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 ==== Class Schedule  ====
-'''"Beginning Genealogy"'''
+'''<br>All classes are free, but registration is requested: info@wdcfhc.org<br> <br> February 18, 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. "African-American Genealogy Seminar"<br>To commemorate Black History Month, our FHC is sponsoring a seminar at the Visitors' Center next door to our FHC. Although the theme is African-American genealogy, the classes will feature strategies that will benefit any researcher. <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'''
-A free 4-session class, taught by Lorraine Minor
-:*'''Class 1 - Getting Started in Genealogy''' <br>September 17th, 9:30 - 11:30 Lecture<br>Learn the genealogical research process, how to record and evaluate information, cite sources used, maintain a research calendar and develop a research plan.
+'''April 21, 9:30 a.m. "Obituaries - An Important Research Tool"'''
-:*'''Class 2 - US Census Research''' <br>October 22nd, 9:30 - 11:30 Lecture and workshop<br>The decennial US Census is a valuable tool for genealogical researchers. Learn what information is available in the census, how to search for your ancestor and then record and evaluate your findings. After the lecture students will research their families using computers in the Family History Center.
+'''Adrian Gravelle will explain how obituaries can provide important clues and information to help with your research.'''
-:*'''Class 3 - Researching on the Internet''' <br>November 19th, 9:30 - 11:30 Lecture and workshop<br>The internet has a wealth of information useful for genealogical research. Learn about web sites available for free and subscription sites available at the Family History Center and how to record, evaluate and cite the information found. There will be time to access these web sites after the lecture.
-:*'''Class 4 - Research Beyond the Internet''' <br>December 17th, 9:30-11:30 Lecture and workshop<br>Although documents and books are being digitized at a rapid rate, if may be years before the information you need to solve your research problem will be available on the internet - if at all. Learn how to determine the kinds of records that will most likely solve your research problem and where and how to find them by researching in local archives and libraries and those in your ancestral home.
+'''May 5, 9:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. Sixth Annual Genealogy Conference,&nbsp;'''held at our Family History Center'''
+'''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'''
+'''Brick Walls: They Can Come Down!<br>Presenters: Cheryl Singhal and Vern Skinner'''
+'''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'''
+'''Read All About Your Ancestors by Locating Historic Newspapers <br>Presenter: Angela McGhie'''
+'''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'''
+'''Beginning Genealogy Research, Part 1 &amp; 2<br>Presenter: Lorraine Minor'''
+'''The International Tracing Service - The Closed Archive That Is Open After More Than 60 Years <br>Presenter: Tom Sadauskas'''
+'''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