Booking

Midwestern Roots

Midwestern Roots Lite: From Roots to Roofs
presented by OneAmerica

Are you anxiously waiting for Midwestern Roots 2022?
We know we are! That is why we are launching a mini virtual conference this summer, just for you.

The places our ancestors lived help us tell their stories. Join us for a series of workshops to learn how to rebuild the worlds where your families lived.
From urban neighborhoods to rural farms, we will help you dive into the places and spaces where your family came from to tell a fuller story.

Register before the live program releases for an opportunity to have your questions answered by the expert!

Pre-registration includes the live session and access to the recording.
Registration after the live program will include access to the recording only.
All recordings will be available until October 1, 2021.

Register for all four sessions and receive a $10 discount as well as four chances to win a Midwestern Roots 2022 full conference registration....a $200 value!
(enter promo code MWR2021 during check out)

Don’t forget to save the date for Midwestern Roots 2022!
We will be back and better than before with dynamic speakers, amazing stories, invaluable research insights, delicious food and a supportive community to help you in finding your story.

Pre-conference activities will take place at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center on Thursday, July 14, 2022.
Full conference activities are scheduled for Friday, July 15, 2022 and Saturday, July 16, 2022 at the Indianapolis Marriott East.

Workshops

Midwestern Roots Lite: Reconstructing Rural Communities

with LaDonna Garner - Professional Genealogist, Leafseeker Consulting

Virtual Program

Wednesday, August 11, 2021
6 p.m. to 8 p.m. (EST)
Guest: $15 | IHS Member: $10

Let’s jump right into “Roots to Roofs” with the open roads and open spaces that enticed people for generations.

Researching rural areas and towns does not need to be difficult due to their remoteness from big city life. Explore documents, maps, and alternative resources to navigate the rebuilding of a farmhood.

Pre-registration includes the live session and access to the recording.
Registration after the live program will include access to the recording only.

Midwestern Roots Lite: From Roots to Roofs is presented by OneAmerica.

Midwestern Roots Lite - Leaving the Farm: Town and City Living

with Amy Vedra, Director, Reference Services - Indiana Historical Society

Virtual Program

Wednesday, August 18, 2021
6 p.m. to 8 p.m. (EST)
Guest: $15 | IHS Member: $10

Dive into tips on building the town of your family. With expert advice on really understanding how to use city directories, employee newsletters, and newspapers we will guide you into rebuilding community.

With examples of 20th century Eastern European immigrants and African American families from the Great Migration, walk away with an understanding of how to research, write, and build a community identity around your ancestors.

Pre-registration includes the live session and access to the recording.
Registration after the live program will include access to the recording only.

Midwestern Roots Lite: From Roots to Roofs is presented by OneAmerica.

Midwestern Roots Lite - Stories Buildings Tell

with Suzanne Stanis, Director, Heritage Education & Information - Indiana Landmarks

Virtual Program

Wednesday, August 25, 2021
6 p.m. to 7 p.m. (EST)
Guest: $10 | IHS Member: $5

Have you ever heard the saying, "If these walls could talk"? If you know how to look at a building, it will tell you many fascinating stories from long ago.

Join Suzanne Stanis as she leads the audience on a virtual tour of historic architecture and landscapes. Learn to see details in our built environment that give clues to the past and the people who occupied them. We guarantee you'll never look at your community the same way again.

Pre-registration includes the live session and access to the recording.
Registration after the live program will include access to the recording only.

Midwestern Roots Lite: From Roots to Roofs is presented by OneAmerica.

Midwestern Roots Lite - Building Memories

with Lauren Peightel, Manager, Engagement - Indiana Historical Society

This option is a Recording only, no live session will take place.
(access will be available from Saturday, Aug. 28 through Friday, October 1 )

Guest: $15 | IHS Member: $10

Looking back on the previous workshops, let’s put it all together and learn about building these communities and houses together. With a focus on oral histories, family photos and videos, and historic research, we will explore the value of using model making to tell your family or community story in a way that supports intergenerational learning and play.

This workshop contains access to a recording with an option to purchase the building kit, mailed to your front door!
Building kits will be mailed out the week of August, 23rd and available for purchase through September 30th.

Midwestern Roots Lite: From Roots to Roofs is presented by OneAmerica.