Have you ever wondered where your family came from or wanted to uncover the stories hidden in your ancestry? This introductory workshop gives you a practical, easy-to-follow starting point for researching your family history with confidence. You’ll learn how to begin building your family tree, identify important historical records, and navigate major genealogy databases such as Ancestry and FamilySearch. Along the way, you’ll explore research strategies for finding census records, vital records, immigration documents, and other valuable historical sources that can help bring your family story to life. You’ll also learn how to organize your discoveries, properly document your sources, and avoid common beginner mistakes that can slow down your research. By the end of the workshop, you’ll understand the basic tools and methods used by genealogists and leave with a clear plan for beginning or continuing your own family history research. Perfect for beginners, this class is designed for anyone who is curious about their ancestry and ready to start exploring the past in a meaningful and rewarding way.