Special Event
Adult Family Fun
Genealogy
History
Reconnect with your roots on Genealogy Day! This free daylong event offers activities for beginners starting their family tree and seasoned researchers refining their skills. Explore presentations, workshops, Memory Lab demonstrations, oral history sessions, and exhibitor booths.
Event Highlights
- 🕘 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM • Central Resource Library • 9875 W. 87th St, Overland Park, KS
- 🎤 Keynote Speakers on genealogy tools & military research
- 💻 Workshops: RootsMagic, Family Tree Maker, Legacy Family Tree
- 📷 Memory Lab: Digitize photos, slides, VHS, and 8mm movies for free
- 📚 Exhibitors from historical, genealogical, and cultural organizations
- 🗣 Oral History classes & 20-minute individual genealogist consultations
- 🏆 Door prizes: Ancestry DNA kits, $50 Visa cards, and research hours
Keynote Speakers & Sessions
- 🕤 9:30 AM – Discover Your Family History: How to Get Started (Carmack Room)
- 🕚 11:00 AM – A Guide to Using FamilySearch.org (Carmack Room)
- 🕐 1:00 PM – A Guide to Using Ancestry.com (Carmack Room)
- 🕝 2:30 PM – Military Research Simplified (Carmack Room)
Important Details
- ✅ Free to attend
- ❌ Sessions are first-come, first-served
- ♿ Accessibility: Contact ask@jocolibrary.org or 913-826-4600 two weeks in advance
Workshops & Memory Lab
- 💻 RootsMagic – Research, organize, and share your family history (Conference Room 2)
- 💻 Family Tree Maker – Windows & Mac genealogy software (Conference Room 4)
- 💻 Legacy Family Tree – Track, print, and share family history (Conference Room 1)
- 🎞️ Memory Lab Demonstration – Digitize photos, slides, 8mm films, VHS, and documents
- 🎤 Oral History – Learn to interview family members and preserve stories (Conference Room 20)
🏛️ Exhibitors & Displays
🤝 Meet representatives from:
- 🇺🇸 Daughters of the American Revolution
- 🇺🇸 Sons of the American Revolution
- 📚 Midwest Genealogy Center
- 🏛️ State Historical Society of Missouri
- 👩💼 JoCo History Staff
- 🌳 Many other historical, cultural, and genealogical organizations
🖼️ Displays include charts, scrapbooks, heirlooms, and family history books.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can attend the Genealogy Day?
All adults are welcome to attend. No registration is required.
Is the event free?
Yes! Genealogy Day Open House & Resource Fair is completely free.
Where is the event held?
Central Resource Library, 9875 W. 87th St, Overland Park, KS, in the Carmack Community Room.
Are the workshops beginner-friendly?
Yes! Sessions cover topics for both beginners and experienced genealogists.
Is proof of residency required?
No, this event is open to all attendees. For accessibility or accommodations, contact ask@jocolibrary.org or 913-826-4600.
Johnson County Central Resource Library
9875 W 87th St.
Overland Park, KS 66212
(913) 826-4600
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