# Event Details - **Event Name**: Using AI in Family History Research - with Melanie McComb - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 10:45 am - **Event Description**: Using AI in Family History Research - with Melanie McComb Melanie McComb will be presenting via Zoom. As usual, Members and Guests can join us for coffee, tea, and treats while viewing the webinar in person at the Freeport Memorial Library, 144 West Merrick Road, New York 11520. All Members, near or far, can participate in our monthly meeting via Zoom. Look for your MailChimp email with the registration link attached. Meeting Schedule: (Eastern Standard Time) 10:00 AM: Meet & Greet 10:15 AM: Ask the Experts Sessions 10:45 AM: Business Announcements (Zoom Presentation Begins) 11:00 AM: Presentation The Irish Family History Forum is celebrating our 35th anniversary this year! 35 years of helping our Members discover their Irish ancestry. The IFHF offers nine world-class Irish Genealogy lectures, both in person and on ZOOM. Handouts and most of our presentations are recorded and available to our MEMBERS for a limited time on our website after the original presentation. If you would like to join the Irish Family History Forum, go to: https://ifhf.org/index.php/plans/join-ifhf/ Individual: $30 a year. Family: two people (one address) - $40 a year Student (with a student ID) - $15 a year *Upcoming Presentations June 20 Using AI in Family History Research - with Melanie McComb Artificial Intelligence seems to be able to do everything from producing digital images to creating songs. It can also help your family history research. In this lecture. Melanie McComb will discuss exciting possibilities for using AI to support your research—including assistance with report writing, digitally restoring photos, and more. And she will address aspects of AI that we should be cautious of, such as accuracy and copyright concerns. Melanie McComb, a senior genealogist at American Ancestors, is also an international lecturer who teaches on a range of genealogy topics. An honorary fellow of the blogger, known as The Shamrock Genealogist. Massachusetts Historical Society, she has written for American Ancestors Magazine and Fifty Plus Advocate. July and August Summer Recess September 19 Tracing Irish Ancestors from America to Ireland - with Susan McKee October 17 To come November 21 Creating Brief Ancestor Sketches - with Devon Noel Lee December To come - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/freeport/using-ai-in-family-history-research-with-melanie-mccomb/200030112417647 - **Event Categories**: workshops, meetups, business, virtual, webinar, meet-and-greet, artificial-intelligence - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 5 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Freeport - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: Freeport Memorial Library - **lat**: 40.65341 - **long**: -73.58702 - **full address**: Freeport Memorial Library, 144 W Merrick Rd,Freeport, New York, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Using AI in Family History Research - with Melanie McComb - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/a34c538db505eece00c53fb1a4dd40175910466ce26f2a68c475a320c0cd2c46-rimg-w1200-h628-dcffffff-gmir?v=1781741139 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Using AI in Family History Research - with Melanie McComb being held? - **A:** Using AI in Family History Research - with Melanie McComb takes place on Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 10:45 am to Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 10:45 am at Freeport Memorial Library, 144 W Merrick Rd,Freeport, New York, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Using AI in Family History Research - with Melanie McComb? - **A:** Using AI in Family History Research - with Melanie McComb is organized by Irish Family History Forum. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Using AI in Family History Research - with Melanie McComb is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Freeport, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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