Have you ever wondered what your great grandfather did for a living, or where he came from? Answers to these and many more questions can be found this month when Rhondda Heritage Park hosts a Family History Day.
Members of the Glamorgan Family History Society will be at the Park on Saturday, May 21, 2011, offering help and advice to anyone interested in tracing their family tree or researching local history.
The Association of the Friends of Rhondda Heritage Park will also be on hand, with information relating to the South Wales Coalfields and mining records. Other displays throughout the weekend include research , books, prints of old towns and villages, plus lots more.
It promises to be a fascinating day with lots of help and guidance available from the experts. The event runs from 11.00am – 4.00pm and admission is free. Visitors will also have the opportunity to experience an underground tour at a discounted rate and the Energy Zone will also be available for youngsters.
For more information on forthcoming events at the Heritage Park, go to: www.rhonddaheritagepark.com
