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Jen Allen, with RootsTech, just posted a video which is the first in a series of monthly videos leading up to the February RootsTech Conference in Salt Lake City. Click on the illustration to view the video at YouTube. The Continue reading The Road to RootsTech 2020 – Video Series
Patty and I spent 10 days at RootsTech 2019 and the Family History Library in Salt Lake City the last week of February and early March. We were busy the entire time, so of course we weren’t able to attend Continue reading RootsTech 2019 Free Downloads and Videos Found Online
World-leading Family History Event in London for First Time Salt Lake City, Utah (28 February 2019), Steve Rockwood, CEO of FamilySearch International, announced that registration is now open for RootsTech London 2019 during his keynote address at the world’s largest family Continue reading RootsTech London – October 24-26, 2019
While at RootsTech – Visit the Family Roots Publishing Co. Bookstore. We are located in the Heritage Room on the lobby floor of the Salt Lake Plaza Hotel (next to the Family History Library). We will be here through March Continue reading While at RootsTech – Visit the Family Roots Publishing Co. Bookstore – In the Salt Lake Plaza Hotel
I woke up this morning to find that it was snowing in Salt Lake City. It was expected, and I’m really happy that it waited until AFTER RootsTech. The photo is from my window at the Salt Lake Plaza Hotel. Continue reading Snow in Salt Lake City! After RootsTech
Missed RootTech, but would still like to participate? Well, it can’t be done onsite, but the 2018 Live-Streaming videos are posted at RootsTech, and available to watch on your schedule. Click on the link ot set started. The dates for Continue reading RootsTech 2018 Videos Are Available at RootsTech.org
For me, the day started off with a MyHeritage Friends buffet breakfast, which included the gift of a personal bag – with pouches and pockets. It’s kind of a cross between a backpack and a purse… Really cool. I will Continue reading Thoughts on Day Four of RootsTech 2018
We started the day with the general session which featured the day’s sponsor, FindMyPast, and Scott Hamilton. Scott told his story today. He told the audience that this is the first time he’s ever given this talk, one about family… Continue reading Day Three of RootsTech 2018
The day started off with an absolutely inspiring opening session. Photographer and storyteller, Brandon Stanton, founder of the Humans of New York photoblog was with us. He told the crowd how he went from being a failed trader in Chicago Continue reading Thoughts on Thursday, Day 2 at RootsTech
What an amazing day! RootsTech got off to a great first full day with numerous classes, starting at 9 am – on site, as well as online. I was pleased to see that the online classes were done in such Continue reading My Thoughts on Wednesday, Day 1 of RootsTech 2018
The first classes are now underway at RootsTech. There are over 300 of them being offered this year. Since early morning, I’ve watched crowds of people walking down West Temple, heading for the Salt Place entrance, from my Plaza Hotel Continue reading RootsTech is Off and Running… And America’s Pastor Lies in State
Well, that was fun. I got into the RootsTech registration line about 4 pm and was out of there about an hour later. I understand that some folks were in line for 1 1/2 to 2 hours earlier in the Continue reading RootsTech Registration in the Salt Palace
A few days ago, I blogged about the free online RootsTech 2018 sessions. Starting on Wednesday, February 28, you can get in on RootsTech, even if you can’t attend. The keynote sessions, as well as a good selection of classes Continue reading Reminder – 19 RootsTech Sessions are Available FREE on the Internet
I am so happy to report that I’m now settled in at the Salt Lake Plaza Hotel in Salt Lake City. I call this place my home away from home. I’ve been staying here for over 30 years – sometimes Continue reading Settled in Salt Lake for a Few Days – and looking homeless
I am now in Utah, preparing for a week of genealogy education, and blogging. I will first attend the BYU Family History Technology Workshop in Provo on Tuesday, and then spend the rest of the week in Salt Lake City Continue reading Behind the Scenes at RootsTech