2026 New York State Family History Conference

This year’s conference, "New Perspectives, Best Practices," will feature livestreaming presentations from the NYG AND B headquarters in New York City as well as additional on-demand sessions for all conference registrants. Whether you are just starting to build up your genealogy skills or are ready to tackle more advanced issues in your search, you will learn from the experts and connect with others in the field. Session topics will cover crucial resources like New York records and repositories; methodology; migration and settlement; immigration and immigrant communities; New Yorkers of color and others whose stories have been historically underrepresented; and much more.

WHY ATTEND:
- 30+ sessions and programming (13 livestreaming and 21 on demand), on a rich array of topics.
- More than 20 top experts in the genealogy and family history field, including Kenyatta D. Berry, Annette Burke Lyttle, Pam Ricciardi Paschke, D. Joshua Taylor, Jane E. Wilcox, and more.
- Sessions categorized under three separate tracks: People of New York, Methods and Tools, and Records.

CONFERENCE DATES:
- September 18-19, 2026: In-person in New York City + livestream
-September 9-November 16, 2026: On-demand access to all sessions
All sessions (including livestreams) are available for registrants to watch on demand through November 16, 2026.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Jeanette Sheliga is the President of the Virtual Genealogical Association (VGA), and she holds positions in local, state, and national societies. Jeanette has completed the study groups of ProGen 49 and Certification Practicum 02 and has attended many genealogy institutes.

REGISTER TODAY: newyorkfamilyhistory.org/NYSFHC2026

Secure your spot and explore fresh approaches to New York family history!


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