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The World's Largest Family History & Technology Conference: RootsTech March 6-8, 2025 #RootsTech #Remember

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Thank you for everyone who participated in #RootsTechConnect ! It truly was a conference we’ll never forget. As a reminder, all of the sessions will be available OnDemand up to a year after the conference ends, so feel free to come back, re-watch and continue learning.
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Before they take the #RootsTech stage, get to know @MrSilverScott and @MrDrewScott :
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16.2 million names will be added to the @FamilySearch databases over the next 5 years from the African continent. @BednarDavidA
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ICYMI: @MrDrewScott and @MrSilverScott preview their #RootsTech keynote address. Register for tickets here >>
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SCHEDULE UPDATE! We know many of you have been asking, and here is the live stream schedule! A list of available class sessions is coming, but we have been overwhelmed by how much everyone has submitted that it is taking time to get it all ready. Keep an eye out here!
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We are thrilled to announce that RootsTech 2023 will be a global online event enhanced by an in-person experience! YOU decide how you want to enjoy RootsTech. Join us from your home or join your fellow family history enthusiasts in person in Salt Lake City.
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Welcome to #RootsTechConnect ! We are thrilled to have over 500,000+ attendees from 237 countries and territories around the world. We hope you're able to connect not only to your own roots, but with everyone here at the conference as well.
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We are so excited to have @BednarDavidA on stage presenting a check for $2 mil to the International African American History Museum ( @iaamuseum ) to help guests reconnect with their personal family histories.
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You’ve waited, you’ve asked, and now it’s official. RootsTech London 2020 is on! 🇬🇧 🎉 #RootsTech #RootsTechLondon #RootsTech10Years #NotAtRootsTech
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What’s my point in sharing all these stories with you? I’m fortunate that my whole history has been documented...I have to ask the question, have you recorded your history? If you haven’t, why not? @donnyosmond #rootstech #rootstechlondon
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Where in the world are you joining us from? Let us know in the comments below! #RootsTechConnect
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Kristin Chenoweth as our RootsTech 2024 keynote! RootsTech is thrilled to announce that world-famous actress and musician Kristin Chenoweth will round out our three days of learning, inspiration, and connection at RootsTech 2024.
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We'd like to give one last shoutout to our incredible RootsTech connect team who made all of this possible! They worked so hard to make this conference as accessible as possible to everyone around the world. We hope you enjoyed it! #RootsTechConnect
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"That upon which we focus our imagination is what we manifest in this realm." @levarburton #RootsTech
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#RootsTech is expanding to London in 2019! If you missed our big announcement, you can watch it here: Save the date for #RootsTech London! 24-26 October 2019. For more information, visit .
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You never know when one of those stories will serve as a catalyst for someone to keep going when time are rough. @donnyosmond #rootstech #rootstechlondon
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Exciting news: RootsTech 2022 will be hosted virtually on March 3–5! Hear from Jen Allen, RootsTech event director, about what’s in store for RootsTech 2022 and where you can access content all year long:
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Weren't able to watch all of the sessions in your playlist? No need to worry! All of the RootsTech connect classes will be available On Demand up to a year after the conference ends. Feel free to come back, re-watch and continue learning. #RootsTechConnect #rootstech
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Registration is officially open! Sign up now at for the world's largest free celebration of family, March 3–5, 2022.
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We're excited to announce that @HenryLouisGates is bringing his expertise to the #RootsTech 2018 stage! Gates is known for his research, highly successful books, and as a host for a variety of television programs and documentaries. Learn more here:
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Join us February 25–27 for the world’s largest family history celebration. Enjoy dozens of classes in multiple languages to help you discover your story.
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"Research has shown that children who know more about their families and family history are more resilient and tend to do better when facing challenges in life. . . . One of the best things families can do is develop a strong family narrative."
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SAVE THE DATE for March 2–4, 2023! Enjoy the full virtual conference from home, or join us in Salt Lake City for an enhanced in-person event. Registration will open soon! Stay tuned, RootsTech community.
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Thank you for joining us in celebrating #RootsTech10Years ! You helped make this possible and we will forever be grateful to be a part of your story, and that you’re a part of ours! See you in London!
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We had so much fun with everyone at #RootsTechLondon ! It was so fun to meet so many of you and we hoped you enjoyed your time with us! Now it’s time to look forward to #RootsTech 2020 and The Story of You! Come celebrate #RootsTech10Years with us!
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ICYM: @donnyosmond will be joining us at #RootsTechLondon . But, did you know he spoke at RootsTech 2015?
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As a genealogist, you know how great it is when you find a photo of your ancestor's grave that's too far away to visit. We all owe a lot to those who venture out to take these photos. This man has photographed over 30,000 gravestones! Read his story:
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. @MrSilverScott and @MrDrewScott will be at #RootsTech in less than 3 weeks! Take a sneak peek into what they'll be talking about:
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Have you heard the news? RootsTech presenter @CeCeLMoore stars in an all-new series on @ABCNetwork premiering tonight!
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Happy Holidays from all of us here at RootsTech!
