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= Federation of Genealogical Societies 2012 Conference = | |||
Indians, Squatters, Settlers and Soldiers in the "Old Southwest"<br> | '''''Indians, Squatters, Settlers and Soldiers in the "Old Southwest"'''''<br> | ||
Birmingham, Alabama August 29 - September 1, 2012 | Birmingham, Alabama August 29 - September 1, 2012 | ||
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Since its founding in 1976, the Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) has been providing educational opportunities for those interested in genealogy and family history in its support of genealogical and historical societies throughout the United States. | Since its founding in 1976, the Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) has been providing educational opportunities for those interested in genealogy and family history in its support of genealogical and historical societies throughout the United States. | ||
This year's conference, Indians, Squatters, Settlers and Soldiers in the "Old Southwest" offers an exciting opportunity for anyone interested in researching their family history. Individual sessions are designed to balance the needs of genealogist at all levels, exploring a variety of records, strategies, and other tools available to genealogists. Wednesday's Focus on Societies includes sessions dedicated to members and leaders of genealogical and historical societies. In addition, special events, such as the Alabama Genealogical Society Opening Social at the Alabama Theater, the FGS Evening Social at the historic Sloss Furnaces, Spotlight on Societies, and daily sponsored lectures provide an excellent environment to meet and network with others interested in family history and genealogy. | This year's conference, Indians, Squatters, Settlers and Soldiers in the "Old Southwest" offers an exciting opportunity for anyone interested in researching their family history. Individual sessions are designed to balance the needs of genealogist at all levels, exploring a variety of records, strategies, and other tools available to genealogists. Wednesday's Focus on Societies includes sessions dedicated to members and leaders of genealogical and historical societies. In addition, special events, such as the Alabama Genealogical Society Opening Social at the Alabama Theater, the FGS Evening Social at the historic Sloss Furnaces, Spotlight on Societies, and daily sponsored lectures provide an excellent environment to meet and network with others interested in family history and genealogy. | ||
== KeyNote Speakers == | == KeyNote Speakers == | ||
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FGS 2012 will feature the following keynote speakers: | FGS 2012 will feature the following keynote speakers: | ||
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== Conference Activities == | == Conference Activities == | ||
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== News Feeds == | == News Feeds == | ||
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