Are you curious about your family history? Or maybe you are a skilled researcher with a passion for local studies? Whatever stage you are at, Hawkesbury Library Service has a number of upcoming History events to help you build skills and connect with fellow enthusiasts!
Online Event: Top Search Strategies for Family & Local History
Wednesday 3 September, 6 – 7pm $5, bookings essential
Ready to dig deeper into your roots? Join Local Studies Librarian, Michelle Nichols, for an engaging online event packed with expert tips. Held via Zoom, this session will cover search strategies and techniques for online resources, publications and databases to help you discover more about your family and local history.
Old Court House Site Lower Hawkesbury
Wednesday 10 September, 10 – 11:15am
FREE, available in person and online Local historian Robert Cunneen joins Hawkesbury Family History Group to share the story of the old Court House site at Lower Hawkesbury. Find out how the old remains were recently discovered during a bush care project at Wisemans Ferry and after the clearing how the footings of this old building came to light.
Discover the Historical Land Records Viewer
Wednesday 8 October, 10 – 11:15am
FREE, available in person and online Discover the Historical Land Records Viewer (HLRV) with Jeff Madsen for Hawkesbury Family History Group's October meeting. Learn how to make use of the NSW Land Registry records online, including access to more than 19 million images of historical maps, plans, titles, registers and indexes.
Don't miss the chance to enhance your research skills and connect with stories of the past. In person events take place at Hawkesbury Central Library, 300 George Street, Windsor. To learn more and book, visit Eventbrite: https://hawkesburylibrary.eventbrite.com
