Genealogy for Beginners: How to Document Your Research

Name: Genealogy for Beginners: How to Document Your Research
Start: 2025-11-12T19:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-11-12T20:00:00-05:00
Location: City of Fairfax Regional Library

Schedule

Wed Nov 12 2025 at 07:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

City of Fairfax Regional Library | Fairfax, VA

Are you interested in genealogy but would like some guidance on how and where to research?
Hosted by Fairfax Genealogical Society in collaboration with the Virginia Room, this 5-part beginner genealogy series will cover the fundamental aspects of researching family history including developing a research plan, utilizing online and physical resources, learning about common record types, source analysis and documentation.
Session 1: Before You Start Researching (Wed, Sep 17)
Session 2: How to Research (Tue, Sep 30)
Session 3: What to Research (Wed, Oct 15)
Session 4: Where to Research (Tue, Oct 28)
Session 5: How to Document Your Research (Wed, Nov 12)
Lead by Michele LeTourneur, a family history enthusiast and avid researcher. Michele has been interested in family stories for over 35 years but started her own deep-dive into genealogy in 2020. She is a member of the Fairfax Genealogical Society.
Learn more: bit.ly/FCPL_GenealogyPrograms