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While planning what to do during the Conference, don’t forget these events included with your registration:

Wednesday, 9 May, 5:15 p.m.
NGS American Genealogy: Home Study Course Roundtable

Join NGS Education Manager, Patricia Walls Stamm, CG, CGL, in a roundtable discussion about the NGS American Genealogy: Home Study Course. Current students taking the in-depth, self-paced course as well as others who are considering enrolling are invited to the program.

Thursday, 10 May, 3:00 p.m.
Strategy for Records Preservation and Access

Are the states where you live and do family history research changing your access to vital records? The Records Preservation and Access Committee for the genealogical community will be having a strategy session open to all interested conference attendees. Learn how to follow the legislative process and send an effective response to the appropriate policy makers.

Thursday, 10 May, 6:00–9:00 p.m.
Evening at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center

FamilySearch and the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center invite all conference attendees to enjoy free admission on Thursday evening at the Museum, located at 50 East Freedom Way on the banks of the Ohio River. The Museum houses many unique and inspiring exhibits including The Slave Pen, From Slavery to Freedom, and the film Brothers of the Borderland. Come for an hour or stay for the entire three hours.

The event does not include transportation. Walking from the Duke Energy Convention Center or the conference hotels takes less than 15 minutes. Attendees may also share a taxi or use their own transportation. Parking is available in the Central Riverfront Parking Garage at $1 every half hour or $8 daily maximum.

Thursday, 10 May, 6:30–11:30 p.m.
A Night at the Public Library

The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County and the Hamilton County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society welcome conference attendees to extended hours in one of the nation’s leading genealogy libraries. The Library features holdings from all fifty states and more than twenty foreign countries as well as unique resources from Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. Additional library staff will be available to guide researchers to their areas of interest. There is no limit on the number of participants and no need to register, but you must show your conference badge for entry after 6:30 p.m. when the Library reopens for the NGS event.

The Library is located two short blocks east and two blocks north of the Duke Energy Convention Center, even closer from some of the downtown conference hotels. Researchers may walk, call a taxi, or provide their own transportation for this event. Maps will be available at the conference information booth near registration. Parking is available at metered on-street spaces, at several pay garages, and surface lots within a short walking distance of the Library.

Saturday, 12 May, 8:30 am – 12 noon
Youth Kamp

This is a great opportunity to involve your children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews in family history. The Kamp will feature a variety of age-appropriate activities for kids age 8 to 16 and includes a session that focuses on scouting’s genealogical badges. The event is free, but registration is required by 11 May. Visit the Youth Kamp page to find out more.

Saturday, 12 May, 5:15 p.m.
NGS Annual Meeting

Meet the NGS officers and board members and hear an update on NGS programs, courses, and publications from NGS President Ann Hilke, CG.

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