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HistoryForge Transcription Session

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Fri, Jun 5, 2026

3:30 PM – 5 PM EDT (GMT-4)

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Binghamton University Libraries presents HistoryForge, a digital project mapping Binghamton backslash ’s history with interactive maps. The flyer lists event dates, times, and locations for learning about and contributing to the project. Flyer for HistoryForge Transcription Session
HistoryForge is a crowdsourced local history project where volunteers transcribe historic census records to map Binghamton's past. Join us to learn about the project and get trained in transcribing the census records that form HistoryForge's interactive map and database. Attendees will work together to transcribe records, troubleshoot tricky handwriting, and contribute to the project. All are welcome, refreshments will be provided, and we encourage attendees to bring a laptop if they have one.

https://historyforge.binghamton.edu/

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Fri, Jul 10, 2026
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Private Location (sign in to display)
HistoryForge Transcription Session

HistoryForge is a crowdsourced local history project where volunteers transcribe historic census records to map Binghamton's past. Join us to learn about the project and get trained in transcribing the census records that form HistoryForge's interactive map and database. Attendees will work together to transcribe records, troubleshoot tricky handwriting, and contribute to the project. All are welcome, refreshments will be provided, and we encourage attendees to bring a laptop if they have one.

https://historyforge.binghamton.edu/

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Fri, Aug 07, 2026
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Private Location (sign in to display)
HistoryForge Transcription Session

HistoryForge is a crowdsourced local history project where volunteers transcribe historic census records to map Binghamton's past. Join us to learn about the project and get trained in transcribing the census records that form HistoryForge's interactive map and database. Attendees will work together to transcribe records, troubleshoot tricky handwriting, and contribute to the project. All are welcome, refreshments will be provided, and we encourage attendees to bring a laptop if they have one.

https://historyforge.binghamton.edu/

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