Bringing Your Ancestors to Life

On June 16, 2026, we will be welcoming Amy Vedra of the Indiana Historical Society to WWPL for a discussion on traditional and non-traditional resources to use when trying to build a more robust picture of your ancestors’ lives. Genealogy remains a very popular hobby for many, and the Indiana Historical Society is yet another source to turn to when tracking down information on members of your family tree.

Did you know that the library also offers one of the world’s most popular genealogical resources for free to our patrons? Ancestry.com is the world’s largest (for profit) genealogy company, and while visiting Westfield Washington Public Library, you have access to Ancestry Library Edition. Delivering billions of records in census data, vital records, directories, photos, and more from countries all over the world, Ancestry Library Edition can take your genealogy hobby to the next level.

Whether genealogy is a passion or merely a curiosity, the best way to dive into it is by beginning to dig into the past. Aside from family stories about relatives who came before you, gaining real data and history can allow you to build a family tree that you can then pass along to future generations. So, take advantage of this valuable free resource, and mark your calendar to attend Bringing Your Ancestors to Life with The Indiana Historical Society here at WWPL on Tuesday, June 16, at 2:00pm. Uncover stories about the past that will enhance your own story today!