Education is important for genealogists to undertake. With a vast array of records that we consult to the techniques that we use to solve tough problems, it’s vital that we stay in the know and continually learn. This is a topic that I am passionate about. Had I not taken steps to educate myself from the beginning of my journey, I would not be where I am today with a nicely defined (although still in progress) pedigree and the ability to help others trace their roots.
This is the third in a series of posts about genealogy education.
Podcasts
A podcast is like a radio show that you can listen to at your leisure on your computer or smart device. Podcasts are a really hot item, and there is no shortage of genealogy-related podcasts. I particularly like the following podcasts that are currently running:
I’ve also found some great nuggets listening to some location-specific podcasts that have focus on local history.
- Grating the Nutmeg: The Podcast of Connecticut History
- The Bower Boys: New York City History
- Flatbush + Main, from the Brooklyn Historical Society
There are many others out there, and the archives of those no longer running are also available. For a pretty comprehensive list, see Katherine Willison’s Genealogy Podcasts (opens a PDF).
Conference Recordings
Another way to “listen” to genealogy is to purchase conference lecture recordings. Digital audio files are available for the following conferences:
- Federation of Genealogical Societies (2011 to 2019)
- National Genealogical Society (2016 to 2019)
- International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies (2014, 2016, 2017, 2019)
- International Germanic Genealogy Conference (2017, 2019)
- Southern California Genealogical Society Jamboree (2011 to 2019)
Listening to podcasts and conference lectures while walking your dog or cooking dinner is a great way to multitask and learn a little something.
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