The Ontario Genealogical Society and its Huron County Branch are each hosting a free virtual presentation this week. Both are open to members and non-members.
The presentations take place in Eastern time.
Wednesday, April 1, 7:30 p.m. — Huron County Branch
The Forgotten Story of Farmerettes by Bonnie Sitter
Learn about the program developed by the Ontario Farm Service Force. See original images of where the Farmerettes lived and the labour they did plus the fun they had, all while aiding in food production. Register to watch online.
Thursday, April 2, 7:00 p.m. — Ontario Genealogical Society
Old News, New Tricks: How AI Breathes Life into Newspaper Historic Headlines by Daniel Horowitz
Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how MyHeritage is revolutionizing genealogy with artificial intelligence. In this talk, you’ll discover how the company’s content team built OldNews.com — a powerful new platform launched in March 2024 that now houses over 400 million digitized newspaper pages.
Learn how MyHeritage uses cutting-edge OCR technology to transform old microfilm into searchable stories packed with genealogical treasures like obituaries, marriage announcements, and social notes. Whether you’re a family historian or tech enthusiast, this session will inspire you with the creative ways AI is bringing the past back to life. Register to watch online.
