Old Dartmouth Roots, Sept. 22-24

Old Dartmouth Roots, a free public genealogy & local history symposium features how-to demos, exhibits and dedication, Sept. 22-24

 

(NEW BEDFORD, Mass.)  — Old Dartmouth Roots, the region's first free public genealogy and local history symposium will be offered by the Old Dartmouth Historical Society/New Bedford Whaling Museum, September 22-24, 2011. This three-day event will include presentations on local genealogical resources and collections, a primer on how to do a genealogy search, a guide to regional cemeteries, walking tours, an exhibit opening, a park dedication, and more.

 

Old Dartmouth (modern-day Acushnet, Dartmouth, Fairhaven, New Bedford and Westport) is a region steeped in history. Family histories – some recorded and many yet untold – each represent a unique thread in this region's rich narrative. Come and learn how to explore your family's past and discover its role in the growth of our region and the nation. Be prepared for new insights and surprises. As Helen Keller wrote, "There is no king who has not had a slave among his ancestors, and no slave who has not had a king among his." Old Dartmouth Roots will reveal the intersection of history, destiny and opportunity in Old Dartmouth, which has produced countless inspirational stories.

Old Dartmouth Roots is free and open to the public, however, pre-registration is preferred. Go to www.whalingmuseum.org/prog/old_dartmouth_roots.html to register, or call Museum Admissions: (508) 997-0046, ext. 100.