CAFHOV Family History Day 2023

Sunday 13 August 2023 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Level 1 Bendigo Bank Community Gallery, Chinese Museum

Chinese Australian Family Historians of Victoria (CAFHOV) present a day of family history discoveries.
Learn about CAFHOV from its membership - who are we, what we do and how we support family history research and more.

Speakers

- Chinese family history and the Chinese Museum – Mark Wang, CEO Chinese Museum
- Learn about the origins of this specialist history group – Robyn Ansell
- Members will discuss how they were inspired to start their family history research.
- Learn about the support, online resources and publications provided by CAFHOV

Cost

Event is free with cost of normal Museum Admission (Adult $12.50, Concession/Children 5 years and over $10.50)

See a wrap-up of the last CAFHOV Family History Day - such a valuable resource for those embarking on Chinese family history!

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