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SUMMARY:Rochester Historical Society — Guided Research Visit
LOCATION:Rochester Historical Society, 1110 University Ave., Rochester, NY
DESCRIPTION:Rochester Historical Society — Guided Research Visit\n\n03/28/26 09:00 AM EST\n - 03/28/26 12:00 PM EST\Description:\nRochester Historical Society — Guided Research Visit (Small-Group Experience)\n\nWe’re excited to offer an upcoming guided tour and hands-on research session at the Rochester Historical Society!\n\nBecause this is an interactive working visit, registration is limited to just 10 participants so everyone has time to explore materials and ask questions. If the session fills quickly, don’t worry — additional visits will be scheduled in the near future.\n\nWhat You’ll Be Able to Research\n\nParticipants will have access to unique local history and genealogy resources, including:\n\n\n	\n	Business records & historical photographs\n	\n	\n	Rochester City Directories (1827–1986)\n	\n	\n	Family genealogies & people files\n	\n	\n	Plat maps & historic maps\n	\n	\n	Military records\n	\n	\n	Pioneer Family Applications (1934 & 1984)\n	\n	\n	Historical scrapbooks\n	\n	\n	And much much more....\n	\n\n\nThis visit is ideal for anyone researching Rochester-area ancestors, local businesses, neighborhoods, or community history.\n\n\nAccessibility Note\n\nPlease be aware:\n\n\n	\n	The research space has limited access\n	\n	\n	Entry requires navigating approximately 10 stairs up and down\n	\n\n\nWhy This Visit Is Special\n\nUnlike a typical lecture, this is a working research session — you’ll actively search records, discover new clues, and learn how to use a local archive effectively with guidance available.\n\nRegister early — only 10 spots available! If registration is full, please complete wait list form: https://forms.gle/tZSFcaa7XuSk5BxB7 \nFor more information, contact Eric Vaughn at evaughn@nyrgs.org.\Details:\nEnter through the entrance of the Verizon Store at 1190 University Ave, Ste A, Rochester, NY 14607.\nThe Rochester Historical Society is located across the parking lot from the Verizon Store at 1110 University Ave.\n\n\Location:\nRochester Historical Society\n1110 University Ave.\nRochester, NY
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Rochester Historical Society — Guided Research Visit<br /><br />03/28/26 09:00 AM EST - 03/28/26 12:00 PM EST<br />Description:<br /><h3 data-end="85" data-start="0">Rochester Historical Society &mdash; Guided Research Visit (Small-Group Experience)</h3>

<p data-end="213" data-start="87">We&rsquo;re excited to offer an upcoming <strong data-end="167" data-start="122">guided tour and hands-on research session</strong> at the Rochester Historical Society!</p>

<p data-end="481" data-start="215">Because this is an <strong data-end="263" data-start="234">interactive working visit</strong>, registration is limited to <strong data-end="316" data-start="292">just 10 participants</strong> so everyone has time to explore materials and ask questions. If the session fills quickly, don&rsquo;t worry &mdash; <strong data-end="481" data-start="422">additional visits will be scheduled in the near future.</strong></p>

<h3 data-end="523" data-start="488">What You&rsquo;ll Be Able to Research</h3>

<p data-end="613" data-start="524">Participants will have access to unique local history and genealogy resources, including:</p>

<ul data-end="900" data-start="615">
	<li data-end="665" data-start="615">
	<p data-end="665" data-start="617"><strong data-end="665" data-start="620">Business records &amp; historical photographs</strong></p>
	</li>
	<li data-end="703" data-start="666">
	<p data-end="703" data-start="668"><span data-end="703" data-start="671"><strong>Rochester</strong>&nbsp;</span><strong data-end="703" data-start="671">City Directories (1827&ndash;1986)</strong></p>
	</li>
	<li data-end="755" data-start="704">
	<p data-end="755" data-start="706"><strong data-end="755" data-start="718">Family genealogies &amp; people files</strong></p>
	</li>
	<li data-end="791" data-start="756">
	<p data-end="791" data-start="758"><strong data-end="791" data-start="762">Plat maps &amp; historic maps</strong></p>
	</li>
	<li data-end="818" data-start="792">
	<p data-end="818" data-start="794"><strong data-end="818" data-start="798">Military records</strong></p>
	</li>
	<li data-end="869" data-start="819">
	<p data-end="869" data-start="821"><strong data-end="869" data-start="824">Pioneer Family Applications (1934 &amp; 1984)</strong></p>
	</li>
	<li data-end="900" data-start="870">
	<p data-end="900" data-start="872"><strong data-end="900" data-start="875">Historical scrapbooks</strong></p>
	</li>
	<li data-end="869" data-start="819">
	<p data-end="869" data-start="821"><strong data-end="869" data-start="824">And much much more....</strong></p>
	</li>
</ul>

<p data-end="1025" data-start="902">This visit is ideal for anyone researching Rochester-area ancestors, local businesses, neighborhoods, or community history.</p>

<hr data-end="1030" data-start="1027" />
<h3 data-end="1054" data-start="1032">Accessibility Note</h3>

<p data-end="1071" data-start="1055">Please be aware:</p>

<ul data-end="1183" data-start="1072">
	<li data-end="1115" data-start="1072">
	<p data-end="1115" data-start="1074">The research space has <strong data-end="1115" data-start="1097">limited access</strong></p>
	</li>
	<li data-end="1183" data-start="1116">
	<p data-end="1183" data-start="1118">Entry requires navigating <strong data-end="1171" data-start="1144">approximately 10 stairs</strong> up and down</p>
	</li>
</ul>

<h3 data-end="1219" data-start="1190">Why This Visit Is Special</h3>

<p data-end="1412" data-start="1220">Unlike a typical lecture, this is a <strong data-end="1284" data-start="1256">working research session</strong> &mdash; you&rsquo;ll actively search records, discover new clues, and learn how to use a local archive effectively with guidance available.</p>

<p data-end="1462" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="" data-start="1414"><strong data-end="1462" data-is-last-node="" data-start="1417">Register early &mdash; only 10 spots available! If registration is full, please complete wait list form:&nbsp;<a href="https://forms.gle/tZSFcaa7XuSk5BxB7">https://forms.gle/tZSFcaa7XuSk5BxB7</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<span style="font-size:14px">For more information, contact Eric Vaughn at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:evaughn@nyrgs.org">evaughn@nyrgs.org</a>.</span><br />Details:<br />Enter through the entrance of the Verizon Store at <strong data-end="102" data-start="51">1190 University Ave, Ste A, Rochester, NY 14607</strong>.<br data-end="106" data-start="103" />
The Rochester Historical Society is located across the parking lot from the Verizon Store at <strong data-end="222" data-start="199">1110 University Ave</strong>.<br />
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<img alt="" src="https://nyrgs.org/photos/Screenshot_2026-02-17_at_6.48.32PM_02172026184849.PNG" style="width:1000px" /><br />Location:<br />Rochester Historical Society<br />1110 University Ave.<br />Rochester, NY 
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