FGS 2013 Genealogy Conference Week

As one of the Co-Chairs of the Federation of Genealogical Societies August 2013 Conference, I am delighted to share an overview of the week with you. Please join your fellow family historians as we "Journey through Generations."

Monday, August 19

• Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center open 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

Tuesday, August 20

•  Librarian’s Day (all day)
• Q&A panel and genealogy consultations in the afternoon, 2-5 p.m.
• Onsite registration begins, 3-7 p.m. (additional hours each day – see conference website) 
• FGS Welcome to Delegates reception 7 p.m.
• Association of Professional Genealogists Roundtable Discussion(Open to all APG members and their guests) 7 p.m.
• Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center open 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

Wednesday, August 21 (Focus on Societies Day)

• Plenary session
• Lecture sessions all day (27 sessions + 1 workshop)
• FGS Focus on Societies Luncheon
•  FGS Opening Social Evening sponsored by findmypast.com
• Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center open 9 a.m.-Midnight (extended hours!)

Thursday, August 22

• Keynote session
• Grand opening of Exhibit Hall
• Lecture sessions all day (31 sessions + 2 workshops)
• Vendor Demonstrations
• GenSpiration Sessions
• 3 luncheons
• Extended Exhibit Hall hours until 7:30 p.m. (with door prizes!)
• Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center open 7 a.m.-Midnight (extended hours!)

Friday, August 23

• Lecture sessions all day (47 sessions + 2 workshops)
• Vendor Demonstrations
• GenSpiration Sessions
• 3 luncheons
• “Journey Through the Generations with Our Veterans” local host societies evening event at the Allen County Public Library sponsored by FamilySearch
• Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center open 7 a.m.-Midnight (extended hours!)

Saturday, August 24

• Lecture sessions all day (47 sessions + 2 workshops)
• Vendor Demonstrations
• GenSpiration Sessions
• 3 luncheons
• Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center open 7 a.m.-6 p.m. (extended a.m. hours!)

Sunday, August 25

• Farewell Brunch 9-11 a.m. (with door prizes!)

For more details please visit the FGS 2013 Conference website.