Mixed Race Genealogy Workshop Series with Sam Maner

Apr 10
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Have you ever wondered where your family truly comes from and how to trace it with confidence?

The Westmoreland County Museum invites you to a powerful, hands-on genealogy experience designed specifically for those researching African American, Native, and mixed ancestry. This two-part workshop series provides both foundational knowledge and advanced strategies to help you uncover, understand, and document your family history.

Led by certified genealogist Sam Maner (45+ years of experience), these sessions offer rare access to proven research methods, expert insight, and practical tools you can immediately apply.

Part I: Foundations

Date: April 21, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Begin your journey with a focused introduction to genealogy research. This session is ideal for those just starting or looking to strengthen their approach.

You will learn how to:

Begin tracing your ancestry with confidence
Locate and interpret historical records
Verify lineage and build accurate family connections
Navigate the unique challenges of African American, Native, and mixed ancestry research

This class sets the groundwork for meaningful and well-documented family history research.

Part II: Advanced Research

Date: April 21, 2026Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Take your research further with advanced techniques designed to help you overcome common roadblocks and uncover deeper connections.

You will learn how to:

Work with complex and limited historical records
Resolve conflicting information across sources
Strengthen and verify lineage with greater accuracy
Navigate more challenging aspects of multi-ethnic genealogy research

This session is ideal for those ready to go beyond the basics and dive deeper into their family history.

Event Details

Location: Westmoreland County Museum

Cost: $20 per session

Seating: Limited

Tickets are required in advance and sessions are expected to fill quickly. Whether you attend one or both classes, you will leave with valuable tools, clearer direction, and a deeper connection to your story.