Wednesday, September 5, 2018

Chula Vista Family History Day - Saturday, 29 September 2018

The Chula Vista Genealogical Society and the Chula Vista Public Library proudly present the 3rd Annual Family History Day on Saturday, 29 September 2018 at the Chula Vista Civic Center Branch Library (365 F Street in Chula Vista, California 91910) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  


The Theme for this event is "DNA Research."

The family history activities will include:

*  10:30 a.m. in the auditorium - Opening session and Keynote address:  "Overview of DNA Testing and Analysis for Genealogy," by Randy Seaver

*  12 noon in the auditorium - Presentation:  "Who Is ... County Supervisor Greg Cox," by Randy Seaver (a definition of Mr. Cox's family history)

*  Throughout the day (hosted by CVGS volunteers, FamilySearch staff, and library staff:

**  Register in the library lobby before entering the library
**  Create your family tree - in the Conference Room
**  Search online for family records - in the Computer Lab
**  Children family history activities - in the Children's library
**  Help with DNA - in the Local History Room
**  FamilySearch Library computers and help - in the main library near the windows
**  CVGS book collection - in the "family research" stacks
**  Research advice and information - in the main library
**  "Ancestors Matter!" family story and photo display - in the main library

There will be door prizes for lucky ticket holders at both presentations and at 3 p.m. in the library lobby.

This is a free activity for all persons interested in their family history.  Please come for an hour or for the entire day.


For more information, go to www.CVGenealogy.org or call toll free  1-844-268-2847.