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Coming all the way from the Shire to RootsTech 2023 … Sean Astin! Register now to watch as actor and Academy Award–nominated director Sean Astin takes the main stage and shares his inspiring message of choosing unity within family—whatever that looks like for each person.
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What an incredible conference! None of this would have been possible without your support, so THANK YOU! Although this year's conference looked a little different, we're grateful we were able to connect with over 500,000+ people from around the world.
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It’s Day 1 of #RootsTechConnect ! How’s everyone doing today? #RootsTechConnect ❤️
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I think we've all felt this way.
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We're officially one month away from RootsTech 2022, and we couldn’t be more excited to connect with you and help you connect to your family history. Have you registered yet on ? Like if yes!
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Next year marks ten years of #RootsTech ! Will we see you there?
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Happy Holidays from all of us at RootsTech! Although this year looks a little different, we're grateful that we can all still be together, even when we're apart. We can't wait to see you all virtually at RootsTech Connect in February!
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My biggest accomplishment is my family. @CakeBossBuddy #RootsTech
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Who is ready to go to RootsTech? We have a variety of talented speakers coming. Get to know some of them below! We hope to see you at RootsTech 2023!
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Thank you for attending the first day of RootsTech. We hope you were able to connect with your past, learn something new, and feel inspired. #rootstech #chooseconnection
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“Although RootsTech Connect is over, that doesn’t mean the learning stops! You can still explore 1,000+ breakout sessions. What classes have you watched since the conference ended? Let us know in the comments below.”
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i get to wake up every morning, and i get to choose the work that i want to do.... Following your dreams is nothing but hard work. That's the goal—not to get to a place where you don't have to work, but to get to a place where you choose your work." Brandon Stanton, @Humansofny
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Happy International Youth Day! It's never too early to get started in family history. Hear how David Lambert became interested in genealogy at just 7 years old, and tag someone who would enjoy this message.
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The first day of #RootsTechLondon is in the books! We loved meeting so many of you and hearing from so many amazing speakers. Take a look and read more in today's "day in review" »»
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Hello from our amazing #RootsTechConnect team hard at work!
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The funding sponsor of @FamilySearch International, @Ch_JesusChrist , has invited people of all faiths to join in a worldwide fast this Friday, April 10th to exercise their united faith to stem the spread of COVID-19 and its impact on the world.
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Today was a great start to #RootsTech 2018. Catch a view of the action from today and read about the presentation from today's keynote speaker Steve Rockwood (CEO of FamilySearch), the Innovator Showcase, the Expo Hall, and more. Read here:
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We’re one week away from RootsTech 2022, the world’s largest family history conference. If you haven’t registered, it’s not too late. Register now on . We can’t wait to connect with you!
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We're gearing up for #RootsTech . Only 7 days to go!
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Join us on our first episode of Road to RootsTech where we discuss everything that's new at the conference this year. Learn about what to expect, how to navigate classes and more!
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Leave a 🙋‍♀️ or 🙋‍♂️ in the comments if you still don't know the difference between a second cousin and a cousin once remove. We guarantee you're not alone. If you don't know or need a refresher, take a look at this article to clear up the confusion!
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Have you created a playlist yet with our My Playlist feature? What classes are on your playlist? #RootsTechConnect
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We're doubly excited to announce @MrDrewScott and @MrSilverScott as keynote speakers at #RootsTech !
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Thanks to everyone who helped grow our Instagram to 3,000 followers in just the last year! See you at #RootsTech soon! #RootsTech10Years #NotAtRootsTech
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We can’t believe we’re already saying this, but day 3 of #RootsTech is in the books. 🎉 Does anyone else feel like it went by so quickly? We sure did! We hope you’re leaving today feeling inspired to learn more about your roots.
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RootsTech 2023 was a phenomenal conference, and we want to thank all those who took part in making it so great! What was your favorite part of RootsTech 2023? If you missed any of the sessions, you can find them in our on-demand library here:
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Doing genealogy helps you know and understand those who came before you. Listen to Sam, a 2020 Ambassador talk about this exact thing »»
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They're here! All of the sessions that have been streamed the first two days of RootsTech are now available on our website!
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We are so excited to announce that Dan Snow ( @thehistoryguy ) will be joining us as a keynote speaker for RootsTech London! Learn more about Snow, and RootsTech London here»»
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RootsTech is just over a week away! So you know, the official conference hashtags are #RootsTech , #NotAtRootsTech , and #RootsTech10years We can't wait to see you all!
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In our last episode of Road to RootsTech, learn how to to navigate the website during RootsTech Connect. Click the link to learn more:
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Registration for RootsTech 2024 is coming up! Mark your calendars for September 18! The first 1,000 registrants (for both the in-person and online experience) will receive a limited-edition RootsTech Insider Badge. Ready to start your collection of RootsTech Insider Badges?
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There's so much to celebrate at #RootsTechConnect . Experience inspiring words from celebrity keynote speakers, dozens of classes in multiple languages, cultural activities and more! What are you most excited for?
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We’re officially less than one month away—or in other words, we’re on the “Road to RootsTech”! Join Sarah Hammon (FamilySearch Project Marketing Manager) for episode 1 of “Road to RootsTech.” Who else is counting down the days?!
