Are you finding all the New York records on Ancestry.com that you need? Susan R. Miller, NYG&B Director, Publications, will demonstrate efficient ways to find New York records on the site. She will also show how to learn...
Learn the ins and outs of visiting repositories for genealogical research across New York State. This presentation features examples, tips on how to best prepare before leaving your home, suggestions on what equipment to...
As part of its Heritage Tours program, the NYG&B is offering an exclusive guided tour of the Netherlands, August 30–September 5, 2026. This tour includes a group guide for the five-day tour; hotel accommodations...
Join us for a look at Plentiful Country: The Great Potato Famine and the Making of Irish New York. In 1845, a fungus began to destroy Ireland’s potato crop, triggering a famine that would kill 1 million Irish men, women...
Join the NYG&B for our annual three days of in-person research in Albany. Before you arrive, make the most of your time in Albany with online pre-planning activities in September 2026, including a virtual tour of the...
FamilySearch offers far more for New York research than many genealogists realize. In this session, we will look beyond the search box to explore New York–specific collections, catalog tools, full-text search, images...
Trace Your New York Ancestors with the NYG&B in New York City! Join us October 27–29, 2026, for three days of uncovering your New York ancestors. With the NYG&B headquarters as home base, you will be steps away from our...
This genealogical presentation will explore record collections held by the New York City Municipal Archives. This vast trove holds details of New York City residents and sometimes of those passing through the city. Join...