We’re five weeks from RootsTech and counting down! The folks at RootsTech have sent out this registration update and contest invitation:
“Early bird registration has been extended for one more week. The $149 price will expire on 2/22/2013. We’ve seen some great momentum in registrations this week. So, we want to give every opportunity for folks to take advantage of the reduced price on a full conference pass. After 2/22 the price will move to a “last chance” price of $179 for a full conference pass. The “last chance” price will expire on 3/16, at which point the price will go to $219.
As you know, Story@Home is a new addition to RootsTech this year. Story@Home offers class sessions with award-winning storytellers, performers, and speakers to help attendees explore ways to use the power of story to connect with their family. We’re excited buy std medication online about the new perspective and dimension Story@Home adds to the RootsTech experience. You can learn more about Story@Home at www.rootstech.org/stories.
Our friends at Story@Home are running an Instagram Photo Contest. Official RootsTech bloggers are invited to help spread the word. Here are the contest details:
Prize: Story@Home + Getting Started pass ($79 value), Access to all Story@Home classes and Getting Started classes all three days of RootsTech. Contest Dates: February 20th-24th. To participate in the contest: Snap a picture you think tells a story. Examples include family, friends, places, events, mementos–anything that has meaning for you. Upload the photo to Instagram and share with us what story your photo tells. Include the hashtags #tellyourstory and #storyathome. The winner will be chosen by Random.org and announced on the Story@Home Facebook page Monday, February 25th. “Like” us on Facebook to find out if you’ve won: https://www.facebook.com/pages/StoryHome/175409965858537?ref=ts&fref=ts.”
Meet the newest genealogy podcast: On-Site Research New England. It’s hosted by house historian, professional genealogist and social media veteran Marian Pierre-Louis, and it promises to be a reliable resource for those who could use a little help tracing their northeastern relatives.
Marian aims her tips at anyone doing New England research–genealogists, curators, historians, collectors, authors and many others. Each podcast will give an on-site intro to a New England library, archive or society, with research tips and how-tos given by their own staff. Her motto is to “know before you go,” so jump on her site before heading to any New England repository.
It’s no surprise that the first episode highlights a department of a premiere research destination, The New England Historic Genealogical Society. In this episode you’ll learn from longtime expert Rhonda McClure about NEHGS’ New England and Canadian microfilm and microfiche holdings. The second episode promises to be just as meaty: a review of genealogical and historical resources at the Boston Public Library.
On-Site Research New England plans on broadcasting bi-weekly episodes; you can also download episodes through iTunes. Here’s one more tip: if you love New England history, you should also check out Marian’s Internet radio show, Fieldstone Common, which broadcasts every Thursday. She’s always got a fun topic for her listeners there!
I’m busy packing my bags getting ready to make the trip from California to London for my third appearance at Who Do You Think You Are? Live in London.
Here I am in last year’s experts panel
I’ll be teaching some of my favorite classes (sorry, they are already sold out, but I look forward to seeing those of you who have tickets there):
Friday 3/22 at 2:30 pm Ultimate Google Search Strategies
Saturday 3/23 at 11:00 Turn Your iPad (and Tablet Too!) into a Family History Powerhouse
If you don’t get a chance to attend my classes don’t fret, because I have a free ebook for you called 5 Fabulous Google Search Strategies for the Family Historianthat will jump-start your research. It’s available for free when you sign up for my free Genealogy Gems e-Newsletter.
One of the best parts about the event for me is meeting all of you! And this year that will be easier than ever. When I’m not teaching you can find me at the Family ChartMasters booth (#12)
There’s so much to look forward to at this years event. Whether you’re new to tracing your family tree or a seasoned researcher, it’s packed with genealogy experts, informative workshops, over 160 specialist exhibitors and celebrities from the UK television series to help you with your own family history search. Is it any wonder that Who To You Think You Are? Live made it on my 50 Family History Favorites list (which includes my top 5 conference picks!) Here the list in the brand new free Genealogy Gems Podcast Episode 151.
It is often said that “bigger is better” here in America, but in the case of family history conferences, the British have won the “super-sized” title. As an American genealogist, when I walk into the immense Olympia convention centre, I feel like a kid in a candy shop. Contained within those walls is more energy, more color (LOVE the hot pink carpeting!), more vendors and more genealogists than just about anywhere else. You certainly don’t have to have British roots to benefit from attending. This is my third year and I look forward to it as much as the first time.
If you’re headed to the conference for the first time or still thinking about it, here’s a recap of my adventures from last year’s event:
So many of the Genealogy Gems Podcast’s 1 million downloads have been from the UK that it’s like “old home week” for me. Hope to see you there!
Have you ever wondered what in the world goes on at a “Virtual” Conference? Here’s your chance to see first hand.
And if you decide to join us for the Winter Virtual Conference at Family Tree University, be sure to use this coupon code to get 20% off: FRIENDSOFLISACOOKE
! The folks at RootsTech have sent out this registration update and contest invitation:
