Ships play a critical role in genealogical research—not only as a means by which our ancestors emigrated, but also as places where they worked, served, played, or traveled. Researching vessels can lead to meaningful...
If you reside in or are visiting the New York City area, you are invited to come in person to our New York City Digitization Center for a 30-minute session to digitally preserve your own records using our state-of-the...
Join us for a look at A Hudson Valley Reckoning: Discovering the Forgotten History of Slaveholding in My Dutch American Family. The book tells the long-ignored story of slavery's history in upstate New York through...
Join the NYG&B and guest experts for an online exploration of resources and techniques for conducting New Netherland research. Get a historical overview of New Netherland and the essential tools for researching Dutch...
Family history is a fascinating and personal way for everyone to better understand who they are and how our past has shaped us. Genealogy also helps reveal and strengthen connections between individuals and communities...
The NYG&B’s most asked question is: “Where can I find New York birth, marriage, and death records?” This program provides an overview of New York’s civil vital records and demonstrates where to access available records...
Family history is a fascinating and personal way for everyone to better understand who they are and how our past has shaped us. Genealogy also helps reveal and strengthen connections between individuals and communities...
Trace Your New York Ancestors with the NYG&B in New York City! Join us March 24–26, 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...