Resources for FGS Conference Attendees

The Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania welcomes attendees of the Federation of Genealogical Society's “Footsteps of Family History” conference to Philadelphia. Whether you come early or stay late, you may want to fit in some research while you're here, even if you don't have Philadelphia ancestors. Philadelphia has a variety of records for Pennsylvania and surrounding states – and even quite distant states -- and also has records of various ethnic and religious groups in the US and abroad.

We hope the following guides to Philadelphia will help you enjoy your stay, whether you want to do research or just be a tourist. Be sure to come see us at booth 811-813 in the Exhibit Hall!

Research in Philadelphia

Philadelphia Depositories

Events during the Conference

Philadelphia Family History Centers

African American Resources

Irish Research

Italian Research

Quaker Research

Swedish Research

Welsh Research

 

Research Day Trips

Bucks Co., PA Research

Chester Co., PA Research

Delaware Co., PA Research

Montgomery Co., PA Research

New York City Depositories





Getting Around Philadelphia

On Foot

Subway, El, Trolley -- SEPTA

By Car (Car Share)

By Car (ZipCar)

 

Getting Out of Philadelphia

Commuter Rail – SEPTA *

PATCO

Amtrak *

By Car (Car Share)

By Car (ZipCar)

To/From the Airport

*Note: The closest train stations to the Convention Center are the Market East station and Suburban Station

 

Parking in/near Philadelphia

City-Operated Lots / Garages

Marriott Hotel Parking **

Convention Center Parking

Airport Parking

Parking Near the Phila. Airport

**Note: Main hotel (and valet parking) entrance is on Filbert, close to 12 th St. (see map on Convention Center site, above)



Be a Tourist in Philadelphia

GoPhila.com

PhiladelphiaUSA

Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau

Museums

Quaker Sites

Welsh Sites