Sat. Jan. 16, Feb. 20, March 27, April 17, May 15 – 9 am, All workshops are at the Irish Museum and Cultural Center in Union Station conference room.

Free for IMCC members, $5/session suggested donation for general, IMCC memberships will be available at the door. RSVPs are encouraged. For more information email info@irishmuseum.org or call 816-474-3848

Longtime local genealogist Barbara Scanlon shares her knowledge and experience on researching Irish ancestors with anyone interested in beginning their Irish genealogy or with some experience. She’ll lead a workshop each month focusing on a different aspect of Irish genealogy. Anyone can attend all workshops to build their knowledge or attend just as the subject interests them. The Irish Center has wi-fi so participants are welcomed to bring laptops, although computers are not required.

Sat. Jan. 16, 9 am – Genealogy Basics and Irish Names
How to get started on genealogy, how names change and evolve and what to look for when researching Irish names.

Sat. Feb. 20, 9 am – Census Records
Will focus on the recently released 1911 Irish Census and how to find and use U.S. and other Census records.

Sat. March 27, 9 am – Prepping for Ireland
What to do here, at home, before you go to Ireland to do on-site research.

Sat. April 17, 9 am – Even in Death
How and where to find death records and what they can tell you.

Sat. May 15, 9 am – Scots Irish
What exactly does the term “Scots Irish” mean? Who are these people and how do you find them?