LECTURE TOUR UPDATE: Due to the impact of the Coronavirus situation on public gatherings and travel in USA, Canada and Europe the March 2020 lecture tour has had to be cancelled from Friday, 13 March to Sunday, 22 March.
The decision to cancel was made necessary by the public health concerns and directives issued by authorities across many of the US states. As a result the programme organisers (i.e. the host societies in USA) and Foundation staff decided it was safer for everyone to suspend the March programme.
We will be in contact shortly with those who had registered for the various events. Thank you for your consideration and patience.
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The USA Lecture Tour in March 2020 will take place from 6 to 22 March 2020.
The schedule is listed below with contact information for each venue on the itinerary. Other information will be added as it is provided by the host organisations.
Friday, 6 March 2020 - Chicago IL (9:00am–5:00pm)
Location: Erin Room, Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N Knox Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630
Program title: Irish Genealogy
Hosts: The Irish American Heritage Center
Web: https://irish-american.org/event/irish-genealogy-workshop-with-the-ulster-historical-foundation/
Tel: 773-282-7035
Main contact: Terri O'Connell; email: genealogy@irishahc.org
Cost: FREE, lunch can be pre-purchased if needed
Saturday, 7 March 2020 - Madison WI (9:00am–5:00pm) EVENT SOLD OUT
Location: Memorial Library Room 126, 728 State Street, Madison, WI 53706
Program title: Irish Genealogy
Hosts: The Wisconsin Historical Society
Web: www.wisconsinhistory.org/Records/Event/EV7421
Tel: 608-264-6519
Main contact: Lori Bessler; email: Lori.Bessler@wisconsinhistory.org
Cost: $36 WHS members and WSGS members; $40 non-members. Lunch included.
NOTE: Registration for Madison WI is now full. Interested parties can register for the nearest other event at Irish American Heritage Center, Chicago on Friday, 6 March (see above), or the Newberry Library, Chicago on 19 March (see below).
Sunday, 8 March 2020 - York PA (1:00pm–5:00pm)
Location: York County History Center, 250 East Market Street, York, PA 17403
Program Title: Topics in Irish Research
Hosts: South Central Pennsylvania Genealogical Society & York County History Center
Web: www.scpgs.org & www.yorkhistorycenter.org
Tel: 717-848-1587 (York County History Center); 717-854-7112 (Jonathan Stayer)
Main Contact: Jonathan Stayer; e-mail: slrzt@aol.com; phone: 717-854-7112
Cost: $40.00 per person; FREE to members of the South Central Pennsylvania Genealogical Society and of the York County History Center
Monday, 9 March 2020 - Staunton, VA (9:00am to 5:00pm) EVENT SOLD OUT
Location: Staunton Public Library, 1 Churchville Avenue, Staunton, VA 24401 (2nd floor Meeting Room)
Programme title: Irish and Scots-Irish Family History Research Workshop
Hosts: Staunton Public Library
Main Contact: Melissa Davidson
Tel: 540-332-3902
Email: davidsonmk@ci.staunton.va.us
To register: please email davidsonmk@ci.staunton.va.us or phone 540-332-3902
Cost: FREE
NOTE: Registration for Staunton VA is now full. There is a wait list only at this time. Interested parties can register for the nearest other event at Richmond VA on Friday, 13 March, or Charleston SC on Wednesday, 18 March (see below for both).
Wednesday, 11 March 2020 - Bloomington, IN (12 noon–7:00pm)
Location: Upstairs, The Irish Lion Restaurant & Pub, 212 West Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47404
Time: 12 noon to 7pm
Program title: Researching Your Irish and Scots-Irish Ancestors
Host: Ulster Historical Foundation
Web: https://www.ancestryireland.com/bloombooking
Tel: 812-336-9076
Main contact: Ulster Historical Foundation; email: enquiry@uhf.org.uk
Cost: $50 (General Admission), $45 (UHF Guild and Irish Lion Affiliates)
Friday, 13 March 2020 - Richmond, VA (9:30am - 12:30pm)
UPDATE: THIS PROGRAMME WILL NOW BE DELIVERED AS A PRE-RECORDED WEBINAR. THE LIBRARY SHOULD BE IN CONTACT DIRECTLY WITH THOSE WHO HAD REGISTERED FOR THE FRIDAY PROGRAMME.
Location: Library of Virginia, 800 East Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23219
Program Title: Irish Ancestry Research - Genealogy Workshop
Hosts: Library of Virginia
Web: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/irish-ancestry-research-tickets-86136818543?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Tel: 804-692-3001
Main contact: Ashley Ramey; email: ashley.ramey@lva.virginia.gov
Cost: $25 General Admission; $20 Semper Virginia Society Members
Saturday, 14 March 2020 - Frankfort, KY (08:30-4:30pm) EVENT SOLD OUT
UPDATE: THIS PROGRAMME WILL BE DELIVERED AS A PRE-RECORDED WEBINAR. THE SOCIETY SHOULD BE IN CONTACT DIRECTLY WITH THOSE WHO HAD REGISTERED FOR THE EVENT.
Location: Kentucky History Center & Museum, 100 W Broadway Street, Frankfort, KY 40601
Program Title: Irish Genealogy
Host: Kentucky Genealogical Society
Tel: 502-320-2332
Web: https://kygs.org/cpage.php?pt=82
Cost: $25 General Admission, $20 for KGS members (Lunch - $12 extra)
NOTE: Registration for Frankfort KY is now full. Interested parties can register for the nearest other event at Bloomington IN on Wednesday, 11 March (see above).
