Watkins Museum to host introductory genealogy workshop Saturday

Beginners are welcome at the Watkins Museum of History’s introduction to genealogy class Saturday.

Slated for 10 a.m. to noon at the museum, 1047 Massachusetts St., the class will be led by genealogy veterans Richard Branham, a professor of industrial design at Kansas University, and his wife, Alisa Branham, a licensure officer at KU’s School of Education.

The two, who boast about six decades of research in family history, will provide participants with the basics in genealogy sleuthing, including which tools to use and how to recognize credible information.

Posted by Watkins Museum of History on Wednesday, January 6, 2016

Registered participants will also receive materials to peruse before the class. There’s no deadline to register, but the class will cap at 30, says Abby Pierron Magariel, education and programs coordinator at the Watkins.

To register, visit www.watkinsmuseum.org or email reservations@watkinsmuseum.org with your name, email address and phone number. The cost is $10 per person or $5 for Douglas County Historical Society members.