Saturday, April 20, 2024 – 1:30 p.m. EST

UPDATED: THIS WILL BE ON ZOOM ONLY
175 Maple Street, East Hartford, CT

The Connecticut Society of Genealogists, Inc. presents

“Writing Your Family History” with CSG President, Pauline Merrick

Description: 

Interested in the CSG Literary Awards Contest or “Tell Your Family Story” Essay Contest? This program will cover tips on how to submit articles for publication or to construct a strong contender for essay competitions. We will discuss article length, topics and the importance and format of footnotes. Copyright issues and author rights will be covered.

Bio:

Pauline C. Merrick is a genealogist and historian. She is the published author of a book and several magazine articles. She lectures on Connecticut history and genealogical research. She currently serves on the Board of Governors for the Connecticut Society of Genealogists as President and Program Committee Chair and serves on the Board of Directors for the Samuel Huntington Homestead Museum, conducting special research projects. She is a member of the DAR and the Mayflower Society based on her long heritage of Connecticut ancestors.

Registration Information:

UPDATED: This event is now ZOOM only.The event is FREE, but registration is required.

To attend virtually: Please click on the Zoom link below to register.
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