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banner: everybody has a story, find yours. the travis county archives and the austin genealogical society

Have you ever wondered how to get started researching your family history?  Do you want to know what types of genealogy records and resources exist in Travis County and surrounding areas?  If so, you don’t want to miss this event! Please join us for our 12th annual Travis County History Day as we explore the topic of genealogy – how to get started, where to find information, and much more. The event will feature several speakers, exhibits, free computer access to Ancestry.com, giveaways, light refreshments, and representatives from numerous local archives, libraries, and genealogical groups to answer your questions.

Event Details

Theme

Everybody has a Story. Find Yours.

An introduction to genealogy research and resources

When

Friday, November 1, 2019
10:00 am to 1:00 pm

Where

700 Lavaca Street
Austin, TX 78701 (Map)
First floor, Hall of Government

This event is free and open to the public. For more information, please visit Travis County History Day's Facebook page.

TAX RATE: TRAVIS COUNTY ADOPTED A TAX RATE THAT WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR’S TAX RATE. THE TAX RATE WILL EFFECTIVELY BE RAISED BY 3.5 PERCENT AND WILL RAISE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS ON A $100,000 HOME BY APPROXIMATELY $9.12.