1. Anytime Activities
2. Plan-Ahead Activities
3. Making Family History
4. Documenting the Past
5. Social Media Activities
6. Service Activities
7. Activities for Research
8. Latter-day Saint Activities
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5. Social Media Activities
Nothing makes family history more meaningful than personal involvement. Your life (and the lives of those you love) can be enriched through family history activities. Check out the activities on this page for ideas to get started.
5. Social Media Activities
Overview: If you don’t already know how, consider learning to use Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and Marco Polo for family history.
Activities marked by an asterisk (*) take little or no prep time.
I5-01: Using Social Media for Family HistoryI5-01: In The Family History Guide, see Project 7, Goal 3 for FamilySearch, or Project 6 Goal 3 for Ancestry, MyHeritage, or Findmypast. For more info and ideas, see this blog post and these suggestions from Rootstech 2018.
I5-02: Facebook for Family HistoryFacebook is family history, and it can be a dynamic family history tool. Find out how to set up a Facebook group for your family in Project 7, Goal 3 for FamilySearch, or Project 6 Goal 3 in Ancestry, MyHeritage, or Findmypast. Check out this FamilySearch blog post or watch this video. Learn how to find your ancestors on Facebook here.
I5-03: Use Social Media for Family History StorytellingFind how-tos and ideas here. Enjoy the video on this Facebook page of a grandmother sharing a personal story. Her little brother lost his shoes while swimming in a river in Panguitch, Utah, during WW II, with no rations for another pair. Learn how to share your stories using FaceBook Live!
*I5-04: The 52 Stories ProjectIn the 52 Stories Project, you answer one question about yourself every week, so by the end of the year you will have 52 stories! You can also use this project to record stories for others. See Capturing Memories and Giving the Gift of Family History. See also Recording Family History Stories
I5-05: Millennials and the PhoneHere's a great introduction from RootsTech on using smartphones and other devices. Use the tips in the article to jumpstart your family history.
I5-06: Using InstagramTry these 3 Ways to Use Instagram for Family History in Tyler S. Stahle's blog post. Learn more in Project 7, Goal 3 for FamilySearch, or Project 6 Goal 3 in Ancestry, MyHeritage, or Findmypast.
I5-07: Learn how to use Pinterest for Family HistoryLearn more about FamilySearch on Pinterest. Follow The Family History Guide on Pinterest. See also Project 7, Goal 3 for FamilySearch, or Project 6 Goal 3 in Ancestry, MyHeritage, or Findmypast. See Hashtags for Genealogy, and check out this blog post.
I5-08: Social Media for All AgesRemember that family history is anything but boring when you are engaging all ages...You speak their language, look for answers together, provide uplifting activities, share stories and photos, use inspired technology, and your hearts are connected together...read more about using apps in this RootsTech presentation.
I5-09: Use Hashtags for Family HistoryMake it easier to search, share, and connect with your family. A hashtag turns a word or phrase into a searchable link. Learn more in this blog post. See Activity I5-08 and 3 Ways to Use Hashtags for Genealogy. Read guidelines for using hashtags safely here.
Find more activities here: 1. Anytime Activities 2. Plan-Ahead Activities 3. Making Family History 4. Documenting the Past 6. Service Activities 7. Activities for Research 8. Latter-day Saint Activities