RootsTech2023 - Focus on The Family History Guide, Bronze Sponsor

Disclaimer: I am the Education Director for The Family History Guide. This is a volunteer position for a non-profit organization. I receive no compensation for my posts.

The Family History Guide is a Bronze Sponsor for RootsTech2023 along with others such as BillionGraves, BYU Pathway, FileShadow, Forever, GEDMatch, GenealogyBank, Generations, GENXT, Rootsmagic, and Vivid-Pix. You can read more about these Bronze Sponsors on the RootsTech blog.

The mission of The Family History Guide is to greatly increase the number of people actively involved in family history worldwide, making their journey easier, more efficient, and more enjoyable. 

The Family History Guide has had a spot in the RootsTech Expo Hall since 2016. I have worked that booth both in-person and virtually over the years that I have attended RootsTech. This year, the booth is located adjacent to the FamilySearch booth so it will be easy to find. For those who will be attending in person, you will be able to ask questions about The Family History Guide and our website, and discuss ways you can use The Family History Guide in your group and as a training tool.

The Family History Guide will be broadcasting live for an hour each day beginning at noon Mountain Time. Virtual viewers will be able to stop in and see what is going on. On Wednesday, you will be able to watch us setting up the booth. On Thursday and Friday, you will be able to watch the booth activities. On Saturday they will be broadcasting our cornhole activity. Tune in to see what is going on each day.

For those attending virtually, you will be able to watch the following presentations from The Family History Guide's staff:

• Mining U.S. Census Records for Family History – Miles Meyer
• Working with the 1940 U.S. Census – Miles Meyer
• Map Your Way to Genealogical Success, Part 1 – James Tanner
• Map Your Way to Genealogical Success, Part 2 – James Tanner
• Map Your Way to Genealogical Success, Part 3 – James Tanner
• Welcome to The Family History Guide – Bob Taylor
• Tools for Consultants and Trainers in The Family History Guide – Bob Taylor
• Why We Need Our Family Story Now More Than Ever - Scott & Angelle Anderson

If you are attending in person, you will be able to see several presentations from staff of The Family History Guide.

On Thursday, March 2nd they will have the following class:

• 9:30am - James Tanner: Understanding and Researching the Records of the Great Migration, 1915-1970 (Room 155B)

On Saturday, March 4th they will have the following classes:

• 8:00am - Scott & Angelle Anderson: Opening the Heavens - A Live Panel Discussion With Young Adults From Around the World (Webinar)
• 8:00am - Bob Taylor: Introduction to The Family History Guide (Room 251)
• 8:00am - Texas Connect Panel Discussion (recorded session)
• 3:00pm - Scott & Angelle Anderson: You've Got This! Ideas, Resources, and Encouragement for Those with Ward Temple and Family History Callings (Room 251)
• 4:35pm - The Family History Guide Sponsor Highlight (Virtual)

In addition to all of these presentations, there will be live and recorded classes at the booth in the Expo Hall each day. Stop by their booth to see what is scheduled for the day.