Saturday, March 21, 10am
Rebecca Hopman, Genealogy Services Librarian, Wisconsin Historical Society,
Do you want to explore your family’s history but don’t know where to start? Learn how to launch your genealogy project with the help of the Wisconsin Historical Society. Join genealogy librarian Rebecca Hopman as she demonstrates how to build a solid foundation for a successful family history project, from setting goals to gathering and analyzing records to sharing the results of your hard work. You’ll also discover how to leverage the Wisconsin Historical Society's extensive collections and services in the course of your research.
Rebecca Hopman is the Genealogy Services Librarian at the Wisconsin Historical Society, where she helps people discover their family stories. She lectures on a variety of topics, including genealogy, oral history, and historical research. She has a BA in History, English, and German from Augustana College (IL), an MLIS in Archives & Records Management from the University of Maryland, College Park, and an MA in Women’s History from Sarah Lawrence College. She currently serves as a board member for the Augustana Historical Society.