Sunday, January 26, 2014

2014 Southern California Genealogy Jamboree

The following is from the Southern California Genealogy Society.


Announcing
2014 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
GENEALOGY JAMBOREE
and
FAMILY HISTORY AND DNA:
GENETIC GENEALOGY IN 2014 

The 45th Annual Southern California Genealogy Jamboree will be held Friday through Sunday, June 6 through 8, 2014, at the Los Angeles Marriott Burbank in Burbank, California. The theme is "Golden Memories: Decorating Your Family's History." Our heritage focus will be on European ancestors. Sessions are scheduled for German, Irish, English / UK, Scotland, Eastern Europe, Italian, Mennonite, Swedish, and Russian, as well as African American and Jewish classes.

The three days of Jamboree are full of classes led by internationally recognized expert genealogists and instructors. We expect to welcome 70 vendors, societies, data providers and others to the exhibit floor.

Special events will provide opportunities for socializing, networking, relaxation, and fun. Take time to read the Jamboree website to learn how to get the most out of the conferencewhere to staysessions to attend,exhibitors to visit, and the genealogical celebrities you have wanted to meet.

Saturday evening will see the culmination of a year-long celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Southern California Genealogical Society.

Following on the heels of an exceptional conference in 2013, SCGS and ISOGG (International Society of Genetic Genealogy) are again joining forces to sponsor Family History and DNA: Genetic Genealogy in 2014. The session will be held on Thursday, June 5, 2014, also at the Los Angeles Marriott Burbank.

With classes for beginners, intermediate and advanced genetic genealogists, the DNA conference will have something for everyone. An outstanding slate ofspeakers will answer the questions that surround the use of DNA in genealogy.

Online registration is now open for both conferences. Special discounts are available for SCGS members, for early-bird registration before May 1, 2014, and for registering for both DNA and Jamboree events.


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