Hybrid meeting, in person at the Library or via Zoom.

Speaker: Kelli Bergheimer

Using the backdrop of Kelli’s eight great-grandparents, learn how to write the stories of your own ancestors. Sometimes the hardest part is getting started! Learn what makes a good story while still capturing the genealogical details and facts. Each session will focus on telling a story in a different way to spark ideas on how to tell your story. Imagine you found a box and inside it was a story written by your great-grandfather—where he lived, his job, his family. Would you care about misspellings? Would it matter if the penmanship was poor? Or the grammar wasn’t perfect? Stop making excuses! Your descendants will be grateful for anything you write and compile, so let’s get started!

Kelli Bergheimer is a writer, teacher, editor, and international genealogical speaker. Kelli holds a Bachelor’s in Biology, a Master’s in Education: Curriculum and Instruction, and a Master’s in Business Management. Kelli is the Director of Curriculum and Assessments for Blue Kayak, a K-12 textbook company. She also works as the Director of Education for Your DNA Guide. Kelli runs a small business—Mess on the Desk, a genealogical organization company with a YouTube channel. Kelli is the facilitator for Genetics, Genealogy, and You, an online DNA Interest Group. Kelli is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists and the Genealogical Speakers Guild.

Free and Open to the Public

Those who wish to attend virtually, can pre-register at https://tinyurl.com/MVSEPT2024