National Genealogical Society 2012 Family History Conference, Cincinnati, OH

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National Genealogical Society 2012 Family History Conference Local Host Societies: Ohio Genealogical Society and the Hamilton County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society

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The 2012 National Genealogical Society Family History Conference will be held in Cincinnati, Ohio, May 9-12, 2012. Entitled “The Ohio River: Gateway to the Western Frontier," the conference will include more than fifty national speakers providing over 150 lectures including ethnic research, African American research, research in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana, migration to and out of the tri-state area, immigration, methodology, military, family history writing, ethnic workshops, technological innovation in genealogy (GenTech), BCG Skillbuilding track, and much more.

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National Genealogical Society 2012 Family History Conference

Local Host Societies: Ohio Genealogical Society and the Hamilton County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical

Society

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When & Where Is the Conference?

When: 9–12 May 2012

Where: Duke Energy Convention Center Cincinnati, Ohio

Photo courtesy of Cincinnati USA Convention and Visitors Bureau

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Lectures: Something for Everyone

GenTech

Migration

Ethnic ResearchPhoto courtesy of Julie Miller

Graphic: Clipart, Microsoft Word, 2007.

Graphic: Clipart, Microsoft Word, 2007..

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• Museum Center Tour and Dinner• Evening at the National Underground

Railroad Freedom Center• A Night at the Public

Library• NGSQ 100th Anniversary

Reception

Events

Cincinnati Museum CenterPhoto courtesy of Cincinnati USA Convention & Visitors Bureau

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Enjoy the Area!

Photo courtesy of Jean Woll

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Museums & Repositories

• Cincinnati Art Museum• Cincinnati Museum Center • Harriett Beecher Stowe House• German Heritage Museum • National Underground Railroad Freedom Center

• Reds Hall of Fame and Museum

• Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County

• Cincinnati Historical Society• Carl Blegen Library at the University of Cincinnati

• Kenton County (Kentucky) Public Library

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How To Enjoy the Conference

• Early Bird registration closes 20 March 2012

• Meals and social events close 24 April 2012

• Review the program carefully• Bring a sweater or jacket for the air conditioned rooms• Wear comfortable shoes• Take time to do research at

one of the nearby research repositories

Clipart, Microsoft Word 2007.

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Conference Bloghttp://conference.ngsgenealogy.org/

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