There are times we just need an idea for creating a “Family History Memory” for those we love. It could be that the family has gathered, and there is that perfect moment to involve them in family history. It could be that you have a family reunion coming up, or you are planning a holiday celebration or road trip and you know there will be opportunities to share stories from the past. Perhaps you know some of the cousins are getting together and you really don’t want them to play those video games they often do. Whatever your need, The Family History Guide offers a myriad of ideas for these occasions and more. Here is a quicklist of a few of the many activities from The Activities Section to help make family history moments happen:

 1. Anytime Activities and Games 

Serving a Side Dish of Family Stories for Thanksgiving Dinner – or Any Time!

Fun With Family History Games and Apps

Capture and Share the Moment with the Fun, Free, Family History-focused “Marco Polo” App

Integrating The Family History Guide “Countries” Section with Google Earth – a winning combination for family fun!

 2. Plan-Ahead Activities   

Planning Ahead to Make Your Next Family Reunion Family History Centered and a Lot of Fun

Family History Activities – “I Do … and I Understand.”

3. Making Family History   

FAMILY HISTORY ACTIVITIES section of the Family History Guide to learn how to 1) Make something new that documents, creates, or contributes to your family history, and 2) Make something of yourself that enhances or contributes to your family legacy.

Fun Family History Activities to Create Connection

Make Family History with Home Videos – How to Create, Save and Share

4. Documenting the Past  

The Family History Guide’s “Memories Project” – your blueprint for posting and sharing family stories

Recording Family History Stories – tips from The Family History Guide

Successful and Fun Cousin Collaboration with Help from The Family History Guide

Writing a Life Sketch with Help from The Family History Guide

 5. Social Media Activities  

Ideas and Help for Using Social Media – “The New Language of Family History”

 6. Service Activities  

Giving the Gift of Family History

7. Activities for Research 

Visit the Discovery Center in SLC, Utah – a Fun Family History Activity Idea

Using The Family History Guide Trackers with your Family

P.S. 

The Family History Guide’s Six tips for Involving Children in Family History (and helping them to love it)