Join us for a day of family history discovery hosted by Madison’s John Paul Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution for a genealogy workshop. Our nation’s 250th anniversary is coming in 2026, and you may have a Patriot in your family! Genealogy workshop presentations will cover DNA/Genetic Genealogy, DAR Genealogical Research System Databases, County Records, and the Library’s Local History & Genealogy Resources. Ideal for intermediate level researchers, but beginners are certainly welcome. The genealogy workshop speakers and a team of volunteer genealogists will also be available for hands-on help throughout the afternoon providing assistance in African-American research, online genealogy research sites, DAR & Sons of the American Revolution applications, and locations of patriot graves within Jefferson County, Indiana.

The event takes place in the Library Auditorium with presentations before and after lunch and hands-on help and research opportunities later in the afternoon. Additionally, two concurrent OPTIONAL breakout sessions are available in the afternoon. Breakout pre-registration required. Seating is limited (12 people MAX/ each breakout)

BREAKOUT #1: Using County Courthouse Records in Your Research [Location: Conference Room located behind the library’s main check-out desk]
BREAKOUT #2: Using MJCPL Local History & Genealogy Collections in Your Research [Location: Local History/Genealogy Room, library second floor]

Purchase your ticket here! Tickets ($15 per person) includes a light lunch of sandwiches, chips, cookie/brownie, and bottled water.