All workshops available as 1:1 Zoom calls
Attendees will have plenty of time to ask questions & takes notes!
Questions? Contact Madeline directly: madeline.feierstein@gmail.com
How to Use Ancestry.com
In this 1-hour beginner-friendly workshop, Madeline will guide you through the many ways you can utilize this database for your family tree research. Plus, you will glimpse into some of her best tips for using the site effectively! This workshop is not intended for advanced genealogists.
Beyond Ancestry! Explore Genealogy Databases
In this 1-hour workshop, Madeline will show attendees other genealogical databases other than Ancestry. You will glimpse into how to use multiple sites for your family tree research, such as: Fold3, MyHeritage, Newspapers, and more!
How to Write Creative Nonfiction
Interested in learning the best practices for writing nonfiction? Feeling stuck in your current project? In this 1-hour workshop, Madeline will review effective strategies for combining historical or journalistic research with prose & imagery. Any nonfiction topic is welcome!
Becoming a Historian
Are you looking to work in the academic, museum, archival, or historical research field? Do you feel stuck on where to begin? Are you currently in a different industry and need direction on how to transition? In this 1-hour workshop, Madeline will guide you through the common questions and challenges that face up-and-coming historians in 2026. Attendees will receive a copy of Madeline's popular workbook.
Historian Branding Masterclass
Perfect for historians looking to optimize their social media reach or develop better outreach! Madeline will show attendees ways to utilize Instagram, Substack, and content creation to push book sales, connect with museums, or gain a following outside of academia.
Military Records 101
Perfect for the independent researcher, emergent historian, or family genealogist! In this 1-hour workshop, Madeline will guide you through how to examine military records on databases like Fold3 and Ancestry, and how to research prisoners-of-war and hospital admissions.
Researching with Historical Lenses
There is more than one way to study history. In this 1-hour workshop, Madeline Feierstein will show you through how to examine historical topics, questions, themes, and debates through various perspectives (i.e., political, economic, gender, artistic, etc.). Attendees will practice applying lenses to their own projects.
Local History Masterclass
Local history is often under-considered in historical research. In this 1-hour masterclass, Madeline will help you discover how to explore and utilize local history resources for your projects! Attendees will practice identifying resources in their own town or region.
How to Research Black History
Looking to research African American history for your projects?. In this 1-hour masterclass, historian Madeline Feierstein will guide in finding and utilizing Black historical records across eras and themes!
Personal Curriculums 101
Interested in self-studying a topic but don't know where to begin with planning your own personal curriculum? In this 1-hour session, Madeline will guide you in the best practices for planning, implementing, and reflecting on your very own self-study ideas!
Foreign Language Learning Guide
Getting started with language learning or feel stuck in your current study routine? In this 1-hour session, Madeline will brainstorm ways to optimize your language study plan with special attention to your learning style and life situation. Perfect for beginners and polyglot-friendly!