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Planning an Ancestral Trip
2025-02-12 19:00:00 2025-02-12 20:00:00 America/Chicago Planning an Ancestral Trip Everything you need to know when planning a trip to your ancestor's homeland. Wilmette Public Library - Auditorium

Wednesday, February 12
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-12 19:00:00 2025-02-12 20:00:00 America/Chicago Planning an Ancestral Trip Everything you need to know when planning a trip to your ancestor's homeland. Wilmette Public Library - Auditorium

Everything you need to know when planning a trip to your ancestor's homeland.

Do you dream of visiting your family's homeland? Planning an ancestral trip can take a lot of time. This lecture will touch on how you will know the time is right, places you should add to your list, and if/when you should involve a travel agent.

Presented by Terri O’Connell of Finding Our Ancestors. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Presentation |

TAGS: | Genealogy | Family History |

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From the south: Go north on Green Bay Road. Turn left on Wilmette Ave. Turn right on Park Ave. Library is located on the corner of Wilmette Ave. and Park Ave. Parking lot is on the north side of the building. 

From the north: Go south on Green Bay Road. Turn right on Wilmette Ave. Turn right on Park Ave. Library is located on the corner of Wilmette Ave. and Park Ave. Parking lot is on the north side of the building.

From I-94 (Edens Expressway):from the South - exit at Lake Ave. East. Go east on Lake Ave. a little over 2 miles. Turn right on Park Ave. • from the North - exit at Rt. 41/Skokie Blvd. Turn left (east) on Lake Ave. Go east on Lake Ave. a little over 2 miles. Turn right on Park Ave. 


Mass transit options include CTA, Metra, and Pace.

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