This is such a cool event that other genealogical & historical groups just may want to play copycat! For the record, Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. will not be present. WMHT EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND THE RENSSELAER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY * FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2016 DURING TROY NIGHT OUT TO SHARE YOUR FAMILY STORIES! Visit the opening of the Bicentennial Exhibit at the Rensselaer County Historical Societyduring Troy Night Out Friday, February 26 from 5-9pm. While there, you’re invited to bring your family stories, heirlooms and photos to be photographed and used in the WMHT #FindingYourRoots social media campaign. WMHT will be on hand to document. Rensselaer County Historical Society 57 2nd St., Troy, NY 12180 Friday, February 26 5-9pm The Rensselaer County Historical Society and Museum is a not-for-profit educational organization established in 1927 to connect local history and heritage with contemporary life. For more on the Society and Museum: http://www.rchsonline.org/ * Check out the Renasselaer Historical Society here> http://www.rchsonline.org/ I hope this is useful to you as you dig for your ancestors. Barb MizScarlettNY@aol.com .