This is the Place Statue of Brigham Young, leader of pioneers to Utah. Photo courtesy of UpSplash. “This is the place,” Brigham Young reportedly said when he first viewed the Salt Lake Valley. Apparently, the National Genealogical Society (NGS), said the same thing when choosing the site...

February 4, 2020 by Valerie Elkins

Calling All Librarians! If you think like a librarian, are a librarian or want to learn of some great library resources, be sure to attend Librarians’ Day. The National Genealogical Society (NGS) 2020 Family History Conference starts off with a bang in Salt Lake City, Utah, this May. ProQuest...

January 30, 2020 by Valerie Elkins

“Thought you knew a lot about Swedish research? Think again!” The National Genealogical Society (NGS) 2020 Family History Conference will be held this May 20-23, in Salt Lake City. Due to the close proximity of the world renown Family History Library, NGS is able to call upon the many excellent...

January 27, 2020 by Erin Shifflett

Honoring 100 Years of Women’s Suffrage Woman’s suffrage parade, Wash., D.C. Mar., 1913 LCCN2002736824.jpg; photo courtesy of Wikimedia Common License The National Genealogical Society (NGS) 2020 Family History Conference to be held May 20-23 in Salt Lake City, is excited to offer a new t...

January 24, 2020 by Valerie Elkins

DNA and Genetic Genealogy Research is BIG! Blaine Bettinger, Ph.D., J.D., a professional genealogist who specializes in DNA evidence, will be at the National Genealogical Society (NGS) 2020 Family History Conference, May 20-23, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Blaine is always a favorite speaker, with his ...

January 20, 2020 by Valerie Elkins

Sponsored Luncheons The National Genealogical Society (NGS) 2020 Family History Conference, being held this May 20-23 in Salt Lake City, has announced their luncheon presenters. The conference offers a variety of exciting social events, including sponsored luncheons with stellar guest speakers. When...

January 16, 2020 by Valerie Elkins

Student Pricing for NGS 2020 Family History Conference Students are welcome! The National Genealogical Society (NGS) understands the high financial costs of going to school for many students. In an effort to make attending the NGS 2020 Family History Conference on May 20-23, 2o2o in Salt Lake City, ...

January 13, 2020 by Valerie Elkins

Call for Speaker Proposal for NGS 2021 The National Genealogical Society (NGS) Family History Conference is returning to Richmond, Virginia, May 19-21, 2021. The theme for the conference is Virginia: The Deep Roots of the Nation. Richmond, Virginia is a popular venue and will be sure to attract man...

January 11, 2020 by Valerie Elkins

  What workshop should I take? One of the many extra benefits of attending the NGS Family History 2020 Conference that is being held in Salt Lake City, Utah, is the close proximity of the conference center to the Family History Library and the access to their outstanding research specialists. C...

December 16, 2019 by Valerie Elkins

When planning your daily schedule at the conference, make sure to take advantage of the excellent topics being offered at our luncheons. Some attendees may not realize the value of a sponsored luncheon where some of our most skilled genealogists give great advice while you comfortably sit back and ...

December 13, 2019 by Erin Shifflett