Genealogical Forum of Oregon – Open House

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The Genealogical Forum of Oregon is pleased to host our annual Open House this month!

* Join us for 20 free online classes

* The GFO library will be open every day with no day-use fee

* Free beginning research help

This year’s topics include

* Classes on RootsMagic and Family Tree Maker, the leading genealogy software programs

* Jewish genealogy

* Eastern European research

* Virginia roots

* Free online resources hosted on GFO’s website

* Find a Grave

* Finding enslaved ancestors

* Surprising resources for Oregon ancestors

* Writing stories your relatives will read

* Finding the burial ground of the Oregon Hospital for the Insane 

Find the entire program and register at https://gfo.org/openhouse

(We still have room for a two evening presentations — contact openhouse@gfo.org)

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