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Schedule an NAGC & NL outreach event today!

Events can be custom designed to your group’s specific needs, or you can select from a variety of topics that our staff has already prepared. Presentations use a variety of media and can be scheduled from a 45 minute presentation to full day workshops or seminars.

For details and further information about scheduling and fees for events by NAGC staff members, call us at (608) 255-2224 or email us: genealogy@nagcnl.org

Prepared Topics for Presentations
Or We Can Design a Specific Topic and Program for Your Group

Genealogical resources and research techniques at the Norwegian American Genealogical Center & Naeseth Library: Overview of the collection and resources available at NAGC & NL
Can the Norwegian American Genealogical Center & Naeseth Library help me find MY Ole Olson?: Resources and methods available at NAGC to help you find your ancestors in Norway and help track them in the United States
Black sheep, horse thieves and some nice people grow on family trees: The basics of how to research, organize and document a genealogical project
Naturalization: The final step toward Americanization?: Did your immigrant ancestor start or complete the process? What were the steps and what types of records were generated?
Unraveling the myth of Ellis Island and the many stories that abound about what happened to our ancestors during their stay at Ellis Island: Debunks many of the stories and explains the steps taken to gain entry to America
Making sense of the census: Tips on how to find your people from 1790 to 1940. This seminar also includes discussion about state census information
Government records often overlooked and misunderstood: a review of less important but valuable records that can provide information: Land records, military records, probate, and social security. Also, let’s take another look at those vital records.
Organization and Documentation: The two cuss words in genealogy: Basics of how to organize and the purpose of documenting the information as you find it.
Causes of migration and the experience during the 19^th century: Explanation of why our ancestors packed their bags and headed not only to America, but other points west
How to avoid 30 years of passenger list research: Tips to finding the right passenger list without reading every list that has survived

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Testimonials

“We recognize the importance of this work to the Norwegian-American community, as well as to Norwegians themselves. And you do it very, very well. I know from personal experience your staff is amazing. As a volunteer guide at Vesterheim, I often get inquiries about ancestors and genealogy. It’s great to be able to refer them to you with enthusiasm and confidence.”

- David (Iowa)