Sunday, 15 March 2020 - Philadelphia, PA (9:00am–4:30pm)
UPDATE: EVENT CANCELLED, THOSE REGISTERED FOR THIS EVENT WILL RECEIVE FURTHER NOTIFICATION
Location: Brookside Manor, 50 Bustleton Pike, Feasterville-Trevose, PA 19053
Program Title: Researching Your Irish and Scots-Irish Ancestors
Host: The Genealogical Society Of Pennsylvania
Contact: info@genpa.org or president@genpa.org
Registration: www.eventbrite.com/e/ulster-historical-foundation-2020-north-american-lecture-tour-tickets-89661033565
Cost: Early Bird ends 15th February 2020
Tuesday, 17 March 2020 - Pittsburgh, PA (9:00am–4:30pm) CANCELLED
Location: Heinz History Center, 1212 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Program title: Irish Genealogy Workshop
Hosts: Heinz History Center and the Westmoreland County Historical Society
Web: https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/events/irish-genealogy-workshop-2020
Tel: 412-454-6361 (office), 724-456-4769 (cell)
Main contact: Sierra Green; email: sgreen@heinzhistorycenter.org
Cost to attend for members/non-members: $30 for History Center and WCHS members, $40 for non-members
Wednesday, 18 March 2020 - Charleston, SC (10:00am-5:00pm)
UPDATE: EVENT CANCELLED, THOSE REGISTERED FOR THIS EVENT WILL RECEIVE FURTHER NOTIFICATION
Location: Old St Andrew’s Parish Church, 2604 Ashley River Road, Charleston, SC 29414
Program title: Researching Your Scots-Irish and Irish Ancestors
Hosts: Old St Andrew’s Parish Church, SC
Web: https://www.oldstandrews.org/
Tel./e-mail: (843) 766-1541 or email: office@oldstandrews.org
Booking: www.ancestryireland.com/charlestonregistration/
Cost: General Admission - $25 (Additional $15 for a Tea Room Lunch)
Thursday, 19 March 2020 - Chicago, IL (10:00am-4:00pm) CANCELLED
Location: The Newberry Library, 60 W Walton Street, Chicago, IL 60610
Program title: Irish Genealogy Workshop
Host: The Newberry Library
Web: https://www.newberry.org/03192020-irish-genealogy-research-program
Tel: 312-943-9090 (ask for the Genealogy and Local History department)
Cost: FREE, but registration is required
Friday, 20 March 2020 - St Charles, MO (8:45am–1:00pm)
UPDATE: EVENT CANCELLED, THOSE REGISTERED FOR THIS EVENT WILL RECEIVE FURTHER NOTIFICATION
Location: NEW VENUE: 5490 5th Street, Cottleville, MO 63304
Program Title: Researching Your Irish and Scots-Irish Ancestors
Hosts: St. Charles County Historical Society
Web: www.scchs.org/eventListings.php?nm=20#er70
Tel./e-mail: 636-946-9828 or contact@SCCHS.org (with Computer Workshop as subject)
Cost: Members of SCCHS $25, SCC Student/Faculty/Staff $25, Non-members $30
Saturday 21 March 2020 - Little Rock, AR (9:00am–3:00pm)
UPDATE: EVENT CANCELLED, THOSE REGISTERED FOR THIS EVENT WILL RECEIVE FURTHER NOTIFICATION
Location: Darragh Center, located in the Main Library, 100 Rock Street, Little Rock, Arkansas – in the River Market District
Program title: Irish Genealogy
Hosts: Arkansas Genealogical Society and Central Arkansas Library System (CALS)
Web: https://www.agsgenealogy.org
No registration required. Capacity for 100 people but places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis on the day.
E-Mail: info@agsgenealogy.org
Cost: FREE, lunch will be on your own. Several eating establishments are nearby.
Sunday, 22 March 2020 - Coeur d'Alene, ID (11:00am-6:00pm-includes 1hr early luncheon)
UPDATE: EVENT CANCELLED, THOSE REGISTERED FOR THIS EVENT WILL RECEIVE FURTHER NOTIFICATION
Sunday, 22-Mar-20 - Coeur d'Aene, ID (11:00am-6:00pm-includes 1hr early luncheon)
Location: The Jacklin Arts & Cultural Center, 405 N William Street, Post Falls, ID 83854
Program title: Irish & Scots-Irish Ancestry Workshop
Hosts: Jan Clizer - Painting Scotland & Jessica McKenzie
Web: https://janclizerpainting.com/event/128526/irish-and-scots-irish-ancestry-workshop
Tel: 208-777-5459 or 208-771-2912
Main contact: Jessica McKenzie; email: jrosemckenzie@gmail.com
Cost: $35 before 20 February, $45 February 20 or after. Lunch is included.
Fee includes: all lectures, handouts and handout accessibility, Irish-themed lunch, tea and coffee service, free parking and door prizes!
You may note from our previous itineraries that we travel widely across North America and are happy to visit any location where an invitation to us is extended.
If you know of a society, library or group near to you that would be interested in an Irish and Scots-Irish family history research programme, perhaps you would put us in contact with the local programme organisers by emailing enquiry@uhf.org.uk with the subject heading ‘Lecture Tour’.
