Roots & Branches: Genealogy at HSP
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Roots & Branches: Genealogy at HSP
The Historical Society has extended its 2015 pricing on Research by Mail services through February 14, 2016. If you've been on the fence about hiring our skilled staff researchers to help you tackle a research problem, don't wait much longer!
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In 2015, The Historical Society of Pennsylvania (HSP) launched HSP Encounters, a new digital resource comprised of an ever-growing number of genealogical and biographical databases.
In 2015, The Historical Society of Pennsylvania (HSP) launched HSP Encounters, a new digital resource comprised of an ever-growing number of genealogical and biographical databases.
HSP Encounters is an ongoing project in which records and materials deemed of high research value are digitized and made available to Friends of HSP online, in searchable form. Historical essays incorporated in the system describe each database as well as establish historical context for the records contained.
The recent public launching of our genealogical and biographical database, HSP Encounters, is an exciting event. HSP Encounters is now available remotely to HSP members and to onsite researchers, and is a part of Discover, HSP's online catalog. The database is based upon making accessible unique HSP collections that are rich in personal information, assisting family researchers in both establishing their family trees and learning about the lives of their ancestors.
Every year, millions of people around the world comb through books, scour newspapers, and thumb through manuscripts searching for information about their family’s history.
What starts small often becomes enormous. Many now-avid genealogists recall their humble beginnings – the discovery of a trunk full of photographs in the attic, or a question about a great grandparent’s country of origin.
For many, these humble questions blossom into a lifelong pursuit connecting them to a growing community around the world.
HSP is hosting a two-day conference on March 6 and 7 to help researchers learn new ways to discover and celebrate their family history. Space is limited, so register now!
Lecture topics will include resources from the Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware Archives; colonial records in the Mid-Atlantic; Chinese genealogy; and more. Click here for a full schedule of events.
Join professional genealogist Frank Southcott for a free Irish genealogy workshop at HSP on Wednesday December 3 from 6-7 pm. Register now to save your seat!
HSP's Senior Director of the Library and Collections Lee Arnold and Assistant Director of Research Services Sarah Heim were recently interviewed by Philadelphia's WHYY TV in support of the PBS show, "Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr."
In celebration of Family History Month this October, HSP is offering a full slate of genealogy workshops and events over the next few weeks!
If you've been eagerly awaiting your chance to appear on PBS and WHYY's Genealogy Roadshow, now's your chance!
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About Roots & Branches
Roots & Branches is our blog about genealogy and family history. Here you'll find posts about new resources in our library, upcoming events and workshops at HSP, and much more. We look forward to helping you learn more about your roots!