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NATIONAL GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY2014 FAMILY HISTORY CONFERENCE
VIRGINIA: THE FIRST FRONTIERRICHMOND, VIRGINIA • 7–10 MAY 2014
Presented by:National Genealogical Society3108 Columbia Pike, Suite 300Arlington, VA 22204-4370Phone: 703-525-0050 or 800-473-0060Fax: 703-525-0052E-mail: [email protected]
Visit http://www.ngsgenealogy.org for more information.
Local Host Society:
Virginia Genealogical Society
Conference Program—Virginia: The First FrontierThe first permanent English settlement in North America, Virginia has been home to countless individuals—some remained for generations; others moved on to the next frontier. Building on the records and history that draws so many back to their roots in the Old Dominion, we will explore the origins of those who settled within Virginia’s borders whether they came by land or sea. The program will also feature lectures on the history, records, repositories, and ethnic and religious groups of Virginia and neighboring states including Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky, and Tennessee, with special emphasis on migration into and out of the region down the Carolina and Great Wagon Roads, over the Appalachian Mountains, and south to Texas and beyond.
The four-day conference will include more than 150 lectures by nationally known experts on topics including military records, state and federal records, methodology, and analysis and problem solving. Some lectures will cover the use of technology (GenTech) including genetics, mobile devices, and apps useful in genealogical research. Lecture descriptions include the audience level designation from beginner to advanced to aid attendees in session selection.
Greater Richmond Convention CenterThe National Genealogical Society 2014 Family History Conference will be held 7-10 May 2014 in the Greater Richmond Convention Center, 403 North Third Street, Richmond, VA 23219, phone: 804-783-7300, http://www.richmondcenter.com. Most of the conference events will be held at the Marriott Hotel or the Greater Richmond Convention Center (GRCC), designated as building “A” on the map on the back of this brochure. Conference registration begins 1 December 2013 at http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/cs/conference_info.
Parking Adjacent to the Convention CenterDaily parking will be $6 (no in-out privileges) in the adjacent parking deck designated as lot “B” on the map. Overnight parking in the convention center lot incurs a surcharge. All other nearby lots have higher daily parking rates. The conference parking deck has an enclosed skywalk to the convention center. GPS directions for the parking deck are 351 North Third St., Richmond, VA 23219.
Conference HotelsConference participants will be offered a choice of five hotels. The Marriott and Hilton Garden Inn are across the street from the convention center. The Crowne Plaza, Omni, and Holiday Inn Express are several blocks away, but a free shuttle bus will be provided between these three hotels and the conference site. All rooms are subject to local, state, and federal taxes which are 13% and could increase before the conference begins. Attendees must request the NGS conference rate when making reservations. Hotels are offering the NGS rate three days before and three days after the conference so participants can do research or sight-seeing in the area. The hotels listed below will begin accepting reservations approximately one year in advance of your latest reservation date. Make your reservations early because the hotels may release the rooms to other guests beginning 14 April 2014. All the conference hotels provide free Wi-Fi in the guest rooms. One night’s deposit is required guaranteed by a major credit card. Please check with the hotels for cancellation rules, additional amenities, and parking rates or see the conference website http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/cs/accommodations. A few ADA compliant rooms are available.
Marriott Hotel500 East Broad St.Richmond, VA 23219Phone: 804-643-3400; reservations 1-800-228-9290http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/ricdt-richmond-marriott/Single/double: $150 plus taxTriple: $160 plus tax, Quad: $170 plus tax
Hilton Garden Inn Richmond Downtown501 East Broad St.Richmond, VA 23219Phone: 804-344-4300; reservations 1-877-STAYHGIhttp://www.richmonddowntown.hgi.com Single/double: $139 plus taxTriple: $149 plus tax, Quad: $159 plus tax
Crowne Plaza Richmond Downtown555 East Canal St.Richmond, VA 23219Phone: 804-788-0900; reservations 1-877-227-6963http://ichotelsgroup.com/crowneplaza/hotels/us/en/richmond/riccs/hoteldetailSingle/double: $121 plus taxMaximum occupancy five guests per room
Omni Hotel100 South 12th St.Richmond, VA 23219Phone: 804-344-7000; reservations 1-888-444-OMNI http://www.omnihotels.com/FindAHotel/Richmond.aspxSingle/double: $129 plus taxTriple: $139 plus tax, Quad: $149 plus tax
Holiday Inn Express: Richmond-Downtown201 East Cary St.Richmond, VA 23219Phone: 804-788-1600; reservations 1-888-HOLIDAYhttp://www.hiexpress.com/hotels/us/en/richmond/ricec/hoteldetailSingle/double: $129 plus taxTriple: $139 plus tax, Quad: $149 plus tax
Conference Highlights
Two influential genealogical organizations, the Board for Certification of Genealogists (BCG) and the International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists (ICAPGen), will each celebrate their fiftieth anniversary in 2014. The Friday night banquet will pay tribute to both organizations. BCG will again be sponsoring the BCG Skillbuilding track targeted for intermediate to advanced researchers.
