Patti, I frequent the NARA in DC and have also visited the NARA in College Park (University of Maryland). What specifically would you like to research? Civil War and Census records are wonderful sources of information. If you have a Civil War Veteran to research, you must submit a request to view the file and return later in the week to review & copy the file. Otherwise, they will copy the file and mail it to you for a fee. (There really is something very special about handling the original files with the documents and signatures that cannot be replicated...) But to lessen any concerns you may have, there are usually numerous, highly knowledgeable college volunteers and employees on-site to assit in your research. That is the sole purpose of their work. Opening dates and hours are at: http://www.nara.gov/nara/dc/Archives1_directions.html I hope this helps. Regards, R.Jeffers USA (Ret) ----Original Message Follows---- From: Doug and Patti Ensor <ensor@spocom.com> To: OHBELMON-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [OHBELMON-L] National Archives Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2000 08:58:32 -0700 I will have the chance to visit the National Archives for a day at the end of June. I don't know where to start looking for Ohio info. Any suggestions? At one time, someone who worked there was on this list - if you still are reading, please write to me separately from the list. If anyone has visited the archives and can give me some suggestions, I would dearly love to hear from you. Patti ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com