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 to reveal and strengthen connections between individuals and communities. But how do you get started?
Join the NYG&B and guest speaker Christopher Barry for a look at the key essentials for beginning your genealogy journey; resources and tips specific to conducting Civil War family history research referring to the sources available at the National Archives; and how you can preserve your own New York family stories.
Participants can join us in person at the NYG&B New York City office or virtually. This is a free program, but registration is required.
This series is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.
Speaker Bio
Christopher Barry has been a history teacher for the past 37 years. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Government from Hamilton College, and a Master of Arts in Liberal Studies in Social Studies from Wesleyan University. He has taught Advanced Placement United States History and a course on America’s Civil War at Irvington High School, in Irvington, New York, for 27 years; he is also the Social Studies Department Chair. His interest in the 65th NY Volunteer Infantry began when he researched his great-great grandfather’s role in the regiment. No Flinching From Fire: The Sixty Fifth New York Volunteers in the Civil War is his first book. Mr. Barry is also a track and cross-country coach.
This series is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.
