Friday, April 19, 2024

Upcoming Events

Sherlock's Genealogical Adventures

Follow Sherlock on his adventures into genealogical mysteries.

1 minute reading time (166 words)

Rootstech - Smiles Everywhere

General Genealogy

Tim Firkowski

Saturday, 04 February 2012

27173 Hits

1 Comment

I took the opportunity today to visit all the booths at Rootstech. There were a lot of companies I had not heard of before so it was great to get acquainted with these companies. Some of my visits were to investigate their services further as I had already been eyeing them up. My questions were aways answered.

It was almost impossible not to see a smile on peoples faces. Although I suspect that it may have had something to do with the costume I was wearing. Yesterday I dressed up in my Sherlock Holmes outfit, and today I was wearing my Kujawy, the traditional Polish Folk costume of the region that my ancestors were from in Poland.

I think it would be wonderful to see more genealogists dress up in traditional costumes of their ancestors during conferences. Maybe I should make that a challenge. OK, all you genealogists.... lets see how many of you will dress up for upcoming conferences this year, and share your experiences with everyone.

Tags:

About the author

Tim Firkowski

I have been doing genealogy research since 2002 & have worked full time as a Professional Genealogist since 2008. I specialize in Polish and American-Canadian Genealogy. As a member of APG, I was the 2010/2011 President of the New England Chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists (NEAPG). I have Certificates of Completion for studies in "Foundations of Forensic Genealogy" and "Advanced Forensic Genealogy Techniques". I have been a volunteer librarian at the local Family History Center, and a genealogy research consultant at “Ask the Expert” Ancestry Road Shows. I have traveled to Poland numerous times & researched in churches and archives. At conferences and special events, you may find me dressed up in my Sherlock Holmes outfit, or my Kujawy (the folk costume from the region in Poland where my ancestors came from).