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All branches of the Handley Regional Library System will be closed on:

  • December 24-25 (Christmas Eve & Day)
  • December 31-January 1 (New Year’s Eve & Day)

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Family History Hunters

Program Type:

History & Genealogy

Age Group:

Adults
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Registration for this event is no longer open.

Program Description

Event Details

Would you like to begin researching your family's history? Or are you a genealogy veteran? Whatever your level of experience, please join the Family History Hunters to share your successes, discuss research strategies, and figure out the best steps to explore your family's past. The event is sponsored by the Stewart Bell Jr. Archives and hosted by genealogy specialist, Joan Wood.

The Family History Hunters meet in person in the Benham Gallery of the Handley Library in downtown Winchester. If you cannot make the in-person meeting we will have an option for you to join us by Zoom. A link to the Zoom meeting will be sent the day before the event.

Registration is required. To register, please use the online form below or call the Archives at (540) 662-9041, ext. 17.

Disclaimer(s)

Library Consent Statement for Photography and Video

Programs, events, and daily happenings sponsored by Handley Regional Library System may be photographed or recorded.  Attendance at any sponsored program, event or general library use constitutes the consent of all attendees and the consent of the parents or legal guardians of any minor children in attendance, to the future broadcast, publication, and other use of photography or videos at the sole direction of Handley Regional Library System.

Photography Notification

While we do allow professional photography inside the property of Handley Regional Library System, we do ask that we are notified ahead of time of photoshoots at 540.662.9041 x 25.  Photography activities may be limited to specific areas due to reserved use and cannot impede any patron activity using the library. 

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