Genealogists, societies, and libraries collect, copy, publish, digitize, teach, and share materials of all kinds, created and contributed by many sources. Every one of those actions can raise copyright concerns. Knowing...
Please join Kalyn Loewer, NYG&B's Digital Collections Manager; Anna Gardner, NYG&B's Digitize New York Manager; and Ray LaFever, Archivist for the Delaware County Historical Association (DCHA), for a look at newly...
Central New York’s Mohawk Valley region is steeped in both natural beauty and fascinating history—from Native American culture to a hotbed of Revolutionary War activity to Erie Canal engineering marvels. Join the NYG&B...
Are you finding all the New York records on Ancestry.com that you need? Susan R. Miller, NYG&B Director, Publications, will demonstrate efficient ways to find New York records on the site. She will also show how to learn...
Learn the ins and outs of visiting repositories for genealogical research across New York State. This presentation features examples, tips on how to best prepare before leaving your home, suggestions on what equipment to...
As part of its Heritage Tours program, the NYG&B is offering an exclusive guided tour of the Netherlands, August 30–September 5, 2026. This tour includes a group guide for the five-day tour; hotel accommodations...
Join us for a look at Plentiful Country: The Great Potato Famine and the Making of Irish New York. In 1845, a fungus began to destroy Ireland’s potato crop, triggering a famine that would kill 1 million Irish men, women...
Join the NYG&B for our annual three days of in-person research in Albany. Before you arrive, make the most of your time in Albany with online pre-planning activities in September 2026, including a virtual tour of the...