Need a fun get-away where you can learn, laugh, and meet new people? We are fortunate to have the perfect escape coming to St. George. A family history conference, sponsored by Family Roots, is happening September 28-29, 2018 at the Dixie Convention Center. The Family Roots website (familyrootsconference.com) states that it will be “two days of exploration, education and fun experiences that will connect your family for generations.” Sounds like lots of fun!
Each day starts off at 9:00 am with a keynote speaker. Friday’s keynote speaker will be Lisa Louise Cooke, CEO of Genealogy Gems. Her topic will be “Finding the ‘we’ in your family tree.” Saturday will have two keynote speakers! Todd Hansen from The Story Trek will be the first keynote at 9:00 am and Jason Hewlett, a motivational speaker popular at Rootstech, will follow at 10:00 am kicking off the special Saturday youth event for youth 12-18 years old.
There will be 40 classes each day with something for the novice to the experienced genealogist. The classes range from international research to organizing your photos. There is even a class on how to create a musical biography. Wow! That should be interesting. There is something for everyone at this conference.
If you have attended one of the conferences previously, you will notice something different. The exhibits are now in the halls and Garden Room that is right outside the Ballroom. This change will make it easier to access the exhibits as you go from class to class. There are some fun exhibits for the youth including panning for gold, Pioneer weaving, and candle making.
Saturday not only includes the regular classes but also has a free youth event that includes great speakers and “fun, interactive classes.” Also, on Saturday, attendees will enjoy a Pow Wow presented by the Native American Tribes.
The cost is reasonable. An adult 2-day pass is $49, and the 1-day pass is $29. The youth event is free for all youth. For those wanting to attend the Saturday night Jason Hewlett concert and would like preferred class seating (never miss a class you want to attend) there is a Platinum ticket for $69.
The best news of all is that Family Roots is giving the readers of the Senior Sampler a 15% discount off the ticket price! To get this discount use the discount code VIP15. Thank you so much Family Roots.
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