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April 11, 2021

Introducing the VIP: Volunteer Instructor Program

Training others in family history has always been an essential aspect of The Family History Guide. The embedded Learning System of Projects, Goals, Choices, and Steps makes it easier to learn and teach concepts. As we have thought of ways to help family history trainers on a more formal basis, three programs have evolved: Regional Trainers were assigned to cover...

Training/What is new at The FHG

April 11, 2021

Hi Five Live and The Family History Guide

On Friday, April 9 Bob Taylor and Bob Ives appeared on the popular Facebook streaming event “Hi Five Live.” The program was part of the regular Friday series called “The Gathering” hosted by Scott and Angelle Anderson. The discussion was about 25 minutes long and covered topics such as how The Family History Guide Association began, what the website offers,...

The Family History Guide Association/What is new at The FHG

April 4, 2021

A Different Look for the Home Page

When you access the Home Page for The Family History Guide, you’ll notice a new look. There’s one cover photo now, with a centered layout for the text and buttons. On phones, the single photo makes for less scrolling. The photo may be changed occasionally for variety. The three buttons are numbered in suggested order of use: 1 for the...

Navigation/What is new at The FHG

April 4, 2021

New: Quizzes for United States Pages

In The Family History Guide, we have had interactive quizzes for Learning Paths (FamilySearch, Ancestry, MyHeritage, and Findmypast) for a while. You can find them on the Quizzes page or linked in the header area for the individual Goal page. These quizzes are great for self-guided learning and for instructors and mentors who want to measure learning progress for those...

What is new at The FHG

April 4, 2021

Telling the Stories of All 400,000+ US World War II Fallen

Note: This article is by Don Milne, creator of Stories Behind the Stars. Flash forward four years to 2025. Take your smartphone to your local cemetery and look for the gravesite of any of the 400,000+ World War II fallen. Use the Stories Behind the Stars app and scan the name of the fallen person with your phone camera. Instantly,...

Stories

March 28, 2021

Spring Term for Online Classes, Sandy Granite FHC

The schedule for the spring term of online classes at the Sandy Granite family history center is now ready. These are free Zoom classes, each starting at 7 p.m. Mountain Time on Tuesday evenings. To attend any of the classes, visit the Classes page on granitefhc.com, click the class title, and follow the link that appears. Recordings of the classes are...

Learning/Training

March 28, 2021

What’s New in The Family History Guide – 3/29/2021

Here is a summary list of updates made to The Family History Guide website, as of Mar. 29, 2021: 3-29-2021 – In the County sections for U.S. states, added links to Facebook genealogy groups. 3-22-2021 – Added a new Quick Research Basics video for England Civil Registration, narrated by Kathryn Grant. 3-22-2021 – Updated the Show Me video for FamilySearch...

What is new at The FHG

March 28, 2021

Memories From My Basement

Note: This article by Cheryl Ferrara was originally posted on the Sandy Granite family history center’s blog site and is used with the center’s permission. Often good things come to us through our struggles. One of the blessings I have received while navigating my way through pandemic restrictions and limitations has been the gift of time. My mother passed away...

Memories/Stories

March 22, 2021

New Videos for Quick Research Basics and Show Me

There are two new videos this week on our YouTube Channel: England Civil Registration (Quick Research Basics) FamilySearch Project 1, Goal 11: Merging Records (Show Me) England Civil Registration We are excited to have Kathryn Grant as the creator and narrator of this new Quick Research Basics (QRB) video. She is an instructional designer and genealogy expert, well-known for her...

Learning/What is new at The FHG/YouTube

March 22, 2021

Getting Family History Help with Facebook Groups

Several years ago my friend Sue Maxwell introduced me to an interesting family history resource: Genealogy on Facebook. The site takes you to a free PDF by Katherine Willson that you can download. It has links to Facebook groups that deal with many aspects of genealogy, including geographical research, surnames, societies and more. There are even links to Facebook groups...

Learning/Social Media