Free Online Webinars

Free Online Webinars

Compiled by Linda Thompson and Peter Bradish

Check out these links for “free” webinars and videos. Some are free to watch live and will be recorded for later. However, there is sometimes a time limit on how long recorded videos remain available. The recorded ones may be available only for “paid” members.

Ancestry
Ancestry Academy
https://www.ancestryacademy.com/browse
Several free videos.
FamilySearch Classes and Webinars

https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Family_History_Library_Classes_and_Webinars

Florida State Genealogical Society

https://fsgs.org/webinars/

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

https://virtualgenealogy.org/

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.

Top 40 genealogy webinars for 2025

https://familytreewebinars.com/top-40-genealogy-webinars-plus-the-1-rated-2025/

Archived slides from professional genealogy program presentations 

https://www.slideshare.net/search?q=genealogy

Allen County Public Library

https://www.youtube.com/@AllenCountyPublicLibrary

American Ancestors Free Webinars

https://www.americanancestors.org/video-library

The UK National Archives (free) - free audio & video programs on a wide variety of UK topics

https://media.nationalarchives.gov.uk/index.php/category/family-history/