IGHR – Institute of Genealogy & Historical Research (Virtual)


Saturday, 24 June 2023

We hope you will join us for an informative and fun-filled day viewing presentations, asking questions, and visiting vendor and society booths!

FamilySearch personnel will present sessions about the extensive, free resources available online at FamilySearch.org and answer your questions!

In addition, a variety of genealogy and history related organizations and vendors will have booths to help attendees explore genealogy tools, resources, organizations, and educational opportunities.

The Virtual FamilySearch Expo is FREE and open to the public!

Register HERE

FamilySearch Expo Schedule

Each presenter / exhibitor will be in a virtual Breakout Room at the scheduled time.

Time (ET)

Session Information

10:00 – 10:15 a.m.

Expo Orientation

10:15 – 10:45 a.m.

FamilySearch Overview | David Rencher, AG, CG

10:15 – 10:45 a.m.

Exhibitor Information Forthcoming

10:45 – 11:00 a.m.

Break

11:00 – 11:30 a.m.

FamilySearch Library and FamilySearch Centers Introduction | Lynn Turner, AG

11:00 – 11:30 a.m.

Exhibitor Information Forthcoming

11:30 – 11:45 a.m.

Break

11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

FamilySearch.org – Overview of Website | Beth Taylor, CG

11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Exhibitor Information Forthcoming

12:15 – 12:30 p.m.

Break

12:30 – 1:00 p.m.

The FamilySearch Catalog | Alyssa Gamble

12:30 – 1:00 p.m.

Exhibitor Information Forthcoming

1:00 – 1:45 p.m.

Lunch

1:45 – 2:15 p.m.

Tips and Tricks for Discovering Your Ancestors in FamilySearch’s Historical Records | Debbie Gurtler, AG

1:45 – 2:15 p.m.

Exhibitor Information Forthcoming

2:15 – 2:30 p.m.

Break

2:30- 3:00 p.m.

FamilySearch Digital Library – Uncovering FamilySearch’s Digital Book Collection | Becky Loveridge

2:30- 3:00 p.m.

Exhibitor Information Forthcoming

3:00 – 3:15 p.m.

Break

3:15 – 3:45 p.m.

FamilySearch Wiki – Genealogy’s Hidden Gem | Amber Larsen, AG

3:15 – 3:45 p.m.

Exhibitor Information Forthcoming

3:45 – 4:00 p.m.

Break

4:00 – 4:30 p.m.

FamilySearch – Online Research Help and Resources | Becky Adamson, AG

4:00 – 4:30 p.m.

Exhibitor Information Forthcoming

Exhibitor Links coming soon!

Thank you, FamilySearch, for generously sponsoring the Family History and Genealogy Expo!

About Our Sponsor

FamilySearch International is the largest genealogical organization in the world. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the primary benefactor for FamilySearch services. The commitment of FamilySearch to help people connect with their ancestors is rooted in their beliefs—that families are meant to be central to our lives and that family relationships are intended to continue beyond this life.