Federation of Genealogical Societies 2016 National Genealogical Conference brings popular professional genealogists to Springfield
Discover your family history in over 160 sessions from the nation’s leading genealogists along with top international speakers from Scotland and Australia
 

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[August 30, 2016]   The Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) invites all those interested in learning more about their past and family history to its annual genealogy and family history conference and 40th Anniversary celebration to take place this August 31-September 3, 2016, in Springfield, Illinois.

Based at the Prairie Capital Convention Center and locally hosted by the Illinois State Genealogical Society, the FGS 2016 Conference theme is “Time Travel: Centuries of Memories” and features 72 speakers presenting over 160 sessions and workshops for all skill levels. Top popular national professional genealogists will be present including Mary M. Tedesco, co-host of PBS’ Genealogy Roadshow and CeCe Moore, DNA consultant for Finding Your Roots and Genealogy Roadshow, both on PBS, plus many more — all ready to help you learn more about your family history. Genealogists, historians, librarians, and archivists from all over the United States and beyond will convene in Springfield for four days of genealogy and fun! See a full listing of the program at https://www.fgsconference.org/ program/schedule/.

Full Exhibit Hall
For those unable to attend the conference, the Exhibit Hall is the place to be. There is a full exhibit hall with demonstrations offered by vendors and genealogists on products, research, and tips for family research including DNA for genealogy. Visit FGS 2016 Conference Platinum sponsors Ancestry.com, MyHeritage, and FamilySearch; Corporate sponsor Lexmark; and others in the exhibit hall. See a full directory of exhibitors at https://www.fgsconference.org/exhibits/directory-exhibitors/.

Plus, the Exhibit Hall includes aisle after aisle of booths featuring books old, new, and rare; genealogy software and hardware and demonstrations; preservation supplies; genealogical and historical societies; ethnic organizations; libraries; archives; maps; gifts; genealogy professional organizations; DNA companies; popular magazines; scholarly journals; databases; continuing education opportunities; author book signings; publishers; and places to sit, rest, and network with other registrants.

On-Site Registration

On-Site Registration for the full 4-day conference, Single days with exhibit hall entry, or exhibit hall entry only is offered, along with student discounts with proper student identification.

On-Site registration will be open:

Tuesday, August 30, 3 p.m.-7 p.m.
Wednesday, August 31, 7 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.-6 p.m.
Thursday, September 1, 7 a.m.-2 p.m.
Friday, September 2, 7 a.m.-10 a.m.
Saturday, September 3, 7:00 a.m.-10 a.m.
Exhibit Hall Hours
Thursday, September 1, 9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Friday, September 2, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 3, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

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About the Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS)

The Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) was founded in 1976 and empowers the genealogical and family history community, especially its societies and organizations, by advocating for the preservation and access of records and providing resources that enable genealogical organizations to succeed in pursuing their missions. FGS helps genealogical societies and family history enthusiasts alike to strengthen and grow through online resources, FGS FORUM magazine, and through its annual national conference which provides four days of excellent learning opportunities for both societies and family history enthusiasts. To learn more about FGS visit fgs.org. To learn more about the next annual conference to be held in Springfield, Illinois, visit fgsconference.org. Also, find FGS on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FGSgenealogy, on Twitter @FGSgenealogy and on the FGS Voice blog at http://voice.fgs.org.

[Caroline M. Pointer
Federation of Genealogical Societies]

 

 

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