You’ve run out of online records to research, or the ones you’re searching for aren’t public. Worse yet, the records you need are destroyed. Perhaps you’ve run into maiden name troubles. Or maybe you've come to the end of your American trail and need to look overseas. Just about any family history researcher has hit their own brick wall sometime.
Bring your most difficult New York research problems during this unique and hands-on experience. With the aid of the NYG&B and a guest expert, receive guidance and advice to break down your toughest New York brick walls.
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 on three consecutive Saturdays (April 18, April 25, and May 2).
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 March 6, 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.