Host Society Event Library of Virginia, Thursday, 8 May 2014
On Thursday evening, join the Virginia Genealogical Society on a trip to Colonial Virginia. The event will be held at the Library of Virginia, 800 East Broad St., Richmond, Virginia, which is located three blocks from the Marriott Hotel, beginning at 6:30 p.m. This ticketed event will be limited to 250 participants. The Library will not be open for research on Thursday evening.
Richmond Discoveries’ ToursSeveral tours will be offered prior to the conference in and around Richmond, Virginia. Reservations are made directly with the tour company, Richmond Discoveries, 1701 Williamsburg Rd., Richmond, VA 23231, phone: 804-222-8595; e-mail: [email protected]; or website: http://www.richmonddiscoveries.com. Reservations will be accepted beginning 1 December 2013. The tour company reserves the right to cancel a tour if they do not receive thirty reservations for each tour by 26 April 2014. Tour prices will be announced in the fall and posted on the NGS Conference Blog. Each guided tour includes motor coach transportation and entry fees to specific attractions. Sign up early as there is maximum seating on some tours. For tour details see http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/cs/tours.
Research in Central Virginia Come early or stay over a few days after the conference and take advantage of the wonderful research facilities in the area.
Library of Virginia, 800 East Broad St., Richmond, VA, 804-692-3500, is open Monday through Saturday 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. The Library has an extensive collection including manuscripts, tax records, colonial records, Virginia Land Office records, extant county records, military records, surveys, and maps. A detailed guide for genealogists can be found at http://www.lva.virginia.gov/public/guides/Generesesarch.pdf. The Library of Virginia will have extended hours during the conference, which will be publicized on the NGS Conference Blog.
Virginia Historical Society, 428 North Boulevard, Richmond, VA, 804-358-4901, http://www.vahistorical.org/ includes a permanent collection, exhibitions, and a research library. Hours are 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Parking is free. The collections include books and bound serials, Confederate imprints, broadsides, newspapers, family and personal papers, business and organizational records, maps, genealogical materials, and nineteenth through twenty-first century photographs. University of Virginia, Alderman Library, Special Collections, is located on the university campus in Charlottesville, Virginia. See the website at http://www.lib.virginia.edu for parking, directions,
and hours. The library has a number of historical collections and manuscripts. “A Guide to Genealogical Resources” at the University of Virginia by Jean L. Cooper is available on the website.
Earl Gregg Swem Library, 400 Landrum Drive, Williamsburg, VA, is located on the campus of William and Mary. The library, which is open daily except between terms, has many special collections and manuscripts, which can be found at https://swem.wm.edu/. Check the website for the hours when you plan to visit.
John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg, encourages research in the political and economic life of the thirteen colonies and the new republic and African American studies. The collection includes books, manuscripts, and a digital collection, which can be found at http://research.history.org/JDRLibrary.cfm.
On your drive to or from Richmond, consider stopping at one of the local libraries or historical societies including
Virginia Room, Roanoke Public Library, 706 South Jefferson St., Roanoke, VA, 24016, phone: 540-853-2073. Check out the digital library at http://www.roanokeva.gov/library.
Thomas Balch Library, 208 West Market St., Leesburg, VA, phone: 703-737-7195. For details visit http://www.leesburgva.gov/library.
Jones Memorial Library, 2311 Memorial Ave., Lynchburg, VA, phone: 434-846-0501. For details visit http://www.jmlibrary.org.
Genealogy Room, Danville Public Library, 511 Patton St., Danville, VA, phone: 434-799-5195. For details visit http://www.danville-va.gov/index.aspx?nid=298.
Hotel reservations begin mid-May 2013 See hotel websites listed above
Hotel summary including amenities http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/cs/accommodations
Registration opens 1 December http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/cs/conference_info
NGS Conference Blog http://conference.ngsgenealogy.org/
National Genealogical Society 7–10 May 2014, Richmond, Virginia
