Join the Archives of Michigan and the Michigan Genealogical Council for two days of exploring resources and best practices for your genealogy research.

The seminar kicks off with a tour of the archives and then continues with a variety of speakers and family history topics. We are pleased to offer two special presentations by noted genealogy lecturer, teacher and writer, Dr. Thomas W. Jones: "The Jones Jinx: Tracing Common Surnames" and "Problem Solving with Probate." For complete seminar details, please download the 2013 Abrams Genealogy Seminar schedule and registration form [PDF].

• Fee: $50 (includes full attendance for the seminar, a boxed lunch on Saturday and a seminar syllabus loaded on a flash drive)

The Archives of Michigan is located in the Michigan Library and Historical Center, 702 West Kalamazoo Street, Lansing. The building and visitor parking are on the north side of Kalamazoo Street, two blocks east of M. L. King Jr. Boulevard. Weekend parking is free. Here's more information about how to find us.

Contact the Michigan Historical Center.

Updated 04/18/2013