The Orphan Trains operated between 1854 and 1929, transporting 200,000+ children from New York to the Midwest and beyond. Over two million descendants live on to tell the stories of this uniquely American movement through oral history, genealogy research with ongoing, careful care of the unique records. Registration This meeting is hybrid.  Please register for either in person...

TIARA is hosting a Fall Open House Saturday, 7th September 2024 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm following the meeting at the Weston Library

Join us for an enlightening presentation on the fascinating connection between Irish surnames and place names. Discover how understanding this link can unlock new pathways in your Irish family history research. Key Topics: The Croghan Surname: A Journey from Rathcroghan to North America Exploring localised Irish surnames and their origins How Irish placenames can help you...

Boston College was founded in 1863 as a school for the immigrant population, largely Irish, that was flooding into Boston. Education of the sons (not yet the daughters) of immigrants was seen as a means for their social and economic advancement over the course of generations. This talk will review the long history of BC...

Please join Burns Library staff members Marta Crilly and Shelley Barber to learn about the family history resources available at Boston College’s Burns Library. Explore the genealogical information available in the newspapers, university archives, burial records, personal papers, and other resources that live at Burns Library.  Marta Crilly is the Head of Public Services at...

Register for the Virtual Meeting HERE Did you know your ancestors have a FAN club?  Everyone has a circle of Family, Friends, Associates and Neighbors who can help fill in information that might be missing for the ancestors you have researched.  Professional genealogist Lisa Dougherty will help you in the steps to identify your ancestors’...

The Irish have been immigrating to Boston since the colonial era, with large waves arriving in the 19th century. Today many residents of the Boston area claim Irish ancestry making it one of the most Irish parts of the country. If you happen to be one of them and you’re researching your family history, there...

For Latest information & for registration, please check the Celtic Connections Website Virtual Finding Missing Family Saturday, 5 April 2025 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Eastern Time 6 AM Pacific, 7 AM Mountain, 8 AM Central (US and Canada) Discover expert strategies to reconnect with lost family members in CCC 2025! This year's theme, Finding...

Family artifacts—letters, diaries, photographs, clothing, tools, receipts, and household items—serve as tangible links to the past, offering unique insights into our ancestors' lives. This presentation will explore how genealogists can analyze and interpret artifacts to enrich family histories, break through research roadblocks, and provide context to records. Through a case studies and practical tips, attendees will...