2026 Barbara J Brown Family History Seminar

Every year the Archives of Michigan and the Michigan Genealogical Council host a seminar to promote family history awareness and teach genealogy research skills. The event is generously supported by the Abrams Foundation in loving memory of Barbara J. Brown. We are delighted to be hosting Alec Ferretti, who will be joining us onsite in Lansing and via Zoom.

The Archives of Michigan is pleased to continue offering this flagship annual gathering as a hybrid event. In addition, the Archives of Michigan will offer the following additions to this year’s seminar:

• A free pre-seminar session on Friday, May 15 at 10 a.m. (for online access, please register separately).
• A continental breakfast for onsite attendees on both Friday and Saturday at no additional charge.
• Lunch for onsite attendees on both Friday and Saturday at no additional charge.
• Extended research hours in the Archives of Michigan reading room.
• Recordings of seminar sessions available to registrants for 30 days following the event.

Registration will open in January 2026.