Family History Month Webinars @ Devonport Library

To celebrate Family History Month the State Library and Archives Service is running a series of family history and research talks, some of which will be streamed online.
Devonport Library will be live streaming three of talks.
Please come along and watch them with us. Bookings required. Call 6478 4230. or Email: [email protected]

Wednesday 3 August 2:00pm – 3:00pm Richard Morgan – First Fleet Convict and First Settler, Van Diemen’s Land with Leanne Burr
A look at the life and times of Richard Morgan from transportation to Botany Bay as a first fleeter convict, to arriving in Van Diemen’s Land with his family as a first settler.

Wednesday 10 August 2:00pm – 3:00pm Convict Women at the New Norfolk Asylum with Dianne Snowden
Join author and historical researcher Dianne Snowden as she explores the stories of the convict women at the New Norfolk asylum.

Thursday 18 August 2:00pm – 3:00pm Researching your house and home with Ali Marchant
Have you ever wondered who lived in your house before you, how old your house is or if your home once served another purpose? Join Ali Marchant to learn how to discover all this and more!