Beyond the Attic Genealogy Workshop


Date: Jul 9
9:30 am - 1:00 pm
Where: Boardroom
Workshop

Excited about finding some Newfoundland and Labrador ancestors? This is the perfect chance to get started or continue your family research. This half-day workshop is an introduction to genealogy, with an orientation to the extensive genealogical archival collections at The Rooms. Our expert staff will be your guides through practical online resources that you can use to trace your family tree.

This is an introductory workshop - all skill levels welcome!

Included in the workshop fee:

  • An Introduction to Genealogy Handbook
  • A permanent researcher registration number for The Rooms (Value $10)
  • Light refreshments (tea, coffee and a cookie or muffin from The Rooms Cafe)
  • Orientation tour of the Archives Reference Room
  • A Family History Notebook
  • Access to key genealogy resources to aid your research
  • A voucher for free admission to The Rooms for a return visit to see exhibitions.

Cost is $75 (+ HST) 10% discount for Rooms Members. Limited spaces! Pre-registration required. To register, please contact Visitor Services at (709)757-8090. For more information on the workshop schedule and content, please contact Joy Barfoot at joybarfoot@therooms.ca.

Events & Programs

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

July 1, 2024 – Memorial Day

The Rooms is pleased to have been chosen as an alternate viewing option for the commemorative Memorial Day Ceremony at the Newfoundland National War Memorial.

The doors to the building will open at 9 am, providing visitors time to find seating in the theatre on Level 2 of The Rooms for the live streaming of the ceremony which will commence at 9:30 am.

The Rooms galleries will also open to the public at 9 am.

We invite you to visit the Beaumont-Hamel and the Trail of the Caribou Exhibition in the Royal Newfoundland Regiment Gallery on Level 2.

Coffee, tea, and snacks will be available for purchase in the café at 9 am, regular café service will commence at 10 am.

Admission will be free all day.