Have you found yourself with all the family research, records, photographs, and heirlooms? Congratulations—you’ve become the family archivist! Led by Heather Tennies, Director of Archives and Manuscript Groups at LancasterHistory, this workshop introduces family historians to the methods and supplies needed to preserve treasured papers and photographs for generations to come.

“Becoming the Family Archivist” will take place on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 10am-12pm at the LancasterHistory Museum & Research Center. Tickets are $20 for LancasterHistory Members and $25 for Non-Members. Advance registration is encouraged as the class has limited capacity. To register, click here to register online or call 717.392.4633 to register by phone.

No previous genealogy experience is required to take this class. Please bring note-taking materials to class, such as a laptop or notebook.