Genealogy Day: All About FamilySearch

Supercharge your family history research at our annual Genealogy Day Conference featuring the resources and tools on the FamilySearch website.

Genealogy Day is a free day-long conference open to researchers of all experience levels. In addition to the in-person program, a live stream and recorded edition of the program will be available for free on our website.

This year's speakers and schedule of lectures:

• Searching Strategies: Basic and Beyond with Tina Beaird
• Browse and Break Down Brick Walls: Using the FamilySearch Catalog Like a Pro with Jennifer Warner
• FamilySearch WIKI & Memories: The Power Tools You're Not Using! with Maureen Brady

In addition to the speakers, participants will enjoy door prizes, one-on-one expert consultations, and tours of our Studio 300 Maker Lab.

MEET THE EXPERT SESSIONS

We’re lining up experts to meet one-on-one with attendees during our lunch hour from 12:30 to 2 p.m. This "Meet the Expert" session is meant to provide support and answers for genealogical questions, no appointment needed. Bring samples of photographs, records or other materials with you. Suggested time with experts: 5–10 minutes.

LUNCH & PARKING

Participants are asked to bring a brown-bag lunch or order a box lunch from Brooks Cafe. Lunch order forms will be sent, or place an order by calling Brooks Cafe at 630.685.4295. Due to limited parking, please carpool or make arrangements to be dropped off for this event.

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