Compiled by Linda Thompson and Peter Bradish
Check out these links for “free” webinars and videos. Some are free to watch live and may be recorded for watching later. BUT, sometimes there is a time limit on how long the recorded videos will be available, and the recorded ones may be available only for “paid” members.
Ancestry
Ancestry Academy
https://www.ancestryacademy.com/browse
Several free videos.
Ancestry 5-Minute Finds Series (YouTube)
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0xuz8BBkD4hP8k3ExCn1hxhbeuWdVY5x
Thirty 5-minute how-to videos on a wide range of subjects.
FamilySearch Classes and Webinars
https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Family_History_Library_Classes_and_Webinars
Florida State Genealogical Society
You can watch webinars “live” for free. In the menu, click on Resources, then look for Poolside Chats: Webinars. If you are a member ($25 per year), you can watch “Archived Webinars” plus download the handout.
Genealogy Magazine Videos
https://www.genealogymagazine.com/videos/
Click on the red title of the video you wish to watch.
Legacy Family Tree Webinars
https://familytreewebinars.com/
Each webinar with the word “Free” means there is no charge to view.
RootsTech
https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/library
Virtual Genealogical Association
Sign up for free “live” GoToWebinar webinars (max 1000). Recorded and available to members ($20/yr) for 6 months following “live” broadcast. Click “Programs” in the menu bar for past and scheduled webinars.
WWI Memorial
Finding Your WWI Ancestors (video)
https://www.worldwar1centennial.org/
You will find webinars under Educate in the menu.