Discovering Your Civil War Ancestry

With the Civil War's 150th anniversary beginning this year, many Americans have found an interest not only in the war itself but in how their ancestors may have been involved with it.

On Sept. 10, the Maryland Historical Society in conjunction with the Maryland Genealogical Society will present a workshop in which people can learn how to research their own Civil War ancestry.

It'll feature three speakers — Michael Hait, David Shriver Lovelace and Michael Musick — on various aspects of the subject, followed by individual research assistance from experts.

The workshop runs from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (registration starting at the 8:30 am) at the Maryland Historical Society, 201 W. Monument St. Baltimore, Maryland. A continental breakfast and lunch are included in costs. Guided tours of the Maryland Historical Society’s Civil War exhibition will be given to those waiting for assistance with their research.

The cost is $25 for society members who register in advanced and $40 for non-members, plus a $10 donation for those who sign up for research assistance.  Advance registration is recommended or contact 410-685-3750 ext. 337 or estafford@mdhs.org. 

There is an additional $10 fee for those who do not pre-register.