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June 11, 2018

Stepping into the Shoes of Our Ancestors

As a professional costumer, I enjoy studying fashion trends and creating clothing that represents historical time periods and various cultures. I am continually fascinated by the transformation that takes place when a person dons the costume for a character he or she is portraying in a theatrical or film production, or even a family history home video or skit. Dressing...

Family History Activities
June 11, 2018

Inside the Guide: Interviewing Relatives

As part of a recent research project, I was asked to conduct an interview with my oldest living relative. Being the shy and quiet person that I am, I felt a little uncomfortable with this task because I didn’t really want to interrogate my grandma. However, once I was with her and asking her questions, I recognized the long-term value...

Family History Activities/Memories
June 1, 2018

Why Visiting Grandparents Matters More than We Might Think

So many people have wonderful memories of visiting grandparents over the years ( I sure do), but how many of us knew at the time there were so many resultant benefits from those visits–things that make a difference in varied and numerous aspects of the lives of both the visitors and the visited? Recording stories and memories during our visits...

Family History Activities
May 24, 2018

New Video – Overview of Family History Activities in The Family History Guide

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but a video is worth a million! Check out this new video that gives an overview of some of the activities for families, individuals, youth, and children found in The Family History Guide. The activities tab is located on the menu of our home page. Reap the benefits of planning and participating...

Family History Activities/The Family History Guide Association
May 13, 2018

Capturing Memories In A Family History Time Capsule

Today my maternal grandmother, May Catherine Rasmussen Clark, would have been 127 years old. She was my first piano teacher and her home was always warm and inviting–filled with homemade bread, hand-crafted toys, and the smell of fresh linen. For much of my young life, my siblings and I could walk from our house to her house in just a...

Family History Activities/Memories
May 4, 2018

Tips for Hosting a Virtual Family Reunion

If you are planning a family reunion and face the challenge of how to gather everyone in the same place at the same time, this blog post is for you! In his 2016 RootsTech Video Presentation, Joseph Richardson offers a solution to the issue of families being spread far and wide: host a virtual family reunion! The Family History Guide Activities Section...

Family History Activities/Memories/RootsTech/Social Media/Technology
May 1, 2018

Think “Family History Gifts” for Mother’s Day

With Mother’s Day approaching in many parts of the world, it is a perfect time to share some fun ideas for “family history” gift giving. After all, what mom would not like to receive a gift that represents her heritage and teaches others about her ancestors? What about a gift that helps her share her story, aids in preserving her...

Family History Activities/Memories/RootsTech
April 23, 2018

Teaching Children The Art of Storytelling

When children have enjoyable experiences in family history at an early age, they are more likely to continue involvement in family history as they grow older and reap innumerable benefits along the way. The Children’s Activities Page in The Family History Guide lists games and activities that can work miracles in getting children interested in family history, and make it a snap...

Family History Activities/Memories
April 23, 2018

Who’s Who In Your Family History?

The Family History Guide added a new activity on the “Activities for Families” page and it is both informative and a lot of fun (see Anytime Activities F1-11). This FamilySearch game offers ten photos of your ancestors and asks you to identify who it is that you are viewing in the picture. You may be surprised at how many you recognize!...

Family History Activities/Memories
April 14, 2018

Personal History Page By Page

What can we learn from a woman who wrote in her personal journal for over fifty-five years? My dear friend recorded her thoughts and feelings and the events of her life every day from the time she was thirteen years old until she could no longer write. She was more diligent in daily journal writing than anyone I have ever...

Family History Activities/Memories/Records
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