Genealogical Institue on Federal Records (Gen-Fed) 2026
National Archives, Washington, DC. Photo by BWMucia, Sept 2026 Six Years, One Scholarship, and an Unforgettable Week at Gen-Fed After six years of trying, I finally got into Gen-Fed! The Genealogical Institute on Federal Records—better known as Gen-Fed—was held in Washington, D.C., from August 30 through September 5, 2026. My path there began the year before, when I submitted an article about my Gettysburg soldier, Samuel Beal Shea, of the 19th Maine, for the American Society of Genealogists Scholar Award. I received the scholarship in 2025, which earned me a place in the 2026 institute. I'm so grateful to them for that scholarship! That alone was exciting, but the week became even better when my friend Kim Bucklaw also got into Gen-Fed. Since Kim lives in Bluffton too, the travel plans practically made themselves. We decided to drive to Washington a few days early so we could do some sightseeing before the institute began. Thursday, August 27: On the Road We headed ou...
