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Come learn, share, and grow your skills & abilities with us — everyone is welcome!

Skill Builder Workshops

 Our Skill Builder Workshops are 
FREE for BGS members & non-members.

Each session is held at Williamson Hall (map)
& on ZOOM 10
:00 AM – 12:00 PM (PT).

Doors open at 9:45 AM 
for set-up & connection time.

NEXT SESSION IS WED, APRIL 29th
 REGISTER HERE

Hands-on sessions designed to build your genealogy skills with confidence.
Each workshop focuses on one topic,
with time to learn, ask questions,
and practice in a relaxed setting.
Topics vary throughout the year based
on member interest and may include research websites, DNA tools, organization, and genealogy software.

Everyone is welcome
at our Workshops

Who benefits most?

  • Those new to Ancestry.com
  • Experienced Ancestry.com users who want to brush up their skills
  • If you have taken an AncestryDNA & are unsure what's next 
  • You've started a tree but want to clean it up or organize it better
  • Those looking for a clear, step by step approach

 BE PREPARED, WHAT TO BRING:

  • Bring Your Laptop or Tablet
  • Your Ancestry.com login information
  • Access to your AncestryDNA results (if applicable)
  • A few known family names, dates or places to work with

    NEXT SKILL BUILDER WORKSHOP:


     More About this Workshop!

    Join us for a hands-on
    Skill Builder Workshop focused on the basics of using Ancestry.com and understanding AncestryDNA, 
    guided by Kelly McCray.

    In this interactive session, you’ll follow along in your own account as we tour the key areas of the platform and explore how they work together.

    You’ll learn simple, practical best practices for entering information, working with hints, and building a clear, organized family tree.

    Whether you’re just getting started or want to revisit your work and move forward with more intention, this workshop will help you build a strong foundation you can continue to grow.


    Workshop Guide

    Kelly McCray - BGS Vice President, host of Coffee & Cousins, Editor of Distant Voices and Ancestor Short Story Project, BGS Coach and Family History Researcher for 35+ years.


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