The following two programs at the East Greenbush Community Library may be of interest to some readers.
Genealogy 101: Getting Started in Researching Your Family History
Saturday, March 21 at 2:00 PM
This workshop will review the basics of getting started in genealogy, such as discovering what you already know, interviewing family members, organizing information, using a library to do research, identifying websites, and finding your family in the census. Our presenter, Terri Moran, is a retired school librarian and current vice-president of the Capital District Genealogical Society.
Registration required
Greenbush Historical Society presents Fort Crailo
Sunday, May 31 at 2:00 PM
Shirley Dunn, local historian and author, will talk about her latest research and book on Fort Crailo (soon to be published). Fort Crailo, erected in 1662 by Hendrick van Rensselaer, was a place of refuge for local settlers during wars among the Indians. Learn about the early complex. Crailo is now a state historic site and open to the public.
Registration required
All programs are free and open to the public. Due to limited space registration is required for all programs. Call 518.477.7476 or visit their webpage and use their online registration.
The library is located at
10 Community Way
East Greenbush, New York 12061
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