WHAT: “Researching Your House History” two-part program:

Part I: 9:30 -10:30 am. Lecture on how to begin your research (auditorium).

Part II: 10:30 - 11:30 am: Limited registration research session with museum staff—participants will begin doing research using our collection (library). Limit 15 people; pre-registration required.

WHERE: Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society, 25 Nottingham Ct.

ADMISSION: Additional $5 to regular admission for both members and non-members – general admission for lecture alone.

$10 member/$20 non-member – special admission includes lecture and exclusive in-library, hands-on research session with librarians. Pre registration required, email bechsedu@bechs.org or call 873-9644 x311

The first part of the program is a lecture, which will take place in the auditorium, where Van Ness will speak about the museum research library’s resources, the specific tools that are available, and give tips for how to research a property in which you are interested.

The second part of the program is a hands-on research session in the library. Museum staff, including Van Ness, will guide each participant in actually beginning their research. This portion is limited to 15 people, and pre-registration is necessary. Admission for part one only is an additional $5 to regular museum admission for both members and nonmembers. Admission for both parts one and two is $10 for members and $20 for nonmembers.

Register, call Tara Lyons, program manager, at 716.873.9644 x311 or email bechsedu@bechs.org. Visit: buffalohistory.org, — Staff