I was searching the NARA site (www.archives.gov/) and came across
this bit of information that may be of interest to those who reside
in So. California:

Genealogical Workshops at NARA's Pacific Region
(Laguna Niguel, CA)

All classes begin at 9:30 AM and are held at NARA's Pacific Region,
24000 Avila Road, 1st Floor East, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677. Class
sizes are limited. Please call (949) 360-2641, ext. 0 to reserve your
place. All workshops cost $7.50, payable at the door. Photographic
identification is required to enter our facility.

October 18: Naturalization and Immigration Records
This course examines immigration and citizenship records, emphasizing
procedural changes from 1790 to the present as well as methods for
locating both naturalization records and passenger manifests.

October 27: Preserving Your Family's History
Participants in this workshop will learn basic methods for organizing
genealogical records and preserving photographs, historical
documents, and other treasured heirlooms.

November 1: Introduction to Genealogical Resources
For beginners and those who want to brush up on their basic skills,
this workshop addresses the use of Federal census, passenger arrival,
naturalization, and military records as well as basic reference works.

November 9: Introduction to Military Records
This workshop will explore basic military resources for genealogy
relating to American military actions from the Revolutionary War
through the conflicts of the late 20th century.

November 15: Naturalization and Immigration Records

November 30: Introduction to Genealogical Resources

Address:
24000 Avila Road
1st Floor, East Entrance
Laguna Niguel, California 92677-3497

(949) 360-2641

laguna.archives@nara.gov

Natalie in VA

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