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Jan. 20, 2018	D. Joshua Taylor, Untapped Resources: Your Ancestors’ Political affiliations
Feb. 17, 2018	Show and Tell Do you have family heirlooms, books, letters, or photos that tell a story? A famous–or infamous–ancestor? If you’ve been looking for a chance to share something with your fellow Forum members, then don’t miss our annual show-and-tell meeting. Contact Patricia Phelan at programs@ifhf.org
March 17, 2018	Jim Hawkins, Irish storyteller Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with storyteller and Forum member Jim Hawkins, as he presents songs and stories from the Irish and American traditions and plays the bodhran, the Irish drum. In the spirit of the holiday, he will also lead the audience in singing some old favorites.
April 21, 2018	Fred Voss, Ellis Island Stories Professional genealogist Voss, who leads tours at Ellis Island, will give an illustrated talk about the past, present, and future of this iconic American landmark. He’ll also tell some of his favorite immigration stories. 10:00 AM Genealogy Tips and Tricks with Kathleen McGee 10:45 AM Refreshment Break 10:45 AM Ask the Experts 11:15 AM Featured Speaker
May 6, 2018	Irish of Cobble Hill Walking Tour led by Terri Cook For more information click here.
May 19, 2018	Rhoda Miller, CG Evidence Analysis: Finding the Right Record Using the Genealogical Proof Standard (GPS), Miller will demonstrate methods of looking at your research to find gaps as well as evaluate findings, especially those with conflicting or indirect evidence. Irish examples will be given. 10:00 AM Genealogy Tips and Tricks with Kathleen McGee 10:45 AM Refreshment Break 10:45 AM Ask the Experts 11:15 AM Featured Speaker
June 16, 2018	Melissa Johnson CG, Internet Resources for Genealogists Learn how to use top genealogical websites most effectively, including Ancestry, Fold3, GenealogyBank, FamilySearch, and Google, as well as websites of federal, state, and local archives and libraries and other important genealogical sites.
September 15, 2018	Kate Feighery Records of the Archives of the New York Archdiocese
October 20, 2018	Kathleen McGee Ireland’s Encumbered Estate Records
November 17, 2018	Tom Reilly The Orphan Train This was the largest mass relocation of children in American history. About one in four were Irish. Two of the Orphan Train riders became governors.
December 15, 2018	Annual Christmas luncheon