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RootsTech 2024

RootsTech is the premier event to celebrate your heritage and other meaningful connections through a deeper understanding of family history and genealogy.
Come join us and discover your story at RootsTech 2024! Registration for the entire three days of RootsTech is now open at RootsTech.org. Millions of virtual and in-person attendees are expected to participate February 29– March 2, 2024, for inspiring keynote addresses, instructive classes, innovative technologies, and the ability to connect people to their family. The free online event features: 200+ new online sessions in over 26 languages Join keynote sessions live from the comfort of your own home Chat [...]

By |2023-12-14T14:25:39-05:00December 14th, 2023|Categories: |Tags: , , |

Black History Month a time to reflect

TALLAHASSEE – For the people who operate FamilySearch, a family history and genealogical records website sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, every month is Black History Month – not just when February rolls around on the calendar – and the interest is not limited to the Black community. “Black History Month is a learning opportunity for all people,” said Kayla Jackson, FamilySearch marketing coordinator. “We want to highlight those stories to help people understand how Black narratives are interwoven and integrated into American history.” Delois Hollinger and Tichaona Matewa of Tallahassee, two [...]

By |2021-08-06T11:02:24-04:00March 4th, 2021|Categories: General, News, News Release|Tags: , , |

RootsTech global family history event goes virtual

TALLAHASSEE – Family history, or genealogy, is the second most popular hobby in the U.S. (after gardening) and the second most visited category of websites (after adult content), according to ABC News. Which is why RootsTech, an annual family history conference, has emerged as the leading gathering of family history experts in the world. This year, due to the global pandemic, RootsTech will be virtual and free to the public. Scheduled for Feb. 25-27, RootsTech Connect will bring national experts on searching ancestry to the comfort of your home via personal computer, laptop, or phone. Shari and [...]

By |2021-08-06T11:03:03-04:00February 18th, 2021|Categories: Family History, News, News Release|Tags: , , |
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