Family History Workshop with Texas Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)
Join us on site at the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) in Austin on Saturday, Feb. 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a user-friendly workshop on tracing your family lineage back to the era of the American Revolution in 1776. Guest speakers from the Texas Society Daughters of the American Revolution will discuss the organization along with resources they offer for genealogy research.
Come learn about the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), why women join and how DAR resources can help uncover overlooked patriots. You may have one or more Revolutionary patriots in your family, and this session will walk you through the resources available that help you explore your connection to these brave men and women. Presenters will also share information about the DAR’s E Pluribus Unum Committee and specialty research groups. In addition, our library reference staff will describe the various genealogy tools available through TSLAC. After the morning presentations and Q&A, DAR volunteers and TSLAC librarians will be on-hand to assist with family history research in the reading room from noon until 2 p.m.
Presentations 10 – 11:45 a.m. Public Events Space
Hands-on Research Noon – 2 p.m. Reference Reading Room
This workshop is free and open to the public. Registration is requested, but not required. Sign up for the workshop by Feb. 11 via the online form at https://forms.office.com/r/iJFDaG7qtS.
Named a National Literary Landmark, the Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building located at 1201 Brazos St. in downtown Austin, directly east of the Texas Capitol. In addition to TSLAC’s rotating exhibits, visitors may view the six flags flown over Texas, six Texas seal mosaics and the panoramic Texas history mural in the lobby.
Parking is available at the Capitol Visitors Parking Garage across the street. Additional parking options, including handicapped parking, along with directions and maps, is available on TSLAC’s website at www.tsl.texas.gov/visit.
Event Links
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