Do you have an interest in Family History? Get tips from experts, meet like-minded enthusiasts, and unlock the fascinating stories of your family’s past. Beginners and advanced researchers welcome. 

Our Family History Group meets bi-monthly at the Northern Beaches Council Chambers, Dee Why.

Each ticketed session includes a 45 minute themed speaker presentation, followed by an optional morning tea chat and mingle next door at Dee Why Library.

Bookings essential per each session.

2026 Family History Group topics:

• Thursday 19 March, DNA and Family History – presented by Kerry Farmer (author, genealogy and family history expert)
• Thursday 14 May, Using Census Records and other tips for Family History Searching – presented by Northern Beaches Library Family History Team
• Thursday 2 July, Making the most of Trove for Family History Research – presented by Christine Yeats (professional historian, archivist, speaker and publisher)
• Thursday 3 September, Linking Local History and Family History Research – presented by Terry Gatward (President of the Manly, Warringah and Pittwater Historical Society)
• Thursday 12 November, Searching Land Records at State Archives – presented by State Archives Team (Museum of History NSW and State Records NSW)

Enquiries: 02 8495 5027 or localhistory@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au