They were freedmen. They were treated as cargo. They were litigants in court. They were warriors serving with distinction. They were widows and orphans seeking pensions for their loved ones’ military service. They were...
This event is a free, online event. Please join Kalyn Loewer, Manager of Digital Collections, as she walks participants through two of the NYG&B’s online collections: the “Sherwood Journals, Cayutaville, Tompkins County...
This event is a free, online event. Please join Kalyn Loewer, Manager of Digital Collections, as she walks participants through two of the NYG&B’s online collections: “ New York State Birth Indexes” and “ New York City...
This is a free, online event. Please join Kalyn Loewer, Manager of Digital Collections, as she walks participants through two of the NYG&B’s online collections: Colonial Immigration Records and Shipwrecked Passengers...
Tracing ancestors in New York state? This New York Family History School course reviews the core resources for those searching for ancestors in New York state. Individual sessions introduce a variety of collections...
Millions of immigrants arrived at the Port of New York, many taking their pathway through Castle Garden or Ellis Island. This New York Family History School course specifically covers strategies for tracing Irish, German...
Finding family in the Big Apple can seem like a daunting task. This New York Family History School course provides attendees with a concrete understanding of New York City’s history, its boroughs, and the essential...
Please join Jen Davis, NYG&B’s Vice President for Advancement and Membership, for a look at the many benefits of NYG&B membership. We want our members to take advantage of everything that we have to offer, so please join...
Join Thomas Ruller from the New York State Archives and professional genealogist Jane E. Wilcox as they discuss Jane’s new book, New York State Archives—A Guide: For Family Historians, Biographers, and Historical...
This event is free and can be attended online. Please join the NYG&B's Manager of Digital Collections, Kalyn Loewer, as she walks you through the Society of Colonial Wars in the State of New York collection, showing you...