Auckland Council Libraries and the Genealogical Computing Group (an interest group of the NZ Society of Genealogists) proudly present a weekend-long event covering a wide range of topics on researching genealogy and family history.
2024 is the tenth anniversary of our first Expo and we plan to make it an extra special one in celebration.
- Friday 9 August 2024: Opening event $30 per person to cover catering expenses.
- Saturday 10 August 2024: FREE entrance for all.
- Sunday 11 August 2024: FREE entrance for all.
Take advantage of our free seminars, from beginner to advanced, computer-based tutorials, ask-an-expert sessions and research assistance on Saturday 10 August and Sunday 11 August.
No booking required. Bring your laptops to take full advantage of the workshops and tutorials.
Entry only by pre-paid booking. No door sales. No refunds (unless event is cancelled).
If you are unable to come, tickets can be transferred to someone else.
Book now via Eventfinda.
Friday 9 August, 5pm - Programme
- 5pm: Refreshments and canapes, mix and mingle
- 6pm: Dr Sophie Kay – “Time Team: When Archaeology Met Family History”
It’s now thirty years since Time Team first brought the wonderful world of archaeology to UK screens and beyond, with their celebrated approach of having ‘only three days’ to explore each dig location reaching millions of viewers around the world.
2023 marked a new milestone for the programme, when it introduced family history research as a means to investigate the historical narratives of the people and communities associated with the dig location. Armed with images and insights from the programme, Time Team’s ‘Ancestry and Genealogy Expert’, Dr. Sophie Kay, will take attendees behind the scenes of the show, providing a sneak peek into what happens when the worlds of family history and archaeology collide! - 7pm: Family History Friday's LIVE!
Family History Friday’s LIVE! with Jason Reeve (Ancestry AU & NZ - platinum sponsor). - 8pm: Q&A session
- 8.30pm: Close
For more information about the speakers and the Expo programme please see the library website:
www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/AFHExpo
Queries to: afhexpo@gmail.com
