NYG&B Programs

Research in Albany 2012

The NYG&B is returning to Albany! Join the people who know New York research best for three days of research and genealogical camaraderie.

Program includes:

When: 
Thursday, November 1, 2012 - 9:00am - Saturday, November 3, 2012 - 9:00pm
Venue: 
TBA
Sponsor: 
The New York Genealogical & Biographical Society

Heraldry on Wine Labels & Wine Tasting

The Heraldry Committee members will select of a number of wine bottle labels displaying a coat of arms. Then there will be a presentation on the history of those arms accompanied by a tasting of the wines in question. This program may occur on a different date in November. Please check back later in 2012 for a definitive date. The program is free but reservations are necessary as capacity is limited. Please call 212-755-8532 x211 for reservations.

When: 
Monday, November 12, 2012 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Venue: 
New York Genealogical and Biographical Society
Sponsor: 
Heraldry Committee of the NYG&B

Differentiating a Logo from a Coat of Arms

Cathy Bursey-Sabourin, Fraser Herald of the Canadian Heraldic Authority, will speak on the distinction between a logo and a coat of arms. Ms. Bursey-Sabourin has been Fraser Herald at the Canadian Heraldic Authority in Ottawa since 1989. She is the principal artist of the Authority. Bursey-Sabourin has been responsible for the paintings made for the arms of the last five Governors General of Canada and the Coat of arms of Canada. The program is free but reservations are necessary as capacity is limited. Please call 212-755-8532 x211 for reservations.

When: 
Monday, December 3, 2012 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Venue: 
New York Genealogical and Biographical Society
Sponsor: 
Heraldry Committee of the NYG&B