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RootsTech 2026 Bonus and Benefits

Note: This article appeared previously on the Genealogy’s Star blog site. https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech RootsTech 2026, the largest genealogy and family history conference in the world, is scheduled for March 5-7, 2026 online and in person at the Salt Palace in Salt Lake City, Utah. Meanwhile, by visiting the website, you can enjoy and learn from the following activities and learning opportunities. ...

University Genealogy Collections around the US

Note: This article was published previously on the Genealogy’s Star blog site. https://www.library.ca.gov/sutro Many genealogists can become fixated on the big four online genealogy websites and ignore other important collections of valuable genealogical records in local university libraries. There isn’t a single, definitive number of university genealogy collections (like “425 libraries”) because no central agency tracks every university with a...

Invitation: RootsTech 2026 Booth Workers, TFHG

Are you planning to attend RootsTech 2026 in Salt Lake City? We would love to have youhelp as a Booth Worker for The Family History Guide! Thanks to all who have helped us in the past—we’re excited to have you join our expanded booth in the high-energy Expo Hall again. Event Details Booth Worker Information  How to Sign Up Please reply ASAP to ann@thefhguide.com if you...

Happy Thanksgiving from The Family History Guide Association

The Family History Guide Association would like to wish each of you a happy Thanksgiving. We are especially grateful for Thanksgiving Fun Facts This coming Thursday marks the 404th anniversary of the famous Thanksgiving celebration in the Plymouth Colony in 1621. Here are some interesting things you may or may not know about Thanksgiving in the United States: Thanksgiving at...