Topics include an introduction to genealogy and how to research census schedules, military service records and passenger lists. Call the regional facilities for additional genealogy programs. As you perform your research, don't place unrealistic expectations on the Web. You can't do all of your genealogical research online. Old records are handwritten on paper, and some now exist on microfilm.
Few records are in electronic format because of the high cost of conversion.
For more information about NARA's digitization efforts, read the Electronic Access Project . To round out the details of your trip, take a look at NARA's Planning Your Research Visit . NARA recommends writing or calling in advance of your trip to verify that the records you need are available. Christopher Brian Smith Tell a friend about this page.