Irish Genealogy Workshop
21mar10:00 am3:30 pmIrish Genealogy Workshop
Event Details
Irish genealogy experts Fintan Mullan and Gillian Hunt from the Ulster Historical Foundation in Belfast are back for the eighth annual Irish Genealogy Workshop. Mullan and Hunt will be stateside
Event Details
Irish genealogy experts Fintan Mullan and Gillian Hunt from the Ulster Historical Foundation in Belfast are back for the eighth annual Irish Genealogy Workshop.
Mullan and Hunt will be stateside for the United States tour. Benefitting beginners and seasoned genealogists alike, this in-depth hybrid workshop will examine a multitude of historic records and electronic resources that will advance your Irish genealogy research.
Live presentations include:
- Introduction to Archives in Ireland and Their Websites
- Using Landed Estate Records: Tracing Families in the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries
- The Irish Poor Law and Local Government Records: Board of Guardians, Workhouse Registers and Grand Jury Records
- Emigration from the North of Ireland to North America: Sources for Researching Emigrant Ancestors
Along with experts from the Ulster Historical Foundation, representatives from the History Center’s Detre Library & Archives, the Westmoreland Historical Society, and other local genealogical societies will be on hand to share best practices and tips with visitors and fellow researchers.
REGISTRATION & ADMISSION
Admission is $35 for History Center, Westmoreland Historical Society, and Ulster Historical Foundation Guild members and $45 for non-members.
This is a hybrid program. Attendees can participate either online or in-person at the Heinz History Center.
Captioning will be provided at this hybrid program.
Please register online through the Heinz History Center. https://heinzhistorycenter.salsalabs.org/irish-genealogy-workshop-2023/index.html
Special access to recordings of the lectures will be made available to attendees following the live workshop.
This day-long program will explore new insights into a myriad of historic records and electronic resources. Featuring live Question and Answer sessions and interactive networking opportunities, this workshop will foster connections between attendees and expert speakers.
Boxed lunches are available for an additional fee of $16. Please register online.
To request additional accommodations or for more information, contact Sierra Green at 412-454-6361 or sgreen@heinzhistorycenter.org.
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Celebrate the warmth and flavors of autumn at our Fall Tea. Join us for a charming day inspired by the traditions and seasonal tastes of fall. Enjoy a beautifully
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Celebrate the warmth and flavors of autumn at our Fall Tea. Join us for a charming day inspired by the traditions and seasonal tastes of fall.
Enjoy a beautifully prepared selection of savory and sweet treats served alongside freshly brewed tea, all in the welcoming atmosphere of the Steel House farmhouse at Historic Hanna’s Town. Gather with friends, slow down, and savor one of our favorite seasonal traditions.
We look forward to welcoming you to the table!
Tea Times
11:30 a.m. seating
2:00 p.m. seatingCost
$30 Members
$35 Non-MembersReservations
Reservations open Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.To make a *reservation, call 724-836-1800, ext. 210.
*Reservations are available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you reach voicemail, please leave a message. Calls will be returned in the order in which they are received.
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November 7, 2026 11:30 am - 3:00 pm(GMT+00:00)