http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/ "The National Genealogical Society will be holding its Conference in the States and Family History Fair in Richmond, Virginia 16-19 May, 2007. The conference will take place at the Greater Richmond Convention Center and Richmond Marriott Hotel. The conference features over 140 educational sessions, workshops, computer workshops, luncheons and social events. It is aimed at everyone from the complete beginner through to the most experienced genealogist. There will be tracks on ethnic research, GENTECH (genealogical technology), Board for Certification of Genealogy, National Archives and Records Administration and many more. Full information on the conference can be found at: http://www.eshow2000.com/ngs/2007. Registration is now open online. The Family History Fair will feature over 150 exhibitors of genealogical goods and services displaying their products. Non-attendees of the conference are welcome to visit at the Greater Richmond Convention Center May 16 -19 free of charge to the exhibit hall displays. Exhibitors will include genealogical software vendors, genealogical book sellers, genealogical and historical societies, and many more." This conference comes on the heels of the Jamestown 2007 highlight weekend -- May 13-14: http://www.jamestown2007.org/. As a Richmond resident and former resident of Williamsburg (not to mention my Jamestown roots!), I invite you all to visit our historic triangle (Williamsburg-Jamestown-Yorktown) and Richmond itself. Do let me know if you decide to come -- private, insider tours available! Mary Richardson