National Archives Genealogy Fairs & Series
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Welcome Family Historians!
Every year, the National Archives hosts a free, educational genealogy event broadcast live on YouTube. The sessions offer family history research tools on federal records for all skill levels. Join thousands of family historians participating during the live event. Attend free of charge with no reservations requested.
- Watch previous session video recordings on YouTube
- See past event web pages, posters, session videos, and handouts below
2025 Genealogy Series
The 2025 Genealogy Series will provide family history research tools for all skill levels along with a general overview to specific topics. Broadcasts of the program sessions will take place in May and June. All are welcome! Find more details on the 2025 Genealogy Series page .
Past Events
Virtual Genealogy Series: 2021 , 2022 , 2023 , and 2024
Starting in 2021, the National Archives transformed our annual genealogy event from the Genealogy Fair to the Genealogy Series.
Virtual Genealogy Fairs: 2019 , 2018 , 2017 , 2016 , 2015 , 2014 , and 2013Starting in 2013, the National Archives transformed our annual genealogy event from in-person to virtual. |
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Genealogy Fairs: 2012 , 2011 , and 2010Before we held virtual and recorded sessions, we held in-person fairs. See posters and handouts for the years 2012, 2011, and 2010 at the links below. Years 2009 , 2008 , 2007 , 2006 , and 2005 do not have handouts. |
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All events listed in the calendar are free unless noted.
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