Many people become interested in researching their Eastern European ancestors because they want to learn more about where their family came from-specifically, to find out which ancestors came over from the “old country” and when. To “cross the pond,” you need to know the name of the town or village where your ancestor lived. This presentation will review how to identify your ancestor’s place of origin, and how to begin exploring resources in the home country and find your family in foreign records. A brief overview of how to locate and access records in various Eastern European churches, archives, and other repositories will be provided.