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If you have ever wanted to discover the untold story of your family’s history, make a plan to visit the Tennessee State Library & Archives for Family History Day on Oct. 19, 2024. This free event begins at 9:30 a.m., and expert research assistance is available to visitors throughout the day. Attendees are encouraged to bring any information they already have including photographs, names, dates, and addresses related to their families.
Reservations for the presentation and the Conservation Clinic are required to ensure ample seating for all attendees.
9:30AM-10:30AM: Presentation by Taneya Koonce begins
Make your reservation now at: https://bit.ly/3XdGwvR
10:30AM-3:00PM: Conservation Clinic Appointments Available
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10:30AM-4:30PM: Transcribe-A-Thon
(Laptops provided)
More about Taneya Koonce's Presentation:
Family History Day’s featured presentation is “A Tennessee Tapestry: Your Guide to the County-Specific Family History Resources.” Genealogist and information science professional Taneya Koonce will lead this informative program. Koonce is an active contributor to the genealogy and family history field with research projects dating back to 2005.
More about the Conservation Clinic:
Staff will provide help and advice related to preserving historic family records and photographs during 20-minute appointments on a first-come, first-served basis. They will identify photo types, suggest storage materials, and answer questions about family history preservation.
The Transcribe-a-thon:
Library & Archives staff are inviting volunteers to join the Transcribe-a-thon to help index vital records for improved accessibility. Laptops will be provided, and participants can stay for an hour or until the Library & Archives closes.
Directions and Parking:
The Library & Archives is located at 1001 Rep. John Lewis Way North on the northeast corner of Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, across from the Tennessee State Museum.
Parking is available for guests in the Library & Archives garage on Jackson Street/Junior Gilliam Way.
General Information:
The Library & Archives is also open for research throughout the year, Tuesday to Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT. The interactive exhibit lobby is open to the public Monday through Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT.
For more information or to make a reservation, visit: Plan Your Visit | Tennessee Secretary of State (tn.gov). For more information about the Library & Archives, call 615-741-2764, email [email protected], or visit https://sos.tn.gov/tsla
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1001 Rep John Lewis Way N., Nashville, TN, United States, Tennessee 37219
