In-Case-You-Missed-It Series
Virtual On-Demand Access
In case you missed it, you can now order previous Genealogy Workshops for a self-paced learning experience and on-demand viewing -- all at a discounted rate. So, if you've missed one of our workshop series or are looking to learn more about the different components of family research, one or more of the courses below could be a great fit for you.
All workshops have been previously recorded.
About our Genealogy Workshops
For several years now, Maryland Public Television has partnered with the Maryland Genealogical Society to offer a variety of beginner-to-intermediate genealogy workshop series. If you weren't able to participate in our past workshops or weren't yet ready to start your family research, now's your time to catch up on what you missed.
Each workshop features a different component of genealogy research -- take a look at the courses below and add one or more of the workshops that interest you. Your family does not need Maryland ties to benefit from any of the courses; however, the instructors use Maryland examples in their presentations.
For those who attended the workshops when they were first introduced (see dates below), you received a one-year membership to the Maryland Genealogical Society (MGS), and one of your member benefits is access to most of the previous workshop recordings. Please reach out to [email protected] for questions about your MGS membership.
General Questions? Email [email protected]
Introduction to Genealogy (Winter 2021)
Need a more general overview of how to begin your family research? Take a look at our one-hour (crash-course) Introduction to Genealogy workshop. In this workshop, a panel of experienced Maryland genealogists gives tips on how to get started with your family research and provides an overview of both online genealogy sites and Maryland-specific resources. The panel discusses the importance of DNA as a tool and highlights African American research.
Genealogy 101 (Fall 2021)
This 4-part workshop series is a beginner's look into genealogy -- covering topics of census records, vital records, Immigration, and African-American research. Each session is about 1 hour and includes supplemental handouts/worksheets. speakers include Chris Haley, Debra Hoffman, David Powell, and John Siemon.
Uncovering DNA Research (Summer 2022)
This three-part workshop takes a deep dive into DNA research. The course introduces genetic genealogy and DNA testing, explains what your DNA test results mean, and helps you start to make sense of all the new cousins on your DNA match list. You will learn the value of DNA testing and analysis and how it can be an integral part of your genealogical research. The instructor for this course was Tom McCarriar.
Finding Your Roots Through Research (Spring 2023)
Want to start a family research project? This four-part course gives you a step-by-step process for identifying a research question and using various resources to uncover the answers. The instructor for this workshop series was Annette Burke Lyttle. She discussed the topics of introduction to the research process, research planning, executing the research plan, staying organized, and putting it all together with a case study.
Finding Your Roots Through Records (Fall 2023)
This four-part series is perfect for anyone looking to take a deeper dive into researching public records, specifically newspapers, federal and state land records, wills and probate records, and military records. The instructor for this workshop series was Annette Burke Lyttle.
Finding Your Roots Online (Spring 2024)
This four-part series is designed to help researchers navigate the vast offerings available online. This option includes details for researching Ancestry, Family Search, the Era of Slavery, and records outside of the US.
Finding Your Roots: The Where and When (Fall 2024)
This 4-part series helps researchers take a deep dive into online records that locate ancestors in a specific time and place. In addition, our instructor explores how to find substitute records when vital and census records don't exist.
Finding the Last Enslaver (Spring 2025)
LIMITED ACCESS - EXPIRES FEBRUARY 2026 - "Finding the Last Enslaver," presented by Robyn N. Smith offers guidance that can prove successful in uncovering the ancestral heritage of descendants of the enslaved. Robyn will focus on how to find the last enslaver, which is necessary to extend any ancestry before 1870. Content will include information about using sources such as probate records, court documents, tax records, deeds, and more.
Finding Your Roots: Organize Your Genealogy (Spring 2025)
This four-part series is perfect for anyone looking for the best strategies to organize the loads of papers, items, links, and resources that come with family research. The instructor discusses organizing to write our family stories, organizing and preserving family heirlooms, oral histories, and other precious items. In addition, we will dive into how to organize our DNA matches so they contribute to our research.
The Total Package (All workshops)
Want them all? Get instant access to all of our previously recorded Genealogy workshops at a discounted rate. This option includes more than 30 hours of content and all supplemental materials from all the workshops listed above.
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