Phillip and I got a chance to record a podcast from the expo hall while we were at RootsTech this year. We were super excited to be able to sit in the expo hall with all that was going on around us and capture some highlights from our trip. Happy listening!!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgfDy1Cf2IU
RootsTech 2025 – Day 2 Recap
The second day is always harder to get of bed. But I was able to finally get up and get moving and headed to the Salt Palace in time for my 8am class. To my surprise I walked outside of my hotel to snow and much colder temperatures. But luckily I over packed, so I... Continue Reading →
RootsTech 2025 – Day 1 Recap
RootsTech has officially started. Well actually for me it started last night with the RootsTech Media Dinner. The CEO of Family Search, Steve Rockwood spoke. He talked about the theme of this year's conference, 'Discover', and for him it reminded him of going back to basics of family history. He said 'We can all add... Continue Reading →
My Morning at the Family Search Library
I tell people all the time, if you are going to RootsTech, make time to go to the Family Search Library. The Family Search Library is the largest genealogical library in America. It has record collections, microfilm, books, maps, and so much more for cities and countries from all over the world. No matter what... Continue Reading →
RootsTech 2025 Keynote Speakers
***From Family Search Press Release*** RootsTech by FamilySearch has announced 4 of its keynote speakers for the world’s largest family discovery celebration taking place March 6–8, 2025. Author Ndaba Mandela (grandson of Nelson Mandela) virtual keynote speaker, prominent artist Dana Tanamachi, and Olympic and Paralympic Gold-medalists Tara Davis-Woodhall and Hunter Woodhall. They will take the... Continue Reading →
RootsTech 2025 – Discover
The world's largest family history celebration is March 6-8, 2025, at the Salt Palace convention center in Salt Lake City, Utah. The theme of this year's RootsTech is 'Discover'. One word that means so much in the world of family history and genealogy. Discovering what we do as family historians; discover our family, discover our... Continue Reading →
RootsTech 2025 Full Class Schedule Now Available
RootsTech is just a couple months away, and now is the time to start preparing for the world's largest genealogy conference. The full schedule is now available for you to view at rootstech.org. Both in person and online participants can use the schedule to create a tentative schedule for the conference that will be held... Continue Reading →
RootsTech 2025 – 3 Day Pass Giveaway
I have been attending RootsTech conferences since 2018. If you are a family historian/genealogist, this conference is probably on your genealogy bucket list. RootsTech 2025 will be held at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City from March 6-8, 2025. I'm excited to announce that Family Search has given me two tickets to... Continue Reading →
RootsTech 2025 Registration is Now Open
I'm excited to announce that registration for RootsTech 2025 opens on September 25, 2024. This conference will be held both virtually and in person in Salt Lake City, Utah March 6 - March 8, 2025. RootsTech is the largest genealogy conference in the world with keynote speakers, sessions, and exhibitors that are for every stage... Continue Reading →
RootsTech 2024 – Day 3
Although day three is the shortest day of the conference, it always seems like it's the busiest too. I got to the Salt Palace early because I wanted to make sure I got a good seat up close for my first session. I'm so glad that I did because it was a full session. I... Continue Reading →
RootsTech 2024 – Day 2
Last night I spent the last hour awake going through the sessions I wanted to attend today. I kept going back and forth on if I wanted to get up and attend the 8am session I had on my tentative schedule or not. Well, the RootsTech energy won, and I decided to get an early... Continue Reading →
RootsTech 2024 – Day 1
RootsTech has officially started. After a busy day yesterday at the Family Search Library digitizing photos and VHS along with some research time, this morning came sooner than I would have liked. I must admit that although I was excited about the first day of the conference, I was already tired. But I got up... Continue Reading →