Using AI to Research Your Ancestors
Date: May 16, 2026 Time: 10:15 AM to 05:00 PM Location: Enoch Pratt Free Library, Central Library, Wheeler Auditorium, 400 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, MD 21201

Using AI to Research Your Ancestors

Have you wondered how you can harness AI to break through brick walls in your family history research?  Join us as Mark Thompson discusses some of the newest technological tools you can use on your genealogy journey.

Come hear four lectures on using artificial intelligence:

  • Introduction to AI for Genealogists
  • Research Family Documents and Letters with AI
  • Analyzing Family Photographs with AI
  • AI-Enhanced Genealogy Research

This event is free of charge and lunch will be provided for in-person attendees.

***Registration is required.  To register, please complete this form by May 9th.***

Mark Thompson is a professional genealogist and public speaker specializing in the application of artificial intelligence to genealogy. As co-host of the Family History AI Show podcast alongside Steve Little, Mark helps genealogists bridge the gap between high technology and their family history research.

Mark serves as President of the Victoria Genealogical Society and chairs their DNA Special Interest Group.  Mark is a frequent presenter on technology-centric genealogy topics including AI, Genetic Genealogy, and Family Archiving. When not exploring family histories, he enjoys nature photography in his home province of British Columbia, Canada. You can see his website or explore his blog at makingfamilyhistory.com.

This event will be presented both virtually and in-person; however, it will not be recorded.  If you would like to attend virtually, you can access the virtual event from the Pratt's Facebook page or YouTube page on the date and time included here.  Morning refreshments and lunch will be provided to in-person attendees.   The first lecture will start at approximately 10:30am.

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