Gen-Fed 2020 has been cancelled. The public health risk in the Capitol region remains high and NARA, the Library of Congress and the DAR Library are still closed. Although re-opening may begin slowly in the coming weeks, operational guidelines would negatively impact the unique experience offered by Gen-Fed and place extra demands on the repositories we value. We are also deeply concerned about the interstate travel necessitated by going forward.
On to 2021: we have reserved the Innovation Hub at NARA for the week of July 19–23, 2021, and will carry over our 2020 registration roll, including the waiting list, for next year. 2020 registrants have been notified by email of their options. New registrations will not be taken in 2021.
Holding in-person genealogical events offers so much opportunity for growth and fellowship. Let’s hope we can get back to all the things and people we love very soon. Being at the National Archives, working with faculty, classmates, and the wonderful staff, and applying classroom lessons on the spot, are what makes Gen-Fed unique. It is an experience worth waiting for! Here’s to clear skies and better days. Stay safe and well.
Bruce Wright May 12, 2020
Hopefully they may consider having the conference at a much later date when Covid is done!
Karen Vincent Humiston May 12, 2020
I suppose it was inevitable, but I’m still so sad to read this. I attended Gen-Fed last year, and it was an incredible, once-in-a-lifetime experience. Those accepted this year must be so disappointed. I’m glad that this year’s registration roll and waiting list will be carried over to 2021. Some education just can’t be done virtually or at a distance.
Thanks to those who work so hard to make this happen each year. It must have been very disheartening making those preparations for 2020 with COVID-19 hanging like a pall over everything. Let’s hope for better things in 2021. Please stay safe and healthy, everyone!
Gen-Fed Administration May 12, 2020
We have re-scheduled this session for July 19-23, 2021.
Gen-Fed Administration May 12, 2020
Thanks, Karen. It was so hard to imagine what research at NARA will look like in just two months, not to mention the risks of gathering in a group.