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Pathways to the Past: Family History Series

Wed, June 4, 2025 6:00 P.M. Add to your calendar
Social Science and History Department at Parkway Central Library

Part III: Ancestral Paper Trails in Federal and Probate Records

Uncover the many ways your ancestors may have interacted with the federal government through records such as Census, immigration, military, Freedmen’s Bureau, Freedman's Bank, and maps. This session will also explore local sources, focusing on the valuable records created at the time of an ancestor’s death—including wills, estate files, and administration records—to help you piece together your family’s story.

This program is available both in person and virtually.

Register here for in person

Register here if attending virtually

Wednesday, June 4, 6:00 p.m. | Heim Center Room 131/132

Ages
  • Adult
  • Young Adult
  • Senior
Event Type
  • Workshops and Enrichment
  • Speakers and Lectures
Event Tags
  • Family
  • Genealogy
  • Government Information
  • History

Social Science and History Department
Room 201
215-686-5396

Parkway Central Library
1901 Vine Street (between 19th and 20th Streets on the Parkway)
Philadelphia, PA 19103
1-833-TALK FLP (825-5357)

Upcoming Events at Social Science and History Department

Wednesday, May 28, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Virtual Event - PMC Shares Workshop: Threats to the Independence of PA's Judiciary
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Pathways to the Past: Family History Series
Monday, June 16, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Philly’s Black LGBTQ+ Nightlife Scene: A Panel Discussion
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Virtual Event - PMC Shares Workshop: Judicial Ethics & Discipline
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Author Talk | Betrayed: Violence Against Women

Upcoming Workshops and Enrichment Events

Saturday, May 24, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Music and Movement Storytime | Walnut Street West Library
10:30 A.M.
Spring Migration Bird Walk with Expert Birder, Holger Pflicke! | Fishtown Community Library
12:00 P.M.
LET'S DANCE SERIES *biweekly | Parkway Central Library
1:00 P.M.
Crochet Club | Wynnefield Library
2:00 P.M.
POSTPONED (New Date to be determined) -Art for Loan: "A Stone... a Brick Holds Water" and "The Meeting Game" | Parkway Central Library
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