This is a new program available from the Delaware Humanities Forum.
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Using a how to approach, this program gives someone interested in exploring their family history step-by-step instructions in getting started on a genealogical research project. Essential research techniques are introduced, genealogical records are discussed, and research facilities are identified. Throughout the program there is an emphasis on equipping the participant with the necessary information to carry on with researching and documenting a family’s history. Based on the groups interest the records of specific ethnic groups will be included in the discussion.
The program places a strong emphasis on the discussion of how the family’s story fits into the larger context of community and history.