Sponsored by the Baltimore Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, this FREE, full-day conference will offer over 30 lectures to choose from on a wide range of topics. The classes offered are for all experience levels. In total, 15 instructors will present 31 classes on topics from African American research to webinars.While the event is free, registration is required. For full information, visit the conference web site.
The keynote address will be by Shannon Combs Bennett, an award winning author from Northern Virginia, who will speak on "Pairing Genetics and Genealogy for Successful Research."
In addition to many returning favorites, this year the Baltimore Family History Workshop welcomes several new faces to the teaching staff. Dave Powell, current president of the Baltimore County Genealogical Society, will present three classes. Barb Henry and Barbara Jones, representing the Baltimore Discussion Group in Harford County, also join the teaching staff. Robyn N. Smith, an engineer by day, applies those research and problem-solving skills to the field of genealogy and specializes in Maryland research, African-American and slave research, and court records.