If you will be in the Chicago area in early April, you may be interested in the following all-day program at the Newberry Library: Washington, DC-based speaker Eric G. Grundset (Director of the Daughters of the American Revolution Library) will present four informative topics. For a fraction of the cost of a trip to DC, you'll come away with greater knowledge to use now or in the future. There's still time to register for the annual Friends of Genealogy workshop Saturday, April 5, 2003 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM · Planning A Research Trip to Washington, DC Tips from a native on the best times to come, what to bring, how to plan. · DAR Member or Not This Library Is For You Mr. Grundset is Director of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Library. He'll show you how his library is much more than Revolutionary War records. For instance, it was one of the places Alex Haley used in his research for Roots. · Virginia and Her Daughters Records for early ancestors in Kentucky, Ohio and many Midwestern states may be hidden in records of Virginia. Learn what’s available from a past president of the Virginia Genealogical Society. · How Old Did You Have To Be? Knowing how old one had to be to get married, witness a will, or be apprenticed can bring a whole new light to your research. These ages differed over the course of American history. Cost: $75; includes gourmet box lunch and admission to exhibitor areas. Become a member of Friends of Genealogy and pay $40 for the workshop and $50 for a year-long membership ($90 total). E-mail [email protected] or call 312/255-3510 to reserve your place. Visa, MasterCard and American Express accepted. Discounted parking is available while space permits at the 100 West Chestnut Street garage (entrance on Clark Street). Parking tickets must be validated at the Newberry Library lobby kiosk.