Library System, a natural partnership particularly since its main location is next door. With that in mind, we are pleased to keep you informed about history-related events offered at OCLS.
OCLS’s West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center offers events that cover a range of basic and beginning genealogy research techniques, including how to interpret DNA results, census records, vital statistics, land records, probate records, and immigration records. For more information and to register, visit here.
Genetic Genealogy Foundations Series
Virtual
Wednesdays, July 5 – 26, 6:30 p.m.
Learn about DNA testing and the different types of tests on the market available to help you with your genealogy research.
Genealogy in the States: Mississippi
Virtual
Thursday, July 6, Noon
Explore the rich research resources and collections that are held in a variety of archives and repositories in Mississippi. Discover what records are available and how to use them.
Global Genealogy: Poland
Virtual
Tuesday, July 11, 1 p.m.
Explore resources, tips, and tricks for finding records in the home countries of your ancestors. This session focuses on Poland.
Mastering Genealogical Proof Study Group
Virtual
Thursdays, July 13 – 27, Noon
Join us for our Mastering Genealogical Proof study group focusing on genealogical methods and reasoning.
Sunday Morning Genealogy
Virtual
Sunday, July 16, 11 a.m.
Grab a cup of coffee (or tea) and join us for this Sunday morning genealogy hangout. Feel free to ask any type of genealogy question or propose a genealogy discussion topic.
Genealogy in the States: California
Virtual
Tuesday, July 18, 1 p.m.
Explore the rich research resources and collections that are held in a variety of archives and repositories in California. Discover what records are available and how to use them.
Genealogy in the States: Michigan
Virtual
Tuesday, July 25, 1 p.m.
Explore the rich research resources and collections that are held in a variety of archives and repositories in Michigan. Discover what records are available and how to use them.
The West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center is located at 1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee, FL 34761. To learn more about the Orange County Library System, visit ocls.info or call 407-835-7323.