Anyone planning a genealogy research trip to our nation’s capitol in the near future might want to make note of some interesting offerings in the area in May.

During the month, the National Archives will feature a series of programs highlighting records from its holdings. All programs are free and open to the public and will be held in the National Archives Building and at the National Archives at College Park, Maryland.

The National Archives Building is located on Constitution Avenue, between 7th and 9th Streets, NW, Washington, DC. Visitors to all programs in the National Archives Building Research Center should use the Pennsylvania Avenue entrance, between 7th and 9th Streets, NW. The National Archives at College Park, MD is located at 8601 Adelphi Road. For directions to both locations, see: http://www.archives.gov/dc-metro.

An Introduction to Genealogy: An African American Perspective
Saturday, May 17, 10:15 a.m.–1:45 p.m., William G. McGowan Theater (use the Special Events entrance at Constitution Ave. and 7th St.)
National Archives archivist Reginald Washington and Deborah Daniels of American Legacy magazine will present a workshop on basic genealogical research and techniques. They will discuss the use of oral history, pedigree charts, family group sheets, and other resources including Federal, state, and local records available for African American family research. Reservations are required, and a fee of $20 is payable by cash or check at the door. Call 202-357-5333.

19th-Century Nonpopulation Census Schedules
Thursday, May 1, at 11 a.m., Lecture Room B, National Archives at College Park, MD
Archives specialists Rebecca Sharp and Katherine Vollen will discuss how to use these often overlooked Federal records to enhance your genealogical and historical research.

The National Register of Scientific and Technical Personnel
Tuesday, May 20, at 11 a.m., Room G-24, National Archives Building
Paula Larich, an archivist in the Center for Electronic Records at the National Archives, will discuss records of the National Register of Scientific and Technical Personnel. This agency provided the Federal Government with information regarding the name, location, and technical expertise of scientists and engineers during the early Cold War. (This lecture will be repeated at the National Archives at College Park, MD, in Lecture Room B, on Thursday, May 22, at 11 a.m.)

Both Archives facilities are fully accessible. To request an accommodation (e.g., sign language interpreter) for a public program, please email public.program@nara.gov or call 202-357-5000 at least two weeks prior to the event.

To verify the date and times of the programs, the public should call 202-357-5333, or view the Calendar of Events on the web at: http://www.archives.gov/calendar.

Spring & Summer Hours

Spring and summer hours will go into effect beginning on Thursday, March 27. The museum, located on the National Mall on Constitution Avenue and 9th Street, NW, will be open to the public from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. seven days a week through Labor Day. Admission is free. The Museum is open every day except Thanksgiving Day and December 25. Last admission is 30 minutes prior to closing.