Discover your family's roots at Family History Day at the Cleveland Public Library! Learn essential research techniques from expert genealogists and connect with like-minded researchers. This full day of engaging lectures is perfect for beginners and experienced researchers alike.

Featured Speakers and Presentations

• Deborah Abbott
  • 11:25 - 12:25 Finding Goals in Family History: Dribbling Through a Basketball Story (Auditorium)
  • 3:35 - 4:35 Finding Your Enslaved Ancestors (Auditorium)
• Kelli Bergheimer
  • 1:15 - 2:15 Genealogical DNA Testing for Beginners (Auditorium)
  • 3:35 - 4:35 Family Tree Software Options (Conference Room B)
• Karl Brunjes
  • 11:25 - 12:25 Erie Street Cemetery (Conference Room B)
• Laura Hedgecock
  • 1:15 - 2:15 Bring Your Family Tree to Life with your Own and Family Stories (Conference Room B)
  • 2:25 - 3:25 From Old Photos to Meaningful Conversations AND Family Stories  (Conference Room B)
• Michael Leclerc
  • 1:15 - 2:15 Beyond the Wills : Getting the Most from Probate Research (Learning Commons)
  • 4:45 - 5:45 Finding Our LGBTQ+ Ancestors (Learning Commons)
• Sean Martin
  • 10:15 - 11:15 Cleveland Jewish History (Learning Commons)
• Drew Smith
  • 11:25 - 12:25 Artificial Intelligence and Genealogy (Learning Commons)
  • 2:25 - 3:25 AncestryDNA: Using Matches and ThruLines (Learning Commons)
• Dro Sohrabian and John Novak
  • 3:35 - 4:35 Cleveland City Cemeteries and GIS (Learning Commons)
• Maureen Taylor
  • 10:15 - 11:15 Who's Little Joe? (Auditorium)
  • 4:45 - 5:45 Finding Family History Related Images (Auditorium)

Presentation Locations

• Auditorium - Located in the Lower Level of the Louis Stokes Wing
• Learning Commons - Located in the central area of the Second Floor of the Louis Stokes Wing
• Conference Room B - Located on the North side of the Second Floor of the Louis Stokes Wing

A boxed lunch will be served in the Learning Commons at 12:30.

Questions? Call the Center for Local & Global History at 216-623-2864 or email CLGH@cpl.org