At GenFest, the City Archives brings together southeastern Louisiana genealogical, preservation, historical, and cultural organizations to share their mission and story with festival attendees and each other.

Enjoy four professional presenters covering topics of genetic genealogy, family preservation, and historic cemeteries; shop the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library Book Sale; and listen to our panel of organizations and researchers moderated by Gaynell Brady ofOur Mammy’s.

• Tables from over 30 Southeastern Louisiana genealogical, preservation, historical, and cultural organizations

• Four presentations by local experts

• A panel discussion by a diverse group of local researchers and record keepers

• A BOOKSALE focusing on used genealogy books from the Friends of New Orleans Public Library

• All public library programming is FREE to all! Patrons do not need to register to attend.