Southern California Genealogy Jamboree 2016

The following is from the Southern California Genealogical Society.

Southern California Genealogy Jamboree 2016 The Southern California Genealogical Society is pleased to announce the  47th Annual Southern California Genealogy Jamboree. The conference will be held at the Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel, Burbank, California, Friday through Sunday, June 3-5, 2016.  Registration is now open and available on the Jamboree website.You can either complete your registration through the online shopping cart or download the registration form and mail it in. Early Bird registration prices are in effect through April 23, 2016. [Please note - banquets and workshops ted to go fast.The best advice we can offer - register online and early!] Jamboree 2016 offers an exceptional educational opportunity for family historians and genealogists of all experience levels. The theme for Jamboree 2016 is "Giving to the Future by Preserving the Past."  We welcome all attendees who are interested genealogy and preserving the past for future generations. Our heritage focus will be on German, Eastern European, and African-American research. Topics covered will include research methods, analysis and problem solving, organization techniques, family history writing, the use of technology, and more. Visit the Jamboree Website for all the details - the speakers, the sessions, and the FUN!

Genetic Genealogy Conference Back by popular demand, SCGS will hold its 4th Genetic Genealogy Conference, "The Future of the Past: Genetic Genealogy 2016," on   Thursday, June 2, 2016, also at the Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel. This conference provides the opportunity to hear from some of the top leaders in the field of genetic genealogy, with topics suitable for all levels of experience with using DNA for genealogical research. Six intensive workshops will also be offered during this event that will provide an opportunity for in-depth study of genealogical research techniques of interest to a variety of experience levels (additional fee required).  The Genetic Genealogy Conference is separate from Jamboree, and separate registration fees apply. Visit the Website for all the details!