# Event Details

- **Event Name**: America 250: Family History Workshop
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: We’re excited to welcome one of the country’s leading military family history researchers and lecturers, Craig Roberts Scott, MA, CG®, FUGA, for a full day of practical and engaging sessions.

Along with his extensive research and teaching experience, Craig is also a writer, publisher, and owner of Heritage Books. He will present three lectures on records and sources that can help participants identify and research their military ancestors, and the day will conclude with a question-and-answer session on writing and publishing family history materials. 

Lunch will be on your own, and guests are welcome to attend all or part of the day.  
This event is free and open to the public. 

Seating is limited by space.  This program will also be offered on Zoom.  The link to the Zoom meeting will be in your confirmation and reminder emails.

Visit our website to register: https://peoria.librarycalendar.com/event/family-history-workshop-america-250-39621
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/peoria/america-250-family-history-workshop/200030259217951
- **Event Categories**: workshops, meetups, art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 8

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Peoria
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Peoria Public Library Lakeview Branch, 1137 W. Lake Ave., Peoria IL 61614
- **lat**: 40.73976
- **long**: -89.61153
- **full address**: Peoria Public Library Lakeview Branch, 1137 W. Lake Ave., Peoria IL 61614, Peoria Public Library, 1137 W Lake Ave, Peoria, IL 61614, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is America 250: Family History Workshop being held?
  - **A:** America 250: Family History Workshop takes place on Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Peoria Public Library Lakeview Branch, 1137 W. Lake Ave., Peoria IL 61614, Peoria Public Library, 1137 W Lake Ave, Peoria, IL 61614, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing America 250: Family History Workshop?
  - **A:** America 250: Family History Workshop is organized by Peoria PublicLibrary.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** America 250: Family History Workshop 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 Peoria, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If America 250: Family History Workshop sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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