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December 2019
Genealogy & Genetic Testing (HCPLC Event)
Want to take up genealogy but don't know where to start? This beginner's class gives attendees the tools to get started and strategies to succeed in family research. There'll also be discussion on the various genetic testing sites available and the pros and cons of such searches.
Find out more »October 2019
5th Annual Family Heritage Festival (HCPLC Event)
Join the Florida History & Genealogy Library as we host the 5th Annual Family Heritage Festival. Participate in Genealogy activities that include presentations by nationally known genealogy experts and visits with local history & genealogy societies. Topics will include: Deciphering Vital Records, Bounty Land, Probate Records, New DNA Tools and African & European Indentureships and Escheatment ...
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Find out more »August 2019
Intro to Genealogy & Genetic Testing (Nearby Society Event)
Want to take up genealogy but don't know where to start? This beginner's class gives attendees the tools to get started and strategies to succeed in family research. There'll also be discussion on the various genetic testing sites available and the pros and cons of such searches.
Find out more »Online Genealogy (HCPLC Event)
Begin your family history research using Ancestry Library Edition, MyHeritage and Fold3.
Find out more »Intro to Genealogy & Genetic Testing (HCPLC Event)
Want to take up genealogy but don't know where to start? This beginner's class gives attendees the tools to get started and strategies to succeed in family research. There'll also be discussion on the various genetic testing sites available and the pros and cons of such searches.
Find out more »October 2018
Family Heritage Festival (HCPLC Event)
Join the Florida History and Genealogy Library as they host the 4th Annual Family Heritage Festival. Participate in varied genealogical activities including presentations by nationally known genealogy experts and visit with local history and genealogical societies. Topics will include DNA, city directories, MyHeritiage and learning about the newly renamed Fortune Taylor Bridge (formerly Laurel Street ...
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Find out more »July 2018
Land Records for Genealogy (HCPLC Event)
Residences and places of business are an important part of family history. Discover how city directories, Sanborn maps, and photos can assist you in tracking land records, and learn how to find those records once you get to the county courthouse. The Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library joins the City of Tampa in celebration of Archives Awareness ...
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Find out more »The History of Seminole Heights (HCPLC Event)
Seminole Heights is one of Tampa’s most iconic neighborhoods. This area is well-known for an eclectic mix of early 20th century Craftsman bungalows, historic buildings, and modern businesses. Learn more about this fascinating area from the Old Seminole Heights Neighborhood Association. The Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library joins the City of Tampa in celebration of Archives Awareness ...
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Find out more »May 2018
Advanced Military Records for Genealogy (HCPLC Event)
Learn about the wide variety of military records and how to access them in order to learn more about your patriotic ancestors.
Find out more »Remembering the USCGC Tampa (HCPLC Event)
The story of the USCGC Tampa is more than that of a Coast Guard Cutter which was torpedoed and sunk by a WWI German submarine. As a result of this attack, all the ship’s 131 crew members, including 24 Tampians, tragically lost their lives. Join expert Nancy Turner as she recounts the history of the ...
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