Event—Adult Education

Genealogy Toolbox 2: Ancestry Primer

So, you think you know Ancestry? In this course, we will take a tour of the Ancestry.com website to reveal all it has to offer genealogy researchers,, focusing especially on tips and tricks for getting the most from the site.

For the Fall 2021 term, we're offering a mix of virtual and in-person classes. Although we are still primarily virtual, you will find a smaller selection of in-person seminars in the schedule. For more information about the Newberry’s virtual seminars, including a Zoom tutorial, please see our Virtual Seminars FAQ page. Registration opens on September 1st at 9am (Central time). Registration will take place through our online platform, Learning Stream.

Seminar Description

So, you think you know Ancestry? In this course, we will take a tour of the Ancestry.com website to reveal all it has to offer genealogy researchers,, focusing especially on tips and tricks for getting the most from the site.

Two sessions. Registration – $85

Caron Primas Brennan is a frequent speaker on genealogy at local libraries and genealogical societies. She has taught at the Newberry since 2009 and is a member of the Genealogical Speakers Guild and the Association of Professional Genealogists.

Materials List

Required:

  • There are no required materials.

First Reading:

  • There is no first reading assignment..