This presentation explores the historical development of EllisIsland, the immigrant experience, and how shifting laws and policies shaped Americanimmigration. You’ll also learn how to locate and interpret records fromEllisIsland.org, CastleGarden.org, and more for your genealogical research.
Upton - Crossing Oceans, Building Lives: Immigration to North America
Upton - Crossing Oceans, Building Lives: Immigration to North America
May 13, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Before Ellis Island, there was Castle Garden. Before customs lists, there were barely any records. This overview explores how immigration procedures and records evolved from the 1600s through WWII—and how those changes affect your ability to find and interpret family immigration records today.
Virtual - Crossing Oceans, Building Lives - Portsmouth Public Library
Virtual - Crossing Oceans, Building Lives - Portsmouth Public Library
May 17, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Before Ellis Island, there was Castle Garden. Before customs lists, there were barely any records. This overview explores how immigration procedures and records evolved from the 1600s through WWII—and how those changes affect your ability to find and interpret family immigration records today.
