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GENEALOGY DAY FAQ
What is Genealogy Day?
The EDHGS’ Genealogy Day is a completely FREE public event, designed to raise awareness about genealogy and the study of kinship, the El Dorado Hills Genealogical Society, and to connect with our community to provide free genealogical research help and genealogy resources to use from home. The EDHGS presented Genealogy Day in 2019 and then again in 2026. 2027's date is still being worked out, but check back here by Jan. 1, 2027 for the date, time, and all the particulars.
What happens at Genealogy Day?
We'll first ask you to fill out a very short, one-page questionnaire, asking for a specific research question. You can either complete the questionnaire beforehand and bring it with you, or complete it the day-of at the Library. In the Community Room, we'll connect you with a dedicated EDHGS researcher for a personalized, one-on-one online genealogy research session. Our researcher will focus on your specific research question, so try to describe your family mystery, ancestral unknown, or your genealogy "brick wall" - really any lingering question related to kinship. Using online databases and archives, our researcher will work with you to find answers to your genealogical question, point you in recommended directions, and provide you with a Genealogy Starter Packet you can take home with you.
Who can attend?
Anyone and everyone. You do not need to have any genealogical research experience whatsoever, and you do not need to be a resident of El Dorado Hills, El Dorado County, or even the State of California. Or the U.S. You should, however, be an earthling. Everyone is welcome to attend, from novice to experienced terrestrial genealogists. However, juveniles (under 18 years of age) will need to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
How do I attend?
Genealogy Day is held at the El Dorado Hills Library Community Room, date and time still TBD. You will be able to email RSVP ahead at [email protected] if your particular genealogical obstacle is complex or unusual, so our researchers can prepare beforehand for your research problem. Otherwise, just drop in and we'll do our best to assist you with researching your family history. If you don't have a specific question and just want general advice on how to do your own genealogy research, we can help you with that, too. *Bring a USB thumb drive with your so your researcher can save digitized records on it for you!
What doesn't happen at Genealogy Day?
We generally don't research living people. Genealogy is fairly macabre, and mostly focused on the study of kinship to deceased ancestors - so we usually don't research living people. Also, some genealogy questions by their nature are difficult to research online in a limited session (i.e.; DNA, parentage questions, adoption, non-English records needing translation). If our researcher can't help you during your time with us, though, we'll do our best to recommend other research avenues to pursue.
What is the origin of EDHGS' Genealogy Day?
Back in 2019, EDHGS' Board of Directors, led by our President and good friend, the late Afton Tuveson, pitched the creative idea to our membership. With unanimous support, we had our first Genealogy Day on Saturday, Mar. 9, 2019 and met with dozens of inquisitive, kind people, helping them explore their family histories and learn how to uncover genealogical facts on their own. It was very successful and great fun for everyone, especially our own volunteers. Sadly, COVID derailed 2020's Genealogy Day, but it was resurrected on Jun. 20, 2026 and lightning struck in the same place again! We met with 20 people from our community and helped them with their family research. It was a great time for all, and we hope 2027's Genealogy Day will be just as fun and rewarding.
I have more questions.
Understood. If you have specific questions about Genealogy Day, EDHGS in general, the El Dorado Hills Library, or what the current temperature is on Mars, you can email [email protected]. For Mars weather, though, go HERE.
When and where is it happening again?
If you didn't see the gigantic, green banner at the top of this page, EDHGS' 2027 Genealogy Day is still being planned, but it will be held at the El Dorado Hills Library Community Room, at 7455 Silva Valley Pkwy., El Dorado Hills, CA 95762. The details will eventually be published on our public calendar. Here's a map:
The EDHGS’ Genealogy Day is a completely FREE public event, designed to raise awareness about genealogy and the study of kinship, the El Dorado Hills Genealogical Society, and to connect with our community to provide free genealogical research help and genealogy resources to use from home. The EDHGS presented Genealogy Day in 2019 and then again in 2026. 2027's date is still being worked out, but check back here by Jan. 1, 2027 for the date, time, and all the particulars.
What happens at Genealogy Day?
We'll first ask you to fill out a very short, one-page questionnaire, asking for a specific research question. You can either complete the questionnaire beforehand and bring it with you, or complete it the day-of at the Library. In the Community Room, we'll connect you with a dedicated EDHGS researcher for a personalized, one-on-one online genealogy research session. Our researcher will focus on your specific research question, so try to describe your family mystery, ancestral unknown, or your genealogy "brick wall" - really any lingering question related to kinship. Using online databases and archives, our researcher will work with you to find answers to your genealogical question, point you in recommended directions, and provide you with a Genealogy Starter Packet you can take home with you.
Who can attend?
Anyone and everyone. You do not need to have any genealogical research experience whatsoever, and you do not need to be a resident of El Dorado Hills, El Dorado County, or even the State of California. Or the U.S. You should, however, be an earthling. Everyone is welcome to attend, from novice to experienced terrestrial genealogists. However, juveniles (under 18 years of age) will need to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
How do I attend?
Genealogy Day is held at the El Dorado Hills Library Community Room, date and time still TBD. You will be able to email RSVP ahead at [email protected] if your particular genealogical obstacle is complex or unusual, so our researchers can prepare beforehand for your research problem. Otherwise, just drop in and we'll do our best to assist you with researching your family history. If you don't have a specific question and just want general advice on how to do your own genealogy research, we can help you with that, too. *Bring a USB thumb drive with your so your researcher can save digitized records on it for you!
What doesn't happen at Genealogy Day?
We generally don't research living people. Genealogy is fairly macabre, and mostly focused on the study of kinship to deceased ancestors - so we usually don't research living people. Also, some genealogy questions by their nature are difficult to research online in a limited session (i.e.; DNA, parentage questions, adoption, non-English records needing translation). If our researcher can't help you during your time with us, though, we'll do our best to recommend other research avenues to pursue.
What is the origin of EDHGS' Genealogy Day?
Back in 2019, EDHGS' Board of Directors, led by our President and good friend, the late Afton Tuveson, pitched the creative idea to our membership. With unanimous support, we had our first Genealogy Day on Saturday, Mar. 9, 2019 and met with dozens of inquisitive, kind people, helping them explore their family histories and learn how to uncover genealogical facts on their own. It was very successful and great fun for everyone, especially our own volunteers. Sadly, COVID derailed 2020's Genealogy Day, but it was resurrected on Jun. 20, 2026 and lightning struck in the same place again! We met with 20 people from our community and helped them with their family research. It was a great time for all, and we hope 2027's Genealogy Day will be just as fun and rewarding.
I have more questions.
Understood. If you have specific questions about Genealogy Day, EDHGS in general, the El Dorado Hills Library, or what the current temperature is on Mars, you can email [email protected]. For Mars weather, though, go HERE.
When and where is it happening again?
If you didn't see the gigantic, green banner at the top of this page, EDHGS' 2027 Genealogy Day is still being planned, but it will be held at the El Dorado Hills Library Community Room, at 7455 Silva Valley Pkwy., El Dorado Hills, CA 95762. The details will eventually be published on our public calendar. Here's a map: