Western New York has long been a key gateway and hub for both migration and settlement. Its abundant natural resources and agricultural bounty, key geographical location, extensive waterways and canals, and centers of
You’ve run out of online records to research, or the ones you’re searching for aren’t public. Worse yet, the records you need are destroyed. Perhaps you’ve run into maiden name troubles. Or maybe you've come to the end
From its bucolic farms and orchards to its seat as a hotbed of Revolutionary War hostilities, the Hudson Valley is steeped in both beauty and history. Join the NYG&B and guest experts for an online exploration of
Join the NYG&B for an online seminar (held over two days) focused on Eastern European family history research. Experts on Eastern European genealogy will lead sessions on various topics, including understanding geography
From its original Indigenous inhabitants to successive waves of Dutch, English, and other European colonists to communities of free and enslaved people of color, Long Island has had a long, rich history as a place of
Join us for a virtual roundtable discussion with our 2024 Preservation in Action: “Women in the Field” honorees, whose innovative work inspires, educates, and has a lasting impact on the genealogy and family history
An NYG&B membership can open up a treasure trove of resources and special access to benefits that can help further your family history research. If you aren’t currently a member, an NYG&B membership can help you unlock
To help preserve at-risk historical records and improve access for people conducting New York family history research, the NYG&B launched the Digitize New York initiative in 2023. Through this initiative, the NYG&B is
The highly anticipated reference book New York State Archives Guide: For Family Historians, Biographers, and Historical Researchers provides a window into the New York State Archives holdings and is an essential tool for
Join us for a day of online discovery, innovation, discussion, and practical learning as we explore tools to harness technological advances that impact family history and delve into the future of genealogical research