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Granite FamilySearch Center

2720 E. Newcastle Drive Sandy, Utah

Tag: The Family History Guide

— Home School —

The Family History Guide – Ideas For Homeschooling

March 31, 2020

Many of us have been home schooling our elementary and secondary school children for the last two weeks, due to COVID-19. For most parents, our children’s schools or teachers provided them with a curriculum to help children learn what they need to. While the curriculum may be available to parents, I have spoken to some… Read More The Family History Guide – Ideas For Homeschooling

— RootsTech 2020 —

RootsTech Discovery What a Gift We Have!

March 28, 2020

RootsTech 2020 has now become part of history but the intended goal to learn, share, collaborate, and discover will live on!While participating in RootsTech this February, I had the pleasure of hosting in the Family History Guide booth in the Expo Hall.  It is so easy to share the news of the Family History Guide.  It is a powerful tool… Read More RootsTech Discovery What a Gift We Have!

— The Family History Guide —

What’s In Your Toolbox?

February 1, 2020

Have you ever used The Family History Guide to help you in you Family History work? If not you are in for a real treat! The Family History Guide has many tools available to help you, as you learn how to use FamilySearch, or sites such as; My Heritage, Find My Past, and Ancestry.com. An… Read More What’s In Your Toolbox?

— Blessings —

What Can You do in 15 Minutes?

January 18, 2020

Many of us live busy, hectic lives. The thought of trying to fit one more thing in our bulging schedules can often be daunting. In an article titled: 15 Minutes a Day, with The Family History Guide , there are some great suggestions that may be help you devote more time to doing this important… Read More What Can You do in 15 Minutes?

— Family History Activities —

The Gratitude that Comes from Family History

November 23, 2019

Editor’s Note: The following article was originally published by Bonnie Mattson on “The Family History Guide” blog site and is used by permission. Thursday is Thanksgiving Day in the United States. It is one of the most cherished celebrations of the blessings we receive from God. Many people make a concerted effort to be together… Read More The Gratitude that Comes from Family History

— Family Activities —

A Family History Companion to Come, Follow Me

November 19, 2019

Looking for ways to enrich your Come, Follow Me study? Have you seen or used the family history companion to Come, Follow Me that The Family History Guide has created? This family history companion provides family history activities related to each weeks Come, Follow Me reading. These activities can help enrich your home-centered gospel study,… Read More A Family History Companion to Come, Follow Me

— Research —

Researching with Photographs

November 6, 2019

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published by Bob Taylor on “The Family History Guide” blog site and is used by permission. Shortly before my mother passed away, she gave me a large box of family photos and documents to take care of. While I recognized most of the people in the photos, many of the… Read More Researching with Photographs

— Family —

Do You Enjoy Visiting Cemeteries?

October 12, 2019

Editor’s Note: The following article was originally published by Bonnie Mattson on “The Family History Guide” blog site and is used by permission. I received a very wonderful email this week about a great blog post on Billion Graves. Let me quote a few lines from the post here. In it, you will find 10 Cemeteries To… Read More Do You Enjoy Visiting Cemeteries?

— Family History —

Are You Giving the Gift of Family History?

September 28, 2019

Editor’s Note: The following article was originally published by Bonnie Mattson on “The Family History Guide” blog site and is used by permission. Years ago I went to my first BYU Family History and Genealogy Conference and one of the speakers said, “If you want to find your ancestors, do other people’s research!”  There was… Read More Are You Giving the Gift of Family History?

— Education —

Fall Classes Begin September 10

August 31, 2019

Back-to-school time is upon us, and the Granite Family History Center is no exception.  A lineup of great fall classes awaits you beginning Tuesday, September 10!  Classes for the beginner and classes for the expert are available.  Check out the classes scheduled this fall at Class Schedule or click here for a printable copy of… Read More Fall Classes Begin September 10

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Youth Hours: Tues, Wed, Thurs 3:00 – 5:00 pm

If you would like to schedule a time for your group or family to visit the center or to use the scanners, please call Jacque Fryer at 801-231-1635 or email her at jacquefryer@gmail.com.

2025 Closures:

President’s Day: Sunday, February 16
RootsTech: Thursday, March 6
April General Conference: Sunday, April 6
Easter: Sunday, April 20
Mother’s Day: Sunday, May 11
Memorial Day: Monday, May 25
Father’s Day: Sunday, June 15
Independence Day: Sunday, July 6
Pioneer Day: Thurday, July 24 – Sunday, July 27
Labor Day: Sunday, August 31
October General Conference: Sunday, October 5
Thanksgiving: Tuesday, November 24 –  December 1
Christmas:  Sunday, December 21 – Jan 3, 2026. We will re-open for regular hours on Jan 4, 2026

 

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