Wisconsin Genealogy Day

media release: Join us for this free virtual event where you will learn from expert speakers about how to research your Wisconsin and Midwestern ancestors. Presentations include “Researching Wisconsin Ancestors” by Rebecca Hopman; “Tracing Early African American Legacies in the Midwest” by Mica L. Anders; “Beyond Vital Records: Useful Government Resources for Genealogists” by Eileen Snyder; and “Norwegians in the Midwest” by Dana Kelly. This webinar will be recorded and made available to registered attendees for 30 days. Space is limited—reserve your spot today!

This event is sponsored by the Wisconsin Historical Society and the Wisconsin State Genealogical Society. 

Want an idea of how the day will go? Grab your planner and notebook, because here is the full schedule of events for Wisconsin Genealogy Day. All registrants will receive a Zoom link allowing them to drop in and watch the presentations. 

8:45 - 9AM — Virtual doors open 

9:00 - 10:15 AM — “Researching Wisconsin Ancestors” by Rebecca Hopman 

10:15 - 10:30 AM — Break 

10:30 - 11:45 AM — “Tracing Early African American Legacies in the Midwest” by Mica L. Anders 

11:45 AM - 12:15 PM — Meal break 

12:15 - 1:30 PM — “Beyond Vital Records: Useful Government Resources for Genealogists” by Eileen Snyder 

1:30 - 1:45 PM — Break 

1:45 - 3 PM — “Norwegians in the Midwest” by Dana Kelly