Upcoming Events
Starting Your Family History Journey in Four Steps [Webinar]
Ready to start tracing your family history? Explore four steps you can take to begin exploring your ancestors. This session will cover the fundamentals of research, essential records (and where to find them), and other...
Author Jack Kelly Discusses, Valcour, His New Revolutionary War Book
Join us as Jack Kelly discusses his new book, Valcour in a conversation with the NYG&B, Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at 7:00pm ET, held online. The wild and suspenseful story of one of the most crucial and least known...
Five New York Genealogy Records to Find [Webinar]
Are you starting on New York genealogy research? Learn about five records that can set you on the path to success. Learn about the records and where to find them. Also covered—steps to take when a record can’t be found...
Finding Your New England Immigrant with Big-Y DNA [Webinar]
Learn how this cutting-edge advanced Y-DNA signature test can be used to develop family clades and provide genealogically-relevant data to attack your Colonial New England brick wall from both sides. Register About the...
Empire State Exploration (Summer)
Our popular Empire State Exploration is reimagined for 2021, showing you more ways to uncover your New York ancestors. From the comfort of your home with a very small group (registration is limited), this immersive...
The New York State Family History Conference (NYSFHC) is back this September! 20 Sessions: Livestream, on-demand, and Q&A September 1 to October 18 Participate on-the-go or from the comfort of your couch ...
We expect to be back in Albany in the fall for three days of assisted research and genealogical camaraderie with the people who know New York best at the New York State Archives and New York State Library. Why research...