Texas Institute of Genealogical Research

Do you have ancestors who lived in the South? Are you interested in learning more about using DNA for your genealogical research? Then you need to hear more about the Texas Institute of Genealogical Research!

Texas State Genealogical Society hosts a week-long institute for those of us looking for a more intensive focus to hone our genealogy skills.

This year, Texas Institute of Genealogical Research (TIGR) is going virtual and will be held June 13–18, 2021. And I'll be helping all of y'all learn more about this great opportunity as a TIGR Ranger!

What's an institute?

An institute is like a going to a conference but is more narrowly focused. Instead of taking various classes on different topics, an institute allows students to focus on one course with various classes every day for a week. It's also more intensive so it allows you to get as much out of a topic in your limited time. 

This is the ideal next step for anyone interested in taking a more serious dive into a particular genealogical subject. If you want a course that is already designed, with one primary instructor - but also including other great teachers - then an institute is for you!

Courses at TIGR

At TIGR 2021, there are four courses from which you can choose. Click on the course title to go to the full schedule for that course.

• DNA Fundamentals for Genealogy
• Patti Lee Hobbs, CG
• Advanced Southern Research: Western Expansion and Families of the South
• J. Mark Lowe, CG
• African Americans in the South
• Ari Wilkins
• From Spanish Rule to Republic: Research in the Lone Star State
• Kelvin L. Meyers and Colleen Robledo Greene

Registration

Each course is limited to 40 participants, so you certainly want to register soon! Registration opened on Friday, January 8th, so don't wait too long either!

If you sign up before April 30, 2021, the cost is $425 for non-members of Texas State Genealogical Society. 

Registration after May 1,2021 is $475 and is open until May 31, 2021.

To register, click here.

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Have you been to an institute before? Are you ready to take the dive deeper into one of these great topics? Register today!

If you have any questions about TIGR this year, don't hesitate to ask me; I'll do my best to help you find answers to your questions.

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!