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Land ownership map of Strafford County, New Hampshire
Map of Strafford County, New Hampshire. J. Chase, 1856. Geography and Map Division.

Virtual Orientation: Using Maps in Genealogical Research

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This afternoon, please join Geography and Map Division staff for a virtual orientation focused on maps and genealogy!

Date: Tuesday, April 11, 2023

Time: 3:00-4:00 pm (Eastern)

Location: Zoom

Register for this session here!

Reference librarians Amelia Raines and Julie Stoner will present an introduction to the Library of Congress Geography and Map collections. This orientation session will focus on resources for genealogists like land ownership atlases and fire insurance maps. Join us to explore a treasure trove of cartographic resources and learn how to access them in person and online. After the presentation, staff look forward to answering additional questions from attendees. We hope to see you there!

Comments (2)

  1. Ohhh, sounds like a great session! I won’t be able to make it live though. Will this be posted anywhere for us to view later?

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