Anacostia Trails Heritage Area

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The United States Semiquincentennial is the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence which will occur on July 4, 2026. In 2023, Gov. Moore authorized the Maryland 250 Commission and charged it with developing, encouraging, and executing an inclusive observance of the 250th Anniversary that recognizes all Marylanders&rsquo; struggle for life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness before, during, and after the Revolution, and identified three themes - history, civics, and service.&nbsp; In Prince George&rsquo;s County, Anacostia Trails Heritage Area (ATHA), the non-profit management entity of the county&rsquo;s state-certified cultural tourism district, and PG Parks in the Maryland-National Capital Parks and Planning Commission created PGC250 to create a space for conversation and collaboration to spark ideas and partnerships to creatively illustrate and interpret our region&rsquo;s contributions to American history. The theme for Prince George&rsquo;s Commemoration is &ldquo;We the People.&rdquo; GENEAOLOGY FOR ALL As part of PGC250, ATHA, together with Prince George&rsquo;s Genealogical Society and the Prince George&rsquo;s Chapter of the African American Historical and Genealogical Society will host a three-part series to explore the world of ancestry.&nbsp; This series is perfect for people who are new to genealogical research, seeking comradery in their research or are interested in learning different perspectives to historical narratives.&nbsp; This is the second event in the series, led by Craig R. Scott, MA, CG, FUGA, President and CEO of Heritage Books, Inc. SERIES OUTLINE Made You Look: Genealogy Research 101Thursday, January 15, 2026, 7PM-8:30PMPresented on ZoomLead by Heather Olsen, Vice President, Prince George&rsquo;s Genealogical Society<a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/made-you-look-genealogical-research--101" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">REGISTER HERE</a> Finding Family Veterans: Genealogy 201&nbsp;Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 7PM-8:30PMPresented on ZoomLead by Craig R. Scott, MA, CG, FUGA, President and CEO of Heritage Books, Inc.&nbsp;***You Are Currently Registering for the Session Above*** Researching Your Roots: Genealogical Research 201Thursday, February 19, 2026, 7PM-8:30PMPresented on ZoomLead by Nathania Branch Miles, Recording Secretary, Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society, Inc., Prince George&#39;s County Maryland Chapter&nbsp;<a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/uncover-your-roots-genealogical-research-201-with-a-special-focus-on-afro-american-genealogy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">REGISTER HERE</a> Bus Tour: Visiting Genealogy ResourcesSunday, March 7, 2026, 10AM-3PMBeginning and ending at Hyattsville Branch Library<a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/visit-the-sites-genealogical-bus-tour-ada-accessible" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">LEARN MORE AND REGISTER HERE</a>

The United States Semiquincentennial is the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence which will occur on July 4, 2026. In 2023, Gov. Moore authorized the Maryland 250 Commission and charged it with developing, encouraging, and executing an inclusive observance of the 250th Anniversary that recognizes all Marylanders’ struggle for life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness before, during, and after the Revolution, and identified three themes - history, civics, and service.  In Prince George’s County, Anacostia Trails Heritage Area (ATHA), the non-profit management entity of the county’s state-certified cultural tourism district, and PG Parks in the Maryland-National Capital Parks and Planning Commission created PGC250 to create a space for conversation and collaboration to spark ideas and partnerships to creatively illustrate and interpret our region’s contributions to American history. The theme for Prince George’s Commemoration is “We the People.” GENEAOLOGY FOR ALL As part of PGC250, ATHA, together with Prince George’s Genealogical Society and the Prince George’s Chapter of the African American Historical and Genealogical Society will host a three-part series to explore the world of ancestry.  This series is perfect for people who are new to genealogical research, seeking comradery in their research or are interested in learning different perspectives to historical narratives.  This is the second event in the series, led by Craig R. Scott, MA, CG, FUGA, President and CEO of Heritage Books, Inc. SERIES OUTLINE Made You Look: Genealogy Research 101Thursday, January 15, 2026, 7PM-8:30PMPresented on ZoomLead by Heather Olsen, Vice President, Prince George’s Genealogical Society<a href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/made-you-look-genealogical-research--101" target="_blank">REGISTER HERE</a> Finding Family Veterans: Genealogy 201 Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 7PM-8:30PMPresented on ZoomLead by Craig R. Scott, MA, CG, FUGA, President and CEO of Heritage Books, Inc. ***You Are Currently Registering for the Session Above*** Researching Your Roots: Genealogical Research 201Thursday, February 19, 2026, 7PM-8:30PMPresented on ZoomLead by Nathania Branch Miles, Recording Secretary, Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society, Inc., Prince George's County Maryland Chapter <a href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/uncover-your-roots-genealogical-research-201-with-a-special-focus-on-afro-american-genealogy" target="_blank">REGISTER HERE</a> Bus Tour: Visiting Genealogy ResourcesSunday, March 7, 2026, 10AM-3PMBeginning and ending at Hyattsville Branch Library<a href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/visit-the-sites-genealogical-bus-tour-ada-accessible" target="_blank">LEARN MORE AND REGISTER HERE</a>

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