Genealogy at the BPL
Family History Lectures and Genealogy Classes
All BPL events are free and open to the public. Registration is required to attend the events listed below.
Check out some of our previously recorded lectures and classes on the BPL's YouTube channel- http://tinyurl.com/mv8c8y3x.
Webinar- DNA & Your Revolutionary Ancestors
Thursday, May 29, 2025
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Online event
Register here- https://boston-public-library.zoom.us
How useful can DNA be in researching our Revolutionary ancestors? Are there reliable DNA applications in lineage research as suggested by lineage society guidelines? Explore the DNA footprint of a boy who was allegedly kidnapped and escaped to enlist and fight in the Revolutionary War under General Washington.
Jennifer Zinck, CG® is a genealogical researcher, speaker, and educator with a passion for learning and applying genealogy standards to help reclaim lost and forgotten stories of our ancestors. Jennifer earned her credential from the Board for Certification of Genealogists in 2021. She serves as the President of the Connecticut Professional Genealogists Council and as a member of the Board of Governors of the Connecticut Society of Genealogists. Jennifer is a member of the faculty of the Boston University Center for Professional Education Genealogy Studies Program. She enjoys sharing her contagious enthusiasm for family history with people of all ages.
This program will not be recorded.
Please note that registration is required for this event as it is taking place over Zoom.
Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact: Jessy Wheeler at jwheeler@bpl.org, by May 15, 2025. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange for accommodations.
Online Class- Genealogy: Researching Your Revolutionary War Ancestors
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Online event
Register here- https://boston-public-library.zoom.us
Over 100 million people living in the United States today can claim descent from someone who lived here during the Revolutionary War, including those that fought in it. This class will provide a brief overview of the kinds of records that are available to research your ancestors that fought in the Revolutionary War.
Skill level: intermediate
This class will be recorded.
Please note that registration is required for this event as it is taking place over Zoom.
Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the department listed in the "Contact Info" pane on the right. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation.