Journey Through the Generations
Uncover Your Roots: Exploring Ancestry & Family History
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 →
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 →
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 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 →
RootsTech 2024 is this week! With that being said, I must admit that I'm not as prepared as I would like to be. I still have so much I need to get together for my trip. But one thing that I have done is look at the schedule of sessions and have prepared a tentative... Continue Reading →
RootsTech has always had phenomenal keynote speakers throughout the years, and this year is no different. This year's keynote speakers are 2X great granddaughter of Dred Scott, Lynne Jackson; internationally renowned photographer, Nancy Borowick; Comedian Henry Cho; and Emmy and Tony Award winning actress and singer, Kristin Chenoweth. Registration is still available at rootstech.org
Lynne M. Jackson will be the keynote speaker on Friday, March 1, 2024 at RootsTech. Ms. Jackson is the 2X great granddaughter of Dred and Harriet Scott. Dred Scott first went to trial to sue for his freedom in 1847. Ten years later, after a decade of appeals and court reversals, his case was finally... Continue Reading →
As most of you know, Phillip and I are members of the RootsTech Media team for the 2024 conference. The theme of this year's conference is "Remember". We are excited to announce RootsTech 2024 3-day conference pass giveaway for the in-person conference on February 29 - March 2, 2024. RootsTech is doing one big giveaway... Continue Reading →
I'm excited to announce that registration for RootsTech 2024 opens on September 18, 2023. This conference will be held both virtually and in person in Salt Lake City, Utah February 29 - March 2, 2024. The theme of the conference is 'Remember'. RootsTech is the largest genealogy conference in the world with keynote speakers, sessions,... Continue Reading →
The last day of RootsTech is also Family Discovery Day. It is a free, fun, in-person event offering activities and experiences that will help you and your family unite as you discover more about your family history. As part of Family Discovery Day, RootsTech offers classes from experts on a variety of interesting topics, including... Continue Reading →
After a good night's rest, I arrived at the Salt Palace around 9am just in time to check my coat and walk to my 930am class. I knew this session was going to be good. I was excited to see when I arrived that the winner of our RootsTech Give-a-Way pass was in the session... Continue Reading →
RootsTech is a 3-day event held in Salt Lake City, Utah, dedicated to celebrating family and discovering family histories. With over 200 breakout sessions, an exciting lineup of celebrity speakers, and a gigantic expo hall, there's something we’re sure you’ll love. The Expo Hall features more than 100 companies offering products and services designed to... Continue Reading →
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