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Unpuzzling the Past: How to Be Your Family Historian

  • Frazier History Museum 829 West Main Street Louisville, KY, 40202 United States (map)

In this member-exclusive workshop, dive into the basics of genealogy and learn how to uncover your family’s history. Special guests from Louisville Genealogical Society will outline foundational research techniques, tools for tracing ancestry, and tips for organizing findings. Perfect for beginners looking to start their journey into the past.

PROGRAM TIME: 1:30—3 PM

ADMISSION: Free for members (limited amount left)

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If you have any questions, please email Gwendolyn Gray at GGray@fraziermuseum.org.

The Frazier History Museum is a nonprofit that encompasses everything Kentucky. We are the state’s largest history museum.  Proceeds from ticket sales support the museum’s exhibitions and educational programs, including free or reduced admission for Title 1 students; Frazier Weekly, the “Let’s Talk:  Bridging the Divide” series; spring, summer, fall and winter camps; guided tours, guest engagements, and Stories in Mind, which brings the Frazier into long-term care communities.

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