The Lackawanna Historical Society will sponsor a monthly Genealogy Forum in 2022, in both virtual and in-person formats. The Forum is an opportunity to learn more about specific topics in family history research and discuss particular research tactics to uncover your family story.

Virtual sessions via Zoom
January 12, 1 pm: General Q&A session to determine areas of interest or need
February 9, 1 pm: Military Records and Cemeteries
March 9, 1 pm: National Archives

In-person sessions at the Catlin House, 232 Monroe Avenue. Sessions will be recorded for those who cannot attend.
April 27, 1 pm: Tracing records for Irish ancestry
May 18, 1 pm: Tracing records for Italian ancestry
September 14: Tracing records for English/Welsh ancestry.
October 12: Tracing records for German ancestry.
November 9: Tracing records for Eastern European ancestry.

The Forum plans to schedule an intensive hands-on workshop in June-July 2022. More details will be announced in the late spring. For more information or to join the Genealogy Forum, contact the Society at (570) 344-3841 or by email at [email protected]