Have you ever been drawn to the places of your ancestors or felt a curious ping of recognition when visiting? You ar e not alone. Ancestral homes and other buildings are important parts of th e story\, and researching them is a fun treasure hunt for context and deta ils. \;This webinar will share practical resources to discover the his tory of your family&rsquo\;s places. Follow a case study and learn a step- by-step process of where to look. Learn pro tips for in-person research at special collections and crowdsourcing. This presentation will inspire att endees with the power that ancestral places have a unique&mdash\;and often uncanny&mdash\;ability to strengthen our sense of connection. \;
\ nRhonda Lauritzen \;is a professional biographer who has written mo re than a dozen books and many building histories. These include nominatio ns to the National Register of Historic Places. She is also an in-demand s peaker at international conferences. Rhonda has an MBA\, served as CEO of her family business\, and was a state college VP for a decade. She has bee n hired to help tell the stories of families\, nonprofits\, and cities.
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