Registration opens for 2026 webinar series on December 29.

Registration opens for 2026 webinar series on December 29.

Filters
0 webinars selected
Select all
Cancel
4
of
2,611 Webinars Clear filters
Sort by
Sort by
2:01:20
330 views
Researching African-Americans in Nebraska
After the Civil War, blacks began searching for a new life, new freedom which involved the quest for land or the security of employment. The passing of the Homestead Act in 1862 did not restrict the acquisition of land to only the white race. There was an opportunity for…
After the Civil War, blacks began searching for a new life, new freedom which involved the quest for land or the security of employment. The passing of the Homestead Act in 1862 did not restrict the acquisition of land to only the white race. There was an opportunity for…
Fri, April 7 2017: 0:00 UTC
55:34
1.6K views
Nebraska – Finding Records (BONUS webinar for subscribers)
Got Nebraska ancestors? In this webinar, Ruby Coleman will dive further into the available records to help you in your quest. Nebraska records begin in approximately 1854 and are primarily kept on a county level. This webinar will present information about the Nebraska State Historical Society's online resources and…
Got Nebraska ancestors? In this webinar, Ruby Coleman will dive further into the available records to help you in your quest. Nebraska records begin in approximately 1854 and are primarily kept on a county level. This webinar will present information about the Nebraska State Historical Society's online resources and…
Thu, February 26 2015: 0:00 UTC
54:16
2.7K views
Women Homesteaders and Genealogy (BONUS webinar for subscribers)
The passage of the 1862 Homestead Act provided women a unique opportunity to own land in their own right. The husband was presumed to be the head of a family, so married women were not eligible, but unmarried women—single, widowed, divorced, abandoned—could apply for their chance at independence….
The passage of the 1862 Homestead Act provided women a unique opportunity to own land in their own right. The husband was presumed to be the head of a family, so married women were not eligible, but unmarried women—single, widowed, divorced, abandoned—could apply for their chance at independence….
Tue, February 3 2015: 0:00 UTC
40:06
1.9K views
Nebraska – A Genealogy Journey (BONUS webinar for subscribers)
Nebraska became a state in 1867 and also became home to people of ethnic diversification. Learn about the early history, settlements and geography of Nebraska, all influential in your research. Land laws and records as well as promotional railroad land are discussed. Other types of records available in any of
Nebraska became a state in 1867 and also became home to people of ethnic diversification. Learn about the early history, settlements and geography of Nebraska, all influential in your research. Land laws and records as well as promotional railroad land are discussed. Other types of records available in any of
Thu, January 22 2015: 0:00 UTC

Upcoming Live Webinars

View all (1)
Tue, January 13 2026: 14:00 UTC
Spanish
La fotografía de un desconocido: ¿punto de partida para una genealogía?
Tue, January 13 2026: 14:00 UTC
En la actualidad, cuando casi cualquier cosa pasa por la IA, el descubrimiento de una fotografía hecha a finales del siglo XIX o principios del siglo XX, no solo nos traslada a otro momento de la historia en el que el contexto era totalmente diferente, sino que nos abre las posibilidades de estudio de una persona y de una familia. Pero, además, ¿qué nos aporta una fotografía de un desconocido? ¿cuánto podemos averiguar de él y de su entorno? Una fotografía es un documento de memoria colectiva y, como tal, aporta una fuente de información sobre estructura familiar, estilo de vida y valores sociales de la época.
José Antonio González Marrero
En la actualidad, cuando casi cualquier cosa pasa por la IA, el descubrimiento de una fotografía hecha a finales del siglo XIX o principios del siglo XX, no solo nos traslada a otro momento de la historia en el que el contexto era totalmente diferente, sino que nos abre las posibilidades de estudio de una persona y de una familia. Pero, además, ¿qué nos aporta una fotografía de un desconocido? ¿cuánto podemos averiguar de él y de su entorno? Una fotografía es un documento de memoria colectiva y, como tal, aporta una fuente de información sobre estructura familiar, estilo de vida y valores sociales de la época.
Tue, January 13 2026: 14:00 UTC