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April 21 – 24, 2023

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  • Getting Started with Ancestry Research

    Southern Essex District Registry of Deeds

    National Genealogical Society

    National Archives

    Getting Started with Family History Subject Guide by NEHGS

    Genealogy for the Next Generation : Getting Kids Involved by NEHGS

    “First Steps in Family Research” archived webinar by NEHGS

    FamilySearch.org

    DNA & Genealogy Subject Guide by NEHGS

    Congressional Library & Archives

    Ancestry.com

  • Salem Ancestry Resources

    Salem DAR chapter website

    THE COLONEL TIMOTHY PICKERING CHAPTER, NATIONAL SOCIETY DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION (NSDAR OR DAR)

    Our chapter was founded on April 12, 1928, by Mrs. Gertrude B. Carter with 26 charter members. Colonel Timothy Pickering was selected as the American Revolutionary War patriot the organization wished to honor. The organizational meeting was held at the Hotel Hawthorne in Salem.
    We meet on the second Thursday of each month from October through May. Visitors and prospective members are welcome to attend. Please email our Regent for details.Visit our website here!

    Shalom/Salem: Archival Stories from Salem’s Jewish Community

    Salem State Archives & Special Collections

    Salem Public Library Digital Heritage Collection

    Phillips Library Collection

    Essex Society of Genealogists

    City of Salem Digital Archive

    American Ancestors & New England Historic Genealogical Society

  • Salem Witch Trials

    In Memory of Ann Dolliver

    Salem Witch Trials Victims Descendant Packets by the Salem Witch Museum

    Salem Witch Museum’s Witch Trials Site Tour

    Famous Descendants of the Infamous 1692 Salem Witch Trials by Danvers Historical Society

  • African American History

    Untold African American Stories by Biographer Adelaide Solomon-Jordan (pre-recorded lecture by Hamilton Hall)

    African American Genealogy from NEHGS

    Researching African American Ancestors in New England

    Untold African American Stories told by biographer Adelaide Solomon-Jordan by Hamilton Hall

    Salem’s Black Heritage Audio Tour

    Salem State University – Life of Charlotte Forten

    Salem Historical Society African American History Resource List

    Massachusetts Historical Society & the End of Slavery in MA

  • Indigenous Resources

    Native Nations of New England from NEHGS

    Salem Historical Society Indigenous Resource List

    North American Indian Center of Boston (NAICOB)

    Massachusett Tribe

    Massachusetts Center for Native American Awareness (MCNAA)

    Institute for New England Native American Studies

  • Architectural History

    Historic Salem Inc.’s Historic House Database

  • Regional Resources

    Massachusetts Research Guide from NEHGS

    Basics of New England Research

    Out to Sea: Researching Mariner Ancestors in New England

    Massachusetts Historical Society

    Marblehead Museum Archives

    Lynn Museum & Historical Society

    Historic New England’s Collection

    Historic Beverly

    Danvers Archival Center

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