Bradenton|Local Event
"Sharing Ancestor Stories: Writing Brief Biographical Sketches" by Karen A. Fortin
✍️ Bring Your Ancestors’ Stories to Life! ✍️
Tuesday, December 1, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST
🏛 Hybrid Event — Zoom and In-Person
Manatee Central Public Library Auditorium
1301 Barcarrota Blvd West, Bradenton, Florida
🔍 Program Title:
"Sharing Ancestor Stories: Writing Brief Biographical Sketches"
Presented by Karen A. Fortin
We all have interesting relatives and ancestors whose lives tell the stories of our family’s past. This presentation takes a step-by-step approach to guide you through the process of planning and writing these stories in brief, informal biographical sketches that you can share with family and friends.
🎤 About the Speaker:
Karen A. Fortin has degrees in History and Library and Information Science and a passion for research. She worked in a public library in Florida for 30 years before switching to genealogical lecturing in 2016. She is a member of various genealogical societies and loves to help people explore their family history so that they can better understand their ancestors and the world in which they lived.
🤝 Stay After the Program!
Following the presentation, stay online for our “Members Helping Members” session — a valuable time to ask questions, collaborate, and share research strategies.
🎟 Registration Information:
Open to the Public — Advance Registration Required
Non-members must register at least one day in advance by emailing:
📧 info@mgsfl.org
📂 Handouts & Recording:
If available, the presentation handout will be posted before the meeting in the Members Only section of our website.
A video recording may also be posted after the event for our members, depending on the speaker’s agreement. Access may be time-limited.
❓ Questions?
Contact us at: info@mgsfl.org
We hope you’ll join us for this inspiring and creative session!