From its original Indigenous inhabitants to successive waves of Dutch, English, and other European colonists to communities of free and enslaved people of color, Long Island has had a long, rich history as a place of settlement over the centuries.
Join the NYG&B and guest experts for an online exploration of resources and approaches for tracing ancestors on historic Long Island.
Online sessions include:
- Lectures on a range of topics
- Individual consultation sessions with expert genealogists
- Group Q&A periods
- Independent research time
Lecture topics: To be announced
This program runs 11:30 a.m. – approximately 4:30 p.m., ET each day.
Prior to this Empire State Exploration program, you will be given special free access to the NYG&B’s on-demand New York State Family History School course, New York State Research Fundamentals to help refresh your understanding of processes for conducting family history research in New York State. This online course includes sessions on vital records, census records, religious records, probate records, and more. Access continues through the last day of the program.
Program Fee
- NYG&B Members Early Registration Rate: $399 (ends April 28, 2026; after that registration rate is $469)
- General Registration: $469
About Empire State Exploration
The Empire State Exploration program is an ideal interactive experience for tracing New York ancestors online under the guidance of genealogy experts. Participants join a small online group of fellow researchers for three daylong, at-home sessions of guided research and learning. Each online session is held live and features a special guest expert genealogist, lectures, individual consultation sessions, and group Q&A periods. Participants have access to materials for 30 days following the program.