Family History Workshop with TXDAR

The Sam Houston Regional Library and Research Center (SHC) presents its third annual Family History Day with presentations and hands-on help from the Texas Society Daughters of the American Revolution (TXDAR) on Saturday, April 18, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Come learn about the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), why women join and how DAR resources can help both men and women 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 ancestors. Presenters will also share information about the DAR’s E Pluribus Unum Committee and specialty research groups.

In addition, Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) reference staff will describe the various genealogy tools available in Austin and Liberty. After the morning presentations and Q&A, DAR volunteers and TSLAC reference staff will be on hand to assist with family history research in the reading room from noon until 2:00 p.m.
10:00 – 11:45 a.m. Presentations
Noon – 2:00 p.m. Hands-on Research

This program is free and open to the public. Registration required. Contact the Sam Houston Regional Library and Research Center at SamHoustonCenter@tsl.texas.gov or (936) 336-8821.

(This event relates to America250 because it will help Texans discover if they have an ancestor who participated in the American Revolution. Registration is open to 30 people.)