The Customer Services Division of the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) will host its second annual Genealogy Fair on Wednesday, April 19. This year's theme, Washington, D.C.: Our Capital Heritage, will focus on Federal records relating to the people and community of the nation's capital. Sessions will offer guidance in the use of Senate nomination files; Washington, D.C. building permits; D.C. court records; D.C. claims from Congressional Committees; Freedmen's Bureau records; and Freedman's Savings and Trust records. The fair will provide information and guidance for experienced genealogy professionals and novices alike. This event is free, but reservations are requested.
Details are available in the full announcement at http://announcements.eogn.com/2006/03/national_archiv.html
