Join Sussex County Genealogical Society (SCGS) in-person at the library or online for for a presentation by Rachel Frazier on the Maryland Archives. The talk includes a brief background on the Archives, explanation of primary and secondary sources, overview of holdings and collection types, new research guides and video tutorials, and preparing to conduct research. Dive into government records, births, deaths, marriages, probate records, land records, slavery records, other court records. Frazier also will review special collections, include photographs, newspapers, religious records, and maps.

SCGS is a non-profit organization and its mission is to promote genealogy and educational work in a professional manner, encourage and instruct its members in genealogical research through careful documentation and maintain quality genealogical standards.

NOTE: this session is available to attend in-person or through Zoom. Request a Zoom invitation link by sending an email to programs@scgsdelaware.org no later than May 16th.

If you have need assistance with registration or getting your Zoom invitation, please email SCGS. Basic written instructions for using Zoom may be found here and a brief video tutorial may be found here.

For more information, visit the SCGS website. This program is co-sponsored by the Lewes Public Library.