MGS offers webinars on a regular basis about genealogical topics, sources, and research tips, particularly those that are unique to Maryland. Below are several introductory videos, plus a list of videos available in our Members Only section. Not a member? Join to access all our webinar content.

Introductory Webinars

Finding Your Roots: Genealogy Workshop 

This webinar offers an introduction to genealogy with an emphasis on Maryland research. Produced in partnership with Maryland Public Television, this presentation covers:

  • Getting started in genealogy (at 04:07);
  • Online genealogy (at 15:56);
  • African American research (at 28:36);
  • DNA testing for genealogy (at 40:08); and
  • Q & A (at 57:49).

Read biographical sketches of the speakers.

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Handout - African American
Handout - DNA
African American Genealogy in Maryland

This introduction to African American genealogy in Maryland is presented by Chris Haley, Senior Director for Research, Education and Outreach, and the Study of the Legacy of Slavery Program at the Maryland State Archives.

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Using MCHC Resources for Genealogy

This introduction to the library of the Maryland Center for History and Culture (MCHC) is presented by Catherine Mayfield, former France-Merrick Director of the H. Furlong Baldwin Library, MCHC.

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Members Only Webinars

African American
  • A Tangled Web: Researching the Enslaved in Maryland
  • Finding the Last Enslaver
Baltimore City
  • Baltimore City Marriage Index, 1851-1914
  • Finding Family History at the Baltimore City Archives
  • Off to the Market! Researching Baltimore City Market Houses
Census
  • Census Research, With a Brief Introduction to Beginning Genealogical Research
DNA
  • Finding Your Roots with DNA - Part 1: Getting Started With DNA Testing
  • Finding Your Roots with DNA - Part 2: Understanding Your DNA Test Results
  • Finding Your Roots with DNA - Part 3: Digging Into Your DNA Matches
General Maryland Research
  • Colonial Research in Maryland
Immigration
  • Maryland Immigration and Naturalization Resources
Land and Property
  • Understanding Ground Rent
  • Using Sanborn Maps
Military
  • Colonial & Revolutionary Military Records of Maryland
Probate
  • Using Maryland State Archives Probate Records With FamilySearch
Vital Records
  • Researching Your Family Tree - Vital Records