As a mother, I constantly look for ways to involve my children in genealogy and family history. RootsTech 2018 provided plenty of new ideas that I look forward to trying. Part of my family came with me to the conference on Family Discovery Day and we enjoyed several activities together.
Food. We all need to partake of it to sustain life. But food is so much more than utilitarian sustenance. Families have gathered for millennia to eat together, to socialize, to celebrate. And as they gather, they pass along recipes and food traditions to the next generation. Food is part of our cultural identities and one of the ties that bind us together. So, whether we realize it or not, our family food traditions are part of our family history.
My family and I attended the Fort Douglas Cemetery Tour this past weekend. This event was an awesome, family-friendly, non-creepy Halloween-time cemetery activity… and we LOVED it! Several actors and actresses were on-site in character and costume to tell us the stories of some of the individuals interred in the cemetery. Read on to learn about some of the fascinating people we met at the cemetery.
With the holidays right around the corner, it is time to make gift lists for our loved ones. For those of us involved in genealogy, what better way to share our knowledge and passion with our family than with a family history-related gift they can enjoy? This is especially appropriate for the children in our family. This season give a meaningful gift that connects your young loved ones to their roots.
In this last installment of Family Reunion activities for all ages, I will be sharing my personal favorite. At your next family reunion, Pass on a Tradition! What connects us more as families than the traditions that we follow, that we can count on and expect? These traditions are what makes family…
Are you looking for a way to share your family history at your next reunion without making it seem boring and stuffy? How about setting up a Family Museum at your event! In this tutorial, learn how to make your Family Museum appeal to all ages. Tips for Setting Up…
Throughout August, I am sharing fun family reunion ideas for all ages. So far, we have discussed using Google Slides to create a family reunion quiz, and an easy Look-Alike contest which can be played three different ways. This week, I want to share how to have a Photo Re-Creation…
Throughout this month, I will be sharing fun family reunion activities for all ages. Last week, I shared how to use Google Slides to create a family reunion quiz. This week, my activity idea is a simple one: create a look-alike contest at your next reunion! A Look-Alike Contest, 3…
Do you incorporate family history with your family travels? We do, and it is a blast! One of our favorite activities has been taking tours of the cities where our ancestors lived. Children can relate much better to a family member that lived long ago if they can learn about…
