— America250 —

America250 Celebration Ideas for Families and Organizations

July 3, 2026

In an article published on the FamilySearch blog site, ideas were shared in celebrating the United States 250th anniversary of its founding. Celebrations all over the country will mark the history of the United States and honor the personal histories of its people. As part of the festivities, the nonprofit America250.org, private citizens, members of… Read More America250 Celebration Ideas for Families and Organizations

— Genealogy Research —

New Free Historical Records from 22 Countries | June 2026 Update

June 13, 2026

Recently, FamilySearch expanded its free online archives with over 102 million new records from 22 countries. Some exciting additions include nearly 88 million vital, church, and probate records from the United Kingdom, nearly 12 million civil and church records from Mexico, and more than a million civil and church records from both Belgium and the… Read More New Free Historical Records from 22 Countries | June 2026 Update

— The Family History Guide —

Where to Start – Through Family History Discovery Camp Manual

June 5, 2026

This article was previously published by Bob Taylor on The Family History Guide Blog. “The youth need to be anxiously engaged in this work right now. They will help identify things to do—ways of accomplishing this work that majestically move this work all over the earth. Please do not underestimate what those Aaronic Priesthood quorums… Read More Where to Start – Through Family History Discovery Camp Manual

— Research —

What Is a Genogram? Uncovering Patterns in Your Family Tree

May 2, 2026

This article was recently published on the FamilySearch blog website. For centuries, family trees and pedigree charts have been used to chronicle and preserve family histories. While excellent at showing basic family structures and demographic information, traditional family trees can be limited when it comes to capturing the essence of family relationships and behaviors across time. A… Read More What Is a Genogram? Uncovering Patterns in Your Family Tree

— Artificial Intelligence —

Developing an Ethical and Safe Use of AI for Genealogy

April 11, 2026

Note: This article appeared previously on the Genealogy’s Star blog site by James Tanner and shared on The Family History Guide blog site. It is a remarkable time to be a genealogist. For those of us who have spent decades cranking through microfilm, squinting at faded ink, and meticulously tracking down obscure court records, the… Read More Developing an Ethical and Safe Use of AI for Genealogy

— RootsTech 2026 —

“Together”

March 28, 2026

“Together” is a word that has many definitions. It could pertain to how close in proximity individuals are to each other. It could be the way ingredients are combined in a recipe. It could be a feeling that like-minded individuals have about a specific topic. It could describe the collaboration of individuals working together toward… Read More “Together”

— Family History, Goal Setting —

2026- SMART Spark to Your Family History Goals

January 4, 2026

Happy New Year! Goal setting in the new year can seem overwhelming. Where to begin? We all have different strengths and weaknesses. Some people are great at making and keeping resolutions, while others feel less confident in their ability to set and keep goals. Let’s simplify the goal creation process and start small. As Martin Luther… Read More 2026- SMART Spark to Your Family History Goals