Join genealogist Megan Clark Young in the Genealogy Booth for the 65th Ligonier Highland Games to learn more about Scottish genealogy and researching your Scottish ancestors. The booth will be open during the games, from 8 AM-12:00 and 1-5:00 PM. Admission to the event is required.

Learn about the second-largest group of settlers in Pennsylvania who became known as the Scots-Irish. From the historical context and migration patterns that brought them to America, to their role in Pennsylvania’s settlement, we’ll discuss some of the unique challenges and learn effective research strategies to uncover records, including military, court, and church records. *This

Save the date for the Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society's 50th Anniversary Conference, "The Journey of Our Ancestors: Tracing our Western Pennsylvania Roots." Registration details coming soon.