From seasoned family historians who have spent years tending to their family tree to novices ready to plant the seed, an upcoming genealogy seminar will provide resources for genealogists of all levels.

Presented by the Ethnic and Social History Committee of the Natchez Tricentennial, the one-day Raise the Roots workshop will offer resources from national, state and local historians.

“We have a full day of speakers and a full day of resources to help people conduct their genealogical research,” Grand Village of the Natchez Indians Director Lance Harris said.

Harris is helping organize the July 16 event, which is sponsored by the Natchez Tricentennial, Natchez Historical Society, The Order of the First Families of Mississippi, the Mississippi Genealogical Society and the William Dunbar Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

The workshop will be from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and from 1 to 4 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church’s educational building at 400 State St. Registration is $5 and can be paid at the door.

Speakers include Director of the Archives Meg Hacker from the National Archives in Fort Worth, Texas. Hacker will detail the resources available from the National Archive, with an emphasis on American Indian genealogical research.

Michel-Antione Goitia-Nicolas will talk about names and surname from the Basque culture and its connection to Natchez and surrounding areas. Goita-Nicolas is the current president of the Louisiana Basque-American Society and Cultural Organization.

Two historians from the Mississippi Department of Archives and History will also speak at the event. Historic Resources Specialist Sarah Torgeson will offer a quick guide to genealogy, detailing some of the resources available from MDAH. Outreach Coordinator Joyce Dixon-Lawson will offer advice on tracing African-American ancestors.

Historic Natchez Foundation Executive Director Mimi Miller will also provide workshop participants with a guide to resources available from HNF and other local sources.

Catherine Prince with the Order of First Families of Mississippi said the event will be helpful to those who want to know more about genealogy.

“This will be a good workshop, filled with good information,” Prince said. “Those who are interested in history and any type of genealogy — any type of genealogy — will find it very useful.”

Pre-registration is encouraged because the event is limited to 80 participants, Harris said. To pre-register, call 601-442-0018 or 601-446-6345.