Conference In The States I had a question asked me on another list, so thought I would share with the many members of this list just for information purposes. >Question: >Has anyone attended any genealogy workshops/conferences or the like? I've >been looking for one, just out of curiosity, but I hate to throw money away- >can anyone tell me if they're worth it?? > I have been to 2 NGS (National Genealogy Society) Conferences over the years. One in Portland OR and one in Valley Forge PA. There is to be another one here in Richmond VA in May. I can tell you that I have enjoyed them very much and gotten information that has sent me in the right direction on my searches. The speakers are experienced and the lectures well prepared. I felt my money was well spent. You have a large selection of things to choose from and then get a syllabus on all the classes that were given and also can purchse vidio and/or audio tapes of the classes. The cost of traveling and motels can be expensive but, I for one will go everytime one is close enough to me or I can come up with the funds to attend. I went to a crochet conference in Atlanta last summer and went away shaking my head because of the lack of quality of the conference and the cost was high and lectures not well prepared. Now this is just MHO and I am not connected to the conference in anyway except that I will be attending. If you would like to know more about this conference you can go online to see about it. http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/conference/frame_states.html I can tell you right now the conference hotel is already booked at the special price for the conference but has rooms at the higher rate available. There are some other places near by that still had rooms a couple weeks ago. I will be staying at Holiday Inn Central (804) 359-9441(ext 560) 3207 North Blvd. Richmond VA. The price was about 70.00 per night and I can supply transporation to a couple folks if you stay there and we can work out times. It is about 15 minutes from the conference center. Right now a friend from MD and I are sharing a room. If you are interested contact me by personal email so we do not clog up the list. Phyllis Phyllis Nash Garner 2016 Sun Valley Drive Virginia Beach, VA 23464-7422 ICQ# 6544793