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This hands-on workshop will teach people how to research the history of their D.C. house using primary sources in Washingtoniana. Researchers will learn to use building permits, historic maps, city directories, newspapers and other resources to find out about the building and the people associated with it. Learn more and register at https://www.eventbrite.com/o/washingtoniana-17493119633
Gain skills in reading and transcribing historic materials while working to make the legacy of Mary Church Terrell, civil rights and women’s rights pioneer, discoverable for generations to come. Library of Congress staff will lead a workshop on their new virtual volunteer program. DC Public Library staff will also share items related to Terrell’s life […]
This hands-on workshop teaches people how to research the history of their DC house using primary sources in the DC Public Library's Washingtoniana collection. Researchers will learn to use building permits, historic maps, city directories, newspapers and other resources to find out about the building and the people associated with it. The class is free; […]
This monthly hands-on workshop will teach people how to research the history of their DC house using primary sources in Washingtoniana. Researchers will learn to use building permits, historic maps, city directories, newspapers and other resources to find out about the building and the people associated with it. The class is free; register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/house-history-workshop-tickets-54099569268
Are you interested in preserving family treasures? Special Collections staff will lead a workshop on preserving digital and physical personal archives, including photos, letters, newspapers and other material objects. Participants will receive information that will help them maintain their family records. [email protected] 202-727-1213
This monthly hands-on workshop will teach people how to research the history of their DC house using primary sources in Washingtoniana. Researchers will learn to use building permits, historic maps, city directories, newspapers and other resources to find out about the building and the people associated with it. Class size is small to allow everyone […]