Media Release
24 July 2024
If you’ve ever wondered who you are and where you come from, Libraries Tasmania can help you find some answers!
August is National Family History Month, and the State Library of Tasmania and Tasmanian Archives are presenting a full program of free public talks, practical workshops and behind-the-scenes tours.
Learn about family history research. Whether you’re researching your family tree, or have an interest in social history and genealogy, there’s something for both newcomers and experienced researchers.
The month-long program includes webinars to livestream at home or at library locations across Tasmania. Family history help is also available at some libraries around Tasmania – ask at your local library.
National Family History Month program highlights
- Join a workshop to learn how to use Trove and the Names Index to research your family history.
- Take a behind-the-scenes tour through the Tasmanian Archives at Geilston Bay, Hobart.
- Trace the lives of 75 000 convicts in a talk by Scott Carlin about Unshackled, a digital history experience at the Hobart Penitentiary.
- Listen to the work in progress of two State Library of Tasmania Fellowship recipients, Dr Margaret Woodward and Dr Richard Tuffin.
- Learn about maritime trade on the waterfront with a sneak preview of archaeological excavations at the Hope and Anchor, Hobart.
- Discover the life of Tasmanian artist, Ada Frances Butler.
What will you discover?
Discover Tasmanian family history records on the Libraries Tasmania website.
For more information and the full event program, visit National Family History Month webpage and Book now on Eventbrite.
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