The organizations of the Genealogy Federation of Long Island will be offering several free programs in July and August. Several of our groups take off for the summer but there are still plenty of programs to attend. Wednesday, July 1 – Virtual Genealogy Discussion Group
In honor of the country’s 250th anniversary, Ancestry.com will be offering free access to more than 750 million of its records from now until June 30, 2026 at 10 am Eastern time. The focus is on American records, including all the New York State census
From today, and until June 7, 2026, MyHeritage is offering free access to both Swedish and Danish historical records in celebration of Swedish National Day and Danish Constitution Day. The free access includes 261.9 million Swedish records across 53 collections and 127.4 million Danish records
MyHeritage.com, to celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month, is offering free access to U.S. immigration records from June 1–5, 2026. The free access includes 56 immigration collections with 206.1 million records covering passenger lists, arrivals, and naturalization documents from major gateways like Ellis Island and Castle Garden.
The free website, New York Heritage, has been named the best New York State website in Family Tree Magazine’s “75 Best State Websites” in the May/June 2026 issue. Discover photographs, letters, diaries, maps, directories, artifacts, oral histories and more that present a glimpse into the
