America at 250!
Schedule
Thu Jun 11 2026 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Peoria Public Library North Branch | Peoria, IL
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Join us at the Peoria PublicLibrary North Branch (or on Zoom) on Thursday, June 11th at 6pm with Scott Norrick, founder of AncestralPast.com, for this free meeting. He will present “America at 250!”. Scott will be joining us via Zoom. Participants may join via Zoom or in person, as well.2026 marks the 250-year anniversary of America’s signing of the Declaration of Independence. At the time of America’s independence, the population of the American colonies was about 2.5 million. While 1776 is a pivotal year, the war for independence (the Revolutionary War) was fought from 1775-1783. About 200,000 Americans served in the Patriots’ cause in some capacity.
This presentation will provide a deep dive into discovering and researching your revolutionary ancestors. It will cover the top resources, strategies, websites, libraries, archives, and organizations for learning more about your ancestors at our nation’s founding. Resources and documents available at the National Archives, DAR, SAR, as well as state and local organizations will be included. The presentation will also reveal that many colonists did not support independence and supported the British/Tory cause. It is an exciting time to jump in and learn as much as you can about your revolutionary ancestors!
Scott Norrick’s areas of expertise include research in the American Midwest along with the immigration to the Midwest from Britain, Ireland, and Germanic countries. He has an undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois and a graduate degree from Northwestern University. With over 30 years of family history research experience, he is familiar with all the latest and time-tested genealogical tools. Through his company Ancestral Past, he welcomes the opportunity to assist others on their genealogy journey.
About Section link: https://www.ancestralpast.com/about-4
Free and open to the public. No registration needed if attending in person.
Zoom registration:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/fLaclxMpS4O8EArooTWWyg
More Information and Links:
https://www.ancestralpast.com
Facebook Event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1459744548983998
Recorded Presentations:
https://www.peoriacountygenealogy.org/passport/recorded-presentations
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Where is it happening?
Peoria Public Library North Branch, Peoria Public Library, Peoria, IL 61615, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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