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DISCOVER YOUR OWN HERITAGE THROUGH ANCESTRY RESEARCH WORKSHOP ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2011

While the city of Pawtucket, RI is celebrating its 125th anniversary, the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council welcomes area residents and visitors to discover their own personal heritage.

On Wednesday evening, October 26, 2011, from 7-8:30 pm, participate in Life in the Past Lane, a genealogy workshop being held at the Blackstone Valley Visitor Center Theatre, 175 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI.

Genealogy researcher Donna Hague Blinn will offer participants ways they can find out their family history and ancestry research. Learn how to use birth, marriage and death records, locate census records, probate and land use documents, military and naturalizations and more.

This interactive workshop will also feature techniques using a variety of websites that are helpful in locating your ancestors. Attendees are encouraged to bring their laptops, family records and their questions for a fascinating look into your past family ties.

This workshop is ideal for novices as well as experienced researchers to gain extra insights into building their family trees.

Registration for the workshop is $10/person. Payment can be made by check, money order or major credit card.

Reserve your space for this workshop now by calling the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council at 401-724-2200.

 

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