Identity Quest
Genealogy Conference and Heritage Celebration
2024-11-16 09:00:00
2024-11-16 17:00:00
America/Chicago
Identity Quest
Learn about the latest genealogy tools & family research tips at this free event with national & regional genealogy experts & a keynote by Kenneth B. Morris Jr., Frederick Douglass Family Initiatives.
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Anton Room 202, Claire's Sunroom, Digital Arts Studio (2nd Floor), Learning Center, Marvin Auditorium 101ABC, Recording Studio A (audio), Recording Studio B (audio+video), Rotunda, Virtual Room 01, Virtual Room 02, Virtual Room 03, Hughes Room 205, Menninger Room 206
Saturday, November 16
9:00am - 5:00pm
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2024-11-16 09:00:00
2024-11-16 17:00:00
America/Chicago
Identity Quest
Learn about the latest genealogy tools & family research tips at this free event with national & regional genealogy experts & a keynote by Kenneth B. Morris Jr., Frederick Douglass Family Initiatives.
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Anton Room 202, Claire's Sunroom, Digital Arts Studio (2nd Floor), Learning Center, Marvin Auditorium 101ABC, Recording Studio A (audio), Recording Studio B (audio+video), Rotunda, Virtual Room 01, Virtual Room 02, Virtual Room 03, Hughes Room 205, Menninger Room 206
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
Anton Room 202, Claire's Sunroom, Digital Arts Studio (2nd Floor), Learning Center, Marvin Auditorium 101ABC, Recording Studio A (audio), Recording Studio B (audio+video), Rotunda, Virtual Room 01, Virtual Room 02, Virtual Room 03, Hughes Room 205, Menninger Room 206Learn about the latest genealogy tools & family research tips at this free event with national & regional genealogy experts & a keynote by Kenneth B. Morris Jr., Frederick Douglass Family Initiatives.
Learn about the latest research tools to help you find your identity and view heritage research demonstrations. Attend in person or virtually!
This free conference features national speaker Kenneth B. Morris, Jr., co-founder of the Frederick Douglass Family Initiatives (FDFI). The Initiative was born from a historical legacy of activism and education. Morris is a direct descendant of Douglass and Booker T. Washington.
For those attending in-person, African Americans Renewing Interest in Spirituals Ensemble, Incorporated (ARISE) will perform at the conference. ARISE is made up of voices in Kansas who are dedicated to uplifting, sharing history and inspiring peace through song and storytelling. Their work aims to educate people of all cultures about the significance of spirituals, from the Underground Railroad to the Civil Rights Movement.
Activities during the conference will encourage everyone to engage in the quest for their identity. Experts will present on genealogical research, DNA, family trees and how to research your family history.
Visit the Identity Quest webpage for a full list of presenters.
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. To attend virtually the day of the event, visit the Identity Quest webpage: https://tscpl.org/genealogy/identity-quest
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Virtual | History & Genealogy | Community Events |
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
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Our mission is sparking curiosity and connecting our community through literacy and learning. The library features the Alice C. Sabatini Gallery, the Millennium Café, Chandler Booktique (bookstore and gift shop), free meeting rooms, computer training and free Wi-Fi access. The library has a collection of more than 414,000 books and serves more than 81,000 registered borrowers. Bookmobiles make 23 stops Monday-Saturday across Shawnee County. The website tscpl.org serves customers’ needs 24/7. The library offers state-of-the art technology, youth programs that encourage learning and reading, adult learning programs, online learning tools, events, and reference and research tools.