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 <br>'''Phone: &nbsp;(301) 587-0042'''
-'''E-mail:'''&nbsp;&nbsp;wdcfhcfilms@gmail.com<br>
+'''E-mail:'''&nbsp;&nbsp;info@wdcfhc.org<br>
 '''Website: &nbsp;&nbsp;'''[http://www.wdcfhc.org http://www.wdcfhc.org]
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 '''2012 Closings &amp; Holiday Schedule:'''
 :*Closed when Montgomery County Schools are closed.<br>
-:*March 31 (LDS General Conference)
-:*May 5 (Family History Conference)
-:*May 26 &amp; 28 (Memorial Day)
-:*July 2 &amp; 4 (Independence Day)
-:*August 21 - Sept 3 (summer break)
-:*October 6 (LDS General Conference)
-:*October 8 (Columbus Day)
 :*November 22 &amp; 25 (Thanksgiving)
 :*December 18-Jan 1, 2013 (Christmas)
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 ==== Upcoming Events  ====
-Annual Family History Conference: &nbsp;May 5, 2012
+Annual Family History Conference: &nbsp;May 4, 2013
-==== Class Schedule  ====
+==== Upcoming Classes ====
-'''<br>All classes are free, but registration is requested: info@wdcfhc.org<br> <br> March 17, 9:30 a.m. "Google for Genealogists"<br>Join Dr. Margaret M. McMahon and learn how to search for ancestors using Google and its tools. You will learn how to construct searches to look for your ancestors on the web and be introduced to the use of selected search techniques'''
+'''Oct. 20, 2012 9:30 - 12:00'''
-<br> '''April 21, 9:30 a.m. "Obituaries - An Important Research Tool"''' '''Adrian Gravelle will explain how obituaries can provide important clues and information to help with your research.'''
+French-Canadian Genealogy, Parts 1 &amp; 2<br>Presenter: Adrian Gravelle <br>Learn how to research your Canadian ancestors from sources readily available to you locally. This presentation will include those aspects of Canadian history that relate to an understanding of genealogical research of ancestors in French-speaking Quebec, Acadia and elsewhere in Canada.
-<br> '''May 5, 9:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. Sixth Annual Genealogy Conference,&nbsp;'''
-'''This conference is free of charge, but online registration is required through our website: wdcfhc.org. This year, we are especially pleased to welcome DearMYRTLE as our keynote speaker and presenter for two classes.'''
-'''CLASSES:<br>The Pros and Cons of Genealogy Technology <br>Presenter: DearMYRTLE'''
+Nov. 3, 2012 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
-'''Brick Walls: They Can Come Down!<br>Presenters: Cheryl Singhal and Vern Skinner'''
+Homestead Act of 1862<br>Presenter: Bernice Bennett <br>2012 represents a pivotal year of celebrations for the American Civil War as well as the Homestead Land Act of 1862. This presentation will explore the significance of the Act and also provide a case study to demonstrate the value of reviewing the land entry case files as well as tracking the entire process required to obtain land.
-'''Research at the DAR Library: There and From Home<br>Presenter: Julia Coldren-Walker'''
-'''Miles Lassiter (circa 1777-1850), an Early African American Quaker from Lassiter Mill, Randolph County, North Carolina: My Research Journey to Home<br>Presenter: Margo Williams'''
-'''Producing a Reliable Family History<br>Presenter: Adrian Gravelle'''
+Nov. 17, 2012 9:30-10:30
-'''Read All About Your Ancestors by Locating Historic Newspapers <br>Presenter: Angela McGhie'''
+Genealogy and Social Networking<br>Presenter: Dr. Margaret McMahon <br>Learn the benefits of social networking for genealogical research, from Facebook to message boards and Second Life.
-'''Beginning Research at the National Archives<br>Presenter: Diane Petro'''
-'''Personal Property Tax Lists: A Good Tool for Genealogists<br>Presenter: Jim Bartlett'''
-'''Homestead Records <br>Presenter: Bernice Alexander Bennett'''
+Dec. 1, 2012 9:30-10:30
-'''Beginning Genealogy Research, Part 1 &amp; 2<br>Presenter: Lorraine Minor'''
+Genealogy for Mac/iPad Users<br>Presenter: Frances Seay <br>This class has been requested by many patrons who use Mac/iPad products. Learn about Mac software and iPad apps for genealogy research. <br>All classes are free, but registration is requested: info@wdcfhc.org'''<br>'''
-'''The International Tracing Service - The Closed Archive That Is Open After More Than 60 Years <br>Presenter: Tom Sadauskas'''
+'''<br>'''Classes will be held at the Washington DC Family History Center<br>10000 Stoneybrook Drive, Kensington, MD 20895
-'''The 1940 Census<br>Presenter: Diane Petro'''
-'''DNA – The Newest Tool for Genealogists: Y-DNA, mtDNA, and Family Finder Tests<br>Presenter: Jim Bartlett'''
-'''Jumping or Leaping: What to Do When the Answer Isn't Obvious<br>Presented by: DearMYRTLE'''
-'''Family History Meets the 21st Century; The Joys of Uncovering and Preserving Your Family's Stories<br>Presenter: Lin Joyce'''
-'''Genealogy and the Internet<br>Presenter: Julia Coldren-Walker <br>'''
-'''<br>'''<br>
-:*Classes will be held at the Washington DC Family History Center<br>10000 Stoneybrook Drive, Kensington, MD 20895
 For registration and further information: &nbsp;[[Info@wdcfhc.org.|info@wdcfhc.org]]&nbsp;&nbsp;phone: 301-587-0042<br>
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 ==== Staff Training Meetings  ====
-:*November 13, 2011 at 6:00 p.m.
+:*November 11, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.
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 === Volunteer at the Center  ===
-Would you like to enhance your family history research skills and share what you already know? We are seeking volunteers to staff our Center and assist our patrons. For further information, contact Terry Willard at FHCStaff@gmail.com or call 301-587-0042.
+Would you like to enhance your family history research skills and share what you already know? We are seeking volunteers to staff our Center and assist our patrons. For further information, contact Linda Christensen at info@wdcfhc.org. or call 301-587-0042.