Friday, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. & Saturday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Prince Conference Center
1800 East Beltline SE
Grand Rapids MI
Tony Burroughs
The Western Michigan Genealogical Society presents the 4th Got Ancestors?! annual seminar at the Prince Conference Center on the campus of Calvin College. This year them is GENEALOGY IN BLACK & WHITE AND BLUE & GRAY. The events of 150 years ago are an important focus for us in this sesquicentennial year recognizing the American Civil War. Arguably, the Civil War would never have happened if not for slavery. Many American families have direct connections to that hateful institution and the resulting war. For some, there is no desire to learn about the hardships of the past. Others have found where there is suffering there are heroes, stories of endurance, and inspiring examples. It is important to learn about our forbearers who lived during that conflict, or experienced slavery, or even fought and died to end it. That knowledge fosters a personal connection to history and shapes our self-identity. As an expert in African American genealogy and a member of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Tony Burroughs brings an important perspective to our annual genealogy seminar. We are very proud to bring Mr. Burroughs’ to Grand Rapids to present this year’s GotAncestors?! Seminar – Genealogy in Black & White and Blue & Gray.
Advance registration is required. Tickets are $59.00 for both days. Friday only or Saturday only tickets are also available.
The schedule, registration form and full details for the event can be found at www.gotancestors.com.
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