MARSHALL, Ill. –  The Marshall Public Library is hosting its first Roots & Records Full Day Genealogy Conference.

This special event will offer genealogy enthusiasts, family historians, or anyone interested in local or family history the opportunity to learn from experts and explore new ways to uncover and preserve historical revelations.

The conference titles “Roots & Records” was designed to celebrate the stories, people, places, and records that connect us to the past and provide participants with practical resources for their own research.

The conference will be October 16, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Registration for the event is required and costs $25 per person and the registration does include lunch.

To register, you can call the Marshall Public Library at 217-826-2535 or visit this link.

The library does ask that you give at least 48 hours’ notice if special accommodations are needed.