The Westchester County Archives has recently added over 400 firsthand accounts of the Revolutionary War in Westchester County to its digital archives collection. The collection is called “Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revoluation” and includes not only Westchester but all of present-day Bronx
The 2025 National Archives Genealogy Series has begun with five presentations scheduled for May and June. The series is free and is available on YouTube.com. There is no registration required. The following programs are scheduled: Wednesday, May 13 – Revealing Ties to Espionage in the Office
Here is a continuation of a series of blog post regarding New York historical societies which also provide assistance for genealogists. Albany: Albany Hall of Records – https://www.albanycountyny.gov/departments/hall-of-records City directories, census records, marriage records, declaration of intentions and naturalization records The Archives staff will assist
Many New York public libraries will be offering free genealogy programs in the second half of May. Week of May 18 – 24 Fairport Public Library (Monroe County) will present “Genealogy Resources at the University of Rochester” on Monday, May 19 at 2 p.m. The
The Friends of Lakeview Cemeteries is joining The Great Brookhaven Cleanup on Saturday, May 17 from 9 a.m. to noon to continue its work to restore cemeteries in Patchogue Village. Volunteers of all ages are welcome. Volunteers will clean up the grounds, plant flowers and