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Unable to make the trip to Salt Lake for RootsTech? Do you want access to breakout sessions from the comfort of your own home? Well, you are in luck! For the first time ever we are offering a virtual pass for RootsTech! Learn more today:
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Learn about the exciting changes coming to #RootsTech 2018, including the all-new Innovation Showcase.
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Did you know that next year marks 10 years of RootsTech in Salt Lake City? We are already so excited to celebrate this milestone with you and already have some great things in the works. Get ready for RootsTech 2020 and the Story of You!
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Did you hear? RootsTech 2022 will be on March 3–5. Mark your calendar for the largest celebration of the year!
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Busy volunteers getting all the welcome bags packed and ready. Only 6 days until #RootsTech 2018!
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If you've missed a livestream or want to go back and watch it again... and again... and maybe again, here is the link you need to find all of our #RootsTech 2018 videos:
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Happy Sunday! Have you spent time interviewing your relatives? One of the first things you should do to prepare is to come up with a list of questions. We compiled a list to help you get started. Take a look:
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We loved all of the participation in RootsTech Film Fest! Today we announced our grand prize winner and people choice. Enge Van Wagoner won both the Grand Prize and People Choice! Enge was unable to attend but joined us on the live stream. Thanks again to all who participated!
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FamilySearch has fascinating interactions for both the in-person and virtual RootsTech 2023! Sign up for FREE to experience these four different interactions with family genealogy.
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We are not going to lie, sometimes family history can be painful. If for whatever reason you have found it painful to research your family’s past, know that you are not alone. We see you.
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RootsTech is TOMORROW! We are so excited to see you in person at the Salt Palace or online. For our online participants, will be your best friend this weekend. Stay up to date on all the latest classes and keynote sessions streaming live.
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We've loved having @MrSilverScott and @MrDrewScott here at #RootsTech !
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"Our parents encouraged curiosity." #RootsTech #PropertyBrothersLive
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We are rolling out the TEN most popular classes at RootsTech 2023! Starting off with #10 … If you want to know more about the new features on MyHeritage, watch Gal Zrihen, Product Manager at MyHeritage, lecture on demand here—
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Please join us in giving a huge THANK YOU to all of our incredible keynote speakers. We hope that you enjoyed their uplifting messages of hope, resilience and connection just as much as we did. #RootsTechConnect #rootstech
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RootsTech 2024 registration is OPEN NOW! Don’t forget, the first 1,000 registrants (for both the in-person and online experiences) will receive a limited-edition RootsTech Insider badge. How fast can you get your tickets?
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We hope you are as excited as we are to welcome former NFL star and Hall of Fame Inductee and Dancing with the Stars Champion @EmmittSmith22 as a keynote at RootsTech 2020! Don’t forget to register today!
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Save the date for RootsTech 2025! But don’t worry, the party isn’t over, subscribe for updates to stay tuned into all the things we will be doing throughout the year. ‌ Click to subscribe—
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#RootsTech 2017 may have just ended...but we're already looking forward to 2018! 📆 February 28-March 3, 2018 📍 @SaltPalaceCC
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Yesterday we commemorated the 400th Anniversary of the landing of the Mayflower. In celebration of this momentous moment, Steve Rockwood announced a collaboration between @familysearch and @AncestorExperts to digitize records of Mayflower descendants. #RootsTech #RootsTech10Years
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You can find tremendous strength in your family tree. You can find stories of resilience, perseverance, and grit. What have you learned from your family tree? Read more about how you can draw strength from your family history here:
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Tomorrow is now today! Who will we be seeing today?
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Looking good @RootsTechConf ! Can’t wait until tomorrow!
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The countdown is on. There are just 35 days until #RootsTechLondon officially kicks off! What are you most looking forward to?
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There’s nothing better than sitting at your computer and solving a problem on your pajamas @Ancestry
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Hey! It's our fabulous keynote from #RootsTechLondon ! Check out where he was today! Congrats @thehistoryguy
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Journalist, Historian and Presenter Dan Snow received an MBE from The Duke of Cambridge at today’s ceremony 👏 For a behind the scenes look at Investitures, visit our website:
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We are LIVE! #RootsTechConnect Watch now at
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There are just a few days until #RootsTech begins! This year we have attendees coming from all 50 states in the United States and 37 different countries! Where are you joining us from and don’t forget to tag your friends you’re coming with, or excited to meet!
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WAHOOO! Are you as excited as we are?
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Two days to go! We are prepping the Salt Palace for those who are coming in person and prepping our tech for those who are coming virtually. Are you attending in person or virtually?
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ROOTSTECH 2023 KEYNOTE SPEAKER Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum singer/songwriter and actress Jordin Sparks will keynote RootsTech 2023!!! The American Idol season 6 winner will share her personal story and speak to the power of uniting through song and word.
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We just wrapped up one of the most inspiring days in #RootsTech history! Take a look at today's highlights:
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Join us as a presenter for our upcoming virtual conference and share YOUR knowledge with the world. We are looking for classes on all family history topics in every part of the globe. Propose your idea:
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