Free Webinar on Virginia Research

Going to conferences to hear from other genealogists is a real privilege. I learn so much from their experience and their passion. It's also a joy for me to share my passion by getting to speak to groups about genealogy and family history! But what is a genealogist to do with the limitations due to COVID-19?  Well, thanks to the determination and ingenuity of genealogists everywhere, along with the help of some technology, there are a lot of great new opportunities to connect virtually.

Friday, August 28, at 8 pm EST I'll be giving a *FREE* webinar hosted by our friends at VIVID-PIX. It'll be a fun night getting to talk about my home state, the Commonwealth of Virginia! Just click here to register for the webinar.

My topic

Meet Virginia: Best Kept Secrets for Researching the Old Dominion

Do y'all have roots in Virginia? In this webinar, we'll get to know the beautiful Old Dominion and discover the best kept secrets of Virginia research. Explore Virginia's idiosyncrasies, identify available records (in person and online), and see examples of genetic genealogy at work for Virginian descendants.

About VIVID-PIX

Who - or what - you might be asking, is VIVID-PIX? The VIVID-PIX software restores old photos, slides, and documents with beautiful results. I'll be sharing some photos they've restored of mine in my presentation, but here's one of my favorites.

It's a photo from about 1976 of my Vaughan family reuniting at the old family home in Darvills, Dinwiddie County, Virginia. It was one of the few times my grandmother returned to her childhood home as an adult. And there she is, third row from the top all the way to the left. But the photo has a yellow glow about it.

Here's the same photo with the help of VIVID-PIX.

Whoa, right?! The sudden realization dawns that not everyone was wearing yellow! Now, if you're ready for some more ah-ha moments relating to Virginia research, you know where to go!

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I really hope y'all will join me tomorrow, Friday August 28th, at 8pm EST! If you can't make it at that time but you're still interested in watching, fret not, y'all! We're recording the talk and it's available for a 30 day rental for only $1.99. To register, just click here!

Do you want to learn more about Virginia and the best kept secrets for Virginia research? I hope you'll join me!

Your ancestors deserve the best researcher, the most passionate story-teller, and the dignity of being remembered. So let's encounter your ancestors through family history and remember the past made present today!