Immediate press release from IGHR:
The Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research will take place virtually in 2024 from Sunday July 21st through Friday July 26th. With thirteen courses to choose from we are certain to have educational opportunities for everyone in genealogy.
Mark your calendars: registration will begin on March 9, 2024.
We are busy working on preparations for IGHR 2024, so expect to see more information on social media about the courses, including detailed schedules, as the year progresses.
We are proud of the terrific feedback from IGHR 2023 and expect to maintain the same high standard for IGHR 2024.
“This was one of the best courses I have taken! It was well-organized; instructors were enthusiastic and insightful; and the presentations were inspiring and chock-full of information, methodologies, and techniques. Thank you so much for your hard work!”
“I could take a month of this instruction! A tremendous amount of quality information, organized and presented in an outstanding fashion.”
About IGHR:
The Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research (IGHR), sponsored by the Georgia Genealogical Society (GGS), provides an educational forum for the discovery, critical evaluation, and use of genealogical sources and methodology through a week of intensive study led by premier genealogical educators who are leading researchers and scholars in the field. IGHR consists of thirteen courses that take place during the last full week of July. Students choose one course that lasts throughout the week. Course levels range from basic skills to advanced methodology and evidence analysis designed to solve complex research problems; course topics range from resources for specific geographic locations to in-depth skill development on specific subjects, such as land records, military records, and DNA analysis. Read more at ighr.gagensociety.org.
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