Family History and Genealogy Conferences

Conference on Family History & Genealogy

Date: July 28–31, 2009

Theme: Strengthening Ties That Bind Families Together Forever

The 41^st annual BYU Conference on Family History and Genealogy will offer more than 100 classes, allowing participants to gain new skills and helpful information. Class topics include Beginning Family History, FamilySearch, Writing the Narrative Family History, Using Computers, Internet and Technology, Basic Research Methodologies, Using the BYU Harold B. Lee Library, Research in the United States and Canada, Colonial America, International Research, Methodology, British Research, and Tips for Professional Genealogists.

Keep in mind that limited on campus housing is available. For more information call (801) 422–4853 Location The conference will be in the BYU Conference Center (770 East University Parkway, Provo, Utah).

Conference on Computerized Family History & Genealogy

Date: March 12–13, 2010

Theme: Building a Lasting Legacy

This conference is designed to be a how-to guide for everyone—beginning, intermediate, and advanced researchers. The focus of the conference is to help everyone learn how new computer programs and advancements in existing programs can improve family history and genealogy work.

Last year, more than 650 participants attended the computer conference, learning how new programs can simplify and enhance research. Topics at this year's conference will include more than 50 classes emphasizing improvements in genealogy software as well as managing genealogical databases and finding useful tools on the internet. Some of our participants summed up their experience at the last conference by saying, “I learned everything I hoped to learn,” and “I'm full of new ideas, enthusiasm, and new skills, ready to get to work when I get home!”

Sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ Family history Department, BYU History Department, BYU Center for Family History, and BYU’s Division of Continuing Education.